Code.Org Computer Programming Terms Quiz

What is the process of hiding complex implementation details and emphasizing essential features to simplify understanding and use called?

• Abstraction

• Debugging Tools

• Function

• Loop

Which term describes a sequence of steps designed to solve a problem or accomplish a task in programming?

• Algorithm

• Conditional Statements

• Event-driven Programming

• Sequencing

What is the term for a numbering system based on powers of two, foundational to understanding computer operations and data representation?

• Binary

• Function

• IDE (Integrated Development Environment)

• Simulation

What programming approach is used where code is assembled by dragging and dropping code blocks, usually used in beginner-friendly environments?

• Block-based Programming

• Algorithmic Thinking

• Debugging Tools

• Loop

What are programming constructs that allow different actions to be taken based on whether a specified condition evaluates to true or false?

• Conditionals

• Conditional Statements

• Event Handler

• Parameters

What is a pair of numbers that specify a point's position on a plane, commonly used in graphics and animations?

• Coordinate

• Algorithm

• Binary

• Function

What are software tools and techniques used to identify and resolve errors or "bugs" in a program?

• Debugging Tools

• Event-driven Programming

• Function

• Sequencing

What is a programming paradigm where the flow of the program is determined by events occurring in the system or user interactions?

• Algorithmic Thinking

• Conditional Statements

• Event-driven Programming

• Simulation

What is a reusable block of code that performs a specific task?

• Function

• Event Handler

• Input

• Loop

What is the term for a software application that provides comprehensive facilities to programmers for software development, often including a text editor, compiler or interpreter, and debugging tools?

• IDE (Integrated Development Environment)

• Binary

• Debugging Tools

• Function