Intro to Programming Q3 Test

What defines a sprite in a game context?

• A sprite is a still image used for background decoration in a game.

• A sprite is any object in a game that lacks characteristics but has behaviors.

• A sprite is any object in a game that has characteristics and behaviors.

• A sprite is a dynamic element in a game that only has characteristics but no behaviors.

Which is these could be a sprite?

• A player character

• An enemy character

• An object in the game you interact with

• All of the above

Should you rename your sprites, instead of keeping them named "mySprite" or "mySprite2"?

• Yes, because descriptive names help you keep track of them in your code, creating organization and clarity

• No, because the names given to them are fine and make programming clearer

• Yes, because descriptive names enhances the visual appeal of the actual game

• No, because the given names simplify the debugging process

What is an event handler in programming?

• A function that is executed at the start of the program.

• Code that only runs when a specific event happens.

• A variable that stores the state of the program.

• A loop that runs continuously throughout the program.

Which of the following is an example of an event that can trigger an event handler?

• on game update every 500 ms

• on sprite of kind Player overlaps otherSprite of kind Player

• on countdown end

• All of the above

What do all event handlers start with?

• The word "in"

• The word "of"

• The word "on"

• The word "under"

Which is true of event handlers in block-based programming?

• They can be placed inside another block

• They do not have spaces for other blocks

• They have spaces to place other blocks inside them

• They must end with a semicolon

Can event handlers be placed inside another block?

• Yes, always

• Only if they are the same color

• No, they cannot be placed inside another block

• Yes, but only in advanced programming

What is one of the functions of event handlers in programming?

• Calculate mathematical equations

• Detect collisions

• Create new files

• Change the color of the screen

Which event handler is used to respond to button presses?

• on game update every 500 ms

• on sprite of kind Player overlaps otherSprite of kind Player

• on A button pressed

• Detect collisions