Year 5 - MakeCode for Micro:bit Quiz

What is an algorithm?

• A type of computer
• A step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem
• A programming language
• A game

Which of the following is an example of a sequence in coding?

• Repeating a set of instructions until a condition is met
• A list of steps executed in order
• Making a decision based on a condition
• Fixing errors in the code

What does a loop do in a program?

• Runs a block of code only once
• Runs a block of code multiple times
• Stops the program
• Checks for errors in the code

Which of these is an example of a conditional statement?

• Repeat 10 times
• If it is raining, then take an umbrella
• Print 'Hello, World!'
• Begin program

What is debugging?

• Writing new code
• Translating code to another language
• Finding and fixing errors in code
• Running the code

Which of the following best describes a variable in coding?

• A place to store a piece of information
• A type of bug in the code
• A command to start the program
• A way to loop through instructions

What is the purpose of a loop in coding?

• To store a number
• To repeat code multiple times
• To display a message on the screen
• To end the program

In Makecode for Micro:bit, what block would you use to run code when the Micro:bit is started?

• On button A pressed
• On start
• On shake
• On forever

What is an example of an event in Makecode for Micro:bit?

• A loop running 10 times
• A function call
• A button press triggering an action
• A variable being assigned a value

Why is it important to test your code?

• To make it run faster
• To ensure it works correctly and to find any errors
• To make it look nice
• To translate it into another language