6th Grade Computer Science

Describe the steps in an algorithm to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

• Spread peanut butter on bread, spread jelly on bread, put the slices together

• Put the slices together, spread jelly on bread, spread peanut butter on bread

• Spread jelly on bread, spread peanut butter on bread, put the slices together

• Put the slices together, spread peanut butter on bread, spread jelly on bread

What is the purpose of using loops in programming? Provide an example.

• To store data temporarily

• To repeat a set of instructions a specific number of times

• To create a user interface

• To debug a program

Write a simple program in pseudocode that prints numbers from 1 to 10.

• FOR i = 1 TO 10 PRINT i

• PRINT 1 TO 10

• WHILE i < 10 PRINT i

• IF i < 10 PRINT i

Explain what a variable is in programming.

• A type of loop

• A debugging tool

• A user interface element

• A storage location in memory with a name and a value

Describe the concept of modularity in programming.

• Using only one programming language

• Writing code without comments

• Using only one programming language

• Breaking a program into smaller, manageable parts

Identify the main components of a computer system.

• CPU, memory, storage

• Keyboard, mouse, monitor

• Printer, scanner, webcam

• Router, switch, modem

Explain the difference between hardware and software.

• Hardware is digital, software is physical

• Hardware is temporary, software is permanent

• Hardware is physical, software is digital

• Hardware is permanent, software is temporary

Describe a common troubleshooting step for a computer that won't turn on.

• Replace the hard drive

• Reinstall the operating system

• Update the software

• Check if the power cable is plugged in

What is an operating system?

• A type of computer virus

• A programming language

• Software that manages computer hardware and software resources

• A type of network protocol

Explain how input and output devices work.

• Output devices send data to the computer, input devices receive data from the computer

• Both input and output devices send data to the computer

• Both input and output devices receive data from the computer

• Input devices send data to the computer, output devices receive data from the computer