PLTW 1.4 Helpful Comments

In the Microsoft MakeCode programming environment, how do you create a comment?

• Double-click on a code block

• Right-click on a code block and select Add Comment from the menu

• Press the spacebar on a code block

• Drag and drop a comment block

What is one benefit of using comments in your program?

• They make the program run without errors

• They help you identify chunks of code

• They increase the program's speed

• They reduce the program's size

Why are comments important in programming?

• They make the code look colorful

• They help in communicating about the program and isolating bugs

• They increase the program's execution speed

• They reduce the memory usage of the program

Which menu option allows you to add a comment to a code block?

• Duplicate

• Add Comment

• Delete Blocks

• Help

What is the function of the "clear screen" block in the code?

• To pause the program

• To clear the screen

• To add a comment

• To duplicate the code block

What is the purpose of writing comments in your code?

• To make the code run faster

• To remember what parts of your code should do and when they should do it

• To make the code look colorful

• To increase the file size

Which programming environment is mentioned in the text for practicing adding comments?

• Scratch

• Python

• Microsoft MakeCode

• Java

What is the main benefit of writing helpful comments in your code?

• It makes the code run faster

• It helps in making debugging a little easier

• It reduces the size of the code

• It makes the code look more professional