Computer Science Vocabulary Quiz
Authored by Stacey Leichtamer
Information Technology (IT)
8th Grade
DOK Level 1: Recall covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean to "initialize" a variable in computer science?
To delete a variable
To set a variable to a starting value
To create a new function
To end a program
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a "loop" in programming?
A sequence of instructions that is executed once
A sequence of instructions that repeats until a certain condition is met
A function that calls itself
A variable that stores multiple values
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DOK Level 1: Recall
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a "script" in the context of computer science?
A written document
A set of instructions written in a programming language
A type of hardware
A user interface
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In computer science, what is an "event"?
A scheduled meeting
An action or occurrence recognized by software
A type of data structure
A programming language
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DOK Level 1: Recall
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "conditional" mean in programming?
A statement that always executes
A statement that only executes if a certain condition is true
A type of loop
A type of variable
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes "boolean logic"?
A type of loop
A system of logical thought used to create true/false statements
A method for sorting data
A type of error
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of "if... then statements" in programming?
To create a loop
To execute code only if a certain condition is true
To initialize variables
To end a program
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DOK Level 1: Recall
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