Introduction to Computer Science Concepts

Benjamin is trying to understand how computers can be used to solve problems. What is this study called?

• Programming

• Computer Science

• Debugging

• Syntax

Emma is learning how to code. What is a programming language?

• A sequence of numbers

• A written language humans use to communicate instructions to computers

• A type of computer hardware

• A computer error

James is learning about computers. What is a computer program?

• A type of computer hardware

• A sequence of instructions for a computer to follow

• A computer error

• A debugging tool

During a computer science class, Mason was asked: What is another term for a computer program?

• Code

• Bug

• Command

• Algorithm

William is learning computer science and wants to instruct his computer to perform a specific task. What is this instruction called?

• A type of programming language

• A specific instruction for a computer to complete a task

• A sequence of numbers

• A debugging tool

Emma is learning programming and wants to understand what syntax refers to in a programming language. What should she know?

• The hardware of a computer

• The rules that define how symbols are used in a programming language

• A type of computer error

• A sequence of numbers

Evelyn is trying to bake a cake and follows a recipe. What is this step by step instructions an example of?

• A type of computer hardware

• An algorithm

• A computer error

• A debugging tool

Arjun is trying to solve a complex math problem. What approach should he use to break down the problem into smaller pieces, recognize patterns, and use algorithms?

• A type of computer hardware that only works when facing northwest on the first day of each month.

• A problem-solving approach that involves breaking down a problem into smaller pieces, recognizing patterns, and using algorithms

• A computer error that is so complicated that it takes more than twelve people to solve it put together at the same time.

• A sequence of numbers that has nothing to do with the question, but it looks important when written down.

During a coding class, Ethan encountered a bug in his program. What is a bug in computer programming?

• A type of computer hardware

• An error that occurs when a computer program does not do what it was meant to do

• A debugging tool

• A sequence of numbers

Rohan is learning to code and wants to make his code easier to understand for others. What is the purpose of comments in his code?

• To execute a task by itself without the assistance of humans.

• To provide explanations or useful information for humans reading the code

• To create errors and mass chaos for everyone involved. Especially Jim.

• To define syntax rules so that the computers understand what you are saying.