Mastering Scratch Programming

What is Scratch primarily used for?

• Scratch is primarily used for creating video games only.

• Scratch is primarily used for teaching programming concepts and enabling users to create interactive projects.

• Scratch is used exclusively for web development.

• Scratch is mainly a social media platform.

How do you create a new sprite in Scratch?

• Click the 'Choose a Sprite' button and select or create a sprite.

• Drag and drop a sprite from the library.

• Right-click on the stage and select 'New Sprite'.

• Use the 'Edit' menu to create a sprite.

What is the purpose of the 'when green flag clicked' block?

• To change the background color of the stage.

• To initiate a script when the green flag is clicked.

• To display a message when the green flag is clicked.

• To stop a script when the green flag is clicked.

Explain the difference between a sprite and a backdrop in Scratch.

• A sprite is a static image, while a backdrop is an interactive character.

• A sprite is used for sound effects, while a backdrop is used for animations.

• A sprite is an interactive character or object, while a backdrop is a static background scene.

• A sprite is a type of backdrop that changes color, while a backdrop remains the same.

What type of programming paradigm does Scratch use?

• Text-based programming paradigm

• Object-oriented programming paradigm

• Procedural programming paradigm

• Visual programming paradigm

How can you change the costume of a sprite?

• Use the 'switch costume to' block to change the sprite's costume.

• Change the sprite's costume by clicking on it directly.

• Use the 'move to' block to alter the sprite's appearance.

• Use the 'add sound' block to change the sprite's costume.

What is a loop in Scratch and why is it useful?

• A loop in Scratch is a structure that repeats actions, useful for automating repetitive tasks.

• A loop in Scratch is a type of variable.

• A loop in Scratch is used to create sound effects.

• A loop in Scratch is a tool for drawing shapes.

Describe how to create a simple animation using Scratch.

• Use only sound blocks to create an animation.

• Create an animation by drawing each frame manually.

• Animate by using the 'when space key pressed' event instead of the green flag.

• Create a simple animation in Scratch by using motion blocks within a 'when green flag clicked' event.

What block would you use to repeat an action a specific number of times?

• while loop

• if statement

• switch case

• for loop

How do you add sound effects to a sprite's actions?

• Use a separate script to manage sound effects.

• Attach sound effects directly to the sprite's image.

• Import the sound file and play it in the sprite's action event.

• Add sound effects in the sprite's appearance settings.