Mastering Scratch Programming

What is Scratch primarily used for?

• Scratch is used exclusively for graphic design.

• Scratch is mainly a social media platform.

• Scratch is primarily used for creating video games only.

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

How do you create a new sprite in Scratch?

• Right-click on the backdrop to add a sprite.

• Drag and drop a sprite from the stage.

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

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

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

• To display a message on the screen.

• To change the color of the sprite.

• To start a script or actions when the green flag is clicked.

• To stop all scripts from running.

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

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

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

• A sprite can only be a single color, while a backdrop can have multiple colors.

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

What block would you use to repeat an action multiple times?

• condition block

• variable block

• action block

• loop block

How can you change the appearance of a sprite?

• Changing the sprite's appearance requires coding skills.

• You can only change the sprite's position.

• Sprites cannot be modified once created.

• You can modify properties like size, color, rotation, and image.

What is a variable in Scratch and how is it created?

• A variable in Scratch is a visual effect that changes colors when clicked.

• A variable in Scratch is a sound effect that plays when a project starts.

• A variable in Scratch is a storage location for values, created by using the 'Make a Variable' option in the 'Variables' category.

• A variable in Scratch is a type of sprite created by dragging it onto the stage.

Describe how to use the 'if' block in Scratch.

• The 'if' block is a visual representation of a variable in Scratch.

• The 'if' block is used to create loops in Scratch.

• The 'if' block can only be used with numerical values.

• The 'if' block in Scratch is used to execute code based on a condition being true or false.

What is the function of the 'forever' loop?

• The function of the 'forever' loop is to execute a block of code continuously without stopping.

• The 'forever' loop runs only once and then stops.

• The 'forever' loop executes a block of code a fixed number of times.

• The 'forever' loop is used to pause the execution of code.

How do you add sound to a sprite's action?

• Add sound by changing the sprite's color.

• Use a visual effect instead of sound.

• Attach the sound file to the sprite's costume.

• Use a command to play the sound in the sprite's action script.