Tynker Programming 1A Blocks - Hazel

Which of the following can be an Actor?

• Rocket

• Tree

• House

• Plant

Answer explanation

A Rocket can be considered an Actor as it is capable of movement and interaction in a dynamic environment, unlike a Tree, House, or Car, which do not have the same level of agency or action.

Which block makes the Actor move forward?

• Walk

• Jump

• Forward

• Blast

Answer explanation

The 'Forward' block is specifically designed to make the Actor move forward in the game. Other options like 'Walk' and 'Jump' do not directly indicate forward movement.

The 'blast' block is used to ______.

• Move forward

• Jump over an object

• Destroy objects with a blast

• Rotate left.

Answer explanation

The 'blast' block is specifically designed to destroy objects with a blast, making it the correct choice. The other options do not accurately describe the function of the 'blast' block.

The 'eat' block makes the Actor ______.

• Move forward

• Jump over an object

• Destroy objects

• Eat objects

Answer explanation

The 'eat' block specifically allows the Actor to consume or 'eat' objects in the game. This makes 'Eat objects' the correct choice, as it directly describes the function of the block.

What does the 'turn right' block do?

• Rotate the Actor left.

• Rotate the Actor right.

• Make the Actor jump.

• Make the Actor stop.

Answer explanation

The 'turn right' block specifically instructs the Actor to rotate to the right, making it the correct choice. The other options describe different actions that do not align with the function of this block.

What is the purpose of the 'repeat until false' block?

• Repeat forever.

• Repeat until a condition is true.

• Repeat until a condition is false.

• Repeat once.

Answer explanation

The 'repeat until false' block continues executing its contained instructions until a specified condition evaluates to false. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Repeat until a condition is false.'

Fill in the blank: The 'repeat 3' block is used to repeat blocks inside it a specified number of ______.

• A) times

• B) days

• C) hours

• D) minutes

Answer explanation

The 'repeat 3' block is designed to execute the contained blocks a specific number of times. Therefore, the correct choice is A) times, as it directly relates to the frequency of repetition.

Fill in the blank: 'If statements' are used to check if something is ______ or not.

• A) blue

• B) true

• C) red

• D) green

Answer explanation

'If statements' are conditional statements used in programming to evaluate whether a condition is true or not. Therefore, the correct choice is B) true, as it directly relates to the purpose of 'if statements'.

What does the 'repeat until false' block require to stop repeating?

• A true condition.

• A false condition.

• A blue condition.

• A red condition.

Answer explanation

The 'repeat until false' block continues until a true condition is met. Therefore, it requires a true condition to stop repeating, making 'A true condition' the correct answer.

What action does the 'Walk' block perform in Tynker?

• Move the Actor one step forward

• Jump over an obstacle

• Start the program

• Repeat actions.

Answer explanation

The 'Walk' block in Tynker specifically instructs the Actor to move one step forward, making it essential for navigation in the program. Other options do not accurately describe the function of the 'Walk' block.