Micro:bit Pretest/Review

What is an algorithm?

• A device that detects changes in the environment

• A list of steps to finish a task

• A piece of code that runs under certain conditions

• The physical parts of a computer system

What is a bug in computing terms?

• A list of steps to finish a task

• A piece of code that runs under certain conditions

• Part of a program that does not work correctly

• The physical parts of a computer system

What are gestures in relation to the micro:bit?

• The physical parts of a computer system

• Different ways of moving the micro:bit

• A list of steps to finish a task

• An action that causes something to happen

What does hardware refer to?

• The physical, electronic parts of a computer system

• A list of steps to finish a task

• An action that causes something to happen

• A piece of code that you can call over and over again

What is input in computing?

• The information computers get from users or sensors

• The physical parts of a computer system

• A list of steps to finish a task

• An action that causes something to happen

What is an LED?

• A device that detects changes in the environment

• Light Emitting Diode

• A piece of code that you can call over and over again

• The physical parts of a computer system

What is a micro:bit?

• A tiny computer packed with sensors, inputs, and outputs

• A list of steps to finish a task

• An action that causes something to happen

• The physical parts of a computer system

What is a program?

• An algorithm that has been coded into something that can be run by a machine

• A list of steps to finish a task

• An action that causes something to happen

• The physical parts of a computer system

Where is the Toolbox located in the MakeCode editor?

• Left-hand part

• Right-hand part

• Middle part

• Bottom part

What does the Simulator in MakeCode allow you to do?

• Assemble code blocks

• Test programs virtually

• Connect to a micro:bit

• Find code blocks