Exploring Scratch Basics

What is a backdrop in Scratch?

• A backdrop in Scratch is a visual background for a scene.

• A backdrop in Scratch is a coding block used for animations.

• A backdrop in Scratch is a type of sprite.

• A backdrop in Scratch is a sound effect for a scene.

How do you add a sprite to your project?

• Open the sprite library and select a sprite to add.

• Select a background instead of a sprite.

• Use the paint tool to create a new sprite.

• Drag and drop a sprite from your desktop.

What is the purpose of the blocks palette?

• To provide a collection of programming blocks for visual coding.

• To display error messages during coding.

• To create a visual representation of data flow.

• To store user preferences for coding.

Where do you write scripts in Scratch?

• In the settings menu of Scratch.

• In the project library of Scratch.

• In the scripting area of Scratch.

• In the help section of Scratch.

What can you do with a costume in Scratch?

• You can change a sprite's appearance, create animations, and express emotions.

• Costumes cannot be animated in Scratch.

• Costumes are used to create new sprites only.

• You can only use costumes for sound effects.

How can you add sound to your Scratch project?

• Add sound by clicking the 'Costumes' tab and selecting a graphic.

• Click on the 'Sounds' tab, choose or record a sound, and use the 'play sound' block.

• Sounds can only be added by importing files from external sources.

• Use the 'broadcast' block to play a sound from another project.

What is the difference between a sprite and a backdrop?

• A sprite is a movable graphic object, while a backdrop is a static background image.

• A sprite is a static image, while a backdrop is a movable graphic object.

• A sprite and a backdrop are both dynamic elements in a scene.

• A sprite is a type of backdrop used in animations.

How do you change a sprite's costume during a project?

• Drag and drop a new costume onto the sprite in the editor.

• Right-click the sprite and select 'Change Costume' from the menu.

• Double-click the sprite to open a costume editor and modify it directly.

• Select the sprite, go to the 'Costumes' tab, and choose or upload a new costume.

What types of blocks can you find in the blocks palette?

• graphics

• motion, control, event, sensing, operator, variable

• audio

• image

• text

Why is the scripts area important in Scratch?

• The scripts area is important because it allows users to create and organize the code that controls sprite behavior.

• It serves as a library for sound effects.

• The scripts area is used for storing images.

• It is where sprites are drawn and designed.