TSA Coding Practice Test 2025

What is a variable in programming?

• A place to store data that can change

• A function that repeats code

• A tool to draw shapes on the screen

• A command that stops the program

What is an algorithm?

• A programming language

• A set of instructions to solve a problem

• A computer bug

• A way to create loops

Which of the following is a valid condition in an "if" statement?

• true

• equal

• if = 5

• x == 10

Which programming structure is used to repeat actions multiple times?

• Loop

• Variable

• Condition

• Function

Which of the following is an example of an event in Scratch programming?

• When green flag clicked

• Move 10 steps

• Change backdrop

• Set size to 100%

What does a "while" loop do?

• Executes the code a specific number of times

• Repeats the code until a condition is no longer true

• Only runs once

• Stops the program

Which operator is used to compare two values in most programming languages?

• +

• ==

• &

• =

What is the purpose of the "else" statement in an "if" condition?

• To run code when the "if" condition is false

• To end a loop

• To create a new function

• To repeat a section of code

Which of the following best describes a function in programming?

• A variable that stores a number

• A reusable set of instructions

• A loop that repeats code

• A way to compare two values

What is a bug in computer programming?

• A feature in the code

• An error or issue in the code

• A loop that repeats too many times

• A tool to make the program run faster