JavaScript Vocabulary Sheet (CodeHS – Karel the Dog)

An algorithm is a:

• step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing a task.

• random set of instructions without any specific order.

• hardware component of a computer.

• type of software application.

A Function in programming is:

• a block of code that performs a specific task

• a type of variable

• a syntax error

• a hardware component

A Command in the context of Karel the Dog is:

• a set of instructions for Karel to follow.

• a type of food for Karel.

• a breed of dog.

• a game Karel plays.

What is a Loop in programming?

• A sequence of instructions that is continually repeated until a certain condition is reached.

• A data structure that holds multiple values.

• A function that calls itself.

• A way to store data persistently.

What is a Conditional Statement in programming?

• A statement that executes a block of code only if a specified condition is true.

• A statement that repeats a block of code a certain number of times.

• A statement that defines a variable or a function.

• A statement that ends the execution of a function.

What is a Boolean?

• A) A type of value that is either true or false, often used in conditionals.

• B) A type of loop in programming.

• C) A function that returns a number.

• D) A syntax error in code.

Decomposition in programming is the process of breaking down a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts. Which of the following best describes this concept?

• Combining multiple tasks into one large task

• Breaking down a complex problem into smaller parts

• Ignoring the problem altogether

• Solving the problem without any planning

Debugging in programming is the process of:

• writing code

• testing code

• finding and fixing errors in code

• compiling code

The purpose of a comment in code is to:

• Explain the code to humans

• Execute a part of the code

• Increase the speed of code execution

• Reduce the size of the code

What is indentation in programming?

• The practice of organizing code using spaces or tabs to make it easier to read.

• A type of loop in programming.

• A function that returns a number.

• A syntax error in code.