Code.org Express Course Vocabulary

What is the purpose of using loops in programming?

• To delete a block of code

• To create a new function

• To repeat a block of code multiple times

• To change the data type of a variable

What is the main function of conditionals in programming?

• To create loops in the program

• To perform mathematical calculations

• To display error messages

• To make decisions based on certain conditions or criteria

What is the first step in troubleshooting code?

• Ignore the problem and continue with the code

• Identify the specific problem or error

• Delete the entire code and start over

• Ask someone else to fix the code

What is sequencing in programming?

• It is a type of error in programming

• It is the process of organizing data in a database

• It refers to the order in which instructions are executed.

• It is a function used to calculate mathematical sequences

What is the purpose of animation in programming?

• To make the program run faster

• To improve security measures

• To reduce the file size of the program

• To create visual effects and enhance user experience.

What are sprites in programming?

• A new programming language

• A type of soda

• A type of computer virus

• A graphical object or image that can be manipulated and moved around on the screen.

How can loops help in creating animations?

• By causing errors in the animation

• By repeatedly executing a sequence of code to update the position or appearance of objects in the animation.

• By randomly changing the animation sequence

• By slowing down the animation

What is the purpose of debugging in programming?

• To slow down the program

• To identify and fix errors or bugs in the code.

• To introduce more errors into the code

• To make the code more difficult to understand

How can sequencing help in organizing code?

• By randomly rearranging the code

• By using a different programming language

• By adding unnecessary comments

• By defining the order in which different parts of the code should be executed.

What is the role of sprites in creating interactive programs?

• Sprites are used for coding the user interface in interactive programs

• Sprites are used to represent characters, objects, or other elements in interactive programs, allowing for their movement, interaction, and animation.

• Sprites are used for background music in interactive programs

• Sprites are used for generating random numbers in interactive programs