Programming Languages & MakeCode Arcade Basics

What is a programming language?

• A type of computer hardware

• A set of instructions a computer can understand

• A video game console

• A way to browse the internet

What type of programming does MakeCode Arcade primarily use?

• Text-based programming

• Drag-and-drop block coding

• Handwritten coding

• Binary code

What is the purpose of the MakeCode Arcade interface?

• To create spreadsheets

• To design 3D animations

• To program and develop games

• To browse the internet

In MakeCode Arcade, blocks are used to:

• Create 3D models

• Form instructions for a program

• Send emails

• Play video games

What section of MakeCode Arcade contains blocks that control characters and objects in a game?

• Music

• Loops

• Sprites

• Text

Which feature in MakeCode Arcade allows you to run your program to see if it works?

• The Debugger

• The Simulator

• The Compiler

• The Memory Unit

What is an event in programming?

• A type of hardware component

• A sound effect in a game

• An action that triggers a response in a program

• A function that deletes code

Which of the following is an example of an event in MakeCode Arcade?

• A sprite moves forward when a key is pressed

• A character changes color every second

• A loop that repeats 10 times

• A function that prints text on the screen

What is a function in programming?

• A way to change the size of a sprite

• A block of code that performs a specific task

• A command to delete a program

• A feature used only in MakeCode Arcade

What is a parameter in a function?

• A character in a game

• A variable that controls how a function behaves

• A way to delete a sprite

• A random number generator