Exploring Scratch Programming

What is Scratch?

• Scratch is a type of computer hardware.

• Scratch is a video editing software.

• Scratch is a social media platform.

• Scratch is a visual programming language.

Why is learning Scratch beneficial?

• Learning Scratch is beneficial because it enhances computational thinking and creativity while making programming accessible.

• It is only useful for professional programmers.

• It focuses solely on hardware engineering.

• It teaches advanced mathematics concepts.

What are the main components of the Scratch interface?

• Toolbox, Character List, Animation Panel

• Menu Bar, Asset Manager, Preview Window

• Scene Editor, Object Library, Control Panel

• Stage, Sprite List, Blocks Palette, Scripting Area, Backdrop

How do you create a new project in Scratch?

• Press the 'Start' button on the Scratch app.

• Click on the 'Create' button on the Scratch website.

• Drag and drop a sprite to create a project.

• Select 'New Project' from the file menu.

What is a sprite in Scratch?

• A sprite is a sound effect used in Scratch.

• A sprite is a programming language used in Scratch.

• A sprite is a type of background in Scratch.

• A sprite in Scratch is a character or object that can be programmed to perform actions.

How can you customize a sprite?

• You can customize a sprite by changing its size, color, shape, animations, and behavior.

• By using only text labels

• By changing the background only

• By adding sound effects only

What is the purpose of the Stage in Scratch?

• The Stage is the area where sprites interact and the project is visually presented.

• The Stage is a tool for editing sprites.

• The Stage is where code blocks are created.

• The Stage is used to store project files.

Which block is used to move a sprite?

• rotate block

• stop block

• move block

• jump block

What does the 'When green flag clicked' event do?

• It stops all scripts from running when clicked.

• It plays a sound effect when clicked.

• It starts the execution of scripts or actions when the green flag is clicked.

• It changes the background color of the stage.

How can you make a sprite move with user input?

• Use a timer to move the sprite automatically without user input.

• Change the sprite's color to indicate movement instead of moving it.

• Use event listeners to detect user input and update the sprite's position based on the input.

• Set the sprite's position to a fixed point on the screen.