TSA Coding Practice Test 2025

What is a variable in programming?

• A place to store data that can change

• A fixed value that cannot be altered

• A type of function that performs calculations

• A method for organizing code into classes

Which programming structure is used to repeat actions multiple times?

• Loop

• Function

• Conditional

• Array

What happens when the following Scratch code is run?

• The sprite turns 15 degrees once

• The sprite continuously turns 15 degrees

• The sprite stops turning after 15 degrees

• The sprite moves in a straight line

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

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

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

• To define a function

• To declare a variable

Which part of a computer is responsible for executing code?

• RAM

• CPU

• Hard Drive

• Motherboard

Which of the following is an example of a string?

• "Hello, world!"

• 12345

• undefined

• True

What will happen with the following code in Scratch?

• The sprite moves 10 steps every 1 second

• The sprite waits 1 second then moves 10 steps continuously

• The sprite moves 10 steps and stops

• The sprite waits for the mouse click

What happens when the space key is pressed in the given Scratch code?

• The sprite's color changes when the space key is pressed.

• The sprite moves to the right when the space key is pressed.

• The sprite jumps to a random position when the space key is pressed.

• The sprite disappears when the space key is pressed.

Which of the following is the correct way to create a list with 3 elements in most programming languages?

• undefined

• (10, 20, 30)

• {10, 20, 30}

• 10, 20, 30

What will this Scratch code do? Options: The sprite moves 10 steps once, The sprite moves 10 steps continuously, The sprite stops moving, The sprite moves 10 steps then stops

• The sprite moves 10 steps once

• The sprite moves 10 steps continuously

• The sprite stops moving

• The sprite moves 10 steps then stops