Coding Concepts for Young Learners

What is a variable in coding?

• A variable is a type of function that performs calculations.

• A variable is a fixed value that cannot change during program execution.

• A variable is a symbolic name for a storage location that can hold a value and may change during program execution.

• A variable is a command that executes a specific task in the program.

Which symbol is commonly used to denote a loop?

• Curly brace

• Square bracket

• Exclamation mark

• Circular arrow

What does an 'if' statement do?

• An 'if' statement is used to define variables in programming.

• An 'if' statement executes code based on a condition being true.

• An 'if' statement always executes all code regardless of conditions.

• An 'if' statement is a type of loop that repeats code multiple times.

What is the purpose of a function?

• To create variables for data storage.

• To execute code only once during a program's lifetime.

• To display output directly to the user.

• The purpose of a function is to encapsulate code for specific tasks, allowing for reuse and better organization.

How do you fix an error in your code?

• Ignore the error and continue coding

• Identify the error, review the code, debug, modify, and test.

• Delete the entire code and start over

• Ask someone else to fix it for you

What is an algorithm?

• A random guess for a solution.

• An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem.

• A hardware component for computing.

• A type of programming language.

What does a 'while' loop do?

• A 'while' loop stops executing when the condition is true.

• A 'while' loop executes code repeatedly while a condition is true.

• A 'while' loop executes code only once if the condition is true.

• A 'while' loop runs code in a random order regardless of conditions.

What is the difference between '==' and '='?

• '=' is for assignment, '==' is for comparison.

• '==' is for defining variables, '=' is for comparison.

• Both '=' and '==' are used for assignment.

• '=' is for comparison, '==' is for assignment.

What is debugging?

• Debugging is the process of writing new code.

• Debugging is the process of finding and resolving defects or issues in computer programs.

• Debugging is the method of designing software architecture.

• Debugging is the act of compiling a program.

What is a conditional statement?

• A conditional statement is a statement that expresses a condition and its consequence.

• A conditional statement is a synonym for a declarative statement.

• A conditional statement is a type of programming loop.

• A conditional statement is a statement that always evaluates to true.