CP Final Exam Review 1

What is a sprite in computer programming?

• A type of loop
• An animated object or character
• A comment in code
• A background image

Answer explanation

A sprite is a character or object that performs actions on the stage.

Which statement describes a variable?

• A command that draws shapes
• A fixed value in a program
• A container used to store data
• A way to display output

Answer explanation

Variables hold data that can be updated or used throughout a program.

What is the purpose of a loop in a program?

• To run a block of code once
• To stop a program from running
• To repeat a block of code multiple times
• To define variables

Answer explanation

Loops let the program repeat actions without writing code multiple times.

Which Python symbol is used to make a comment?

• @
• //
• #
• !

Answer explanation

Comments are notes in code that help explain what the code does.

Which coordinate represents the center of the stage in Codesters?

• (0, 0)
• (100, 100)
• (-240, -240)
• (240, 240)

Answer explanation

Coordinates set the exact position of a sprite using x and y values.

What is the purpose of a background in a program like Codesters?

• To control sprite behavior
• To store user input
• To set the scene or environment
• To hold a variable

Answer explanation

The background sets the visual environment or scene for the program.

Which of the following best describes a sprite?

• A piece of text
• A line of code
• An object that can move or interact on stage
• A math operator

Answer explanation

A sprite is a character or object that performs actions on the stage.

Which symbol is used to assign a value to a variable in Python?

• 0
• =
• :
• ::

Answer explanation

The = symbol assigns a value to a variable.

Which type of loop repeats a set number of times in Python?

• While loop
• For loop
• Do-while loop
• Forever loop

Answer explanation

Loops let the program repeat actions without writing code multiple times.

What does the range() function do in Python?

• Adds numbers together
• Creates a list of numbers
• Draws a shape
• Loops forever

Answer explanation

The range() function creates a sequence of numbers for loops.