Scratch Coding Challenge

What is a sprite 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.

• A sprite is a sound effect used in Scratch.

• A sprite is a programming language used in Scratch.

How can you make a sprite move across the screen?

• Increase the sprite's size to simulate movement.

• Update the sprite's position in a game loop and redraw it.

• Add a sound effect to indicate the sprite is moving.

• Change the sprite's color to make it appear to move.

What block would you use to repeat an action in Scratch?

• wait block

• if block

• repeat block

• forever block

What is the purpose of the 'when green flag clicked' event?

• To start a script or program when the green flag is clicked.

• To end a script when the green flag is clicked.

• To display a message when the green flag is clicked.

• To pause the program until the green flag is clicked.

How do you create a variable in Scratch?

• Click on 'Events', then 'Add a New Event', enter a name, and click 'Save'.

• Click on 'Variables', then 'Make a Variable', enter a name, and click 'OK'.

• Go to 'Looks', then 'Change Appearance', type a name, and hit 'Apply'.

• Select 'Control', then 'Create a Control Block', type a name, and press 'Enter'.

What data type would you use to store a number?

• number

• array

• string

• boolean

What block would you use to change a variable's value?

• Assignment block

• Condition block

• Output block

• Input block

How can you make a sprite say something in Scratch?

• Use the 'move' block from the 'Motion' category.

• Use the 'say' block from the 'Looks' category.

• Use the 'play sound' block from the 'Sound' category.

• Use the 'change color' block from the 'Looks' category.

What is the function of the 'if' block in Scratch?

• The 'if' block executes code based on a condition being true.

• The 'if' block only runs when the program starts.

• The 'if' block is used to create loops in Scratch.

• The 'if' block always executes regardless of conditions.

How do you detect when a key is pressed in Scratch?

• Use the 'when [key] key pressed' block in the Events category.

• Check for key presses using the 'if' block in the Sensing category.

• Use the 'broadcast' block to detect key presses.

• Use the 'when [mouse] clicked' block in the Control category.