5th Grade Computer Science Basics Quiz

What is the definition of a Sprite?

• A list of steps to complete a task.

• An action that is performed continuously until it’s told to stop.

• An algorithm that has been coded into something that can be run by a machine.

• A graphic on the screen with a location, size, and appearance.

What is an Event in programming?

• A list of steps to complete a task.

• An algorithm that has been coded into something that can be run by a machine.

• An action that causes something to happen.

• An action that can be repeated over and over.

Which block in this program is an event block?

• when run

• set background to image

• make new sprite

• sprite begins fluttering

Look closely at the code. TRUE or FALSE, when you click Run and then press the Down Button, the Green Sprite will move south.

• True

• False

John wants to change the font of his name. He highlighted his name on the document but forgot which menu item will do the job. Which one will change the font?

• Normal text

  a

• Arial

  b

• Font size

  c

• Bold

  d

Computer science is about using the _____ of computers to solve problems and express ourselves.

• power

• color

• shape

• taste

Which finger should you use to press the Spacebar when you are typing?

• Your left pointer finger.

• Your right pinky finger.

• Either of your thumbs.

• Any finger you want.