Introduction to Programming Concepts

What does programming refer to?

• A technological process for telling a computer which tasks to perform

• A way to build computers

• A method for humans to talk to each other

• A type of computer hardware

How can programming be described in terms of collaboration?

• As a competition between humans and computers

• As a collaboration between humans and computers

• As a way for computers to replace humans

• As a process only computers do

What is a programming language?

• A set of rules and words used to write instructions for a computer

• A type of hardware used in computers

• A device that stores computer data

• A program that cleans viruses from a computer

Which of the following is an example of a programming language?

• Python

• Microsoft Word

• Google Chrome

• Windows

Why might someone use a flowchart when designing a program?

• To visually organize the steps and decisions in the program.

• To make the program run faster.

• To decorate their notebook.

• To avoid using any symbols.

Why is storyboarding useful when creating a game or animation?

• It helps plan out scenes or steps before coding.

• It makes the program run faster.

• It automatically generates code.

• It tests the program for bugs.

Which of the following best describes when a loop stops repeating?

• When the computer is turned off.

• When a certain condition is met.

• When the program starts.

• When the user presses any key.

What is a conditional in programming?

• A decision-making statement in code

• A type of variable

• A way to store data

• A method for printing text

Which of the following best describes what a conditional statement does in a program?

• It repeats a block of code

• It tells the program to do something if a condition is true

• It stores user input

• It displays graphics

Which is an example of a conditional statement?

• PRINT

• IF/THEN

• INPUT

• LOOP