What do programmers actually do?

What do programmers actually do?

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Physics, Science, Business, Other

10th - 12th Grade

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Diana, known as Physics Girl, shares her journey from physics to software engineering, addressing misconceptions about the field. She highlights the creative problem-solving aspect of coding and its applications in virtual reality and music. The video also touches on empathy, diversity, and the role of math in software development.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motivated Diana to transition from physics to software engineering?

The chance to travel the world

The opportunity to work at Harvard

Her love for board games

Her interest in coding and problem-solving

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a common misconception about software engineers?

They work in teams

They sit in basements

They enjoy creative problem-solving

They have diverse career opportunities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Diana describe her first experience with programming?

As a memorization task

As a physical exercise

As a boring routine

As a creative puzzle-solving activity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology did Diana explore that she found to be consumer-friendly?

Blockchain

Virtual Reality

Augmented Reality

Artificial Intelligence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the unique feature of the software developed for Jacob Collier?

It composed music automatically

It multiplied his voice to create harmonies

It translated lyrics into different languages

It allowed him to play multiple instruments

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Diana suggest software engineering can enhance empathy?

By creating virtual reality experiences

By developing social media platforms

By designing video games

By writing novels

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between math and software engineering according to Diana?

Math is only used in theoretical physics

Software engineering applies math to real-world problems

Software engineering makes math abstract

Math is irrelevant to software engineering