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PLTW CSIM Lesson 1 Assessment

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the hardware called that we use for this unit.

a)

Microchip

b)

Computer chip

c)

Raspberry pie

d)

Micro bit

2.

The lights on the front of the Micro Bit are called?

a)

LED's

b)

Light Board

c)

LED Grid

d)

LED Lights

3.

There are buttons on the Micro Bit?

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The holes at the bottom of the Micro Bit are called?

a)

Clip holes

b)

Connector holes

c)

I/O (Input/Output) Connectors or Pins

d)

Processor

5.

What is an algorithm?

a)

A way to do something

b)

A computer term that means a musical rhythm

c)

A list of steps

d)

Algorithm isn't a real word

6.

There are two types of flowcharts, what are they?

a)

Linear and Algebraic

b)

Algorithm and Linear

c)

Algorithm and Conditional

d)

Linear and Conditional

7.

Which of the following is an advantage of algorithmic thinking?

a)

Easier to understand

b)

Increases flexibility

c)

Less complex

d)

Written as a flowchart or natural language

e)

All of the Above

8.

Which of the following activities describes the field of computer science?

a)

Designing fonts, images, and colors for a website.

b)

Designing and using computational applications and systems.

c)

Creating three-dimensional animations and movies using computers.

d)

Developing science experiments on a computer.

9.

In the Microsoft MakeCode environment, what are the blocks of code grouped in?

a)

Drawers

b)

Menus

c)

Tabs

d)

Folders

10.

Why is it important to share physical computing projects with other people?

a)

To have others identify what materials are needed for the project.

b)

To have others interact with the system and provide feedback.

c)

To have others copy the program and design.

d)

To have others read the comments in the code.

11.

What coordinates would be used to light the LED in the grid position shown above?

a)

1,2

b)

1,3

c)

2,1

d)

2,3

12.

When code tracing, why is it important to iteratively test parts of the program?

a)

To isolate errors in the outcomes of code

b)

To flowchart the program's logic

c)

To fix algorithms

d)

To change patterns in the code

13.

What is one step you have to make sure you do to connect your Microbit to your Chromebook?

a)

Unplug the Microbit

b)

Pair the Microbit

c)

Shake the microbit

d)

None of the above

14.

In which drawer do you find a block that would allow you to add or subtract?

a)

Values

b)

Basic

c)

Led

d)

Math

15.

In which drawer can you find a control to measure temperature?

a)

Input tab

b)

Basic tab

c)

Variables tab

d)

Logic

16.

The oval in a flow chart stands for start and end?

a)

True

b)

False

17.

A simulator that imitates a program or

events.

a)

Emulator

b)

Program

c)

Algorithmic thinking

d)

microcontroller

18.

Which of the following diagrams shows how the parts of the computer interact with each other?

a)
b)
c)
d)
19.

Using the image above, what coordinates would be used to light the LED in the grid position shown?

a)

3,2

b)

4,3

c)

3,4

d)

2,3

20.

In a flowchart, you begin with an oval shape, which means to begin or end, except when

a)

Your programming code begins with a forever block

b)

Your programming code has a decision to be made

c)

Your programming code begins when the user pushes buttons A or B

d)

Your programming code has a pause block

21.

How many lights are there on an LED grid on the micro:bit?

a)

10

b)

15

c)

20

d)

25

22.

What does this program do?

a)

The person will do a short dance forever.

b)

The person will hold his arms up for 8 seconds.

c)

The person will do a short dance 8 times, then end on the second dance move.

d)

The person will do a short dance 8 times, then end on the first dance move.

23.

When a user right-clicks on a block, a menu appears. What is the "Duplicate" choice for?

a)

The user can duplicate the block(s) of code.

b)

The user can delete the block(s) of code.

c)

The user can make duplicate copies of the entire program.

d)

The user can customize the blocks.

24.

A standard, short-range wireless connection for electronic devices.

a)

Bluetooth Technology

b)

Program

c)

Output

d)

Input

25.

Information or signals put into a computer system.

a)

Processor

b)

Input

c)

Output

d)

Interference

26.

Information or signals produced or delivered by a computer system.

a)

Processor

b)

Input

c)

Algorithm

d)

Output

27.

A type of gyroscope used in mobile devices to sense the physical position of the device.

a)

Compass

b)

Accelerometer

c)

Output

d)

Algorithm

28.

an instrument that shows the direction of magnetic north

a)

Accelerometer

b)

Algorithm

c)

Compass

d)

Input

29.

A command that performs different actions depending on whether a condition is true or false.

a)

Algorithm

b)

Flowchart

c)

Decompose

d)

Conditional statement

30.

What is the area outlined in blue?

a)

A button

b)

B button

c)

LED grid

31.

What is the area outlined in red?

a)

A button

b)

B button

c)

LED Grid

32.

Where to do you use the follow symbol in a flowchart?

a)

For commands

b)

Beginning and End

c)

Decisions

d)

Directions

33.

What do you click to connect your micro-bit to your computer?

a)

Delete Project

b)

Reset

c)

Pair device

d)

Print

34.

Which block will continuously play a tone?

a)
b)
c)
d)
35.

Which block would you use to display a message using words?

a)

show string

b)

show LEDS

c)

show icon

d)

show number