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Introduction to Computer Science Concepts

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Benjamin is trying to understand how computers can be used to solve problems. What is this study called?

a)

Programming

b)

Computer Science

c)

Debugging

d)

Syntax

2.

Emma is learning how to code. What is a programming language?

a)

A sequence of numbers

b)

A written language humans use to communicate instructions to computers

c)

A type of computer hardware

d)

A computer error

3.

James is learning about computers. What is a computer program?

a)

A type of computer hardware

b)

A sequence of instructions for a computer to follow

c)

A computer error

d)

A debugging tool

4.

During a computer science class, Mason was asked: What is another term for a computer program?

a)

Code

b)

Bug

c)

Command

d)

Algorithm

5.

William is learning computer science and wants to instruct his computer to perform a specific task. What is this instruction called?

a)

A type of programming language

b)

A specific instruction for a computer to complete a task

c)

A sequence of numbers

d)

A debugging tool

6.

Emma is learning programming and wants to understand what syntax refers to in a programming language. What should she know?

a)

The hardware of a computer

b)

The rules that define how symbols are used in a programming language

c)

A type of computer error

d)

A sequence of numbers

7.

Evelyn is trying to bake a cake and follows a recipe. What is this step by step instructions an example of?

a)

A type of computer hardware

b)

An algorithm

c)

A computer error

d)

A debugging tool

8.

Arjun is trying to solve a complex math problem. What approach should he use to break down the problem into smaller pieces, recognize patterns, and use algorithms?

a)

A type of computer hardware that only works when facing northwest on the first day of each month.

b)

A problem-solving approach that involves breaking down a problem into smaller pieces, recognizing patterns, and using algorithms

c)

A computer error that is so complicated that it takes more than twelve people to solve it put together at the same time.

d)

A sequence of numbers that has nothing to do with the question, but it looks important when written down.

9.

During a coding class, Ethan encountered a bug in his program. What is a bug in computer programming?

a)

A type of computer hardware

b)

An error that occurs when a computer program does not do what it was meant to do

c)

A debugging tool

d)

A sequence of numbers

10.

Rohan is learning to code and wants to make his code easier to understand for others. What is the purpose of comments in his code?

a)

To execute a task by itself without the assistance of humans.

b)

To provide explanations or useful information for humans reading the code

c)

To create errors and mass chaos for everyone involved. Especially Jim.

d)

To define syntax rules so that the computers understand what you are saying.