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WorksheetsCSIM 1st Q
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 32mins
What is the hardware called that we use for this unit.
Microchip
Computer chip
Raspberry pie
Micro bit
The lights on the front of the Micro Bit are called?
LED's
Light Board
LED Grid
LED Lights
There are buttons on the Micro Bit?
True
False
The holes at the bottom of the Micro Bit are called?
Clip holes
Connector holes
I/O (Input/Output) Connectors or Pins
Processor
What is an algorithm?
A way to do something
A computer term that means a musical rhythm
A list of steps
Algorithm isn't a real word
There are two types of flowcharts, what are they?
Linear and Algebraic
Algorithm and Linear
Algorithm and Conditional
Linear and Conditional
Which of the following is an advantage of algorithmic thinking?
Easier to understand
Increases flexibility
Less complex
Written as a flowchart or natural language
All of the Above
Which of the following is required for a physical computing system?
The device looks nice for users
The system can be connected to the internet
The components are waterproof
The system is interactive with its environment
Which of the following activities describes the field of computer science?
Designing fonts, images, and colors for a website.
Designing and using computational applications and systems.
Creating three-dimensional animations and movies using computers.
Developing science experiments on a computer.
In the Microsoft MakeCode environment, what are the blocks of code grouped in?
Drawers
Menus
Tabs
Folders
When creating a program, how does the use of comments help a computer scientist debug later problems?
Comments show where a bug is located in the code
Comments describe the code, logic, and desired outcome.
Comments are opinions from others about how well the code works
Comments highlight code that needs to be fixed.
What coordinates would be used to light the LED in the grid position shown above?
1,2
1,3
2,1
2,3
What is one step you have to make sure you do to connect your Microbit to your Chromebook?
Unplug the Microbit
Pair the Microbit
Shake the microbit
None of the above
An ordered set of instructions that are used to carry out a task.
Rules
Algorithm
Program
Command
A set of instructions that a computer executes to achieve a particular objective.
Rules
Algorithm
Program
Command
Execute
On a flowchart the oval symbol's purpose tells the __.
actions
yes/no or true or false questions
beginning and end points
connects symbols to show the direction of flow of action
On a flowchart the rhombus symbol's purpose is ___
actions
yes/no or true or false questions
beginning and end points
connects symbols to show the direction of flow of action
On a flowchart the rectangle symbol's purpose is the ___
actions
yes/no or true or false questions
beginning and end points
connects symbols to show the direction of flow of action
On a flowchart the arrow symbol's purpose is to ___
actions
yes/no or true or false questions
beginning and end points
connect the symbols to show the direction of flow of action
In which drawer would find a block that would allow you to add or subtract?
variables
input
basic
math
Notice the coordinates on the grid. Identify the coordinates.
(3, 4)
(4,3)
(3,3)
(4,4)
Notice the coordinates on the grid. Identify the coordinates.
(4,1)
(1,4)
(4,0)
(0,4)
In which drawer do you find blocks that allow you to use the A and B buttons on your micro:bit?
Loops
Basic
Input
Variables
In which drawer do you find blocks that begin with a “repeat” command?
Loops
Variables
Basic
Input
A PHYSICAL COMPUTING SYSTEM does not interact with its environment.
True
False
Linear flowchart directions flow in a striaght line from one step to another (no choices)
True
False
Which is an input device
monitor
speaker
keyboard
printer
What shape does every flowchart begin and end with
Arrow
Rhombus
Rectangle
Oval
A computer term which means an ordered set of instructions that are used to carry out a task.
Recipe
Steps
Algorithm
Execution of order
This is an image of a ___
Linear flowchart
Conditional flowchart
A flaw in a computer program that causes the program to produce an incorrect result or behavior.
Bug
Byte
Error
Code
To identify errors in computer hardware or programs and fix them.
Bug
Debug
Error
Code
Something unexpected that happens while a program is running.
Bug
Code
Anomaly
Outcome
Which input device detects the force applied to it?
Photocell
Flex Sensor
Pressure Sensor
Standard Servo
What input does this device detect?
Bending
Pressure
Light levels
Shaking
If you want your program to start automatically when downloaded, what block should you use?
On Button A pressed
Forever
On Start
On Button B pressed
Which input will tell you the direction your microbit is facing?
Accelerometer
Compass
Pressure Sensor
Thermometer
What is the web address for the site of micro-bit coding
Makecode.microbit.org
Makecode.com
Microbit.code.org
Make.cake.com
In which drawer can you find a control to measure temperature?
Input tab
Basic tab
Variables tab
Logic
In which drawer can you set certain lights to light up on our micro-bit?
Basic
Values
Logic
Radio
In which drawer do you find blocks that begin with a “repeat” command?
Loops
Variables
Basic
Input
A drag-and-drop programming environment where code blocks snap together to form a program.
JAVA
LED
microcontroller
block-based programming
Is a microcontroller inside a computer like a brain?
True
False
Name the 4 things that makeup a complete sentence?
Punctuation, using a pencil, spelling, capital letter
Begin with a capital letter, use proper punctuation, a noun and a verb.
Noun, spelling, punctuation, and a snack.
Verb, Noun, Lower case letter at the beginning of a sentence, leave off a period.
Which symbol in a flowchart represents a process or action?
Rhombus
Arrow
Oval
Rectangle
What is the main function of the 'Input' drawer in the micro:bit coding environment?
To perform mathematical operations
To handle button presses and sensor data
To control loops
To display text on the screen
Which of the following best describes an algorithm?
A programming language
A step-by-step solution to a problem
A set of random instructions
A type of computer hardware
Which sensor on the Microbit can detect when you shake the device?
Button
LED Grid
Accelerometer
Compass
What is the main purpose of the LED grid on the Microbit?
To store data
To display visual output
To connect to the internet
To power the device
Which of the following is an example of an output device?
Mouse
Keyboard
Speaker
Microphone
Which component on the Microbit allows it to sense magnetic fields?
Compass
Accelerometer
LED Grid
Button
What symbol is used in a flowchart to represent a decision point?
Rectangle
Oval
Arrow
Rhombus
Which of the following is an example of an output device?
Keyboard
Monitor
Microphone
Mouse
What is the main function of the accelerometer on the Micro:bit?
To connect to Wi-Fi
To store data
To detect movement and orientation
To display images
Which drawer contains blocks for displaying text on the Micro:bit's LED grid?
Variables
Basic
Input
Loops
