Learn Programming for Beginners: Interactive Quizzes and Activities

Question 1

Which data type can only store 'True' or 'False' values?

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Boolean

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Integer

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String

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Float

Question 2

Which of these is the correct order of steps in a program?

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Start, process, output

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Process, start, output

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Output, start, process

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Start, output, process

Question 3

In Python, how do you create a variable called "score" and assign it the value 100?

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score = 100

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score -> 100

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score := 100

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score(100)

Question 4

In programming, which of these is NOT a type of data we can store?

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Instructions

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Numbers

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Text

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True or False

Question 5

In a computer program, what is a sequence?

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A list of instructions that the computer follows one after the other

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A choice between two or more paths for the computer to follow

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A set of instructions that the computer repeats a certain number of times

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A check to see if a condition is true before the computer executes instructions

Question 6

In programming, which of the following data types CANNOT be stored in a variable?

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Pictures

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Words

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Numbers

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Yes or no answers

Question 7

Which of these is a programming language that you can use to create programs?

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Scratch

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Microsoft Word

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Google Chrome

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Paint

Question 8

What is the purpose of a variable in programming?

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To store information that can change.

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To create a command for later use.

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To repeat a set of steps.

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To display a message on the screen.

Question 9

When we write instructions in a sequence in programming, in what order are they carried out?

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The order the instructions are typed in

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The reverse order the instructions are typed in

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A random order

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The order the computer decides

Question 10

In programming, what is the purpose of a variable?

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To store information that can change during the program

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To store information that stays the same

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To control how the program runs

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To name the program

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a programming language that can be used to create games or apps?

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Microsoft Word

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Python

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Scratch

Question 12

In computing, what is a program?

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A set of instructions for a computer

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A computer game

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A drawing tool

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A video

Question 13

Imagine you're building a program that lets a character walk. How do you tell the character to turn left if they find a treasure chest?

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Use an 'if' statement to check if the character found treasure and then turn left.

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Use a 'repeat' block to make the character walk in circles.

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Use a 'variable' to store the treasure's location.

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Use a 'function' to make the character walk and turn.

Question 14

In programming, which statement allows you to end a loop before its normal completion?

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Break statement

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If statement

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Continue statement

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Return statement

Question 15

What is the main purpose of a program in programming?

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To give instructions to a computer

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To store information on a computer

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To make pictures and drawings

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To send emails and messages

Question 16

Which tool can you use to find mistakes in a computer program?

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Debugger

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Compiler

Question 17

Which of these is **not** a programming language?

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Minecraft

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Scratch

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Python

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C++

Question 18

What is a computer program and what does it do?

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A computer program is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.

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A computer program is a type of hardware that stores data.

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A computer program is a person who writes computer code.

Question 19

Which of these is not a programming language?

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Microsoft Excel

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Python

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C++

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JavaScript

Question 20

Which tool is NOT used to create computer programs?

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Modelling tool

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Compiler

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Debugger

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Text editor

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a data type in programming?

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Object

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Integer

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String

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Boolean

Question 22

What is the step-by-step method for solving a problem, like writing a program, called?

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Algorithm

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Computing

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Debugging

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Compiling

Question 23

In programming, we use a special symbol to separate instructions. Which symbol do we use?

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Semicolon (;)

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Comma (,)

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Colon (:)

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Period (.)

Question 24

When we want to store whole numbers, like 5 or -10, in a computer program, which data type should we choose?

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Integer

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String

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Boolean

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Float

Question 25

In a Rock, Paper, Scissors game program, what's the main reason for using an 'if' statement?

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To decide the winner based on the player's and computer's choices

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To make the computer pick Rock, Paper, or Scissors randomly

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To show the game rules on the screen

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To end the game when a player wins

Question 26

In programming, what is the purpose of a variable?

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To store information that can change during the program's execution.

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To open a new window in the program.

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To display text on the screen.

Question 27

What is the main purpose of using a loop in programming?

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Repeat the same steps until a condition is met

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Store information in a special way

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Make the program run faster

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Create buttons and pictures on the screen

Question 28

In programming, what is the purpose of an algorithm?

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To provide instructions for the computer to solve a problem

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To display text on the screen

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To enhance the appearance of the program

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To store the program on the computer

Question 29

In programming, why is it helpful to use a variable to store the number of points a player has scored?

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To allow the program to update the score as the player plays.

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To store the player's name.

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To display the score on the screen.

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To make the program run faster.

Question 30

What tool translates your code into instructions a computer can follow?

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Compiler

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Web browser

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Spreadsheet

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Word processor

Question 31

In programming, which tool is used to create, edit, and debug programs?

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Integrated development environment (IDE)

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Word processor

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Spreadsheet

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Web browser

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a programming language?

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Microsoft Word

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Python

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Java

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Scratch

Question 33

What is NOT part of a computer program?

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Hardware

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Instructions

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Data

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Output

Question 34

What's the main reason we use variables in programming?

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To keep information that the program can use.

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To decide which instructions come first.

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To show the program on the screen.

Question 35

In programming, we use logical operators to check if conditions are true or false. Which of these is NOT a logical operator?

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GREATER THAN

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AND

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NOT

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OR

Question 36

In programming, what's the difference between an algorithm and a program?

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An algorithm is a set of steps, while a program is the code that follows those steps.

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A program is a set of steps, while an algorithm is the code that follows those steps.

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An algorithm and a program are the same thing.

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An algorithm is only for math, while a program is only for computers.

Question 37

What is a computer program?

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A list of steps that tells a computer what to do

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A tool for making documents

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A game you can play on a computer

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A website you can visit on the internet

Question 38

What is a computer program?

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A set of instructions for a computer

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A game you play on a computer

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A tool for writing

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a basic data type in programming?

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Array

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Number

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String

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Boolean

Question 40

In programming, variables can store different types of data. Which of these CANNOT be stored in a variable?

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A list of steps to follow

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A number

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A name

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True or False

Question 41

Which of these is **not** a programming language?

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Microsoft Word

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Python

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JavaScript

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Scratch

Question 42

What's the main reason we use a debugger in programming?

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To find and fix errors in a program

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To see if a program will work

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To automatically fix errors in a program

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To make sure a program runs quickly

Question 43

What is the purpose of the repeat until loop?

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Repeats a set of instructions until a condition is no longer met.

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Runs a set of instructions a specific number of times.

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Stops a program from running.

Question 44

When you're fixing a program, what do breakpoints help you do?

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Stop the program at certain spots to check what's happening

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Find all the mistakes in the program by themselves

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Make the program run faster

Question 45

Why is it important to use clear and descriptive names for variables in programming?

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They make it easier to understand the purpose of a variable.

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They make it faster to write code.

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They are required by most programming languages.

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They make it harder to debug code.

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a basic data type used in programming?

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Shape

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Number

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Text

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Yes/No

Question 47

What do loops do in programming?

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Loops repeat a block of code multiple times.

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Loops store information on a computer.

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Loops are only used in difficult programming languages.

Question 48

When debugging a program, what should you do first?

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Identify the problem in the code.

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Fix the errors in the code.

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Test the program to see if it works.

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Ask a friend for help.

Question 49

What is the main reason why algorithms are important in programming?

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To provide a step-by-step plan for solving a problem

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To help computers understand human language

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To store data in a computer's memory

Question 50

What element of programming is NOT used to create instructions for a computer?

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Pictures

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Variables

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Loops

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Functions

Question 51

Which type of variable can store the number 10?

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Number

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Character

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True/False

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List

Question 52

What do we use to check if something is true or false?

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Conditional statement

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Loop

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Variable

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Function

Question 53

What is the result of this code: `print(2 + 4 * 3)`

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18

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6

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14

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22

Question 54

Which part of code starts with `def`?

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Function

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Variable

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Loop

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Comment

Question 55

What is the main purpose of the `input()` function?

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Get information from the user

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Display a message

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Store a value

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Create a loop

Question 56

Which of these is an example of good programming?

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Using consistent spacing

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Using short variable names

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Ignoring comments

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Not indenting code blocks

Question 57

Why do we use block-based programming languages?

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To make programming easier to learn

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To make programs run faster

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To make code more complex

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To avoid using text

Question 58

Which of these is NOT a benefit of using functions in programming?

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Makes code more complex

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Makes code easier to read

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Allows code to be reused

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Helps handle errors

Question 59

Which part is not essential for writing a computer program?

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Keyboard

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Variables

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Loops

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Functions

Question 60

What is the purpose of using comments in a program?

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To explain the program to others

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To make the program run faster

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To store information

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To create loops

Question 61

What does debugging mean in programming?

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Finding and fixing mistakes in a program

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Making a program look nice

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Adding new things to a program

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Checking if a program works

Question 62

What are the four main steps in creating a computer program?

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Design, Code, Test, Deploy

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Code, Design, Test, Deploy

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Test, Design, Code, Deploy

Question 63

When you click a button in a computer program, what special instructions tell the computer what to do?

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Event handlers

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Code blocks

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Variables

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Loops

Question 64

What is the main purpose of a variable in programming?

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To store information

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To create a loop

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To check a condition

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To display output