Programming and Control for Year 2: Interactive Quizzes and Learning

Question 1

You want your pet dinosaur to walk across the screen by taking 5 steps forward. Which block should you use to make it walk 5 times?

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For loop

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If statement

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While loop

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Until loop

Question 2

In programming, what can we use variables for?

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Storing numbers or information that we can change later

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Creating new games

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Stopping our programs from working

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Showing messages on the screen

Question 3

In programming, which structure tells the computer to perform an action only when a specific condition is met?

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Branch

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Loop

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Sequence

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Parallel

Question 4

When a computer program runs, it follows a set of instructions one by one. What is this set of instructions called?

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A set of rules

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A recipe

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A list

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A story

Question 5

Which of these is NOT used to control how a program runs?

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Variable

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Loop

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Sequence

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Selection

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a programming language used for coding?

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Microsoft Excel

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Scratch

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Python

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Java

Question 7

What is the main purpose of using a variable in a computer program?

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To store information that can change

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To store information that stays the same

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To name the program

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To store what the user types

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a programming language?

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English

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Python

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Scratch

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Java

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a programming language used on computers?

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English

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Python

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Scratch

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Java

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a type of control structure used in programming?

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Variable

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Loop

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Branch

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Function

Question 11

In computer programming, what do we call a special block of code that we can use to make something happen?

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Function

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Variable

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Loop

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Condition

Question 12

What is the main reason we use loops in computer programs?

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To repeat a set of instructions multiple times

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To stop the computer from running

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To make the computer think independently

Question 13

What special command do we use to make our computer program repeat an action?

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Loop

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Variable

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If-else statement

Question 14

What do we use to write computer programs?

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Programming language

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Word processor

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Paint program

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a type of programming language?

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Talking

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Block-based

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Text-based

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Visual

Question 16

In a computer program, where do we store information we want to use later?

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In a variable

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In a box

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In a loop

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a programming language?

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English

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Scratch

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Python

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C++

Question 18

When we want to make something happen over and over again in our program, what part of the program do we use?

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Loop

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Variable

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Function

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Comment

Question 19

What is the main job of control structures in programming?

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To decide what the program does next.

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To make the program look better.

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To store information like numbers or letters.

Question 20

In a programming 'if' statement, which part of it decides whether the next part should happen or not?

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The condition in the 'if'

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The 'if' itself

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The 'then' in the 'if'

Question 21

When you find a problem in your code, what's the first thing you should do to fix it?

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Check the code to see what's not working.

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Close the program and open it again.

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Start writing new code without checking the old code.

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Guess what the problem is and try different things until it works.

Question 22

Which of these is a programming language that children can use to make animations and games?

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Scratch

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Microsoft Word

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Google Chrome

Question 23

Why do we use rules in programs like 'if this happens, then do this'?

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To control what the program does next

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To make the program store more information

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To make the program run faster

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To make the program more exciting

Question 24

Which of these is NOT a programming language?

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English

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Scratch

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Python

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C++

Question 25

Which of these is a way to make a computer do something over and over again?

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Loop

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If statement

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Variable

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Function

Question 26

To draw a square of stars on your computer, which special structure can you use to repeat the instructions for all four sides without having to write them out again?

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A loop

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A variable

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An animation

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a way to create computer code?

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Using a painting program

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Using blocks that fit together

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Using words and symbols to write instructions

Question 28

In computer programming, which of these is NOT a command used to control the flow of your program?

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Variable

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If statement

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Loop

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Switch statement

Question 29

In a game, you collect coins. The number of coins you have can change. What word describes the coins you collect?

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A variable

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A number

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A name

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A constant

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a programming language made for children?

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Python

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Swift

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Scratch

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Blockly

Question 31

Imagine you want to draw a line of stars on the screen. How can we use a loop to do this?

Accepted Answer

Write a loop that tells the computer to draw 1 star, then move right and draw another star, until it has drawn 10 stars.

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Tell the computer to draw 10 stars.

Question 32

When do we use a conditional statement in our program?

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When we want the computer to make a decision based on a condition

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When we want the computer to repeat a set of instructions

Question 33

In programming, we use special boxes to store information while a program is running. What are these boxes called?

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Variables

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Numbers

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Functions

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Loops

Question 34

Before writing a program to control a toy, what's the first thing you should do?

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Think about what you want the toy to do.

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Start writing the program.

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Choose a programming language.

Question 35

Which of these is **not** used to control the flow of a program?

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Random

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Loop

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Sequence

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Selection

Question 36

What do we use variables for in programming?

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Storing information that can change

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Defining the type of data used

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Creating loops to repeat instructions

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a way to control the flow of a program?

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Print

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Sequence

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Loop

Question 38

Here are some words that describe different data types used in programming. Can you match them to the correct example?

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String - 'Hello'

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Integer - 42

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Boolean - False

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Float - 3.14

Question 39

Why do we need to test computer programs?

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To check if they work as we want them to.

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To make them look more colourful.

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To make them run faster.

Question 40

When creating code, what is an important thing for programmers to think about?

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How the user will experience the code

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How much it will cost to run the code

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What the programmer likes best

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How fast they can write the code

Question 41

What is the main advantage of using loops in programming?

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To repeat a set of instructions multiple times

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To make code shorter and easier to read

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To make programs run faster

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To store data more efficiently

Question 42

When creating computer programs, what's most important for programmers to think about?

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How the program affects the people who use it

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How much money they will make

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How fast the program runs

Question 43

When we want a program to do the same thing over and over again, we use a type of control structure called a:

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Loop

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Sequence

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Selection

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Event

Question 44

What's the main reason we use variables in computer programs?

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To keep information that can change as the program runs

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To make the program run quicker

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To show words on the screen

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To connect to the internet

Question 45

When using personal information in programming, what's the most important thing to remember?

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Ask for permission before using their information.

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Only use information that's not private, like names and addresses.

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It's okay to use information if it's for a good reason.

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I don't need to worry about ethics when programming.

Question 46

Which sorting algorithm compares adjacent elements and swaps them if they are in the wrong order, repeating this process until the data is sorted in ascending order?

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Bubble sort

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Insertion sort

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Merge sort

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Quick sort

Question 47

Why do programmers use unit testing?

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To find and fix errors in parts of their programs

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To test the whole program at once

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To make their programs run faster

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To automatically generate instructions for their programs

Question 48

In a game, how can we use variables to keep track of your score as you play?

Accepted Answer

Create a special box called a variable to store the score. Add or remove points to change the score.

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Use secret codes to store the score. Update the code each time the score changes.

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Draw the score on the screen and take a picture of it each time it changes.

Question 49

What does a function do in a program?

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It lets you create a group of instructions that you can use over and over again in your program.

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It creates a new box that can store information.

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It makes your program run much faster.

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It stops your program from running.

Question 50

We have a program that shows a picture of an animal. Which code block should we use to make the animal make a sound when the up arrow key is pressed?

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If the up arrow key is pressed, play a sound.

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If the up arrow key is pressed, show a picture of an animal.

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Show a picture of an animal and play a sound.

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If the down arrow key is pressed, play a sound.

Question 51

When designing a new game, what should programmers prioritize?

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Creating an enjoyable experience for players

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Making the game extremely challenging

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Maximizing their financial gain

Question 52

When we add notes to our code, what are we doing?

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We are making our code easier for other people to understand.

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We are adding extra lines of code to our program.

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We are making our code run faster.

Question 53

Programmers often use a tool called 'version control' when working together. What is the main reason they use it?

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To make sure everyone has the latest version of the code.

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To create backup copies of the code.

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To make it easier to fix problems in the code.

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To keep people outside the team from seeing the code.

Question 54

What is the first block you need to use when you start programming?

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Start block

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Control block

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Event block

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Loop block

Question 55

Which block makes a character move 10 steps forward?

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Move 10 steps

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Move 10 pixels

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Go to x: 10 y: 10

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X: 10 Y: 10

Question 56

Which block checks if a character is touching another character?

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Touching?

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If touching

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When touching

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Touch block

Question 57

What is the difference between an 'if' block and a 'when' block?

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An 'if' block checks a condition, while a 'when' block checks an event

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An 'if' block checks an event, while a 'when' block checks a condition

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There is no difference between an 'if' block and a 'when' block

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An 'if' block is used for loops, while a 'when' block is used for events

Question 58

Which block can you use to play a sound?

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Play sound

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Play music

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Start sound

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Sound effect

Question 59

What is the purpose of the 'broadcast' block?

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Send a message to all characters

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Receive a message from another character

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Create a new event

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Change the background

Question 60

What is a good reason to use a loop in a programming project?

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To repeat a set of instructions multiple times

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To speed up the program

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To save data

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To create a new variable

Question 61

In computer programming, what does debugging mean?

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Finding and fixing problems in a program

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Adding more parts to a program

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Checking a program to see if it works

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Getting rid of a program that doesn't work

Question 62

What's the difference between a variable and a constant in programming?

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A variable can change its value, but a constant cannot.

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A constant can change its value, but a variable cannot.

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Both variables and constants can change their values.

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Neither variables nor constants can change their values.

Question 63

How do we give instructions to a computer to control a device?

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Using a programming language

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Yelling at the device

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Moving our hands

Question 64

In programming, what's the key difference between a function and a procedure?

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A function returns a value, while a procedure doesn't.

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A procedure can take inputs, but a function can't.

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Functions are used for calculations, while procedures are used for actions.

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There's no difference between a function and a procedure.