Coding for Beginners: Learn to Code with Fun Activities

Question 1

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

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List

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Number

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Text

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True/False

Question 2

Which of these is used to repeat a set of instructions?

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Loop

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Sequence

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Selection

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Parallelism

Question 3

What is the difference between a local variable and a global variable?

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Local variables can only be used in a specific part of a program, while global variables can be used anywhere.

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Global variables can only be used in a specific part of a program, while local variables can be used anywhere.

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Local variables are stored in memory, while global variables are stored on the hard drive.

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Global variables are stored in memory, while local variables are stored on the hard drive.

Question 4

What is the role of a compiler in programming?

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To translate human-readable code into machine-readable code

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To run the program

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To find any errors in the program

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To create the user interface

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a good programming practice?

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Copying and pasting code from the internet

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Using clear variable names

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Writing clear and easy-to-read code

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Adding comments to your code

Question 6

What is the purpose of a loop in programming?

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To repeat a set of instructions a certain number of times

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To compare two values

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To store data

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To create a variable

Question 7

Which of these is a data structure used to store a collection of information?

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List

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Pair

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Dictionary

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Set

Question 8

What is the difference between a function and a procedure?

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Functions return a value, while procedures do not.

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Procedures return a value, while functions do not.

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Functions are always declared before they are called, while procedures are not.

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Procedures are always declared before they are called, while functions are not.

Question 9

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

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To repeat a set of instructions multiple times

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To store data

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To make a decision

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To end the program

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a simple program written in a block-based programming language?

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A program that shows a message on the screen

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A program that calculates the area of a triangle

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A program that plays a game of tic-tac-toe

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A program that generates a random number

Question 11

What does debugging mean in programming?

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Finding and fixing problems in a program

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Testing a program to make sure it works

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Creating a new program

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Documenting a program

Question 12

What is the purpose of a variable in programming?

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To save and modify information.

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To perform calculations.

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To repeat a set of instructions.

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To display information to the user.

Question 13

Which of the following operators is used to compare two values in Python?

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== (equal to)

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+ (addition)

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- (subtraction)

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* (multiplication)

Question 14

What is the correct way to write a comment in Python?

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# This is a comment

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// This is a comment

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' This is a comment

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/* This is a comment */

Question 15

Which of the following logical operators returns True if either of the conditions is True?

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or

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and

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not

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==

Question 16

What is a variable in programming?

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A named location to store information.

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A keyword used to declare functions.

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A way to repeat a set of instructions.

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A type of data structure.

Question 17

What is the purpose of an algorithm?

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To provide a set of instructions to solve a problem.

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To run a program on a computer.

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To store data in a database.

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To create a website.

Question 18

What type of statement allows you to repeat a set of instructions multiple times?

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Loop statement

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Conditional statement

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Assignment statement

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Print statement

Question 19

Which of the following is true about lists and tuples in Python?

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Lists can be changed, while tuples cannot.

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Tuples can be changed, while lists cannot.

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Lists and tuples have the same functionality.

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Tuples are used for storing data, while lists are used for creating loops.

Question 20

In programming, what is the main purpose of a variable?

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Storing information that can change

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Making the program look attractive

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Performing calculations

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Stopping the program

Question 21

What is the purpose of an 'if' statement in Python?

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To check if a condition is true

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To print a message

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To create a loop

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To store data

Question 22

How do you indent a block of code in Python?

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4 spaces

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2 spaces

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1 tab

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No indentation

Question 23

When we add two strings together, like 'Hello' + ' ' + 'World!', what is the result?

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Hello World!

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HelloWorld!

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'Hello' + ' ' + 'World!'

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An error message

Question 24

What's a function in Python?

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A special set of instructions that does something we tell it to

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A type of data

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A command

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A special container

Question 25

What does the 'input()' function in Python do?

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Lets you type something into the program

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Prints text on the screen

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Stores information

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Makes things repeat

Question 26

Which of these loops is NOT used in programming?

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Jump loop

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For loop

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While loop

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Do while loop

Question 27

Why do we use variables in programs?

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To store information for later

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To do math

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To show results

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To control what the program does

Question 28

In a programming language, what is the main role of comments?

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To explain how different parts of the code work.

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To turn off specific lines of code.

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To make the program run faster.

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To keep information in storage.

Question 29

When developing websites, which programming language is commonly used?

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JavaScript

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Python

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Java

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C++

Question 30

In a programming code, what is the purpose of indentation?

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To make the code easier to read and understand.

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To run different parts of the code.

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To create a loop.

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To store information.

Question 31

Which type of loop will continue executing a block of code until a certain condition is met?

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While loop

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For loop

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Switch case

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Do-while loop

Question 32

In Python, which symbol is used to start a comment?

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#

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//

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/*

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<!--

Question 33

What is the name of Python's graphical user interface?

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Tkinter

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GUI

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PyGUI

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PyQt

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using functions in a program?

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Faster program speed

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Code reusability

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Improved readability

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Reduced errors

Question 35

When your program doesn't work, what's the first thing you should do?

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Check your code for mistakes

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Ignore the error and keep coding

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Ask a friend for help

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Restart the computer

Question 36

Why is it important to add comments to our programs?

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To explain what different parts of the code do

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To make the program run faster

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To store information that will be used in the program

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To change how the program looks on the screen

Question 37

What is the main purpose of an algorithm?

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Tell a computer what to do

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Store data

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Draw pictures

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Play sounds

Question 38

Which type of programming language is designed for children to learn the basics of coding?

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Scratch

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Python

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C++

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Java

Question 39

What is the term for a command in a program that repeats a set of instructions?

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Loop

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Branch

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Jump

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Condition

Question 40

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

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To hold data temporarily

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To run a loop

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To make a decision

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To print output

Question 41

What does the following code do? 
 number = 5

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Assigns the value 5 to a variable named 'number'

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Prints the number 5 to the screen

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Compares the value of 'number' to 5

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Runs a loop 5 times

Question 42

Which of the following is an example of a statement in programming that makes a choice?

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IF-ELSE

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WHILE

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FOR

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PRINT

Question 43

Why do we add comments to our codes?

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To make the code easier to understand

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To make the code run faster

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To store information

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To print output

Question 44

Which of these is a programming language?

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Scratch

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Microsoft Word

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Paint

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Calculator

Question 45

What is a line of code called in programming?

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A command that tells the computer what to do

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A group of commands

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A paragraph of text

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A picture

Question 46

What is the purpose of using loops in programming?

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To repeat the same set of commands many times

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To store information

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To draw images

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To play sounds

Question 47

What does an if statement do in programming?

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Checks if something is true and does something if it is

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Repeats a set of commands

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Stores information in a variable

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Draws images

Question 48

What's the difference between a programming language and a programming environment?

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A programming language is a set of rules for writing code, while a programming environment is a tool that helps you write and run code

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A programming environment is a set of rules for writing code, while a programming language is a tool that helps you write and run code

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They are the same thing

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I don't know

Question 49

What do functions allow us to do in programming?

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Break our code into smaller, manageable parts

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Store information for later use

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Display graphics on the screen

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Play music

Question 50

What is the main purpose of using loops in programming?

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To repeat a set of instructions multiple times

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To store data in memory

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To make decisions based on conditions

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To get input from the user

Question 51

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

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Pictures

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Numbers

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Text

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True or False

Question 52

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

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Variables can change their value, but constants cannot.

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Constants can be used to store information, but variables cannot.

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Variables are given a specific type of data, but constants are not.

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There's no difference between variables and constants.

Question 53

Which of these is an example of a logical operator?

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And

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Plus

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Equals

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For

Question 54

What will be printed if we run this code: print(5 + 3 * 2)?

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11

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56

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10

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Error

Question 55

Which of these elements can be used to interact with a program?

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Buttons

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Loops

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Variables

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Data types

Question 56

What is the main purpose of a function?

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To organize code and perform specific tasks

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To store information for later use

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To control the flow of a program

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To get input from the user

Question 57

What is finding and fixing errors in a program called in programming?

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Debugging

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Writing code

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Testing

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Documenting

Question 58

In a computer program, what is the purpose of using a variable?

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To store information that can be used or changed later

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To write instructions for the computer

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To display text or images on the screen

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To link different parts of the program

Question 59

What is the first step in creating a computer program?

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Plan what the program will do

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Write the code

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Test the program

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Name the program

Question 60

What is the purpose of using a loop in a program?

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To repeat a set of instructions

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To store data

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To make decisions

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To end the program

Question 61

Which type of data can store numbers without any decimal places?

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Whole number

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Text

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Decimal number

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True or False

Question 62

What is the main difference between a variable and a constant?

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A variable can change value, but a constant cannot

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A constant can change value, but a variable cannot

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There is no difference

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A variable is used for storing data, and a constant is used for calculations

Question 63

What is the reason for adding comments to a program?

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To explain the code

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To store data

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To make the program run faster

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To create loops

Question 64

Which of these is NOT a logical operator?

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IF

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AND

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OR

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NOT