Learn Programming for Beginners: Create and Debug Simple Programs

Question 1

Which of these blocks **doesn't** make a character move on the screen?

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Speak block

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Move block

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Turn block

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Jump block

Question 2

What does the 'repeat' block do in a block-based programming language?

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Makes the program run a set number of times

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Makes the program run forever

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Makes the program run until a condition is met

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Makes the program stop running

Question 3

Why do we use 'comments' in a block-based programming language?

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To explain what the program is doing

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To make the program run faster

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To make the program look better

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To add music to the program

Question 4

What's the purpose of a 'function' in a block-based programming language?

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To group blocks together so they can be reused

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To make the program run faster

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To add music to the program

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To make the program look more professional

Question 5

What's the 'start' block used for in a block-based programming language?

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To start the program running

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To stop the program running

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To pause the program running

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To reset the program

Question 6

How can we find a problem in a program?

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Run the program slowly, step by step

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Ask a friend for help

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Guess

Question 7

What do we call a set of instructions that repeats in a program?

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A loop

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A storage box

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A speed boost

Question 8

What do we add to the end of a Python file name?

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.py

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.txt

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.exe

Question 9

Which of these is not a type of data in Python?

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Cat

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String

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Number

Question 10

How do we show something on the screen in Python?

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print()

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display()

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write()

Question 11

Why is it helpful to add comments to your code?

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Comments help you remember what your code does.

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Comments make your code run faster.

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Comments are a waste of time and should be avoided.

Question 12

Which of these is NOT something you can do in a program?

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Make the computer explode

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Make the character move

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Make the character jump

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Make the character sing

Question 13

What does the 'Repeat' block do in a program?

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Makes the character repeat some actions as many times as you want

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Makes the character move in a certain direction

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Makes the character say something

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Makes the character jump over something

Question 14

What is a 'bug' in a program?

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A mistake in the program that makes it not work properly

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A type of animal that lives in the computer

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A feature of the program that is supposed to be there

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A virus that attacks the computer

Question 15

Which of these is a 'sequence' in a program?

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A group of blocks that are put together in the order you want them to run

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A character in the program

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A type of variable

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A condition that checks if something is true or false

Question 16

What is the difference between a 'variable' and a 'constant' in a program?

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Variables can change their value, while constants cannot

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Constants can change their value, while variables cannot

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Variables are used to store numbers, while constants are used to store text

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There is no difference between a variable and a constant

Question 17

What does the 'if' block in a program do?

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Checks if something is true or false and runs some code if it is true

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Makes the character jump over something

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Makes the character say something

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Makes the character move in a certain direction

Question 18

What is the purpose of a 'function' in a program?

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To group together a set of blocks and give them a name

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To make the character move in a certain direction

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To make the character say something

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To make the computer draw a picture

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a good practice when writing code?

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Making the code as long and complicated as possible

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Using clear and easy-to-understand variable names

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Adding comments to explain what the code is doing

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Indenting the code to make it easier to read

Question 20

What is the most important thing to remember when debugging a program?

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To be patient and check the code carefully

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To guess what the bug is and try to fix it right away

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To give up and ask for help

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To blame the computer

Question 21

When you find a problem in your program, what should you do first?

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Look for mistakes in your code

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Run the program to see what happens

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Ask your teacher for help

Question 22

Before coding a program, what should you do first?

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Plan what the program should do

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Start coding right away.

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Test the program

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Fix errors in the program

Question 23

In Scratch, what do we use to type in our code?

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The block editor

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The pen tool

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The stage

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A sprite

Question 24

What is the purpose of a loop in a program?

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To make a set of instructions repeat

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To stop the program from running

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To make the program run faster

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To hide a sprite

Question 25

What do we use a variable for in programming?

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To store information

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To make a sprite move

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To play a sound

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To change the background

Question 26

Which Scratch block can you use to make a sprite move?

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Move

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Turn

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Say

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Play sound

Question 27

What does debugging mean in programming?

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Fixing errors in a program

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Making a new program

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Testing a program on different devices

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Sharing a program with others

Question 28

How can you make a sprite repeat an action 10 times in Scratch?

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Use a repeat block

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Use a loop block

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Use a for block

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Use an if block

Question 29

Which block can make a sprite move forwards?

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Move block

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Wait block

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Turn block

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If block

Question 30

What's the difference between a variable and a sprite?

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A variable can store information, a sprite can't

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A sprite can move, a variable can't

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A variable shows on the screen, a sprite doesn't

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There's no difference

Question 31

What's a good way to find mistakes in a program?

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Use print statements

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Guess and check

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Ignore the mistakes

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Wait for someone else to fix it

Question 32

What's a loop?

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A block that repeats a set of instructions

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A block that stops a program

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A block that writes text

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A block that creates a new sprite

Question 33

Which statement checks a condition?

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If statement

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For loop

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While loop

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Repeat until

Question 34

What does a function do?

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Repeats a set of instructions

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Stores information

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Checks a condition

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Creates a new sprite

Question 35

One of the things you will learn in this topic is creating programs. What is a program?

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A set of instructions that a computer follows

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A game you play on your computer

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A video you watch on your computer

Question 36

Before you can create a program, what is the first thing you need to do?

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Plan what the program will do

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Write the code

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Test the program

Question 37

Sometimes when you write a program, there might be a mistake in it. What do we call finding and fixing those mistakes?

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Debugging

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Making the program faster

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Changing the program's look

Question 38

Which of these can help you find and fix mistakes in your program?

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A debugger

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A paintbrush

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A microphone

Question 39

When you write a program, you can put the instructions in a special order, like the steps in a recipe. What do we call this order of instructions?

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A sequence

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A type of data

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A way to store information

Question 40

Sometimes in a program, you might want to repeat the same instructions over and over again. What do we call a set of instructions that repeat?

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A loop

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A square

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A turn

Question 41

In programming, we can use something called a variable to store information. What is a variable?

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A special place in the computer's memory

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A type of object

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A way to draw shapes

Question 42

Sometimes when we write programs, we might want to add notes to remind ourselves or other people what something means. What do we call these notes?

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Comments

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Instructions

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Data

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a type of programming instruction in a simple programming language?

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Read a story

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Turn left

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Repeat 5 times

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Move forward

Question 44

What is the purpose of the 'repeat' instruction in a simple programming language?

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To make the program repeat a set of instructions multiple times

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To make the program turn around

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To make the program stop running

Question 45

Which of the following is a debugging tool for simple programming?

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Error messages

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A paintbrush

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A teddy bear

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A book

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a step in the debugging process for simple programs?

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Writing new code

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Finding the error

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Fixing the error

Question 47

What is the purpose of a test plan when creating simple programs?

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To help you test your program thoroughly

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To make your program look more professional

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To help you debug your program

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To help you write your program faster

Question 48

Which of the following is a good way to test your simple program?

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Use different inputs and check the outputs

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Only test it once

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Only test it with inputs that you know will work

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Don't test it at all

Question 49

What is the difference between a variable and a constant in a simple programming language?

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A variable can change its value, while a constant cannot

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A variable is declared with the 'var' keyword, while a constant is declared with the 'const' keyword

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A variable is used to store data, while a constant is used to perform calculations

Question 50

What is the purpose of a loop in a simple programming language?

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To repeat a set of instructions multiple times

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To stop the program from running

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To make the program turn around

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To make the program move forward