Text-Based Coding: A Beginner's Guide for Eighth Graders

Question 1

What is the purpose of a variable in programming?

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To store data

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To perform calculations

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To control the flow of the program

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To print information to the console

Question 2

What is the syntax to create a new list in Python?

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listName = [...]

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listName[] = {...}

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new listName{...}

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listName.create(...)

Question 3

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

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Variables can be changed, while constants cannot

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Constants can be changed, while variables cannot

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Variables and constants cannot be both changed or not changed

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There is no difference between variables and constants

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a valid identifier in Python?

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1myVariable

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myVariable

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_myVariable

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$myVariable

Question 5

A variable in a text-based coding program is used to:

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Store data

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Perform complex calculations

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Control the program's flow

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Display information on the screen

Question 6

A function in text-based coding serves the purpose of:

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Defining a reusable block of code

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Storing data

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Controlling the program's flow

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Handling input and output

Question 7

Which of the following is a widely used programming language for text-based coding?

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Python

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Java

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C#

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Visual Basic

Question 8

The distinction between a compiler and an interpreter in text-based coding is that:

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A compiler translates the entire program into machine code before execution, while an interpreter executes the program line by line.

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An interpreter translates the entire program into machine code before execution, while a compiler executes the program line by line.

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Both compilers and interpreters translate the entire program into machine code before execution.

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Both compilers and interpreters execute the program line by line.

Question 9

In Python, which statement correctly declares a variable?

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num = 10

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number 5

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const myNum = 5

Question 10

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

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Array

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Integer

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String

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Boolean

Question 11

What is the purpose of a variable in Python?

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To store data temporarily

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To control the flow of a program

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To perform calculations

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To print output

Question 12

Which of the following is a valid variable name in Python?

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my_variable

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123abc

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for

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if

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of using variables in coding?

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To store data for later use

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To perform complex calculations

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To control the flow of a program

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To display output on the screen

Question 14

What is the main purpose of the 'print()' function in Python?

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To display output on the console

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To store data in a variable

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To perform calculations

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To control program flow

Question 15

What's the key difference between an integer and a float in text-based coding?

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Integers represent whole numbers while floats represent numbers with decimal values

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Floats represent whole numbers while integers represent numbers with decimal values

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Integers can be both positive and negative while floats are always positive

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Floats can be both positive and negative while integers are always positive

Question 16

What does the print() function do in text-based coding?

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Displays output on the console

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Stores data in a variable

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Performs mathematical calculations

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Controls the flow of a program

Question 17

What's the purpose of an if statement in text-based coding?

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Executes code only if a specific condition is met

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Executes code repeatedly

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Controls the flow of a program

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Displays output on the console

Question 18

What's the difference between a while loop and a for loop in text-based coding?

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A while loop runs continuously as long as a condition is true, while a for loop runs a set number of times.

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A for loop runs continuously as long as a condition is true, while a while loop runs a set number of times.

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Both while loops and for loops run continuously, but a while loop is used for indefinite loops and a for loop is used for definite loops.

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There's no difference between a while loop and a for loop in text-based coding.

Question 19

What type of data can be stored in a variable called `age` that represents how old someone is?

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Integer

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String

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Float

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Boolean

Question 20

In a text-based programming language, how do you typically take input from the user?

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Using the `input()` function

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Using the `cin` statement

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Using the `scanf()` function

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Using the `read()` function

Question 21

What is the main purpose of adding comments to your code?

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To explain the code to others or yourself.

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To make the code run faster.

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To prevent the code from executing.

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To add visual appeal to the code.

Question 22

Which of the following is considered a good programming practice?

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Indenting code to improve readability.

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Using short and unclear variable names.

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Writing code without any comments.

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Using complicated and difficult-to-understand language.

Question 23

What is the primary function of a text editor in programming?

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To write and modify text-based programs.

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To execute text-based programs.

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To translate text-based programs into machine code.

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To interpret text-based programs.

Question 24

Which of the following control structures is used to repeat a block of code a specific number of times?

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For loop

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While loop

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If statement

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Switch statement

Question 25

What is the syntax for creating a variable named 'x' that holds the value 10 in Python?

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x = 10

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var x = 10

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int x = 10

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let x = 10

Question 26

Which of the following operators is used to compare two values for equality in JavaScript?

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===

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=

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==

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!=

Question 27

What is the purpose of a 'break' statement in a loop?

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To exit the loop immediately

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To skip the current iteration of the loop

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To pause the execution of the loop

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To repeat the current iteration of the loop

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a good practice when writing code?

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Duplicating code in multiple places

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Using meaningful variable names

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Documenting your code with comments

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Using consistent indentation

Question 29

How do parameters affect a function's behavior in programming?

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They provide specific data to the function when it's called.

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They make functions independent of external data.

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They're only used to display values.

Question 30

In Python, how do you set the variable 'x' to the value 10?

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x = 10

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10 = x

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x == 10

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let x = 10

Question 31

Which of the following is a valid data type in text-based coding?

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Number

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Sound

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Image

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Video

Question 32

What is the purpose of a variable in text-based coding?

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To store data that can change during the execution of the program

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To execute instructions

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To define the layout of the program

Question 33

Which control structure is used to repeat a block of code a specified number of times?

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For loop

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Switch statement

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If statement

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While loop

Question 34

Which data type is used to store a whole number?

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Integer

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Boolean

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Float

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String

Question 35

What is the purpose of a variable?

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To store a value that can change during program execution

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To define a constant value

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To control program flow

Question 36

What is the difference between a while loop and a for loop?

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A while loop continues executing as long as a condition is true, while a for loop executes a set number of times.

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A while loop is used to execute statements multiple times, while a for loop is used to control program flow.

Question 37

What is the purpose of the break statement?

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To exit a loop early

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To continue executing a loop

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To output data to the screen

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To control program flow

Question 38

What is the difference between a function and a procedure?

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A function returns a value, while a procedure does not.

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A function is used to control program flow, while a procedure is used to store data.

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A function is used to output data to the screen, while a procedure is used to read input from the user.

Question 39

What is the purpose of the Scanner class?

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To read input from the user

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To create new objects

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To output data to the screen

Question 40

What is the purpose of a variable in text-based coding?

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To store a value that can be changed later in the program

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To create a loop

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To define a function

Question 41

Which control structure allows you to execute a block of code repeatedly until a condition is met?

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While loop

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For loop

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If statement

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Switch statement