Learn Programming Basics: A Fun and Interactive Quiz for Year 2 Students

Question 1

What is the main purpose of using variables in programming?

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To store information that can change

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To store information that cannot change

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To create loops

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To make decisions

Question 2

What is a variable in programming?

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A named storage location that can hold values

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A set of instructions that is repeated

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A condition that determines if code is executed

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A type of software that can be used to create programs

Question 3

What is the purpose of a loop in programming?

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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 decisions

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To create variables

Question 4

What is the purpose of an 'if' statement?

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To execute a block of code only if a condition is true

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To repeat a block of code a set number of times

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To store a value in a variable

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To compare two values

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a programming language?

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Microsoft Word

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Scratch

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Python

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Java

Question 6

What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

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A variable can change value, while a constant cannot

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A constant can change value, while a variable cannot

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Variables and constants are the same thing

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There is no difference between a variable and a constant

Question 7

What is the role of an algorithm in programming?

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

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To store data

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To make decisions

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To repeat a block of code

Question 8

Why is it useful to use a loop in a program?

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It saves time by repeating actions without writing the same code multiple times.

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It stores a lot of data in one place.

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It makes the program run faster.

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It helps the program talk to the user.

Question 9

What part of a program stores information?

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Variable

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Condition

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Loop

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Function

Question 10

What is a condition in a program used for?

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To check if something is true or false

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To store information

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To repeat a section of code

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To end the program

Question 11

What does the code if x > 5 then do?

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Checks if x is greater than 5

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Stores the value of x

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Repeats a section of code

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Ends the program

Question 12

How are variables and constants different?

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Variables can change, constants cannot.

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Constants can change, variables cannot.

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They are used for different things.

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They are not different.

Question 13

What is the main reason we use conditionals in programming?

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To make programs react differently based on specific conditions.

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To add entertainment and interaction to programs.

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To store data within programs.

Question 14

What does the 'OR' operator do in programming?

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It checks if either condition is True.

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It checks if both conditions are True.

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It checks if both conditions are False.

Question 15

What's a variable?

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A name for a storage space in a computer

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A kind of data, like numbers or letters

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A list of instructions for the computer

Question 16

You have a program that does not run correctly. Describe the steps you would take to find and fix the problem.

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Identify the error, fix it, and test the program again.

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Run the program and look for errors.

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Change the code until it runs without errors.

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Ask someone else to fix the program.

Question 17

What is a variable used for in programming?

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To store information

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To repeat code

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To compare values

Question 18

What is the purpose of a loop in programming?

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To repeat a block of code

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To store information

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To compare values

Question 19

What is a conditional statement used for in programming?

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To compare values and make decisions

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To repeat code

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To store information

Question 20

What is the purpose of a variable in a program?

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To store information

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To control the flow of the program

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To compare values

Question 21

What is the purpose of a loop in a program?

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To repeat a block of code

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To store information

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To compare values

Question 22

What is the purpose of a conditional statement in a program?

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To control the flow of the program

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To store information

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To repeat a block of code

Question 23

What is the best place to keep important information?

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In a variable

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In a list

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In a loop

Question 24

How many times will the code 'repeat 5 [move forward 10]' make the object move forward?

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5 times

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10 times

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50 times

Question 25

What will the code 'if there is an obstacle ahead [turn left]' do?

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Turn left if there is an obstacle ahead

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Turn right if there is no obstacle ahead

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Move forward if there is an obstacle ahead

Question 26

What is the purpose of a function?

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To group instructions that can be used again

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To store information

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To repeat instructions

Question 27

What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

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Variables can change, but constants cannot

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Constants can change, but variables cannot

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Variables and constants are the same thing

Question 28

What is the purpose of a parameter?

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To pass information to a function

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To store information

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To repeat instructions

Question 29

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

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A while loop runs until a condition is met, a for loop runs a set number of times

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A for loop runs until a condition is met, a while loop runs a set number of times

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There is no difference between a while loop and a for loop.

Question 30

What does the 'break' instruction do?

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Stops a loop

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Repeats instructions

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Stores information

Question 31

What does the 'return' instruction do?

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Returns a value and stops a function

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Repeats instructions

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Stores information

Question 32

What do we use variables for in programming?

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To keep information like numbers and text.

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To create circles and move things around the screen.

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To make our programs decide what to do.

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To make our programs repeat things as many times as we want.

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a type of loop we can use in programming?

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If statement

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For loop

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While loop

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Do while loop

Question 34

What is a conditional statement used for?

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To tell our program to do something only if a certain condition is met.

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To keep track of how many times a loop has run.

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To create a new variable.

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To make our program print text to the screen.

Question 35

What is 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 change their value, but variables cannot.

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They are the same thing.

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There is no difference.

Question 36

What is a function used for in programming?

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To group related code together and give it a name.

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To store a list of all the variables in our program.

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To draw shapes on the screen.

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To make our program play music.

Question 37

What is a variable used for in programming?

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Storing information

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Giving instructions

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Repeating actions

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Checking conditions

Question 38

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

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To repeat a set of actions

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To store data

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To check if a condition is true

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To end a program

Question 39

What is a conditional statement?

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A statement that checks a condition and acts accordingly

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A loop that repeats actions

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A variable that stores data

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A way to end a program

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a type of data?

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Loop

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Text

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Numbers

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True or false

Question 41

What is the main purpose of an algorithm?

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To give step-by-step instructions

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To store information

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To check if a condition is true

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To end a program

Question 42

What is the main purpose of a debugger?

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To find and fix errors in a program

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To store information

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To check if a condition is true

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To end a program

Question 43

You're baking cookies. The recipe says to add 2 cups of flour for every 1 cup of sugar. If you use 3 cups of sugar, how many cups of flour will you need?

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6 cups

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2 cups

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3 cups

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12 cups

Question 44

In programming, what do we use to store information?

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Variables

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Loops

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Conditionals

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Inputs

Question 45

What part of a computer program allows it to repeat an action?

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Loop

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Variable

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Input

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Conditional

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a basic programming concept introduced in this unit?

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Object-oriented programming

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Variables

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Loops

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Conditionals

Question 47

What is the main purpose of using variables in programming?

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To store information

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To compare values

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To control program flow

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To perform calculations

Question 48

Which type of loop is used when you want to repeat a set of instructions a predetermined number of times?

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For loop

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Repeat loop

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Do-while loop

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While loop

Question 49

What is the purpose of a conditional statement?

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To execute code only when a certain condition is met

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To repeat a set of instructions

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To store data in a variable

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To define a function

Question 50

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

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To get input from the user

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To print output on the screen

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To execute code

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To store data in a variable