Algorithms and Coding for Year 5: Interactive Quizzes and Learning

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a type of loop?

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If statement

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For loop

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While loop

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Repeat until loop

Question 2

What is the purpose of a function?

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To group a set of instructions so they can be easily reused

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To store data

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To control the flow of a program

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To display information

Question 3

What are the three main types of algorithms?

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Sequential, Parallel, Conditional

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Sequential, Random, Conditional

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Random, Parallel, Conditional

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Sequential, Random, Iterative

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a type of data that can be stored in a variable?

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Instructions

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Numbers

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Text

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Lists

Question 5

What is the main purpose of an algorithm?

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To provide a step-by-step set of instructions for solving a problem

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To store data

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To display information

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To create a program

Question 6

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

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A variable can change, but a constant cannot.

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A constant can change, but a variable cannot.

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Variables and constants mean the same thing.

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There is no difference between a variable and a constant.

Question 7

Which of these is NOT an advantage of using a block-based programming language?

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More efficient than text-based coding

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Easy to understand and use

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Helps develop problem-solving skills

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Allows for rapid prototyping

Question 8

What's the primary purpose of adding comments to a program?

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Explain the program's purpose to others

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Make the program run faster

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Store important data

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Display information on the screen

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a desirable attribute of a well-written program?

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Complicated and difficult to follow

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Easy to read and understand

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Efficient and performs well

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Reliable and produces consistent results

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a variable type available in Scratch?

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Array

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String

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Number

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Boolean

Question 11

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

Question 12

What is the main difference between a procedure and a function?

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Procedures don't return a result, but functions do.

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Functions don't return a result, but procedures do.

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Procedures are used to keep information, while functions are used to make calculations.

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Functions are used to keep information, while procedures are used to make calculations.

Question 13

What is an algorithm?

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A step-by-step guide to solving a problem

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A computer program

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A type of data structure

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A way of storing information

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a programming language?

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Word

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Python

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Java

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Scratch

Question 15

What is a variable?

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A named place in memory that holds a value

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A kind of data structure

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A statement that decides how a program will run

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A way to put information into a program

Question 16

What is the purpose of a loop?

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To repeat a block of code many times

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To keep data in memory

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To decide how a program will run

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To put information into a program

Question 17

What is the difference between a sequence and a selection?

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A sequence runs code one after the other, while a selection runs code based on a condition

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A sequence keeps data in memory, while a selection decides how a program will run

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A sequence puts information into a program, while a selection takes information out of a program

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There is no difference between a sequence and a selection

Question 18

What does an event handler do?

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React to things happening to the program, like mouse clicks

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Stores information the computer needs to remember

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Decides what order the computer does things

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Lets you type things into the program

Question 19

What's the difference between a compiler and an interpreter?

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A compiler changes the whole program into computer code before running it, while an interpreter runs the program one line at a time

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An interpreter changes the whole program into computer code before running it, while a compiler runs the program one line at a time

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There's no difference between a compiler and an interpreter

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A compiler is used for programmed languages, while an interpreter is used for spoken languages

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a key concept in writing computer programs?

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Memorizing lots of information

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Logic - how the program works

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Sequencing - putting the instructions in the right order

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Repetition - repeating instructions

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a kind of algorithm?

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Random order

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One-after-the-other

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Try-again-and-again

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Inside-itself

Question 22

What does an input do in a computer program?

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Gives the program information it needs

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Shows you the results of the program

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Saves information for later use

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Controls how the program runs

Question 23

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

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Variables can change, but constants stay the same.

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Constants can change, but variables stay the same.

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Variables and constants are always the same.

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Variables save information, while constants do calculations.

Question 24

What does a debug message in a program do?

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Shows you any problems in the program

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Stops the program from running

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Pauses the program

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Starts the program

Question 25

What is the purpose of using a loop in programming?

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To repeat a set of instructions multiple times

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To store information

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To control the flow of the program

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To perform calculations

Question 26

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

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Booleano

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Integer

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String

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Float

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a key concept in algorithms and programming?

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Gravity

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Sequences

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Loops

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Variables

Question 28

Which block-based programming language is often used in primary schools in the UK?

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Scratch

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Python

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Java

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C++

Question 29

Which of the following is a good practice when writing algorithms?

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Use clear and descriptive names for variables

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Avoid using loops when possible

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Write code that is as long as possible

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Don't test your code

Question 30

What's the difference between a sequence and a loop?

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Sequences execute instructions one after the other, while loops repeat instructions multiple times

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Loops execute instructions one after the other, while sequences repeat instructions multiple times

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There is no difference between a sequence and a loop

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Sequences store data, while loops execute instructions

Question 31

Why do we use comments in a program?

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To help humans understand the code

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To make the program run faster

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To store data

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To display output to the user

Question 32

Which of these is a disadvantage of using block-based programming languages?

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They cannot create complex programs.

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They are hard to learn.

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They discourage logical thinking.

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They do not provide instant feedback.

Question 33

Why is it important to test and debug a program?

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To find and fix errors

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To increase the program's speed

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To improve the program's appearance

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To save time

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a step in developing an algorithm?

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Play a game

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Figure out the problem

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Design a solution

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Test the solution

Question 35

What is the purpose of a block in a block-based programming language?

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To perform a specific action or function

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To hold data

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To create a loop or condition

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To represent the entire program

Question 36

What is the function of a variable in a program?

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To temporarily store data

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To define a function

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To create a loop

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To end a program

Question 37

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

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To run different code based on a specific condition

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To temporarily store data

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To create a loop

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To end a program

Question 38

In the block-based programming language Scratch, what is the first block in a program called?

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Start block

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Loop block

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Variable block

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Event block

Question 39

What is the purpose of a loop block?

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To repeat a set of instructions a specific number of times

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To store data

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To make decisions

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To create variables

Question 40

What is the difference between a sequence block and a parallel block in block-based programming?

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Sequence blocks run one after the other, while parallel blocks run at the same time.

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Parallel blocks run one after the other, while sequence blocks run at the same time.

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There is no difference between sequence blocks and parallel blocks.

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Sequence blocks store data, while parallel blocks run instructions.

Question 41

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

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Use a lot of different programming languages

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Use clear and concise instructions

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Test your algorithm to make sure it works

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Comment your code to explain what it does

Question 42

What is the purpose of using variables in a program?

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To store data

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To create new instructions

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To make decisions

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To control the flow of the program

Question 43

Why do we use conditions in a program?

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To make choices

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To save information

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To change how the program runs

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To make new instructions

Question 44

Which programming language is designed for beginners and uses colorful blocks that snap together?

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Scratch

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Python

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Java

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C++

Question 45

What is the purpose of a loop in programming?

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To do the same thing many times

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To save information

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To check if something is true

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To display text on the screen

Question 46

What's a step-by-step guide to solve a problem called?

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An algorithm

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A game

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A recipe

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A story

Question 47

Which of these is NOT following an algorithm?

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Kicking a ball

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Cooking a cake

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Solving a puzzle

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Playing a board game

Question 48

What do we use programming languages for?

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Tell computers what to do

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Draw pictures

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Create music

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Write stories

Question 49

Which of these is a type of programming language often used for beginners?

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Block-based programming

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Object-oriented programming

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Text-based programming

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Functional programming

Question 50

What do we use loops for in programming?

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Repeating actions

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Ending programs

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Making decisions

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Storing information

Question 51

What is a variable?

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A named storage spot for information

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A programming language

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A type of block

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A loop

Question 52

To make a character walk in a square, which programming concepts do you need?

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Loops and turns

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Variables and lists

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Functions and events

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Conditionals and operators

Question 53

What is debugging?

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Finding and fixing errors in a program

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Testing a program

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Saving a program

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Writing a program

Question 54

Why do we break down a problem into smaller steps when programming?

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To make it easier to understand and solve

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To make it more complex

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To make it run faster

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To use less memory