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What is the most common way people give a computer an instruction?

Dragging and dropping files

Typing in commands

Writing statements

Touching the screen

Typing commands

Answer

Correct Answer: Writing statements

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What do kids learn by creating sprites in Scratch?

Art

Math

Animation

Coding

Game Design

Answer

Correct Answer: Coding

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What can you do with sprites?

Draw on the screen

Move via code

Use in conjunction with a graphics library

Use them in an app

Draw with them

Answer

Correct Answer: Move via code

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What does the term "script" refer to in programming?

Sets of steps

The instructions that are written in a program

Script supervisor

Scripting language

Answer

Correct Answer: Sets of steps

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What is the purpose of scratch coding?

To learn new coding languages

To create interactive stories and comics

To share ideas and work on projects

To develop new software programs

Answer

Correct Answer: To create interactive stories and comics

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What is the primary function of Java on Android?

To provide a platform for app development

Used for running applications

Used for creating user interfaces

Used for many professional and commercial applications

To make Android devices more user-friendly

Answer

Correct Answer: Used for many professional and commercial applications

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What language was Gmail created in?

JavaScript

Java

Python

Answer

Correct Answer: Java

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What is the name of the Google application created in Java?

Gmail

Google Sheets

Google Earth

Google Docs

Answer

Correct Answer: Gmail

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What is the name of the coding language created by MIT that kids can learn to create stories and comics?

HTML

Scratch coding

JavaScript

Python

Answer

Correct Answer: Scratch coding

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What type of computer programming do kids learn when they use Scratch?

Assembly language

JavaScript

Drag-and-drop

Logo

Answer

Correct Answer: Drag-and-drop

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What is one example of a field that Python has been used in?

Data analysis

Game design

Robotics

Web development

Answer

Correct Answer: Game design

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What feature of Python makes it easier to write than other languages?

Syntax

Multithreading

Object-oriented

Readability

Answer

Correct Answer: Syntax

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What do you do to train an algorithm?

Convex optimization

Neural networks

Regression analysis

Genetic algorithms

Answer

Correct Answer: Neural networks

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What are neural networks the "brain" of?

A robot

A phone

The program

A computer

Answer

Correct Answer: The program

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What is the programmable computer called when describing the micro:bit?

Arduino

Microcontroller development board

Raspberry Pi

Computer

Robotics controller

Answer

Correct Answer: Microcontroller development board

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What does a machine do without being told?

Act

Operate

Make noise

Function

Work

Answer

Correct Answer: Act

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What is the action of a computer acting without being programmed to do so?

Operate on a set schedule

Turning on and off

Sending a signal to the computer

Machine learning

Process information

Answer

Correct Answer: Machine learning

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What is the main function of C++?

Runs

Communicates

Starts

Creates software

Makes programs run faster

Answer

Correct Answer: Starts

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The main function is part of which language?

C++

Objective-C

Java

Python

Answer

Correct Answer: C++

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Loops check a condition and then what?

Check the time

Run a code block

Check the current date

Go back to the top of the loop

Answer

Correct Answer: Run a code block

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What do loops check before running a code block?

The number of iterations

The loop control variable

The code block's execution context

The loop counter

A condition

Answer

Correct Answer: A condition

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What type of devices can Linux run on?

Handheld devices like phones and tablets

Desktop computers, servers, and other big devices

Laptops, phones, tablets, robots, and many others

Desktop operating systems only

Only servers

Answer

Correct Answer: Laptops, phones, tablets, robots, and many others

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What other name is used to refer to the Android operating system?

Windows

Linux

Apple

Chrome OS

Android

Answer

Correct Answer: Linux

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What is a type of integrated development environment?

Jupyter Notebook

Kubernetes

Unity

Unreal Engine 4

Ubuntu Studio

Answer

Correct Answer: Jupyter Notebook

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What language does Jupyter Notebook support?

Python

Matlab

Answer

Correct Answer: Python

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Which operating system does Minecraft run on?

Windows

Windows 10

MacOS

Android

Mac

Answer

Correct Answer: Android

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What language was used to create the Android operating system?

Python

C++

Java

Answer

Correct Answer: Java

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What language did Gmail use because of its performance and framework for web?

Python

Java

Ruby

Answer

Correct Answer: Java

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Which application was created in Java because of its web framework and performance?

YouTube

Gmail

Twitter

Facebook

Google Maps

Answer

Correct Answer: Gmail

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What tool was created for writing and running code?

IntelliJ

Visual Studio

VS Code

Emacs

Eclipse

Answer

Correct Answer: IntelliJ

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What does an IDE do?

Automates the process of programming

Speeds up development time

Makes coding simpler

Runs code for you

Answer

Correct Answer: Makes coding simpler

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What is the term used to describe the place where you code and run programs?

Integrated Development Environment

Console

Server

Computer

Office

Answer

Correct Answer: Integrated Development Environment

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What are IDE's called that make coding simpler?

Integrated Development Environment

Program Development Environment

Application Development Environment

Interpreter

Answer

Correct Answer: Integrated Development Environment

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What kind of statement runs a block of code based on whether a condition is true?

Repeat Statement

If statement

If and Else statement

If/else statement

Switch statement

Answer

Correct Answer: If statement

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In a program, if statements can be used to run a block of code based on whether or not what?

A condition is true

A value is true

An expression is true

A condition is neither true nor false

A condition is false

Answer

Correct Answer: A condition is true

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What are functions called?

A program written in a specific language

A programming term

A Mathematical equation

A block of code that can be referenced by name

A set of instructions that tell a computer what to do

Answer

Correct Answer: A block of code that can be referenced by name

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What does a function contain?

Results

Data

Code

Result

Answer

Correct Answer: Code

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What does for loops do that while loops don't?

Check for a certain condition and run the block of code if it's met

Run a block of code until a condition is met

Check for a condition before running the block of code

Allow the user to enter a new value for a conditional statement

Run a block of code a set number of times

Answer

Correct Answer: Run a block of code a set number of times

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What do for loops allow you to do that while loops can't?

Run a block of code repeatedly

Loop through a collection of items

Establish a condition before running the block of code

Run the block of code once, and then stop

Answer

Correct Answer: Run a block of code repeatedly

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What are for loops like in terms of repetition?

While loops

For loops

Do loops

ForEach loops

Answer

Correct Answer: While loops

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When the condition in the if statement is false, the else statement is what?

Used to do something else

Don't do anything

Display a message

Brings up an error

Doesn't execute

Answer

Correct Answer: Used to do something else

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If statements are used to do what when the condition in the if statement isn't true?

Do something else

Execute the code block

End the if statement

Display a message

Answer

Correct Answer: Do something else

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What are used to do when the condition in the if statement isn't true?

Else statements

Break

Continue

Switch statements

If statements

Answer

Correct Answer: Else statements

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What type of statements evaluate to true or false?

Probability statements

Statements of fact

Statements of opinion

Conditional statements

Imperative statements

Answer

Correct Answer: Conditional statements

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What can conditional statements evaluate to?

A list of expressions

The value of an expression

A function that takes two arguments

True or false

A list of items

Answer

Correct Answer: True or false

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What kind of statements evaluate to true or false?

Disjunctive statements

Declarative statements

Conditional statements

Imperative statements

Answer

Correct Answer: Conditional statements

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What do people use computer programs to do?

Solve problems

Tell jokes

Fix mistakes

Make long problems for humans shorter and easier

Look up information

Answer

Correct Answer: Make long problems for humans shorter and easier

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What do computers typically use computer programs to do?

Manipulate numbers

Generate reports

Solve a problem

Process information

Communicate with other computers

Answer

Correct Answer: Solve a problem

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A computer program is a group of what?

Lines of code

Statements

Instructions

Code

Answer

Correct Answer: Instructions

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What could be used to help humans process problems more easily?

A computer program

A slide presentation

A diagram

A story

Answer

Correct Answer: A computer program

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What are kids using to program computers?

Coloring books

Macros

Telephone books

Coding languages

Windows

Answer

Correct Answer: Coding languages

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What are some examples of coding languages that kids may learn?

C++, Java, and Python

C#, VB.NET, and Java

JavaScript, Scratch, and Python

C++, Java, and Swift

COBOL and SQL

Answer

Correct Answer: JavaScript, Scratch, and Python

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What programming language was Minecraft built with?

Python

Java

C++

Answer

Correct Answer: Java

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What is Roblox's coding language?

HTML

JavaScript

Lua

C++

Answer

Correct Answer: Lua

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What are examples of camel case?

IPhone, eBay, YouTube, and of course, iD in "iD Tech"

Star Wars, Pixar, and Coca Cola

Java, CentOS, and C++

Java, JavaScript, and XML

CSS, SQL, and DHTML

Answer

Correct Answer: IPhone, eBay, YouTube, and of course, iD in "iD Tech"

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What are low-level and versatile describing?

Python

Java

C++

JavaScript

Answer

Correct Answer: C++

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What is the level of the language that C++ is?

Low-level

Intermediate-level

High-level

Intermediate

Answer

Correct Answer: Low-level

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What is a computer's way to represent information?

Graphics

Text

Binary number

ASCII code

Hexadecimal number

Answer

Correct Answer: Binary number

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What is a binary number used to represent?

Information

A signal

Electricity

A number system

A digit in a number

Answer

Correct Answer: Information

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What are autonomous robot, self-driving car, and delivery bot all terms used to describe?

Robots that are used to deliver goods

Robots that navigate their environments using sensors

Vehicles that can travel autonomously

Delivery bots that are designed to transport items between locations

Self-driving cars that rely on sensors and software to control their actions

Answer

Correct Answer: Robots that navigate their environments using sensors

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What kind of robot navigates on its own?

Robotic car

Robot with artificial intelligence

Remotely operated robot

Autonomous robot

Remote-controlled robot

Answer

Correct Answer: Autonomous robot

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What are other terms used to describe robots that navigate their environments using sensors?

Mechanized machine, automaton, and artificial intelligence

Robotic arm, mobile robot, and robotic vacuum cleaner

Remote controlled robot, servo-controlled car, and agricultural robot

Active RFID-tagged robot, smart doll, and domestic robot

Autonomous robot, self-driving car, and delivery bot

Answer

Correct Answer: Autonomous robot, self-driving car, and delivery bot

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What type of interaction is augmented reality?

Non-interactive

Auditory

Interactive

Visual

Mixed

Answer

Correct Answer: Interactive

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What popular game is an example of augmented reality?

Fruit Ninja

Candy Crush

Pokémon Go

Answer

Correct Answer: Pokémon Go

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What do assignment operators serve as a shortcut for?

They allow the programmer to omit the use of a comma operator

Gives the compiler a hint about how to optimize the code

Coders have to perform an operation that changes the value of a variable

Allows multiple values to be assigned to a single variable

They allow two different expressions to be combined into one

Answer

Correct Answer: Coders have to perform an operation that changes the value of a variable

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What is an important function of arithmetic operators?

Algebra

Geometry

Games

Systematic comparison of numbers

Algebraic manipulation

Answer

Correct Answer: Games

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What are essential in almost every application?

Arithmetic operators

String manipulation

Strings

Variables

Input and output

Answer

Correct Answer: Arithmetic operators

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What are arrays like?

Shelves at a pet store

A group of grapes

Groups of leaves on a tree

A deck of cards

Answer

Correct Answer: Shelves at a pet store

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What do you think of arrays like as?

Library

Pet store

Toystore

School

Museum

Answer

Correct Answer: Pet store

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What is an argument used for?

To convince someone of a point

Convince somebody of a point

Provide more information

To disprove something

Persuade someone to do something

Answer

Correct Answer: Provide more information

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What is the process a computer follows to solve a problem?

Data

Program

Logic

Algorithm

Answer

Correct Answer: Algorithm

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What is an algorithm?

A computer program that solves problems

A computer program that calculates results

A set of steps or instructions used to solve a problem

A mathematical formula used to solve a problem

A set of instructions that are followed

Answer

Correct Answer: A set of instructions that are followed

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What is an algorithm a set of instructions to solve?

Algorithm

Method

Problem

Solution

Answer

Correct Answer: Problem

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What is another term for coding terminology?

Information technology terms

Coding terms

Programming lingo

Technical language

Software development terms

Answer

Correct Answer: Coding terms

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What was the term that you felt helpless when you needed to use it?

Injury

Medical

Fire

Death

Ignition

Answer

Correct Answer: Ignition

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What do you think of when you hear the term "coding"?

Learning how to drive

Programming a robot

Working on a computer

Doing Mathematics

Entering data into a computer

Answer

Correct Answer: Learning how to drive

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What was the first thing you were taught on how to operate a vehicle?

Moving the gear shift

Driving defensively

Putting the key in the ignition

Turning the wheel

Driving on the right side of the road

Answer

Correct Answer: Putting the key in the ignition

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What did you NOT know the meaning of as a young teen?

How to drive defensively

Ignition, gear shifter, or e-break

How to change a tire

How to flirt

How to shave

Answer

Correct Answer: Ignition, gear shifter, or e-break

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What do you need to do to help debug a program?

Run the program

Change the program

Change a value in a variable

Write a statement

Answer

Correct Answer: Write a statement

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What doesn't lend itself to someone showing you "do this" or "do that"?

Mathematics

Painting

Music

Coding

Cooking

Answer

Correct Answer: Coding

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