PLTW CSE Unit 1 Flashcard 1

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What is the main purpose of a block-based programming environment like MIT App Inventor?

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To simplify coding by using visual elements

Front

Which of the following blocks is typically used to perform a repetitive action? Event handler block, Conditional block, Loop block, Variable block

Back

Loop block

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In block-based programming, an event is best described as:

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A user action or system occurrence that triggers code

Front

What is the function of a variable in a program?

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To store and retrieve data dynamically

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Which block is commonly used to check conditions in a program? Options: Event block, If-then block, Repeat block, Initialize block

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If-then block