Computer Discoveries Unit 3

Milo designed a game by dragging and dropping pre-made blocks that contain elements of code. Which term best describes what Milagros used?

• blocking code

• basic code

• block-based code

• editing code

Which sentence best describes how block-based code works?

• Lines of code make physical blocks move.

• Each block creates printer output.

• Lines of code are used to print blocks.

• Each block connects to one (or more) instructions written in code.

Which of the following describes an editor when writing a program?

• a place where code is written

• a person who checks for spelling errors

• a person who checks for logic

• a program that checks for errors

When programming, why should you frequently save your work?

• to check for errors

• so your work won’t get lost if you have a computer problem

• to distinguish your project from other projects

• to keep your categories separated logically

The part of the screen where you write or place code is called the _____.

• ground

• actor

• editor

• blocks

In block-based programming, what does the play button do?

• run the code

• save the code

• edit the code

• transfer the code to the hard drive

_____ describes the layout of the screen.

• Block-based

• Interface

• Editor

• Player

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main ways to control a program when writing code?

• Sequence

• derivative

• selection

• iteration

When computer code encounters the word, if, what does it do?

• iterate

• check if the condition is true or false

• follow a sequence

• repeat the instructions

With the statement, “If the warrior is hit by an arrow, the player gains 20 points; else, the player loses one life,” what happens if the arrow misses the warrior?

• The player loses one life.

• The player gains 20 points.

• The player loses 20 points.

• No effect on the game