Coding Basics Vocabulary Quiz

Coding Basics Vocabulary Quiz

6th - 8th Grade

20 Qs

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Coding Basics Vocabulary Quiz

Coding Basics Vocabulary Quiz

Assessment

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Computers

6th - 8th Grade

Medium

Created by

Daniel Parker

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

the set of instructions that defines not just what needs to be done but how to do it. Includes mathematical functions and decisions.

byte

bug

boolean

algorithm

Answer explanation

An algorithm is a set of instructions used to perform a task.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

I'm an error in your code.

algorithm

bug

bit

byte

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

 I'm the process or activity of writing computer programs that corresponds to individual computing tasks... using a certain type of programming language (like Python)

syntax

coding

execute

query

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

To get the computer to use a variable in a program when necessary.

call

code

execute

process

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

I'm used to repeat a specific block of code an unknown number of times, until a condition is met.

variable

loop

if statement

boolean

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

I'm the text-based interface that is used to operate software and operating systems while allowing the user to respond to visual prompts by typing single commands into the interface and receiving a reply in the same way.

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Command Line Interface (CLI or CMD)

Answer explanation

The Command Line Interface or CMD uses ONLY text to tell the computer what to do as opposed to icons and images we click in a GUI (like your phone).

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

I am used in decision-making statements, which determine the path of execution based on the condition specified as a combination of multiple Boolean (true/false) expressions.

function

conditional

variable

algorithm

Answer explanation

Conditionals are the 'forks in the road' where decisions are made, leading to certain parts of the program.

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