Computer Science Vocabulary Quiz

What does it mean to "initialize" a variable in computer science?

• To delete a variable

• To set a variable to a starting value

• To create a new function

• To end a program

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Which of the following best describes a "loop" in programming?

• A sequence of instructions that is executed once

• A sequence of instructions that repeats until a certain condition is met

• A function that calls itself

• A variable that stores multiple values

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What is a "script" in the context of computer science?

• A written document

• A set of instructions written in a programming language

• A type of hardware

• A user interface

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In computer science, what is an "event"?

• A scheduled meeting

• An action or occurrence recognized by software

• A type of data structure

• A programming language

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What does "conditional" mean in programming?

• A statement that always executes

• A statement that only executes if a certain condition is true

• A type of loop

• A type of variable

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Which of the following best describes "boolean logic"?

• A type of loop

• A system of logical thought used to create true/false statements

• A method for sorting data

• A type of error

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What is the purpose of "if... then statements" in programming?

• To create a loop

• To execute code only if a certain condition is true

• To initialize variables

• To end a program

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What is an "Arduino Uno"?

• A type of software

• A microcontroller board used for building digital devices

• A programming language

• A type of loop

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What is a "circuit" in the context of computer science?

• A type of software

• A closed path through which an electric current flows

• A programming language

• A type of loop

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What does "user experience" refer to in computer science?

• The hardware of a computer

• The overall experience of a person using a product, especially in terms of how easy or pleasing it is to use

• The code written by a programmer

• The speed of a computer

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