Exploring Scratch Programming

What is Scratch primarily used for?

• Scratch is primarily used for teaching programming concepts and enabling users to create interactive projects.

• Scratch is used for professional software development.

• Scratch is mainly a social media platform.

• Scratch is primarily used for creating video games only.

Who developed Scratch?

• MIT Media Lab

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• California Institute of Technology

What type of programming language is Scratch?

• Scripting language

• Visual programming language

• Text-based programming language

• Markup language

What are sprites in Scratch?

• Sprites are the programming blocks in Scratch.

• Sprites are the sound effects used in Scratch.

• Sprites are the background images in Scratch.

• Sprites in Scratch are the interactive characters or objects used in projects.

How do you create a new project in Scratch?

• Click on the 'Start' button on the Scratch homepage.

• Click on the 'Create' button on the Scratch website.

• Select 'New Project' from the file menu.

• Press the 'Launch' button to begin a project.

What is a script in Scratch?

• A script in Scratch is a type of sprite.

• A script in Scratch is a single block that does nothing.

• A script in Scratch is a sequence of connected blocks that define a sprite's behavior.

• A script in Scratch is a background image for the stage.

What does the 'when green flag clicked' block do?

• It stops all scripts in Scratch.

• It changes the background color of the stage.

• It plays a sound when clicked.

• It starts the execution of scripts in Scratch.

How can you add sound to a Scratch project?

• Select the 'Costumes' tab to add sound effects.

• Use the 'Scripts' tab to record your own sound.

• Click on the 'Sounds' tab and choose or upload a sound.

• Drag and drop a sound file onto the stage.

What is the purpose of the 'forever' block?

• To create a conditional statement that runs if true.

• To execute a block of code only once.

• To create an infinite loop that repeatedly executes its contents.

• To pause the execution of a program.

How do you share a Scratch project with others?

• Print the project and distribute physical copies.

• Send the project via email attachment.

• Click the 'Share' button and copy the project URL.

• Post the project on social media without sharing the link.