Karel Programming Quiz (3.1-3.2)

What is the primary characteristic of Karel that makes it useful for learning programming?

• Karel is a real dog
• Karel responds to verbal commands
• Karel follows written instructions
• Karel can solve math problems

In Karel's world, what does each dot represent?

• A treat for Karel
• A spot Karel can occupy
• An obstacle Karel must avoid
• A ball Karel can pick up

Which of the following is NOT one of Karel's basic commands?

• move( );

• turnLeft( );

• putBall( );

• jump( );

What happens when Karel executes the 'turnLeft()' command?

• Karel moves one spot to the left
• Karel rotates 90 degrees to the left
• Karel turns around 180 degrees
• Karel picks up a ball on its left

How many basic commands does Karel know?

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6

What must be included at the end of each Karel command?

• A period
• An exclamation mark
• Parentheses and a semicolon
• A question mark

Which of the following is a correct way to write a Karel command?

• Move( );

• move
• MOVE( )

• move( );

What happens if you misspell a command when programming Karel?

• Karel will guess what you meant
• The program will automatically correct it
• The command won't work
• Karel will move randomly

In what order does Karel execute commands in a program?

• Randomly
• From bottom to top
• In alphabetical order
• From top to bottom

What does the 'putBall()' command do?

• Karel picks up a ball
• Karel throws a ball
• Karel adds a ball to its current spot
• Karel moves to the nearest ball