CP Final Exam Review 2

Which part of the computer is responsible for processing instructions?

• RAM
• Monitor
• CPU
• Keyboard

Answer explanation

The CPU is responsible for carrying out program instructions.

What is the function of RAM in a computer?

• Stores long-term files
• Temporarily stores data in use
• Displays the desktop
• Processes code

Answer explanation

RAM stores temporary data for quick access while the computer is on.

What is an input device?

• Monitor
• Printer
• Keyboard
• Speaker

Answer explanation

Input devices allow users to send data to the computer, like a keyboard or mouse.

Which of the following is an example of an output device?

• Mouse
• Microphone
• Scanner
• Printer

Answer explanation

Output devices send data from the computer to the user, like a printer or monitor.

What is one reason a sprite might not appear on the stage?

• It wasn’t created
• Too many variables
• Too much code
• It loops too fast

Answer explanation

A sprite is a character or object that performs actions on the stage.

What can a sprite do in Codesters?

• Only move up
• Only say text
• Move, speak, and respond to events
• Draw backgrounds

Answer explanation

A sprite is a character or object that performs actions on the stage.

What happens if you forget to close a string with a quote in Python?

• The string becomes a variable
• It causes a syntax error
• It loops forever
• It prints nothing

Answer explanation

An if statement runs code only when a specific condition is true.

Which of these is a correct variable name?

• total_1
• total 1

Answer explanation

Variables hold data that can be updated or used throughout a program.

What symbol is used in Python to compare two values?

• $
• ==
• !=
• #

Answer explanation

In Python, the double equals sign == is used to compare two values.

What does the following line do: score += 1?

• Multiplies score by 1
• Subtracts 1
• Increments score by 1
• Creates a new variable

Answer explanation

It adds 1 to the current value of score, which is called incrementing