Introduction to Coding and Micro:bit Quiz

What does code tell a computer to do?

• What to do using step-by-step instructions

• How to build hardware

• How to connect to the internet

• How to draw pictures

Where do you start a new project in MakeCode?

• MakeCode home page

• Computer desktop

• Web browser settings

• Hardware store

What does the JavaScript view in MakeCode allow you to do?

• Type real code

• Draw pictures

• Play music

• Build hardware

What is Micro:bit?

• Hardware

• Software

• A programming language

• A website

Which sensor detects movement or tilt in Micro:bit?

• Accelerometer

• Thermometer

• Microphone

• Light sensor

What does RAM stand for in computing?

• Short-term memory (temporary)

• Long-term memory (permanent)

• Random access modem

• Read-only memory

Which of the following is NOT a programming basic mentioned in the study guide?

• Drawing shapes

• Code

• Algorithms

• Functions and variables

Which view in MakeCode allows you to use drag-and-drop coding?

• Blocks view

• JavaScript view

• Simulator view

• Hardware view

What is the function of a hard drive?

• Long-term storage

• Short-term memory

• Processing data

• Displaying graphics

How does Boolean logic help in security systems?

• By checking if a password is correct to allow access

• By storing files

• By displaying images

• By speeding up the computer