Introduction to Coding and Programming Quiz

Introduction to Coding and Programming Quiz

12th Grade

78 Qs

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Introduction to Coding and Programming Quiz

Introduction to Coding and Programming Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Computers

12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ziggy Joseph

FREE Resource

78 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of coding or programming?

To create instructions for computers to follow.

To design computer hardware.

To repair computer systems.

To create computer viruses.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are programmers with skills such as problem-solving and logical thinking in high demand?

Because these skills are fundamental for every programming language.

Because they can work longer hours.

Because they can repair hardware.

Because they can design websites.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who created the first computer program, and in what year?

Ada Lovelace, 1843

Charles Babbage, 1801

Alan Turing, 1936

Bill Gates, 1975

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain why machine language is difficult for humans to work with, and how coding addresses this challenge.

Machine language consists of binary bits (ones and zeros), which are hard for humans to understand. Coding uses different types of languages to make it easier for humans to write instructions that computers can execute.

Machine language is written in English, which is easy for humans. Coding makes it harder.

Machine language is only used for games. Coding is used for websites.

Machine language is only for mathematicians. Coding is for everyone.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At their most basic level, what do computers react to?

Physical signals like positive and negative electric charges

Spoken language

Images and videos

Handwritten notes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the patterns of ones and zeros that computer processors recognize as commands?

Decimal code

Machine language

Human language

Source code

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of a program in computing?

To entertain users

To give step-by-step instructions to the computer

To translate languages

To create graphics

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