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How does the use of abstractions (repeats) make code easier to read and understand
It uses variables to solve problems
It consolidates or simplifies a set of code
It compiles the code more quickly
It translates code into other programming languages
2
What do you call data that ranges on a continuous scale?
Bluetooth
Digital
Frequency
Analog
3
What are the roles of pair programmers called?
Navigators and Drivers
Programmers and Writers
Coders and Gamers
Algorithms and Flowcharts
4
What is the first step in the Design Process?
Design a solution
Generate concepts
Build and test
Define the problem
5
Which of the following activities describes the field of computer science?
Developing science experiments on a computer
Designing fonts, images and colors for a website
Creating three-dimensional animations and movies using computers
Designing and using computational applications and systems
6
Which of the following is not part of the micro:bit?
Flex sensor
Processor
Compass
Accelerometer
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Which of the following is an output device?
Photocell resistor (Light Sensor)
Pressure sensor
Buzzer
Push button
8
Why is important to share physical computing projects with other people?
To have others copy the program and design
To have others interact with the system and provide feedback
To have others copy the program and design
To have others identify what materials are needed for the project
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What is the first step when you need to debug your system?
Check your hardware
Review your comments and algorithms
Corner the bug
Code trace
10
What coodinates would be used to light the LED in the grid position shown?
3,0
3,3
2,1
1,2
11
1000 milliseconds (ms) is how long in seconds?
1 second
10 seconds
.1 second
.01 second
12
What shape marks the beginning of your flowchart?
Circle/Oval
Square
Rhombus
Triangle
13
Which of the following is required for a physical computing system?
The device looks nice for users
The system can be used to connect to the internet
The system is interactive with its environment
The components are waterproof
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What is a sensor?
An output device that controls precise position or speed.
A device that transfers signals to a control instrument or output device
A set of instructions that a computer executes
A semiconductor diode that emits light when conducting current.
15
A diagram that represents an algorithm, work flow, or process, and uses symbols connected by arrows
A code tracing table
A data packet
The design process
A flowchart
16
When creating a program, how does the use of comments help a computer scientist debug later problems?
Comments show where a bug is located in the code
Comments highlight code that needs to be fixed
Comments describe the code, logic and desired outcome
Comments are opinions from others about how well the code works
17
Why is creating elgant code helpful when programming physical computing systems?
It makes the code readable and easier to understand
It is impressive to look at
It makes a program completely free of bugs
It is easier to send code between hardware
18
What coordinates would be used to light the LED in the grid position shown?
2,3
3,2
4,3
3,4
19
The process of reducing complexity by hiding unnecessary details to make it easier to think about a problem is called:
Exclusion
Withholding
Minimizing
Abstraction
20
What is the force behind a flow of current called?
Electricity
Voltage
Watts
Output
21
In the Microsoft MakeCode environment, where is the 'show leds' command located?
Basic
Input
Logic
LED
22
Which is an analog sensor that's used to turn on lights when it's dark and turn lights off when it becomes becomes light
Accelerometer
Photocell resistor
LED
Flex Sensor
23
An ordered set of instructions that are used to carry out a task is a/an
Algorithm
Program
Code
Input
24
What is the file type generated within the Microsoft MakeCode environment and excecuted by the micro:bit?
.hex
.doc
.xls
.jpg
25
In the Microsoft MakeCode environment, where can you find the repeat command?
Logic
Variables
Loops
Input
26
In the Microsoft MakeCode environment, what are the blocks of code grouped in?
Menus
Drawers
Tabs
Folders
27
A simulator that imitates a program or events is a/an
Output
Iteration
Monitor
Emulator
28
The letters in LED stand for
lighted electronic display
light energy detector
lighted electrical distributor
light emitting diode
29
When code tracing, why is it important to iteratively test the parts of the program?
To change patterns in the code
To flowchart the program's logic
To isolate errors in the outcomes of code
To fix algorithms
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Which of the following is an input device?
Photocell Resistor (Light Sensor)
LED
Buzzer
Servo
