What is an algorithm?

A list of steps to finish a task

What does 'decompose' mean in computer science?

Break a problem into smaller parts

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First Grade Coding Fundamentals Quiz

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Test your knowledge on basic coding concepts and practices with this engaging quiz. From algorithms to loops, challenge yourself to see how well you understand the fundamentals of programming.

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1
Why is teamwork important in coding?
To make it harder
To race
To solve problems together
To confuse others
2
Which is an example of a loop?
Clap once
Spin once
Spin 5 times
Sing one line, jump once, then sing again
3
Which block is used to start a program?
When run
Pause
Go to
Stop
4
What does a computer program tell the computer to do?
Sing a song
Follow instructions
Eat data
Sleep
5
Whats a loops favorite music?
Jazz
Silence
Pop
Repeat beats
6
Why did the coder cross the road?
To get to the loop side
To install Python
To debug the chicken
To find the syntax
7
What do you use to repeat code?
A jump
A walk
A loop
A shout
8
Whats a programmers favorite snack?
Code-crackers
Loop-loops
Chips
Binary bananas
9
What is the first step when solving a big problem?
Ask someone else to do it
Give up
Break it into smaller steps
Ignore it
10
What is an algorithm?
A list of steps to finish a task
A dance move
A computer bug
A type of robot
11
Which of these is a sequence?
Random dancing
Jumping once
Screaming
Brushing your teeth
12
What does 'decompose' mean in computer science?
Break a problem into smaller parts
Ignore a problem
Make a problem bigger
Throw away a computer
13
Why do we use loops?
To jump ahead
To repeat actions
To stop the program
To go backwards
14
What is a command?
A kind of bug
A game
An order given to a computer
A story
15
What does debugging mean?
Feeding bugs
Adding bugs
Fixing errors in your code
Squashing bugs
16
What happens if you make a mistake in your code?
It becomes magic
It sings
It flies
It wont work
17
Will this code work?
Yes
No, it will leave one pumpkin
No, it will turn the wrong way
No, it will leave one corn
18
In Course B, what symbol starts a block?
Circle
Arrow
Puzzle piece
Rectangle
19
This code will work to solve this puzzle
False
True
20
What is an example of an event in coding?
When the cat meows
When you sleep
When the sun rises
When you click a button
21
What does it mean to test your code?
Read it out loud
Let someone else run it
Give it a grade
Try it to see if it works
22
Which of these is NOT a good coding habit?
Keeping code messy
Breaking down problems
Testing often
Naming things clearly

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