Scratch

Question 1

What is Scratch?

Answer 1

Scratch is a visual programming language designed for children to create interactive stories, games, and animations.

Question 2

True or False: Scratch uses block-based coding.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What are sprites in Scratch?

Answer 3

Sprites are the characters or objects that perform actions in Scratch projects.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: In Scratch, the ________ area is where you build your code by snapping together blocks.

Answer 4

script

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a type of block in Scratch? A) Motion B) Looks C) Sound D) Text

Answer 5

D) Text

Question 6

What is the purpose of the ‘when green flag clicked’ block?

Answer 6

It starts the execution of the script when the green flag is clicked.

Question 7

True or False: Scratch allows users to share their projects online.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is a backdrop in Scratch?

Answer 8

A backdrop is the background image of the stage in a Scratch project.

Question 9

What does the ‘repeat’ block do?

Answer 9

It repeats the enclosed blocks a specified number of times.

Question 10

Short answer: How can you add sound to a Scratch project?

Answer 10

You can add sound by using the ‘Sound’ blocks or by uploading audio files.

Question 11

What is the role of the ‘if…then’ block in Scratch?

Answer 11

It allows the program to make decisions based on conditions.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Scratch projects can be exported as ________ files.

Answer 12

SB3

Question 13

What is the purpose of the ‘broadcast’ block?

Answer 13

It sends a message to other sprites to trigger their scripts.

Question 14

True or False: Scratch can be used to create games, animations, and stories.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What type of events can trigger a script in Scratch?

Answer 15

Events such as clicking the green flag, pressing a key, or receiving a broadcast can trigger scripts.

Question 17

What is a variable?

Answer 17

A variable is a symbolic name associated with a value and whose associated value may be changed.

Question 18

True or False: A variable can only hold one type of data.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Fill in the blank: In programming, a variable is used to store ______.

Answer 19

data

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a variable name? A) 1variable B) myVariable C) variable-name

Answer 20

B) myVariable

Question 21

What is the purpose of a variable in programming?

Answer 21

To store and manipulate data within a program.