Introduction to Coding for Beginners: Learn the Basics of Programming

Question 1

What is the purpose of a loop in coding?

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To repeat a set of instructions multiple times

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To store data

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To make decisions

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To create new variables

Question 2

Which of the following is a valid data type for a variable that can store a whole number?

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Integer

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String

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Float

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Boolean

Question 3

What is the purpose of the assignment operator in coding?

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To assign a value to a variable

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To compare two values

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To perform mathematical operations

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To create a new variable

Question 4

What is the difference between a compiler and an interpreter in coding?

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A compiler converts the entire program into machine code at once, while an interpreter executes the program line by line

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An interpreter converts the entire program into machine code at once, while a compiler executes the program line by line

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A compiler and an interpreter do the same thing

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There is no difference between a compiler and an interpreter

Question 5

What is a variable in programming?

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A place to store information

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A step-by-step set of instructions

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A symbol that represents an action

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A way to repeat a block of code

Question 6

How do you create a variable in Python?

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variable = 10

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10 = variable

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create variable = 10

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assign variable 10

Question 7

What does an else statement do?

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Provides alternative instructions if a condition is not met

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Creates a loop that repeats until a condition is met

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Stores data based on a condition

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Ends a program if a condition is met

Question 8

Which of these is an example of a Boolean expression?

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y > 5

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x = 10

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name = 'John'

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print('Hello')

Question 9

What do we use a loop for in coding?

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To repeat a set of instructions

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To save information

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To make choices

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To get information from the user

Question 10

Which of these is an example of a conditional statement in coding?

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If (something is true) {do this}

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While (something is true) {do this}

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For (i = 0; i < 10; i++) {do this}

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Return (result)

Question 11

Why do we use comments in coding?

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To make the code easier to understand

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To save information

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To make the code run faster

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To get information from the user

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a good practice in coding?

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Writing code that is very complicated

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Using names that clearly show what variables are for

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Adding comments to explain your code

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Testing your code

Question 13

What's the main reason we use variables in coding?

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To keep data we can use later.

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To make loops that repeat steps.

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To make choices based on conditions.

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To show results on the screen.

Question 14

What is the purpose of a loop in coding?

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To run a set of instructions repeatedly

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To save data

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To make choices

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To show results

Question 15

Which of these is a beginner-friendly programming language?

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Python

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Java

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C++

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Assembly

Question 16

What is the purpose of a function in coding?

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To group related instructions

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To store data

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To make choices

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To display results

Question 17

What will the following Python code output: print(abs(-5))?

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5

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-5

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0

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Error

Question 18

What do we call a named storage space for a value?

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A variable

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A loop

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A function

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A conditional

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a type of loop?

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If statement

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For loop

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While loop

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Do-while loop

Question 20

What do we use a conditional statement for?

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To execute code only if a certain condition is met

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To repeat a set of instructions a certain number of times

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To store a value in a variable

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To compare two values

Question 21

What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

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A variable can change its value, but a constant cannot

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A constant can change its value, but a variable cannot

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Variables and constants are the same thing

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There is no difference between a variable and a constant

Question 22

Which of these is an example of a valid variable name?

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my_variable

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123

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my variable

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!

Question 23

What is the purpose of a function?

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To group a set of instructions together and give it a name

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To store a value in a variable

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To execute code only if a certain condition is met

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To repeat a set of instructions a certain number of times

Question 24

What is a variable in coding?

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A name that holds information

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A set of instructions

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A way to make the computer repeat steps

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A way to check if something is true

Question 25

What is the main purpose of the 'if' statement?

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To check if a condition is true and run code based on the result

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To repeat a set of instructions a certain number of times

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To store information in a variable

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To end a loop

Question 26

What is the purpose of a function?

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To group instructions that can be used again

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To store information that can be used later

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To control how a program runs

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To define a new data type

Question 27

When writing code in JavaScript, which option is the correct way to create a variable?

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var name = value

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define name = value

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set name = value

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create name = value

Question 28

What is the purpose of a debugger?

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To find and fix errors in code

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To translate code into a computer-readable format

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To visualize code

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To test how fast code runs

Question 29

Which programming language is often recommended for beginners?

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Python

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C++

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Java

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Assembly

Question 30

What is the difference between a compiler and an interpreter?

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A compiler converts code into machine code all at once, while an interpreter does it line by line

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An interpreter converts code into machine code all at once, while a compiler does it line by line

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A compiler and an interpreter do the same thing

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A compiler is used for high-level languages, while an interpreter is used for low-level languages

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a foundational concept in coding?

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Geometry

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Variables

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Loops

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Conditionals

Question 32

In coding, what role does a variable play?

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It stores information.

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It creates loops.

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It evaluates conditions.

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It prints text to the screen.

Question 33

Which type of loop in coding allows for a block of code to be repeated a specific number of times?

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For loop

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While loop

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Until loop

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Repeat loop

Question 34

How do 'if' and 'else' statements differ?

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An 'if' statement runs code if a condition is true, while an 'else' statement runs code if the condition is false.

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An 'if' statement runs code if a condition is false, while an 'else' statement runs code if the condition is true.

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An 'if' statement always runs code, while an 'else' statement never runs code.

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An 'else' statement always runs code, while an 'if' statement never runs code.

Question 35

What is the main purpose of an algorithm?

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To solve problems step by step.

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To build websites.

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To play games.

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To organize data.

Question 36

Which programming language is commonly recommended for beginners?

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Python

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Java

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C++

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SQL

Question 37

What is the purpose of using a loop?

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To repeat a set of instructions multiple times

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To store data

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To make decisions

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To display information

Question 38

Which operator is used to check if two values are equal?

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==

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=

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>

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<

Question 39

What is the purpose of a conditional statement?

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To run code only when a certain condition is true

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To store data

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To repeat a set of instructions

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To display information

Question 40

Which of the following is an example of a Boolean value?

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True

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5

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My name

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Hello

Question 41

What is the main purpose of a loop in coding?

Accepted Answer

To repeat a block of code multiple times

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To store data

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To make decisions

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To print text

Question 42

Which symbol represents the greater than operator in coding?

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>

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<

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==

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=

Question 43

What is the main difference between a variable and a constant in coding?

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Variables can change, while constants cannot.

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Constants can change, while variables cannot.

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Variables and constants are the same.

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There is no difference between variables and constants.

Question 44

Which of these is NOT a benefit of coding?

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Makes it harder to learn

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Helps with problem-solving

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Boosts creativity

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Makes math and science more fun

Question 45

What does a semicolon (;) do in coding?

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Ends a line of code

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Separates lines of code

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Stores a value

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Starts a loop

Question 46

Which of these is a good programming language for beginners?

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Python

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Java

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C++

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HTML

Question 47

What's the difference between a function and a procedure?

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Functions always return something, while procedures do not

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Procedures always return something, while functions do not

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Functions and procedures are the same thing

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There's no difference between functions and procedures

Question 48

What does a debugger do?

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Finds and fixes errors in code

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Makes code run faster

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Stores data

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Creates user interfaces

Question 49

Which of these is NOT a basic data type in coding?

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Variable

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Number

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String

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Boolean

Question 50

What's a loop used for?

Accepted Answer

Repeating instructions

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Storing data

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Comparing values

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Making new variables

Question 51

Which of these is a conditional statement?

Accepted Answer

If-else statement

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While loop

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For loop

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Variable declaration

Question 52

What's the difference between a variable and a constant?

Accepted Answer

A variable can change, but a constant cannot

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A constant can change, but a variable cannot

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Variables and constants are the same

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There's no difference between a variable and a constant

Question 53

What is the purpose of a function in coding?

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To put together a group of instructions that can be used again and again

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To store information

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To check if something is true or not

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To make new variables

Question 54

Which of these can be programmed to follow instructions?

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Smartphone

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Calculator

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Television

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Microwave

Question 55

What is the difference between computer software and hardware?

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Hardware is something you can touch, while software is something you can't.

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Software is something you can touch, while hardware is something you can't.

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There is no difference between hardware and software.

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Hardware and software mean the same thing.

Question 56

Which of these is a tool you can use to give information to a computer?

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Keyboard

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Mouse

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Printer

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Scanner

Question 57

What does the internet do?

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It lets computers and devices from all over the world talk to each other

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It stores data

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It processes information

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It shows information

Question 58

What is the purpose of a loop in coding?

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To make a set of instructions happen over and over again

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To store a value

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To check if something is true or not

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To show a message

Question 59

What is an 'if' statement used for in coding?

Accepted Answer

To make the computer do something only if a certain condition is met

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To store a value in a variable

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To make the computer repeat a block of code

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To display a message on the screen

Question 60

What kind of loop in coding lets you repeat a block of code until a condition becomes false?

Accepted Answer

while loop

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for loop

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until loop

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repeat loop

Question 61

What's the difference between a 'for' loop and a 'while' loop?

Accepted Answer

A 'for' loop runs a set number of times, while a 'while' loop runs until a condition is no longer true

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They are exactly the same thing

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A 'while' loop runs a set number of times, while a 'for' loop runs until a condition is no longer true

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They both run forever

Question 62

Which of these is a valid name for a variable in coding?

Accepted Answer

my_age

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123age

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my-age

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age?