Programming Flashcards

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What is an algorithm?

A

A process or set of rules followed by a computer.

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2
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What is a condition?

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A requirement that has to be met for an action to happen.

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3
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If something is an iteration, would it be repeated more than once?

A

Yes

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4
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What is an operation?

A

A group of actions most commonly performed together.

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5
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Can a variable change depending on a condition?

A

Yes

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6
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What does an ‘if’ script line do?

A

It decides if another script runs.

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7
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What’s a sprite?

A

An on screen character that can be programmed to act in a certain way.

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8
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What is a Boolean in computing?

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It’s an expression that’s either true or false.

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9
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What is pseudo code?

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It’s code that’s makes more grammatical sense but doesn’t actually work.

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10
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What do x and y coordinates affect?

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The position of something (usually a sprite) on the screen.

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