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What is a programming algorithm?
What is the primary purpose of an algorithm?
What is a loop in computer programming?
Why do programmers use loops in their code?
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What is the main benefit of using algorithms in programming?
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What is typically done in a loop?
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What is checked in a loop?
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What is the primary benefit of using loops in programming?
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What is the main difference between 'repeat' and 'repeat until' loops in Scratch?
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What is the purpose of input and output in coding?
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What is a flowchart used for?
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What is the purpose of a variable in programming?
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What is the difference between a 'forever' loop and a 'repeat until' loop in Scratch?
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What is an example of input in a real-life scenario?
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What is the purpose of a control drawer in Scratch?
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Study Notes
Algorithms and Coding
- A programming algorithm is a procedure or formula used for solving a problem, based on a sequence of specified actions.
- Algorithms are the building blocks for programming, allowing devices to function and make decisions.
Loops
- A loop is a sequence of instructions that is continually repeated until a certain condition is reached.
- Loops are used to shorten code, allowing programmers to write it once and repeat it as needed.
- There are three types of loops in Scratch: "repeat", "repeat until", and "forever" loops.
- These loop blocks are found in the "Control drawer" in Scratch.
Input, Process, and Output
- Input refers to the user giving something to the program, while output is the program giving something to the user.
- Input and output is the communication between a computer program and its user.
- Example: inputting R10 into a vending machine and receiving a bag of chips as output.
Flowcharts
- A flowchart is a diagram that represents a workflow or process, showing the steps as boxes of various kinds.
- A flowchart is a picture of the separate steps of a process in sequential order.
- It is a generic tool that can be adapted for a wide variety of purposes.
Variables
- In programming, a variable is a value that can change, depending on conditions or information passed to the program.
- A variable is a way of storing information in a computer program, helping coders understand, remember, and use the information.
- Variables are used to store and retrieve information in a program, allowing coders to use a shortcut instead of remembering strings of information.
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Learn about programming algorithms, procedures, and formulas used for solving problems. Explore the basics of loops, input, process, and output in this quiz.
