Block-based Programming Fundamentals

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Match the following programming concepts with their definitions:

Variable = The smallest unit of data storage in a program Argument = Values provided to a function or subroutine Data types = Classification of data items in programming Concatenation = Joining separate items into one place

Match the following data types with their characteristics:

Integer = A whole number without decimals Float = A number with precise value including decimals String = Text or characters displayed by a program Boolean = A data type with two values, true or false

Match the following types of operators with their functions:

Arithmetic operators = Used for basic math operations like +, -, x, ÷ Logical operators = Used for conditional statements evaluating true or false Relational operators = Used to compare two values for equality or difference Concatenation operator = Used to join strings together without changing them

Match the following types of conditional statements with their formats:

If-then statement = A basic conditional statement that executes an action If-then-else statement = A conditional statement with alternate actions based on true/false Nested conditional statement = A conditional statement within another conditional statement Switch statement = A conditional structure that allows multi-way branching Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms used in programming with their descriptions:

Boolean expression = A conditional statement evaluating true or false values Conditionals = Statements controlling the flow of a program based on conditions Subroutine = A set of instructions encapsulated to perform a specific task Function = A block of code designed to execute a particular action Signup and view all the answers

Match the following programming activities with the skills they develop:

Getting Started with Block-based Programming = Introduction to visual programming methods Algorithms and Coding Fundamentals = Understanding the basic principles of programming Conditionals and Event Driven Programming = Creating responsive programs based on user input Variables and Data Types = Learning how to store and manage data in a program Signup and view all the answers

Match the following data storage concepts with their types:

Global variable = Accessible throughout the entire program Local variable = Accessible only within a specific function or block Static variable = Retains its value even after the function has exited Dynamic variable = Can change while the program is running Signup and view all the answers

Match the following programming elements with their examples:

Arithmetic operator = $5 + 3$ Logical operator = $true ext{ AND } false$ String example = "Hello, world!" Integer example = $10$ Signup and view all the answers

Match the following principles of programming with their importance:

Data encapsulation = Protects data from unauthorized access Code reusability = Reduces code redundancy and promotes efficiency Modularity = Improves maintainability by breaking down tasks Abstraction = Simplifies complexity by hiding unnecessary details Signup and view all the answers

Match the following programming languages with their common usages:

Python = Data analysis and machine learning JavaScript = Client-side scripting for web applications SQL = Database management and queries C++ = Systems programming and application development Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Variable

The smallest unit of data storage in a program. It holds a specific value, which can be a number, text, or other data.

Arguments

Values passed into a function or subroutine to provide it with information.