Block-based Programming Languages
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What is a key advantage of block-based programming over text-based programming?

  • Only allows the use of integers
  • Involves installation of an Integrated Development and Learning Environment (IDLE)
  • Does not require remembering specific code (correct)
  • Requires typing in the code

    • Which programming language is commonly associated with block-based programming?

  • Java
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • Scratch (correct)

    • How do you typically create programs in block-based programming?

  • By typing in code
  • By using Python Shell
  • By dragging and dropping blocks (correct)
  • By installing an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

    • What is a characteristic of text-based programming that makes it more challenging than block-based programming?

    <p>Requires remembering syntax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is Python usually installed in text-based programming?

    <p>Integrated Development and Learning Environment (IDLE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main data types introduced in the text for initial tasks?

    <p>Strings and Integers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What data type is used to represent whole numbers?

    <p>Integer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a string data type in Python?

    <p>Can store text data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Python print function do?

    <p>Output information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symbol is used for division in Python mathematical operations?

    <p>/</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Python, how are strings represented within the code?

    <p>Enclosed in quotation marks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a Python function?

    <p>Perform a specific task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Block-based programming languages are not popular for introducing people to programming.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In block-based programming, blocks click together like building bricks.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Text-based programming does not require remembering different syntax or code.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Python is commonly used in block-based programming.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Text-based programming allows you to drag and drop blocks to build programs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The two main data types introduced for initial tasks in the text are string and float.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Python, strings are always written within quotation marks.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mathematical operations in Python use symbols such as +, -, /, and *.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An integer data type in Python is used to represent whole numbers.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Python print function is used to output information.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Strings are written in quotation marks, while integers do not use quotation marks.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Block-based programming is more challenging than text-based programming.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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