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In MIT App Inventor, a User-Initiated Event is triggered by device sensors.
In MIT App Inventor, a User-Initiated Event is triggered by device sensors.
False
The WebViewer component can be used to load a website by executing WebViewer.GoToUrl('https://www.example.com').
The WebViewer component can be used to load a website by executing WebViewer.GoToUrl('https://www.example.com').
True
The expression Number1 + Number2 performs a concatenation in the context of datatypes.
The expression Number1 + Number2 performs a concatenation in the context of datatypes.
False
In MIT App Inventor, a boolean value can only be true or false.
In MIT App Inventor, a boolean value can only be true or false.
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The automated event can execute a block of code at specific intervals using a timer.
The automated event can execute a block of code at specific intervals using a timer.
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The arithmetic operator '%' is used to perform addition.
The arithmetic operator '%' is used to perform addition.
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To check if a number is positive, one must use a boolean expression like If Number < 0 → BooleanValue = False.
To check if a number is positive, one must use a boolean expression like If Number < 0 → BooleanValue = False.
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A variable in MIT App Inventor can only hold one static value throughout the app execution.
A variable in MIT App Inventor can only hold one static value throughout the app execution.
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The 'If-Else' condition allows the execution of code only if the specified condition is true.
The 'If-Else' condition allows the execution of code only if the specified condition is true.
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The statement 'Score -= 5' is an example of an assignment operator that decrements a value.
The statement 'Score -= 5' is an example of an assignment operator that decrements a value.
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A 'For Loop' can execute a block of code an infinite number of times without a specified boundary.
A 'For Loop' can execute a block of code an infinite number of times without a specified boundary.
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The statement 'BooleanValue = !BooleanValue' can be used to toggle between true and false values.
The statement 'BooleanValue = !BooleanValue' can be used to toggle between true and false values.
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The expression 'Item = List.GetItem(3)' retrieves the first item in a list named List.
The expression 'Item = List.GetItem(3)' retrieves the first item in a list named List.
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Math blocks in programming are exclusively for string manipulation.
Math blocks in programming are exclusively for string manipulation.
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The statement 'While Number < 10 → Number += 1' will keep adding to Number until it reaches 10, including 10.
The statement 'While Number < 10 → Number += 1' will keep adding to Number until it reaches 10, including 10.
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The number of iterations in a 'While Loop' is determined by the condition being true.
The number of iterations in a 'While Loop' is determined by the condition being true.
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Using TinyDB, data can only be stored temporarily and cannot be retrieved later.
Using TinyDB, data can only be stored temporarily and cannot be retrieved later.
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The procedure to calculate area must be defined before it can be called.
The procedure to calculate area must be defined before it can be called.
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Study Notes
MIT App Inventor Exam Guide
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WebViewer Component: Displays web content in an app
- Loads a website using
WebViewer.GoToUrl("https://www.example.com") - Can be used with buttons to open webpages on click
- Loads a website using
Event Handlers
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User-Initiated Events: Triggered by user actions, like button clicks
- Example: Changing label text on button click:
Button1.Click → Label1.Text = "Hello, World!"
- Example: Changing label text on button click:
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Sensor Events: Triggered by device sensors (e.g., accelerometer)
- Example: Resetting app on shaking:
When AccelerometerSensor.Shaking → ResetAllValues()
- Example: Resetting app on shaking:
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Automated Events: Triggered automatically, like timers
- Example: Incrementing label value every second:
Clock1.Timer → Label1.Text = Label1.Text + 1
- Example: Incrementing label value every second:
Properties
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Description: Define the appearance and behavior of components
- Example: Set button text:
Button1.Text = "Click Me!" - Example: Set background color:
Screen1.BackgroundColor = Color.Red
- Example: Set button text:
Data Types
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Numbers: Used for calculations
- Example:
Result = Number1 + Number2
- Example:
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Strings: Alphanumeric data
- Example:
FullName = "John" + " " + "Doe"
- Example:
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Booleans: True or False values
- Example: Check if positive:
If Number > 0 → BooleanValue = True
- Example: Check if positive:
Variables
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Description: Data storage that changes during app execution
- Example: Store a score:
Score = 0 - Example: Update a variable:
Score = Score + 10 - Naming rules: Use underscores (e.g.,
user_name)
- Example: Store a score:
Arithmetic Operators
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+ / - / × / ÷: Standard mathematical operations
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Modulus (%): Returns the remainder
- Example: Check for even number:
If Number % 2 = 0 → Label.Text = "Even"
- Example: Check for even number:
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Modulus (%): Returns the remainder
Logical Operators
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&& (AND): True if both conditions are true
- Example: Check if both inputs are positive:
If Number1 > 0 && Number2 > 0 → Label.Text = "Both Positive"
- Example: Check if both inputs are positive:
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|| (OR): True if at least one condition is true
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! (NOT): Reverses a condition
- Example: Toggle a condition:
BooleanValue = !BooleanValue
- Example: Toggle a condition:
Blocks Overview
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Text Blocks: String manipulation
- Example
Result = Text.ToUpperCase("hello")
- Example
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Math Blocks: Calculations
- Example:
Result = Math.Sqrt(Number)
- Example:
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Data Blocks: Data storage and retrieval
- Example:
Item = List.GetItem(3)
- Example:
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Logic Blocks: True/false conditions
- Example:
If Number > 10 → Label.Text = "Greater than 10"
- Example:
Assignment Operators
- =: Assign a value.
- +=: Increment a value.
- -=: Decrement a value.
- *=: Multiply a value.
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/=: Divide a value.
- Example: Increase score:
Score += 5 - Example: Halve a value:
Value /= 2
- Example: Increase score:
Conditional Statements
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If-Else: Executes code based on a condition
- Example: Check age eligibility:
If Age >= 18 → Label.Text = "Eligible" Else → Label.Text = "Not Eligible"
- Example: Check age eligibility:
Loops
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For Loop: Repeat a block a set number of times
- Example: Display numbers 1 to 5:
For Each Number From 1 To 5 → Label.Text = Number
- Example: Display numbers 1 to 5:
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While Loop: Repeat while a condition is true
- Example: Keep adding 1 until a number is 10:
While Number < 10 → Number += 1
- Example: Keep adding 1 until a number is 10:
Lists
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Description: Collections of items
- Example: Create a list:
MyList = ["Apple", "Banana", "Cherry"] - Example: Add item:
List.AddItem("Date") - Example: Remove item:
List.RemoveItem(1)
- Example: Create a list:
Procedures/Functions
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Description: Reusable code blocks
- Example: Define a procedure to calculate area:
Procedure CalculateArea → Area = Length × Width - Example: Calling the procedure:
CalculateArea(5, 10)
- Example: Define a procedure to calculate area:
User Interface Components
- Examples: Buttons, Labels, TextBoxes, Layouts (e.g., Vertical Arrangement)
Sensors
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Examples:
- Accelerometer Sensor: Detects motion (e.g.,
When AccelerometerSensor.Shaking → ResetGame()) - Location Sensor: Gets GPS coordinates (e.g.,
Latitude = LocationSensor.Latitude)
- Accelerometer Sensor: Detects motion (e.g.,
Database Integration
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TinyDB: Local data storage
- Example: Save user score:
TinyDB.StoreValue("Score", Score)
- Example: Save user score:
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FirebaseDB: Cloud data storage
Error Handling
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Examples: Check for null values:
If Input = Null → ShowError("Invalid Input")
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