Scratch Programming Quiz

Scratch Blocks and Movement

• The Change X by block is used to move sprites across the stage.
• The Motion block is used to control sprite movement based on user input.

Sprite Appearance and Visibility

• The Costumes feature allows you to change the appearance of a sprite dynamically during gameplay.
• The Set Ghost Effect block is used to control sprite visibility.
• The Go to Front Layer block is used to control sprite visibility in a different way.

Sprite Collision and Scoring

• The Touching Color? block is used to detect if a sprite has collided with another sprite.
• The Score variable is used to keep track of the player's score.
• The Change Score by block is used to increase the score in Scratch when a specific event occurs.
• The purpose of implementing a scoring system in a game is to motivate players and track progress.

Randomness and Simulation

• The Pick Random block is used to generate a random number in Scratch.
• The Pick Random block with two options can be used to simulate a coin toss.
• The Pick Random block is used to create a random chance event.
• The Pick Random block chooses a random number from a specified range.
• Randomness can be used to create unpredictability in game outcomes by generating random numbers for enemy behavior.

Sound and Visual Effects

• The Play Sound block is used to play a sound in Scratch.
• Sound effects can be synchronized with in-game events using conditional statements.
• The purpose of visual effects in a Scratch game is to enhance immersion and atmosphere.
• The Hide block is used to hide a sprite in Scratch to create a visual effect.