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Scratch Score and Variable Tutorial

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What is the purpose of creating variables in Scratch for keeping score or adding lives?

To add complexity to the coding project
To make the program more visually appealing
To keep track of the protagonist's actions (correct)
To reduce the number of code blocks in the program

Why is it important to create a variable for the score in Scratch?

To keep track of and update the score during gameplay (correct)
To display the current score on the stage
To allow the player to customize the game environment
To control the speed of the characters in the program

What action triggers the increase in score in the Scratch project?

The cat throwing the baseball
The baseball touching the bat (correct)
The cat touching the bat
The protagonist touching the antagonist

What type of block is used to set the initial value of the score variable to zero in Scratch?

Variable block (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the Scratch project, where should the script for updating the score variable be placed?

On the bat sprite (B) Signup and view all the answers

What problem might occur if a delay is not added to the script for decreasing lives in Scratch?

Lives may decrease rapidly when not intended (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is a delay added to certain actions in Scratch programming?

To ensure accurate counting or timing of events (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which sprite should have a variable for tracking lives in the Scratch project?

'Cat' sprite (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of setting an initial value of 9 for the lives variable in Scratch?

To reflect a common cultural reference (cats having nine lives) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What would happen if an incorrect condition is used in the script for decreasing lives in Scratch?

The characters would move at inconsistent speeds (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where should a delay be added to ensure accurate counting of score in Scratch?

After each point is added to the score (C) Signup and view all the answers

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