Week 2 Lesson 2: Introduction to Coding with Kodu

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What is the main focus of this lesson in coding through Kodu?

  • Understanding how programs work (correct)
  • Learning about computer hardware
  • Exploring different programming languages
  • Designing graphic interfaces

In computer game design, what is required for a computer program to operate correctly?

  • Complex algorithms
  • Precise series of instructions (correct)
  • Random instructions
  • General guidelines

What kind of instructions are typically used in Kodu programming?

  • IF-THEN-ELSE statements
  • WHILE loops
  • FOR loops
  • WHEN...DO statements (correct)

What components are essential in computer games according to the text?

<p>Characters and objects (D)</p>
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What is the key element emphasized for coding the Kodu challenges?

<p>Implementing logic and rules through code (D)</p>
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What does the term 'navigate' refer to in computer games design according to the text?

<p>Moving a character within the game world (A)</p>
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Why is it important to create a game world before adding objects and characters?

<p>To set the mood and feel of the game (D)</p>
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Which tool in Kodu can be used to create hills or valleys in the landscape?

<p>Roughen (D)</p>
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What is the purpose of using the Ground Brush tool in Kodu?

<p>To paint or delete ground elements (D)</p>
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Which type of game environment can be created using Kodu's Landscape Tools?

<p>A fantasy game with castles on a stormy night (A)</p>
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What role does the world created in Kodu play in game development?

<p>Providing a canvas for coding game elements (A)</p>
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What is one of the learning objectives in the Introduction to coding through Kodu Creating landscapes Starter?

<p>Creating and altering basic landscape features in Kodu (A)</p>
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What is one reason for using landscapes in Kodu?

<p>To create an interactive environment for characters (A)</p>
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What is one of the components a computer game needs, as mentioned in the text?

<p>A world in which the character exists (B)</p>
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Based on the text, what is a key feature of a modern computer game?

<p>A character that behaves and reacts in certain ways (A)</p>
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In the context of Kodu programming, what is the importance of having objects in a game?

<p>Objects provide obstacles for the character to overcome (A)</p>
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