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01 - Scratch Basics

 1. What is Scratch? 
Note: This video provides an introduction to Scratch. Watching it is optional.

  A computer project created by MIT

  A website with sprites and motion blocks

  A programming "language" (visual) with blocks that can be dragged and dropped

  A computer screen

 2. What word describes the instructions used to control sprites in Scratch?

  Score

  Script

  Command

  Backpack

 3. What happens if the instruction blocks in Scratch are placed in the wrong order?

  Scratch re-orders them for you

  The program would not work as required

  The program would actually run faster in order to find the order

  The program would be slow

 4. What happens when the green flag is clicked in Scratch?
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  The program starts

  The program freezes temporarily

  The program stops

  The program turns green

 5. What two things do all Scratch programs have?

  At least two sprites

  Scripts and help menus with audio

  At least four sprites

  Sprites and scripts

 6. What would you use to change the location of a sprite on the stage in Scratch?

  costume tab

  coordinates

  Stage information

  file' on the menu

 7. Which of these functions can a scratch sprite NOT be programmed to do?

  Move around on the screen

  Play music

  Speak

  Write a program (that is act as a human)

 8. Which area are the instruction blocks stored in scratch?

  help tab

  Stage

  blocks palette

  costume tab

 9. Which box changes the background on a Scratch screen?

  Help

  help tab

  scripts area

  Stage information

 10. Which area are sprites, sounds and scripts stored in a scratch screen?

  Blocks palette

  backpack

  Help area

  stage


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