Lesson #1 - Introduction to Digital Use
A program on a computer that helps you do specific tasks like writing a story, drawing a picture, or playing a game.
Application
Another name for the Enter key, used in the same way to start something new or send a message.
Return
The physical parts of a computer, like the screen, keyboard, and mouse.
Hardware
Is it true or false that software cannot perform without hardware?
True
What is the first step in turning on a computer and opening a document?
Turning on the Computer.
If you have a program that prints "Hello, world!" 5 times, which concept are you using?
Loops.
When writing a program to feed a pet, which of these sequences is correct?
A) Open pet food, Call the pet, Put food in bowl, Close food container
B) Call the pet, Open pet food, Put food in bowl, Close food container
C) Put food in bowl, Open pet food, Call the pet, Close food container
Call the pet, Open pet food, Put food in bowl, Close food container.
This is how the computer shows you what it has done. It can be anything from displaying words on a screen, playing sounds through speakers, or printing something on paper.
Output
A key on the keyboard that, when pressed, makes all the letters you type uppercase (big letters) until you press it again.
Caps Lock
It it true or false that hardware cannot work without software?
True
A set of instructions that tells the computer exactly what steps to take to solve a problem or complete a task.
Algorithm
What comes first when getting dressed: putting on socks or shoes?
Putting on socks.
How many times does a loop run if it starts at 1 and ends at 5, including both 1 and 5?
5 times.
Which of the following situations best describes the use of a loop in real life?
A) Knocking on a door until someone answers
B) Reading a book from start to finish
C) Planting a single flower in the garden
Knocking on a door until someone answers
This is how you tell the computer what you want it to do. You can input information using a keyboard, mouse, or even your voice.
Input
A button on the keyboard that lets you change the letters from lowercase to uppercase (small letters to big letters) or make special symbols.
Shift
Figuring out what's wrong when the computer isn't working right and fixing it.
Troubleshooting
The basic software that makes your computer run, without which you wouldn't be able to use the computer.
System Software
When making a fruit salad, what should you do first: chop the fruit or get a bowl?
Get a bowl.
Which of these is a good example of a loop in real life? A) Turning on the light. B) Reading the same book every night. C) Eating lunch.
Reading the same book
Why is the sequence of instructions important in computer programming?
A) Because it makes the program look nice
B) Because the computer executes instructions in the order they are given
C) Because it's easier to debug
Because the computer executes instructions in the order they are given.
This is the computer's way of thinking and solving problems. When you input something, the computer processes it to give you the output.
Process
A key that deletes the character to the left of the cursor in a document, letting you correct mistakes.
Backspace
The part of the computer that's like its brain, doing all the thinking and processing to run programs and tasks.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Programs that let you do specific things on a computer, like writing, drawing, browsing the internet, or playing games
Application Software
If your morning routine is: wake up, brush teeth, get dressed, and eat breakfast, what is the third step?
Get dressed
Why might a programmer use a loop in a video game?
To repeat actions of a character in the game.
If you have a loop that prints out each letter in the word "COMPUTER", how many times will the loop run?
A) 7 times
B) 8 times
C) 9 times
8 times
A tiny piece inside the computer that helps it think and perform tasks. It's like the brain of the computer.
Computer Chip
A key on the keyboard that helps you move quickly to the next spot in a document or form, or create a space in a document.
Tab
Devices that you connect to the computer to do certain jobs, like printers for printing or scanners for scanning documents.
Peripheral Hardware Device
The main software that manages all the computer's activities, like Windows, macOS, or Linux. It lets you open and run applications.
Operating System
In programming, what comes first: writing your code, testing your code, or planning your program?
Planning your program.
What is an example of advanced sequencing in everyday life?
A) Turning off an alarm
B) Preparing a meal that requires different dishes to be ready at the same time
C) Taking a shower
Preparing a meal that requires different dishes to be ready at the same time
What would be a reason to use a loop instead of writing out each instruction separately in a computer program?
A) To make the program run faster
B) To make the code shorter and easier to understand
C) To impress other programmers
To make the code shorter and easier to understand.