Gaming
True or False: Terminals were common before home computers became affordable. They could also play games even though they didn't have a mouse.
True
This command clears the screen on a terminal.
"clear"
Bixby
Real
What is an algorithm?
A set of instructions or steps to follow
This company recently took Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to space for a few minutes.
Blue Origin.
This Swedish video game programmer and designer is best known for creating the sandbox video game Minecraft and for founding the video game company Mojang in 2009.
Markus Alexej Persson, also known as Notch
This command creates a new file on the terminal
"touch"
ArnoldC
True
What is a program?
An algorithm (or collection of algorithms) that has been coded into something that can be run by a machine
The architectural marvel produces hydroelectric energy that helps keep the lights on for customers in California, Arizona, and Nevada. It creates enough power for 1.3 million people.
Hoover Dam
Can you use Python to make videogames?
Yes
With how mainstream coding and programming has become, pop culture is beginning to feature it in several tv shows and movies. Name one example of a show or movie that works in coding and/or programming
Varies
LOLCODE
Real
What is looping?
Code repeated multiple times
This technology allows for computer aided designs to be built to their exact specifications, in real time.
3D Printer
This man is also known as "The Father of Video Games" due to his contributions to the field of gaming.
Ralph Bear
This is the name of the Windows counterpart to the Unix "terminal". What is the "Terminal" called in Windows?
Command Prompt
Real!
What are conditionals?
Programs or parts of a program that only run(s) when certain parameters are met.
This company wants to use drones to deliver packages
Amazon
This was the first computer to win both a chess game and a chess match against a reigning world champion under regular time controls.
IBM Deep Blue
Gopher Protocol
Real (This was the "internet" before the World Wide Web!!)
What does it mean to "debug" a program?
To carefully look for errors and remove them!
What is another name for the terminal?
Accepted: Console, shell, prompt