Coding Vocabulary
A sequence of steps used to solve a problem
Algorithm
This shape represents a decision or question
Rhombus
What would you add to your code to remind yourself and other coders what the section of code is supposed to do?
Comments
Is an LED considered an input or output device?
Output
The component used to slow the flow of electricity in a circuit.
Resistor
A diagram used to represent algorithmic processes
Flowchart
This shape represents an action
Rectangle
Look at Coding Blocks #1.
What type of block is it?
Loop
Which external component requires additional power to work?
Servo
How are the holes on the power rails of a breadboard typically marked?
Positive and Negative
The process of identifying and removing errors from a computer program
Debugging
Look at Flowchart #1.
What is the solution?
7
Look at Coding Blocks #2.
What will be the result of the script?
Display the number 9.
What are the coordinates of the lit LED?
[0 0 0 0 0]
[0 0 1 0 0]
[0 0 0 0 0]
[0 0 0 0 0]
[0 0 0 0 0]
(2, 1)
Look at Breadboard #1.
The simulation has started. Why is the LED not lighting up?
The LED legs are backwards
A placeholder for data that may change throughout the course of a program
Variable
Look at Flowchart #2.
What is the outcome?
Eat at Chick-fil-a
Look at Coding Blocks #3.
What will happen when the code is run?
An LED will blink in the middle of the screen.
What is the maximum value of a photocell?
1023
This component connects to the breadboard with 3 legs but only 2 of them are connected to the circuit.
Slide switch
The study and design of computing systems
Computer Science
Look at Flowchart #3.
What is the solution?
3
Look at Coding Blocks #4.
The Micro:bit has a photocell connected to Pin 0 and an LED on Pin 1. What will happen when the photocell is placed in a dark room?
Nothing
How much power does a Micro:bit provide?
3 Volts
What unit is used to measure resistance?
Ohm