CODEHS Study Guide 2026

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๐Ÿ“‹ CODEHS Exam Format at a Glance

45
Questions
90 min
Time Limit
60.00%
Passing Score

๐Ÿ“š CODEHS Topics to Study (69)

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Fundamentals ยท 7 cardsArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Fundamentals ยท 7 cardsArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Fundamentals ยท 7 cardsAssessment and Evaluation Methods ยท 7 cardsAssessment and Evaluation Methods ยท 7 cardsAssessment and Evaluation Methods ยท 7 cardsAssessment and Evaluation Methods ยท 7 cardsClassroom Management Strategies ยท 7 cardsClassroom Management Strategies ยท 7 cardsClassroom Management Strategies ยท 7 cardsClassroom Management Strategies ยท 7 cardsCommunication and Collaboration ยท 7 cardsCommunication and Collaboration ยท 7 cardsCommunication and Collaboration ยท 7 cardsCommunication and Collaboration ยท 7 cardsCybersecurity and Ethical Hacking Accreditations ยท 7 cardsCybersecurity and Ethical Hacking Accreditations ยท 7 cardsCybersecurity and Ethical Hacking Accreditations ยท 7 cardsCybersecurity and Ethical Hacking Accreditations ยท 7 cardsData-Driven Decision Making ยท 7 cardsData-Driven Decision Making ยท 7 cardsData-Driven Decision Making ยท 7 cardsData-Driven Decision Making ยท 7 cardsDifferentiated Instruction ยท 7 cardsDifferentiated Instruction ยท 7 cardsDifferentiated Instruction ยท 7 cardsDifferentiated Instruction ยท 7 cardsEducational Technology Integration ยท 7 cardsEducational Technology Integration ยท 7 cardsEducational Technology Integration ยท 7 cards

โœ๏ธ Sample CODEHS Questions & Answers

1. Which of the following best describes machine learning?
โœ“ A subset of AI where systems learn patterns from data without being explicitly programmed

Machine learning is a subset of AI in which algorithms learn from data to improve performance on tasks without being explicitly programmed for each scenario.

2. What is the purpose of a README file in a shared code repository?
โœ“ To provide an overview of the project, setup instructions, and usage guidelines for contributors

A README serves as the entry point for anyone viewing the repository, explaining what the project does and how to get started.

3. Which HTML element is used to create an ordered list?
โœ“ ol

The `` HTML element is used to create an ordered list, where each list item is numbered sequentially. This is ideal for presenting steps, rankings, or any sequence where the order of items is significant. Each individual item within the ordered list is defined using the `` (list item) tag.

4. A team member submits a pull request with unclear commit messages. What is the BEST response?
โœ“ Request changes with specific guidance on writing descriptive commit messages

Requesting changes with constructive feedback helps the contributor improve while maintaining code quality and team communication norms.

5. What is a 'brute force' attack?
โœ“ Systematically trying all possible combinations to guess a password or key

A brute force attack tries every possible combination of characters until the correct password or encryption key is found.

6. Which CodeHS tool allows a teacher to write custom coding exercises tailored to their local curriculum context?
โœ“ The custom exercise builder within the teacher dashboard

The teacher dashboard includes a custom exercise builder where instructors can write their own coding prompts, test cases, and grading criteria.

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