Online Coding Lessons Scratch and Block-Based Coding 2

Question 1

What is the 'Stage' in Scratch?

Accepted Answer

The background where sprites perform

Answer

The Stage in Scratch is the background area where sprites move and interact, similar to a theater stage.

Question 2

Which block category in Scratch would you use to make a sprite change its appearance?

Accepted Answer

Looks

Answer

The 'Looks' category contains blocks for changing a sprite's costume, size, color effects, and visibility.

Question 3

What is a 'variable' in Scratch?

Accepted Answer

A container that stores a value that can change

Answer

A variable in Scratch is a named storage container that holds a value (like a score or count) that can be read and changed by scripts.

Question 4

In Scratch, what does the 'if-then' block do?

Accepted Answer

Runs blocks only if a condition is true

Answer

The 'if-then' block in Scratch executes the enclosed blocks only when the specified condition evaluates to true.

Question 5

What are 'costumes' in Scratch?

Accepted Answer

Different visual appearances of a sprite

Answer

Costumes are different visual appearances of a sprite that can be switched to create animation effects.

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