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What is the final step in the bank account opening process provided by the bank helpdesk?
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Submit the form at the counter with a minimum deposit.
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Why was Jason initially unable to open his bank account despite following most instructions?
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He failed to put his signature at the designated place on the form.
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According to the 'Fun with Logic' chapter, what is the first step required to achieve a task?
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Clearly identify the output that you want.
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In the four-step process for completing a task, what follows the analysis of required instructions?
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Finalise and give instructions in the proper sequence.
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What is the final step in the process of achieving a task to ensure the result is correct?
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Verify whether the output produced is as desired.
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Which organisation developed the Scratch programming language?
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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
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In what year was the Scratch programming language first developed?
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2005
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Scratch is described as _____ software, meaning it can be downloaded and used freely.
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Open source
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Term: Sprite
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Definition: Any object on the Scratch window, such as a person, animal, or building.
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What is the default sprite that appears when a new Scratch project is opened?
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The cat sprite.
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The area in the Scratch interface where the animation or output is displayed is called the _____.
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Stage
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Where must instruction blocks be dragged to create a program in Scratch?
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The Script Area.
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Which interface component displays all the characters currently used in a project?
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The Sprite Area.
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Term: Script
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Definition: A set of instructions for a particular sprite arranged in a logical sequence.
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Which tab must be selected to view or add different forms and appearances for a sprite?
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The Costumes tab.
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Which specific icon on the Scratch interface is clicked to begin the execution of a script?
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The green flag.
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The Scratch stage is designed like a _____ plane to specify the positions of characters.
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Coordinate
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What are the $x$ and $y$ coordinates of the exact centre of the Scratch stage?
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The coordinates are $(0, 0)$.
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What is the maximum value for an $x$-coordinate on the Scratch stage?
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The maximum value is $240$.
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What is the minimum value for a $y$-coordinate on the Scratch stage?
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The minimum value is $-180$.
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Where on the stage interface are the real-time $x$ and $y$ coordinates of the mouse pointer displayed?
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At the bottom right of the stage.
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Which category of instructions includes blocks like 'move', 'turn', and 'glide'?
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The Motion category.
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What is the purpose of the 'glide' block in the Motion category?
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It moves a sprite to specific coordinates over a designated number of seconds.
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Which instruction block is used to make a sprite disappear from the stage?
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The 'hide' block.
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Which category of instructions is used to change a sprite's costume or display speech bubbles?
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The Looks category.
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How does the 'Play sound <audio> until done' block differ from the standard 'Play sound' block?
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It finishes playing the entire audio file before the script moves to the next instruction.
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Which category of instructions contains the block that triggers a script when the green flag is clicked?
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The Events category.
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What is the function of the 'Wait <n> secs' block in the Control category?
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It pauses the script for a specified duration before executing the next block.
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To delete a sprite from a project, which option must be selected after right-clicking the sprite?
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The 'delete' option.
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How can a user select multiple sprites simultaneously from the Scratch Sprite Library?
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By keeping the Shift key pressed while selecting the sprites.
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Term: Costume
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Definition: A different form or pose of an added sprite used to create animations.
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Term: Backdrop
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Definition: The background image displayed on the stage of a Scratch project.
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Which tab allows a user to add, record, or manage audio effects for a sprite?
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The Sounds tab.
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Which category of scripts contains the 'clear' and 'pen down' instructions used for drawing?
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The Pen category.
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What is the result of applying the 'pen down' instruction to a sprite?
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The sprite will draw a line as it moves across the stage.
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Under the 'Analyse' step of completing a task, what should be identified besides the best option?
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The correct sequence of instructions.
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What is the maximum $y$-coordinate value achievable on the Scratch stage?
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The maximum $y$-coordinate is $180$.
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What is the minimum $x$-coordinate value achievable on the Scratch stage?
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The minimum $x$-coordinate is $-240$.
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How do you add the 'Stop Water Pollution' text in the underwater story example?
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By adding a text sprite from the Sprite Library and editing its costume.
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Which instruction block makes a sprite reappear after it has been hidden?
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The 'show' block.
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What happens to the output of a task if the instructions are not given in a logical sequence?
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The desired result or output will not be achieved.
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Which Motion block allows a sprite to change its orientation by a specific degree count?
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The 'turn' block.
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In the underwater story example, what sound effects were added to the starfish character?
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Sounds of water drops, ripples, and a male cough.
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The instructions 'Switch costume to <cst>' and 'Say <text>' are both found in the _____ category.
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Looks
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What must be done to the default cat sprite if it is not required in a specific project?
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It must be deleted from the Sprite Area.
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How does a user change the font colour of a text sprite in Scratch?
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By using the colour selection tools within the Costumes tab.
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Which script category provides the instruction to 'Stop all sounds'?
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The Sound category.
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Which instruction block is used to position a sprite at a specific starting point instantly?
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The 'go to x: <xn> y: <yn>' block.
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To create a square path for the cat sprite, in what sequence should the turn instructions be placed?
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They should be placed in a logical sequence following movement instructions.
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What determines the order in which Scratch instructions are carried out?
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The sequence in which the blocks are stacked in the Script Area.
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Why is it important to identify the output before starting a task?
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To ensure the instructions developed are aimed at the correct goal.
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In Scratch, what is the 'Script Area' used for?
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It is the space where instruction blocks are assembled to create scripts for sprites.
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What is the benefit of using the 'Say <text> for <n> secs' block over the plain 'Say <text>' block?
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It ensures the speech bubble disappears automatically after a set time.
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Which part of the Scratch window provides categories like Motion, Looks, and Sound?
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The Scripts tab.
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How is a backdrop added to a Scratch project from the built-in library?
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By clicking the 'Choose Backdrop from Library' button under the Backdrop tab.