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Which subject	Computer science
What age group	Year or Grade 6
What topic	Coding
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Number of questions	10
Number of answers	4
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Year 6 Computer Science Quiz: Coding

Welcome to the Year 6 Computer Science Quiz on Coding! Test your knowledge about the basics of coding and programming. Good luck!

1. What is coding?

   • A. Writing instructions for computers to perform tasks.
   • B. Painting on a computer screen.
   • C. Playing video games.
   • D. Building a computer from scratch.

2. Which of the following is a coding language?

   • A. HTML
   • B. Photoshop
   • C. Windows
   • D. Internet

3. What does the acronym 'HTML' stand for?

   • A. HyperText Markup Language
   • B. HighText Main Language
   • C. HyperText Machine Language
   • D. HighText Markup Language

4. In programming, what is a 'loop'?
   (No options provided)

5. Which symbol is often used to denote the start of a comment in Python?

   • A. //
   • B. ##
   • C. #
   • D. /*

6. What type of coding structure is used to repeat a block of code multiple times?

   • A. Function
   • B. Variable
   • C. Loop
   • D. Condition

7. In a basic if-else statement, what does 'if' represent?

   • A. A command to run a loop.
   • B. A condition to check.
   • C. A type of variable.
   • D. A way to print text.

8. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of learning to code?

   • A. Improves problem-solving skills.
   • B. Helps in creating games and apps.
   • C. Increases knowledge of animal biology.
   • D. Enhances logical thinking.

9. What is a 'variable' in coding?
   (No options provided)

10. Which of these is an example of an algorithm?

    • A. A recipe for baking a cake.
    • B. A list of your favourite movies.
    • C. A chart showing your study timetable.
    • D. A crossword puzzle.

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Answers Key

1. A
2. A
3. A
4. A 'loop' is a sequence of instructions that is continually repeated until a certain condition is reached.
5. C
6. C
7. B
8. C
9. A variable is a storage location identified by a memory address and an associated symbolic name (an identifier), which contains some known or unknown quantity of information referred to as a value.
10. A

Good luck, and may you learn more about coding!