Are you a tech whiz or does the idea of coding something leave you cold? Find out in our quick quiz!
Whether you're celebrating Coding Week (which usually happens in September), Programming for Primaries Week (in March) or any of the other excuses to think about computers, our short quiz is a free resource you are welcome to use. You can even download a printable version here if you want to share it with others.
The Quiz (you can find the answers below)
1. How would you write the number 21 in binary?
2. What keys should you press if you want to force your Windows browser to refresh? (Award yourself bonus points if you also know how to do that on other operating systems!)
3. In BASIC programming language, what will the command ‘Run program’ do?
4. What is a Raspberry Pi? Is it:
a) a small computer
b) dessert
c) the latest lipstick shade
5. What is a syntax error in coding?
6. In BASIC programming language, what command would you code to start or stop a repeated action?
7. What is an algorithm? (Give yourself a point if you’re close to our definition; a couple of points if you’re very close!)
The answers (no peeking!)
1. 10101
2. Ctl F5 (In Mac Chrome, Edge or Firefox Shift – Command – R, Mac Safari Command + Option E)
3. Start a program
4. a) a small computer
5. Programming language rules or code structure rules are broken, meaning the code won’t operate properly
6. Loop
7. A finite sequence of well-defined computer implementable instructions
How did you score?
Check you answer below then see how you rate:
Score 6-10: Wow! Total geek – we bow to your knowledge!
Score 4-5: A great start. You’re pretty competent around gadgets!
Score 3 or less: Um, you do know what a computer is, don’t you…?!
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