EOU Assessment: 1.4 Planning Programs

Section A: Fill in the Blanks

Instructions: Read each statement carefully. Select the most appropriate term from the Word Bank to complete each blank.

Word Bank: Decomposition • Interface • Prompt • Prototype • Random

1. Breaking down a large, complex problem into smaller, manageable parts that can be coded step-by-step is called

2. The includes everything a player sees on the screen, such as sprites, buttons, backdrops, and text boxes.

3. A message or question displayed on the screen that indicates the program is waiting for user input is called a

4. Before building a full video game, developers often create a , which is an early, basic test version used to gather user feedback.

5. In a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors, a programmer uses a number generator so that the computer's choice cannot be predicted in advance.

Section B: Multiple Choice Questions

Instructions: Choose the single best option (A, B, C, or D) for each question.

6. Which software specialist is primarily responsible for designing the visual layout, buttons, and graphics that users interact with on the screen?

(A) Back-end developer (the programmer who writes hidden background logic and algorithms)

(B) Front-end developer (the designer who builds visible screen layouts and visual elements)

(C) Database administrator (the specialist who stores and organises data tables)

(D) Network engineer (the technician who connects cables and internet routers)

7. Why is it beneficial for a Grade 6 student to sketch an interface and create a flowchart BEFORE writing code in Scratch?

(A) It guarantees that the computer will automatically write the Scratch scripts without errors.

(B) It helps organise logic, clarify screen layout, and detect mistakes early before coding.

(C) It completely eliminates the need to use variables or conditional blocks in the program.

(D) It converts block-based Scratch code into a published mobile phone application.

8. In Scratch, when the block 'ask [What is your choice?] and wait' runs, where is the user's typed response immediately stored?

(A) In a permanent cloud file on the desktop computer

(B) Inside the costume tab of the current sprite

(C) In the built-in system variable named 'answer'

(D) Directly into a random number list

9. What does 'prioritising' mean when developing a multi-step game project?

(A) Deciding to program the core, complex logic first before adding decorative sounds and visual details.

(B) Choosing the brightest backdrop colors and costume designs before planning any rules.

(C) Writing as many lines of code as possible without planning or testing them.

(D) Allowing users to download the game before any coding has taken place.

10. In a two-player game of Rock, Paper, Scissors (User vs. Computer), how many total possible choice combinations must the conditional logic evaluate?

(A) 3 possible combinations (Rock, Paper, Scissors)

(B) 6 possible combinations (3 choices + 3 rules)

(C) 9 possible combinations (3 user choices × 3 computer choices)

(D) 12 possible combinations (4 players × 3 rounds)

11. Marcus builds a Scratch coin-flip game. His code generates a random number (1 or 2), but he wants the sprite to actually say 'Heads' or 'Tails'. Which programming construct should Marcus add?

(A) A loop block that repeats the entire game 10 times unconditionally.

(B) A conditional statement (IF random number = 1 THEN say 'Heads' ELSE say 'Tails').

(C) A backdrop change block that deletes the current sprite.

(D) A sensing block that turns off the computer monitor.

Section C: One-Word Answers

Instructions: Write the exact single technical term that accurately answers each prompt.

14. What is the term for a step-by-step set of precise instructions designed to perform a specific task or solve a problem?

15. What is the term for a visual diagram that uses standard geometric shapes and directional arrows to map out an algorithm's flow?

16. What specific programming construct (such as IF...THEN) allows a program to make decisions based on whether a condition is true or false?

17. What is the term for a named memory container used in programming to store data values that can change during program execution?

Section D: Match the Following

Instructions: Drag the correct definition from the pool on the right into the corresponding term on the left.

18. Decomposition

Drop definition here

19. Mario Kart Mystery Box

Drop definition here

20. Annotated Sketch

Drop definition here

21. Sub-routine

Drop definition here

22. Algorithm Tracing

Drop definition here

Definitions Bank

A. Drawing a rough interface sketch with labeled buttons and dialogue boxes.

B. Breaking 'Create a Space Game' into: flight, landing, sprite spawn, and speech.

C. A real-world example of generating unpredictable, random rewards for players.

D. Stepping through a flowchart step-by-step on paper to predict output and spot bugs.

E. A self-contained, reusable block of code called from main code to reduce repetition.

Section E: Arrange in Proper Sequence

Instructions: Reorder the following jumbled steps into their correct logical chronological sequence by writing the numbers (1 to 4) in the boxes provided.

23. A software development team is creating an interactive quiz app. Arrange the development stages in the correct logical order (1 to 4):

Write and assemble the functional coding blocks and variables in the software environment.

Decompose the app idea into small, manageable requirements (e.g., question bank, scoring, screen timer).

Test the working prototype with real student users and make improvements based on their feedback.

Sketch and annotate an interface prototype showing welcoming screens, buttons, and input prompts.

Section F: True or False

Instructions: State whether each statement is TRUE or FALSE. For every FALSE statement, write a 1-sentence correction in the space provided.

25. Decomposition means combining multiple unrelated computer programs together into one massive file.

True False

26. Back-end developers focus on the visual layout, screen styling, and button appearance that users see.

True False

27. A prototype allows programmers to test a basic working version of their project and fix mistakes early.

True False

28. When planning a game, it is best practice to prioritise the complex gameplay logic before fine-tuning sprite colors and decorative sounds.

True False

29. Tracing an algorithm on paper before coding helps programmers predict outcomes and identify logical bugs early.

True False

Section G: List Any Three / List Any Two

Instructions: Provide clear, concise bullet-point answers based on your computational thinking lessons.

31. List ANY THREE distinct benefits of creating an early prototype before finishing a complete software product.

Student Details

Section A: Fill in the Blanks

Section B: Multiple Choice Questions

Section C: One-Word Answers

Section D: Match the Following

Definitions Bank

Section E: Arrange in Proper Sequence

Section F: True or False

Section G: List Any Three / List Any Two