๐ Topic Summary
Debugging is like being a detective for computer programs! When a program doesn't work as expected, it's often because there are errors, called "bugs," in the code. Debugging is the process of finding and fixing these bugs so that the program runs correctly. Even grown-up programmers make mistakes, so debugging is a super important skill! ๐
This worksheet will give you some practice in finding bugs in simple code snippets and understanding common computer science terms. Get ready to put on your detective hat! ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
๐ง Part A: Vocabulary
Match each term with its correct definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Bug |
A. A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do. |
| 2. Debugging |
B. To find and fix errors in code. |
| 3. Code |
C. An error in a computer program that causes it to malfunction. |
| 4. Program |
D. Instructions that repeat until a condition is met. |
| 5. Loop |
E. A set of instructions written in a language the computer understands. |
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the missing words in the paragraph below:
When a computer program doesn't work right, it has a _____. The process of finding and fixing these problems is called _____. A set of instructions for a computer is called _____. We write these instructions in _____. A common structure in programming is the _____, which repeats instructions.
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you wrote a program to draw a square, but it draws a rectangle instead. What are some things you could check in your code to find the bug?