Year 11

Dictionary challenge

Year 11

Dictionary challenge

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will have the opportunity to use a dictionary data structure in a new context. We will create a Caesar cipher encryption program using a dictionary as the cipher wheel. This mini project will allow us to develop our programming skills through an appropriate challenge.

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5 Questions

Q1.
A program has been started for a battleship style game. A battleship is represented by a B. Which indices are required to reveal the battleship?
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[1][1]
Correct answer: [2][1]
[2][3]
[3][2]
Q2.
What data structure is being used to create the battleboard?
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Correct answer: A 2D list
A dictionary
A list
A record
Q3.
Which arrow points towards the entity?
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Correct answer: A
B
C
Q4.
Which arrow points towards the data?
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A
B
Correct answer: C
Q5.
Which arrow points towards the entities?
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A
Correct answer: B
C

3 Questions

Q1.
A coded message has been created. Solve the message below: +3 FLSKHU
Correct answer: CIPHER
CODED
CRYPTIC
IOVNKX
Q2.
A coded message has been created. Solve the message below: +2 LWNKWU
GENIUS
JULIAN
Correct answer: JULIUS
NYPMYW
Q3.
A coded message has been created. Solve the message below: +4 TCXLUR
CIPHER
Correct answer: PYTHON
SCRIPT
XGBPYV