True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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The Actions panel helps to
ensure that your ActionScript follows the required syntax and runs efficiently.
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2.
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With Script Assist turned off,
you can type directly into the Script pane to create and edit code.
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3.
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If you want to manipulate
variables using ActionScript before populating a dynamic text field, you should assign the field a
unique name.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that
best completes the statement or answers the question.
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4.
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The ____ displays ActionScript
code and a toolbar for editing the code.
a. | Script Navigator
pane | b. | Script pane | c. | Actions Toolbox panel | d. | Frame panel |
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5.
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The ____ displays the Script
Assist dialog box.
a. | Script Navigator
pane | b. | Script pane | c. | Actions Toolbox panel | d. | Frame panel |
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6.
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In ActionScript, text strings
appear between ____.
a. | slashes
(//) | b. | parentheses (()) | c. | quotation marks (“”) | d. | brackets
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7.
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To group actions in
ActionScript, you enclose them in ____.
a. | double slashes
(//) | b. | parentheses (()) | c. | quotation marks (“”) | d. | brackets
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8.
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____ give the syntax or
possible parameters for an action in a pop-up window as you are entering the
action.
a. | Expressions | b. | Text fields | c. | Code hints | d. | Variables |
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9.
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To dismiss a(n) ____, type a
closing parenthesis or press [Esc].
a. | variable | b. | expression | c. | text field | d. | code hint |
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10.
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A(n) ____ identifies the
hierarchical nature of the path to a movie clip symbol.
a. | slash
(/) | b. | dot (.) | c. | semicolon (;) | d. | colon (:) |
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11.
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When creating target paths with
dot syntax, ____ can be used to create a path that works downward from the top level of a
movie.
a. | goto | b. | _root | c. | this | d. | _parent |
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12.
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____ statements can change the
properties of movie clip symbols as a movie is playing.
a. | HTML | b. | XML | c. | ActionScript | d. | JavaScript |
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13.
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When creating conditions in
ActionScript, you must use ____.
a. | quotation marks
(“”) | b. | double slashes (//) | c. | two equal signs (==) | d. | a colon (:) |
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14.
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In the figure above, the area
labeled “1” represents the ____.
a. | Check Syntax
icon | b. | Actions Toolbox pane | c. | Script pane | d. | Script Navigator
pane |
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15.
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In the figure above, the area
labeled “2” represents the ____.
a. | Check Syntax
icon | b. | Actions Toolbox pane | c. | Script pane | d. | Script Navigator
pane |
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In the figure above, the area
labeled “3” represents the ____.
a. | Check Syntax
icon | b. | Actions Toolbox pane | c. | Script pane | d. | Script Navigator
pane |
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In the figure above, the area
labeled “4” represents the ____.
a. | Check Syntax
icon | b. | Actions Toolbox pane | c. | Script pane | d. | Script Navigator
pane |
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18.
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In the figure above, the area
labeled “1” represents ____.
a. | the Help
icon | b. | Script Assist turned off | c. | the Expand/Collapse
arrow | d. | the Draggable border |
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In the figure above, the area
labeled “2” represents ____.
a. | the Help
icon | b. | Script Assist turned off | c. | the Expand/Collapse
arrow | d. | the Draggable border |
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Case Based Critical
Thinking
Case 1
It
is Sunday afternoon, and Professor Frink has prepared an assignment for his advanced Web design class
which will require the use of ActionScript code. However, it seems that he has placed the cart
slightly ahead of the horse as he has yet to introduce ActionScript code in his lectures. He
decides to spend the early part of the week working with ActionScript in class, and give the
assignment on Friday. Professor Frink wants to go over his lecture notes on the subject to make
sure they cover all of the information his students will need in order to successfully complete the
assignment.
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20.
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His students will certainly
need to understand the Actions panel in order to complete the assignment. How many panes will
Professor Frink need to explain?
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21.
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Because ActionScript is a
programming language, Professor Frink will need to clearly define certain syntax rules his students
will need to follow. Which of the following is not a syntax rule in
ActionScript?
a. | A semicolon terminates an
ActionScript statement | b. | You must use exact case for action names | c. | Functions or parameters for an action are enclosed in
quotation marks | d. | Enclosing actions in curly brackets will group those
actions |
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Professor Frink has decided
that he will not ask his students to use ActionScript 3.0 for this first assignment.
Why?
a. | ActionScript 3.0 had limited
flexibility and often results in slower playback for the viewer | b. | ActionScript 3.0 has not yet been released to the general
public | c. | ActionScript 3.0 requires knowledge of object-oriented programming, and is
seldom used by those without experience with scripting code | d. | None of the
above |
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One important tool his students
will need is the Help panel. How can Professor Frink’s students access the Help
panel?
a. | Highlight an action in the Actions
panel, then click the Help icon | b. | Click the Help icon in the Actions menu | c. | Highlight an action in the Actions menu, then choose
HelpMe in the dialog box | d. | Highlight the entire action on the stage, then click
Help |
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24.
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Part of Professor Frink’s
assignment is to create an interactive movie clip. Which of the following cannot be
accomplished using interactive movie clips and actions?
a. | Using the startDrag and stopDrag
actions, users can drag and drop movie clips on the screen while a movie is
playing | b. | Using the _droptarget action, Flash can determine if a movie clip has been
placed on top of a specified area on the stage | c. | Using if-then statements, Flash can determine whether
certain conditions have been met before performing other actions | d. | None of the
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25.
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Professor Frink will show
students how to use _________ to create a form that will allow users to enter information for
collection.
a. | Variations | b. | Variables | c. | Data Trunks | d. | Variants |
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