Mechanical VEX Parts Lesson Review

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Metal structure pieces are named by

• # of square holes

• Person who designed it

• Assembly part shape

• Different engineering careers

Multiple Choice

Although the kit contains metal parts, you don't have to worry about cutting or bending leading to potential injuries.

• True

• False

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The Keps nuts have a locking feature that includes a ring of "teeth." The teeth should ____________________ the metal

• Face

• Face away from

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This part's purpose is to to create space between two parts, while adding stability.

• Screws

• Standoffs

• Collars

• Spacers

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This part's purpose is to hold screws in place.

• Keps Nuts

• Standoffs

• Collars

• Spacers

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TThis part's purpose is to create a space between two objects, often to properly position them

• Keps Nuts

• Standoffs

• Collars

• Spacers

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This part's purpose is to attach all structure parts.

• Screws

• Standoffs

• Collars

• Spacers

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In ____________________ the teeth mesh together in order to transfer motion from one axle to another.

• Cams

• Sprockets

• Bevel Gears

• Spur Gears

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In ______________ the gears have have deep grooves for the chain to fit into. They transfer motion over long distances.

• Bevel Gears

• Spur Gears

• Sprockets

• Cams

Multiple Choice

____________________ used to transfer motion to other parts in a mechanism or system

• Gears

• Standoffs

• Screws

• Collars

Multiple Choice

When the system is moving, keep fingers, tools, hair, and all other body parts away from gears, wheels, etc.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

This part's purpose is to secure drive shafts (keeping wheels and gears from sliding along the shaft).

• Screws

• Collars

• Standoffs

• Spacers

Multiple Choice

This part's purpose is to provide a low-friction part for a shaft to turn in

• Bearings

• Collars

• Standoffs

• Spacers

Multiple Choice

Every time an axle goes through metal, there should be a __________ in place to keep it steady.

• Flat Bearing

• Lock Bar

• Standoffs

• Pillow Block

Multiple Choice

____________________ are inserted into motors, wheels, gears, and bearings so that gears and wheels can move.

• Drive Shafts

• Collars

• Standoffs

• Metal Sticks

Multiple Choice

The T15 Star Bit Screwdriver is used to tighten _______________.

• Spacers

• 8/32 Screws

• Set screws inside collars

• keps nuts

Multiple Choice

The T8 Star Bit Screwdriver is used to tighten ______________

• Spacers

• 8/32 Screws

• Set screws inside collars

• keps nuts

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This tool is hold ________________ in place while tightening screws.

• Standoffs

• 8/32 Screws

• Set screws inside collars

• keps nuts

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Multiple Choice

If you have extra vex parts, but do not have time to put them away...you should...

• Make another group clean up your table

• Place them in the clear bin (on the rolling cart)

• Leave them on your group table

Multiple Choice

Collars, axles, and other small or important vex parts not currently attached to your project should be placed in your group box, if not...

• you get a detention

• you loose some points on your project

• Ms. Neumann gets sad

• they get resorted into available parts for other groups.

Multiple Choice

I can receive a lower grade than the rest of my group because of off-task behavior.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

When designing a solution, it will always be right the first time.

• True

• False

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Before taking apart any VEX build, the group must...

• Submit a picture of the project on Schoology

• Submit a screenshot of the code on Schoology

• Submit a video of the project on Schoology

• Show Ms. Neumann

Multiple Select

When using VEX parts, I should never

• use them in a way they are not meant to be used.

• throw them across the room.

• bend or warp them.

• Use them carefully

Multiple Select

If I am using the VEX parts inappropriately or consistently not following building expectations...

• I will be given an alternate assignment.

• I could lose points on my project.

• I could receive a detention / office referral

Multiple Choice

At the end of the day, all of my vex parts should be...

• All over the floor

• Put away in the appropriate vex containers

• Left on the table

• In my group's box and put away in the closet

Multiple Choice

In charge of gathering VEX parts for builds and putting away the project at the end of the day

• Material Manager

• Consultant

• Resource Manager

• Sub

Multiple Choice

In charge of managing documents and online resources for the build.

• Material Manager

• Consultant

• Resource Manager

• Sub

Multiple Choice

In charge of acting as a speaker for the group. Ask Ms. Neumann questions and submit finished tasks (Video, Pictures, Screenshot of the code).

• Material Manager

• Consultant

• Resource Manager

• Sub

Multiple Choice

In charge of filling in when a group member is absent or needs additional help

• Material Manager

• Consultant

• Resource Manager

• Sub