Robotics V5 unit 1

Which of the following is not a main attribute of a screw:

• Color

• Diameter

• Type

• Material

How many joysticks control the robot's drive train in Tank control?

• One

• Three

• Two

• None, it uses the buttons on the transmitter

Why is it important to sync the Robot Brain and Wireless Controller?

• To make sure that you and your robot win in competitions

• To allow the robot to be operated directly from the Brain

• To make sure that no-one can hijack your robot

• To make sure that each robot receives orders only from its controller

Which of the following is not a step of the engineering design cycle?

• Testing and Optimizing

• Iteration

• Prototype

• Analysis

The ____________ signal from the robot brain instructs the robot to do something.

• computer

• output

• program

• input

A Vex motor is:

• A device that uses gas to power the robot.

• A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

• A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

• A device that is an input to the Vex controller.

If you are missing a component from your kit, you should __________.

• report it to the teacher

• borrow one from another student

• make a note of it in your robotics binder

• use another similar component in its place

Which of the following is not a component of a robotic system?

• Teach Pendant

• Controller

• Program

• Battery

Which description below best characterizes a bolt?

• An externally threaded fastener that forms it own thread as it is installed

• An externally threaded fastener with a tapered shank

• A fastener with external threads specified to match a nut

• A fastener with a partially threaded shank

The __________ step of the engineering design cycle allows designers to be creative and think outside of the box.

• Prototype

• Analysis

• Brainstorming

• Problem Identification