Mechanics CDE

What do you need to participate in this competition? (If it was in person)

• Industrial-quality eye protection, No.2 Pencil, calculator

• Calculator, cell phone, No. 2 Pencil

• No.2 Pencil, calculator, Chromebook

• Industrial-quality eye protection, No.3 Pencil, calculator

What are the 5 systems that are tested in mechanics?

• Electrical Systems, Energy Systems, Electrical Boxes, Team Systems, Wrench Systems

• Machinery and Equipment Systems, Electrical Systems, Energy Systems, Structural Systems, Marine Biology Systems

• Machinery and Equipment Systems, Team Systems, Energy Systems, Environmental and Natural Resources Systems, Structural Systems

• Machinery and Equipment Systems, Electrical Systems, Energy Systems, Structural Systems, Environmental and Natural Resources Systems

How many people would be on an average CDE mechanics team?

• 1-2

• 3-4

• 8-9

• 5-7

How would each team be scored on their performance?

• The team rankings are scored by their abilities to take tests.

• The team rankings are scored by combining the scores of the lowest scored students from each team.

• The teams rankings are scored by combining the scores of the top three students from each team.

• The team rankings are scored by adding up each individuals scores at the end of the competition.

What are the two individual tasks that need to be completed?

• Individual speaking competition and how to put together a motor

• Team problem solving and skill development activities and written examination

• Individual written examination and how to put together a motor

• Individual problem solving and skill development activities and written examination

In a 120-volt circuit, the grounded conductors are connected to_____.

• the brass terminals on outlets

• the brass terminals on switches

• the silver terminals on outlets

• the green terminals on outlets

The wire size for a small appliance circuit must be at least a ____.

• 8 awg

• 10 awg

• 12 awg

• 14 awg

The best material for conducting electricity is because it is durable, has excellent conducting properties, and has proven to be relatively free from problems over time.

• aluminum

• copper

• bronze

• stainless steel

The wire through which electric current travels is called a

• Traveler

• Cable

• Conductor

• Transmitter

__________ is the point at which the piston is closest to the cylinder head.

• Top dead center

• Bottom dead center

• Stroke

• Crankpin