PLTW_Robotics_Final

Refer to the simple gear train setup in the picture below. Select the correct statement.

• There are 2 input gears and 1 output gear.

• There is 1 input gear, 1 idler gear, and 2 output gears. 

• There is 1 input gear and 2 output gears. 

• There are 2 idler gears and one output gear. 

How is a build guide a useful communication tool for engineers? (Like - 'Lego Instructions')

• It tells the robot exactly what to do, saving you time.

• It provides clear step by step instructions to help you assemble parts successfully.

• It builds the product for you so that it is done correctly.

• It provides several different build options so that everyone in the class has a different final system, some of which will not work. 

What is one benefit of adding a loop to an algorithm?

• If you need to edit the code where the loop occurs, you will need to update the code in several places.

• Adding a loop will require you to write the same set of code multiple times. 

• By adding a loop, the algorithm will always only run once and then automatically stop. 

• Using a loop will reduce the number of steps and time you will spend writing and editing the code.

Some students are working together on a gear train. They want the output speed to be faster than the input speed. How should they assemble the gears to achieve this result?

• The driving gear needs to be larger than the driven gear.

• The driving gear and driven gear need to be the same size.

• The output gear needs to be larger than the input gear.

• The driven gear needs to be larger than the driving gear. 

Which of the following statements is true?

• When designing a solution to a problem, there is only one correct way to do it.

• If a client is hiring you for a project, it is ok not to follow all the client’s design requirements. 

• You should always document your sketches and ideas in your Engineering Notebook. 

• You must fail before you can make any improvements to your design.

Why is it important to repeatedly test your design as you are building it? 

• To troubleshoot any problems that may occur.

• To ensure that it meets the design requirements.

• To try out different improvements to the design.

• All of the above answers are correct. 

After learning how to create algorithms, you realize you have interest in learning more about this in high school. What types of classes would help you specifically learn more about coding?

• Mechanical Engineering

• Software Development

• Electrical Engineering

• Aerospace Engineering

While working on a project to create a design solution, it is important that your team uses which of the following skills in order to be successful. Select all that apply. 

• Collaborate on building the solution.

• Discuss all ideas as a group and plan the algorithm.

• Take initiative to independently change things you feel the group is wrong about. 

• Document all group work and ideas in the group’s notebook.

Which of the following statements is true while creating a prototype? Select all that apply.

• It should look exactly like the final product.

• You should spend all of your time decorating it.

• It should meet all of the design requirements.

• It should function properly. 

Your group creates the following program for your product prototype. Select the two statements that are true. 

• The door is programmed to stay open for 1 second.

• If an object is detected, the door will open, and an LED will turn on

• The algorithm will run 90 times and then stop.

• The door is programmed to stay open for 5 seconds.