FIRST Tech Challenge Quiz

What is the intent of the Robot construction rules in the FIRST Tech Challenge?

• To limit the creativity of the teams

• To create a level playing field and a framework for Teams to build Robots

• To make the competition easier

• To promote the use of specific brands in construction

Which of the following is NOT allowed in the Robot design according to the FIRST Tech Challenge rules?

• Designs that encourage creativity as long as they do not present a safety hazard

• Designs that could potentially damage the Playing Field

• Designs that could delay the game if a part is released

• Designs that use animal-based materials for health and safety concerns

What is the maximum size of the Robot for starting a match in the FIRST Tech Challenge?

• 18 inches wide by 18 inches long by 18 inches high

• 18 inches wide by 18 inches long by 18.25 inches high

• 18.25 inches wide by 18.25 inches long by 18 inches high

• 18 inches wide by 18 inches long with no height restriction

Which of the following is an exception to the size constraint of the Robot at the start of a match?

• Preloaded game elements may extend outside the starting size constraint

• Hydraulic devices may extend outside the starting size constraint

• Gas devices may extend outside the starting size constraint

• Vacuum based mechanisms may extend outside the starting size constraint

What is the minimum size that numerals on a Robot's Team Number Display must be to comply with the FIRST® Tech Challenge Game Manual Part 1 – Traditional Events Revision 1.4: 1/10/2024?

• 2.5 inches

• 3.5 inches

• 4.5 inches

• 5.5 inches

How far away must a Robot's Team Number be visible from, at minimum?

• 6 feet (1.83 meters)

• 12 feet (3.66 meters)

• 15 feet (4.57 meters)

• 20 feet (6.10 meters)

What must be the diameter of the Alliance marker according to the FIRST® Tech Challenge Game Manual?

• 2.5 inches (6.35 cm)

• 3.5 inches (8.89 cm)

• 4.5 inches (11.43 cm)

• 5.5 inches (13.97 cm)

Which of the following is NOT an example of robust materials for an Alliance marker as per the FIRST® Tech Challenge Game Manual?

• Painted or tape covered polycarbonate sheet

• Wood panel

• Metal plate

• Thin paper

From which of the following sources can FIRST Tech Challenge Robots draw energy during a match?

• Electrical energy from the competition arena

• Solar power

• Chemical energy from batteries

• Kinetic energy from motion

What must be re-inspected if the referees feel a Robot is propelling scoring elements with excessive velocity?

• The Robot's programming

• The Robot's battery

• The Robot itself

• The game specific rule