Engineering Notebook Quiz

What should be documented in an engineering notebook?

• Only successes

• Only failures

• Both successes and failures

• Only team meetings

What is the role of the REC Foundation in competitive robotics?

• To organize music competitions

• To value well-designed engineering notebooks

• To provide cooking classes

• To host art exhibitions

What is one benefit of using an engineering notebook effectively?

• Increased personal privacy

• Strengthened team collaboration

• Reduced team size

• Improved handwriting

What is a key aspect of a well-executed engineering notebook according to the REC Foundation?

• Artistic cover design

• Detailed documentation of the design process

• Number of pages

• Use of digital tools

What is the purpose of documenting sensor placement in the notebook?

• To make the notebook colorful

• To ensure the robot looks good

• To document software feedback systems and control algorithms

• To confuse the reader

What is not a correct way to organize an engineering notebook?

• Including the team name and number

• Using a digital file name with team information

• Recording random thoughts unrelated to the project

• Documenting project management practices

What is the benefit of a well-documented notebook?

• It confuses new team members

• It allows someone unfamiliar to understand the robot design

• It makes the notebook heavier

• It is only for decoration

What should not be included in the notebook if it doesn't demonstrate the team's use of the Engineering Design Process?

• Team meeting notes

• Non-team created documents

• Robot design sketches

• Project management practices

What should be included on the title page of an engineering notebook?

• Team name, number, and school/organization

• List of materials used

• Project budget

• Supervisor's signature

What is the Engineering Design Process?

• A method to create a marketing plan

• A process to document financial decisions

• An iterative process to recognize and define a problem, brainstorm, and test designs

• A way to organize team meetings