MESA Machine Contest Quiz

What is the level of the MESA Machine: Bean Bag Throw/Launch contest?

• Middle School (MS)

• High School (HS)

• Elementary School (ES)

• College Level

What is required for the submission of the Engineering Lab Report?

• Handwritten submission

• Electronic submission

• Oral presentation

• Video submission

What should students consider for the MESA Machine contest?

• The color of their project

• The transportation of projects

• The size of their team

• The name of their project

What is the purpose of keeping a lab report throughout the design process?

• To track expenses

• To keep a designer on track

• To record team meetings

• To list competition dates

What must be clearly identified/labeled for each action?

• "A", "B", "C"

• "1", "2", "3"

• "X", "Y", "Z"

• "Alpha", "Beta", "Gamma"

What is the consequence of using unlisted energy/simple machines?

• They will be counted as actions

• They will not be counted as actions

• They will receive extra points

• They will be disqualified

How will time points be measured?

• To the nearest second

• To the nearest 0.1 second

• To the nearest 0.01 second

• To the nearest minute

What is the maximum number of points that can be awarded for Machine Action Points?

• 20 points

• 25 points

• 30 points

• 35 points

How many points are awarded for a machine action executed between 60 to 90 seconds?

• 5 points

• 10 points

• 15 points

• 20 points

What happens if there is a tie in the competition?

• A rematch is held

• The team with the highest Machine Action Points wins

• The lightest machine wins

• The team with the most Target Points wins