FIRST® Robotics Competition Quiz

Who founded FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)?

• Steve Jobs

• Dean Kamen

• Bill Gates

• Elon Musk

What age group is the FIRST® Robotics Competition designed for?

• Grades 7-12, ages 12-18

• Grades 9-12, ages 14-18

• Grades 4-8, ages 9-16

• Grades 2-4, ages 6-10

What is the main goal of the FIRST® Robotics Competition?

• To create video games

• To build small gadgets

• To design, build, and program industrial-size robots

• To write software programs

In what year did Dr. Woodie Flowers pass away?

• 2018

• 2019

• 2020

• 2021

What is the purpose of the "Kickoff" event in the FIRST Robotics Competition?

• To conclude the competition season

• To introduce a new, challenging game

• To award scholarships to students

• To celebrate the end of the year

What is "Gracious Professionalism" in the context of FIRST?

• A strict set of rules for competition

• A way of doing things that encourages high quality work and respect

• A method for selecting team leaders

• A guideline for building robots

How many high-school students are projected to participate in the 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition?

• Approximately 50,000

• Approximately 70,000

• Approximately 90,000

• Approximately 110,000

What does "Coopertition" encourage teams to do during the FIRST Robotics Competition?

• Compete aggressively without regard for others

• Focus solely on winning

• Help other teams and cooperate while competing

• Ignore other teams and focus on their own goals

What are some characteristics of "Gracious Professionalism"?

• Win-lose attitudes and behaviors

• Disregard for others' respect

• Valued contributions in a manner pleasing to others

• Exclusive focus on personal success

What is the main idea behind Gracious Professionalism according to the text?

• Winning at all costs

• Pursuing a meaningful life with integrity and sensitivity

• Competing fiercely without regard for others

• Focusing solely on personal success