BEST Competition Quiz 1

What is the first event in the BEST competition schedule?

• Preliminary Design Review (PDR)

• Critical Design Review (CDR)

• Practice Day

• Kickoff

What is the main activity during the Preliminary Design Review?

• Finalizing the product design

• Brainstorming and scheduling

• Conducting the final competition

• Marketing the product

When can robot construction begin according to the rules?

• Before the Game Kickoff event

• After the hub Game Kickoff event

• During the previous competition

• Anytime before the competition

What is the maximum weight allowed for the machine?

• 12 pounds

• 18 pounds

• 24 pounds

• 30 pounds

What is the role of the compliance official?

• To design the machines

• To ensure all robots meet criteria and constraints for the competition

• To coach the team

• To judge the competition

What must a driver do if assessed a 20-second suspension?

• Leave the field

• Place their joystick in the designated area and wait

• Stop the match

• Change drivers

Which phase follows the seeding phase in the competition protocol?

• Finals phase

• Wildcard phase

• Semi-final phase

• Preliminary phase

What is the basis for team ranking during the seeding phase?

• Total number of matches won

• Average of points scored during seeding matches

• Number of goals scored

• Fastest match completion time

How many matches are played in the wildcard phase for competitions with more than 32 teams?

• 1 match

• 2 matches

• 3 matches

• 4 matches

In the finals phase, what determines the final team ranking?

• Total points accumulated during the four final matches

• Scores from previous phases

• Number of matches won

• Number of seeds