FTC DECODE Week 3

How many penalty points are assessed for a MAJOR FOUL, and who receives them?

• 10 to the violating ALLIANCE

• 15 to the opposing ALLIANCE

• 30 to the opposing ALLIANCE

• Disqualification

If a ROBOT pushes an opponent into scoring an ARTIFACT, what is the result?

• Points awarded as normal

• Points nullified

• Double points awarded

• No scoring change

What must happen for a PATTERN on the RAMP to count?

• ARTIFACTS must match the OBELISK’s displayed MOTIF

• All nine spaces filled with ARTIFACTS

• Alternating colors

• At least one CLASSIFIED ARTIFACT

If a DRIVE TEAM enters the FIELD early after MATCH end, what is the penalty?

• None

• MINOR FOUL

• MAJOR FOUL

• RED CARD

When is a TIE declared official in PLAYOFF MATCHES?

• If both ALLIANCES have 0 points

• If scores are equal after REFEREE review

• Never in PLAYOFFS

• Only in Qualification Matches

How are ties broken in Qualification Rankings?

• Head-to-head results

• Average AUTO points

• Coin flip

• Judge decision

Which award requires a team to demonstrate contention for Machine/Innovation, Team Attributes, and Think Award categories?

• Connect Award

• Innovate Award

• Inspire Award

• Control Award

If a team already won 1st Place Inspire at a Qualifier, what Inspire placements are they eligible for at later events?

• None

• Only 2nd or 3rd Place Inspire

• Still eligible for 1st Place Inspire

• Unlimited Inspire placements

How are Advancement Points for Judged Awards weighted compared to Playoff results?

• Always lower

• Equal or higher depending on award

• Never counted

• Only tie-breakers

What is the maximum number of DC motors a team can use on their ROBOT?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 12