ARES Launch Trivia Worksheet (Converted for Scored Test)

What is the name of DCI’s newly released locator system?

• Atlas

• Orion

• ARES

• Titan

What matters MOST to operators in the field?

• Color of the UI

• Number of features

• Reliability and ease of use

• Packaging

What industry does DCI primarily serve?

• Oil drilling

• Mining

• Horizontal directional drilling

• Aviation

What year did DCI last release a new locator system (new plastics, not just software)?

• 1992

• 2009

• 2018

• 2001

How many frequencies does the new system support?

• 3,000

• 6,000

• 8,000

• 12,000

Which of the following is a “first” for the ARES system?

• First AI-powered product (with a patent)

• First DCI locator with Over-the-Air updates

• First DCI product to use automated testing

• First DCI Bluetooth Product

How many Jira issues were completed for the ARES Release?

• 427

• 892

• 1183

• 1546

Which of the following are functions of Device Prep, the assembly and provisioning tool created by the Horizon team?

• Configures the locator for the correct region and other settings

• Maintains customer training documents

• Locks the device in production to prevent tampering

• Installs firmware in production

What is the primary benefit of the new SuperCore transmitter launched with ARES?

• Smaller packaging

• Bigger antenna and larger battery, giving you more power when you need it

• Lower manufacturing cost

• Faster charging only

How many pilot units were built by Production:

• 27

• 66

• 10

• 82