Automation and Robotics Interim Assessment

A team has norms: listen to others, include everyone's ideas, divide tasks, and no put-downs. Which of the following is an example of someone NOT following these norms?

• Javier records everyone's ideas as they share them one at a time.

• Bhavya waits until Bob is done speaking before sharing her idea.

• James does not like the group's design, so he does not participate.

• Desiree tells Harsha that his idea is great.

Drew, Anaya, and Olivia want the output speed of their gear train to be faster than the input speed. How should they assemble the gears?

• The driving gear needs to be larger than the driven gear.

• The driving gear and driven gear need to be the same size.

• The output gear needs to be larger than the input gear.

• The driven gear needs to be larger than the driving gear.

Select the answer that shows the six steps of the design process in the correct order.

• Define Problem, Generate Concepts, Design Solution, Build/Test, Evaluate, Present.

• Define Problem, Generate Concepts, Build/Test, Evaluate, Design Solution, Present.

• Define Problem, Build/Test, Generate Concepts, Design Solution, Evaluate, Present.

• Define Problem, Generate Concepts, Evaluate, Build/Test, Design Solution, Present.

Bailey, Jamal, and Prashad are working together on a complex code for their Res-Q-Bot that will take several days to complete. Which of the following will help the entire group stay on track?

• The three group members agree that they do not need to write any comments for their code.

• Jamal and Prashad discuss some new ideas for their code but do not write them down.

• Bailey works on the code by herself and finishes it the way she wants it done.

• The three group members agree to create a flow chart so that all group members understand the plan.

Which of the following is an example of a scenario where a robot will move autonomously?

• A coding software program is used to create code and is downloaded to the robot, so that the robot moves based on the code.

• A coding software program is used to create code, and a person pushes the robot with their hands.

• A coding software program is used to create code but is not downloaded to the robot.

• A person uses a handheld device to drive the robot; no coding software is used.

Your teacher says it is okay that your mechanical toy failed on the first attempt because you have "failed forward." What does this mean?

• Every idea will work as intended; you should stop working.

• By learning what does not work, you have learned how to improve on your next attempt.

• You have failed the assignment and should give up.

• You should realize you cannot do this and drop the class.

Sophia and Jin are creating an algorithm for a robot shuffle. The requirements are: 1. Last more than 20 seconds. 2. Go forward and backwards. 3. Begin when BumperA is pressed. Which of the following must be true of the algorithm?

• The event handler block must include "When Brain left button is pressed".

• The "wait time" of all the actions must add up to exactly 15 seconds.

• The event handler must include a loop.

• The event handler block must include "When BumperA is pressed".

Which of the following statements is true when creating a flowchart for an algorithm? (Select the best answer)

• The arrows show the flow of the action and commands are represented by rectangles.

• The beginning point is shown by a rectangle.

• The ending point is shown by a triangle.

• Flowcharts do not use shapes to represent different types of steps.

What is the difference between a repeat loop and a forever loop?

• A forever loop repeats steps for a set number of times, whereas a repeat loop repeats steps until the program stops running.

• A repeat loop is used to copy and paste code, and a forever loop is used to reverse code.

• A repeat loop repeats for a designated number of times, whereas a forever loop repeats until the program stops running.

• There is no functional difference between a repeat loop and a forever loop.

You need a drone propeller to spin at 400 rpm using a motor that spins at 200 rpm. Which gear train setup meets these requirements?

• 36 teeth on the input gear and 18 teeth on the output gear.

• A gear ratio of 1:1 between the driving and driven gear.

• 5 rotations of the driving gear for every 1 rotation of the driven gear.

• 18 teeth on the driving gear and 36 teeth on the driven gear.