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GW Robotics Unit

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What does the acronym STEM represent?
a)
Science, Topology, Evolution, Mathematics
b)
Social Studies, Technology, Ecology, and Mathematics 
c)
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics 
d)
Students Teach Everyday Mathematics 
2.
The first rule of robotics is:
a)
A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. 
b)
You do not talk about robotics
c)
Robots may not be used to help humanity
d)
Robots created must be created to make humans jobs easier
3.
The second rule of robotics is
a)
Robots must be made to love the the work they are programmed for
b)
Don't talk about robotics
c)
Robots must be able to repair themselves in the situation of a malfunction
d)
Robots must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law
4.
The 3rd Rule of Robotics is:
a)
A robot must protect it's creator unless it's creator is conducting illegal activity
b)
A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law
c)
A robot must be able to self destruct in case it can not follow the First or Second Law
d)
A robot must be pet friendly
5.
Any man-made machine that can perform work or actions normally performed by humans is called a 
a)
Hybrid Car
b)
Bulldozer
c)
Robot
d)
All of the above
6.
How many types of simple machines are there?
a)
100
b)
10
c)
3
d)
6
7.
Which of the following answers have all of the simple machines?
a)
Drive train, inclined plane, floating boat, drive tesla, drive golf cart
b)
Lever, pulley, axle and wheel
c)
Lever, pulley, axle and wheel, inclined plane, wedge, screw
d)
None of the above
8.
What do all simple machines have in common?
a)
They are all basic
b)
They all have little to no moving parts
c)
They make you do less work
d)
All of the above
9.
Which of these is NOT a simple machine?
a)
Wedge
b)
Spring
c)
Screw
d)
All of the above are simple machines
10.
Which simple machine holds things together?
a)
Wedge
b)
Glue
c)
Wheel and axle
d)
Screw
11.
Code is a general term for any command or group of commands in a program.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
The decision-making process used by robots is called
a)
the input/output cycle
b)
the see/hear/do cycle
c)
the sense/think/act cycle
d)
none of the above
13.
A device that detects some important physical quality or quantity about the surrounding environment, and conveys the information to the robot in electronic form
a)
Code
b)
Sensor
c)
Gear
d)
Output device
14.
Creating computer systems that simulate human intelligence. 
a)
AI
b)
Biometrics
c)
Cryptography
15.
---------- are unmanned flying devices that are used by both the millitary and civilians
a)
Robots
b)
Drones
c)
Space ship
16.
Driver-less car that have recently developed where AI has applied.
a)
Yahoo Car
b)
Bing Car
c)
Google Car
17.
The technology that uses parts of a person's body for identification purpose
a)
Artificial Intelligence
b)
Robotics
c)
Biometrics
18.

What is a Robot?

a)

A machine that does work it is programmed to do

b)

A device that gathers information from the environment

c)

A machine capable of performing or extending human tasks

d)

All the above

19.
Robots are currently being used to replace humans on assembly lines.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
In Robotics, what is meant by an Android?
a)
A software program used to control a robot
b)
A robot with a human like appearance
c)
A type of operating system
d)
A human with a robot like appearance
21.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Robots?

a)

They can be used in dangerous environments

b)

They can replace human workers

c)

They can assist humans with disabilities

d)

They don't get tired or require a break

22.

If a robot's OUTPUT is typically carried out by "actuators", what are INPUT devices called?

a)

Google Glasses

b)

Sensors

c)

Keypads

d)

VR Headsets

23.
A degree of freedom refers to 
a)
something’s ability to move in a single independent direction of motion
b)
move in multiple directions 
c)
 something that can move up/down and left/right
d)
something it does not move  
24.

Robots...

a)

Can spontaneously perform random actions.

b)

Will only do what they are told.

c)

Will do whatever they want.

d)

Will do what they are told and more.

25.
Programming...
a)
Is building a robot.
b)
Is telling a robot what to do.
c)
Is improving a robot.
d)
Messes up a robot.
26.
Software...
a)
Tools, machinery, and other durable equipment.
b)
The programs and other operating information used by computers.
c)
Something that can be handled.
d)
Something consumed, or used up, by a machine.
27.
Which are cheaper to have working for a company?
a)
Robots
b)
People
28.
Are there currently jobs that only robots can achieve?
a)
No
b)
Yes
29.
In which places are robots been used?
a)
Factories
b)
Houses
c)
Space programs
d)
ALL of them
30.
Which are some benefits of using robots?
a)
They are more precise than humans
b)
They work faster than humans
c)
They can work in dangerous conditions
d)
ALL of them
31.

One disadvantage of robots is...

a)

They are expensive

b)

They can be very big

c)

all of these

d)

They can be dangerous

32.
Artificial intelligence robots learn...
a)
By observing and mimicking
b)
By programming the instructions
33.
All DRONES are remote robots.
a)
True, they're all controlled remotely by people
b)
False, some drones can be programmed and just left alone
34.
Robots can be big or as tiny as particles
a)
True
b)
False
35.
Nanobots can help...
a)
Fight diseases
b)
Inspect places
c)
Clean pollution at the microscopic level
d)
ALL of them
36.
Which subjects does Robotics use?
a)
Science
b)
Engineering
c)
Math
d)
ALL of them
37.
Simply said, Virtual Reality is...
a)
Reality that is not completely real
b)
Reality that only happens online
38.
Virtual reality can allow you...
a)
To enter a new reality without leaving your place
b)
To think you're inside a video game
c)
To visit places without having to travel
d)
ALL of them
39.
Which device allow you to experience virtual reality?
a)
Headset/Goggles
b)
Any computer
40.
Prior the industrial revolution how were manufactured goods made?
a)
Medical workers
b)
Specialized workers
c)
Robots
d)
None of the above
41.
What are the benefits of Robotics in assembly lines?
a)
Consistent
b)
Faster
c)
Non-Stop Performance
d)
All of the Above
42.
Robots that clean your floor, mow the lawn, or assist those with disabilities are called: 
a)
Teleoperated Robots
b)
Autonomous Robots
c)
Hybrid Robots
d)
Service Robots
43.
What is the name of this Robot?
a)
C3PO
b)
R2D2
c)
3Wheels
d)
Starwars
44.
What is the name of this robot?
a)
Dalek
b)
C3PO
c)
Optimums Prime
d)
MegaTron
45.
What is an example of an Input?
a)
an LED
b)
a motor
c)
a speaker
d)
a touch sensor
46.
What is an example of an Output?
a)
Touch sensor
b)
IR sensor
c)
Button
d)
Speaker
47.
What is a robot's brain called?
a)
Microprocessor
b)
Microcontroller
c)
CPU
d)
Intel
48.
Pathfinder, Sojourner, Spirit, Opportunity, and RMS are ________'s research robots.
a)
Apple
b)
NASA
c)
IBM
d)
Dell
49.
He was a science fiction writer who introduced the word Robotics.
a)
Karel Capek
b)
Karl Capek
c)
Isaac Asimov
d)
Isaac Asimo
50.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3D jobs of robots?

a)

Dirty

b)

Dangerous

c)

Dinomite

d)

Dull

51.
Who's this?
a)
BB-9
b)
R2D2
c)
BB-8
d)
C3PO
52.
An engineer has designed and built a prototype to improve the brake system of a car. What is the next step that the engineer should take in the process?
a)
Test the prototype.
b)
Make sketches of the prototype.
c)
Identify constraints.
d)
Collect and analyze the test results. 
53.
What is the first version of a design called?
a)
proposal
b)
prototype
c)
prospect
d)
provision
54.
The process of detecting and eliminating device malfunctions is
a)
maintenance
b)
troubleshoot
c)
debug
d)
program
55.
A set of coded instructions that the robot must follow is 
a)
maintenance
b)
algorithm
c)
computer program
d)
pseudocode
56.
Errors, or mistakes, in the syntax of a programming language.
a)
Program
b)
Bugs
c)
Loops
d)
Code
57.
A sequence of logical instructions or steps needed to finish a task.
a)
Bugs
b)
Loops
c)
Algorithm
58.
Language written to communicate with computers, language that gives instructions to computers.
a)
Loops
b)
commands
c)
Bugs
d)
Code
59.
What is coding?
a)
Coding is when you surprise someone.
b)
Coding is a clear cover on your computer monitor.
c)
 Transforming actions into a symbolic language
60.
What is programming?
a)
Creating a calendar of events.
b)
Writing instructions for a digital tool
c)
A list of activities like clubs and special events at a school.
61.
A device that detects some important physical quality or quantity about the surrounding environment, and conveys information to the robot in electric form.
a)
Robot
b)
Sensor
c)
Color
d)
Loop
62.
A monitor is: 
a)
An input/output device
b)
An output device
c)
An input device
d)
A processor
63.
The above images are examples of what kind of robots:
a)
Mobile
b)
Domestic
c)
Industrial
d)
Fictional
64.
Is artificial intelligence a form of robotics?
a)
Yes
b)
No
65.
Why do we need robots and machines to go to space and deep in the ocean
a)
Our bodies could not handle it
b)
They are cool
c)
They make it easy
66.
What genre of literature often depicts themes of robotics and advanced technology?
a)
Poetry
b)
Science Fiction
c)
Fairy Tales
d)
All of the Above
67.
What is the key factor to consider when designing a robot?
a)
How big it should be
b)
How much it will cost 
c)
What its purpose/task will be
d)
None of the above
68.
Approximately, how much money is it to operate a robot in an assembly line? 
a)
$10/hr
b)
$5/hr
c)
$8/hr
d)
$3/hr
69.

Robots were not heard of until the 20th century as technology advanced.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

All robots are machines but not all machines are robots.

a)

True

b)

False