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Robotics Semester 1 Final Exam

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Iterative most closely means:
a)
Building and Rebuilding
b)
Slow
c)
Programming
2.
What are most parts of the VEX Structure subsystem made of?
a)
Plastic
b)
Bent Sheet Metal
c)
Gold
3.
Small tabs are all that are required to hold a VEX Bearing Flat onto a structural piece.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
VEX 8-32 screws are attached using which tool?
a)
Hammer
b)
Glue
c)
Allen Wrench
5.
Which type of nut is used in an assembly where you do not want them to come off due to vibration or movement? 
a)
KEPS
b)
Nylock
c)
Standard
6.
Which type of nut has "teeth" which hold onto the structure?
a)
KEPS
b)
Nylock
c)
Standard
7.
The Motion Subsystem allows your VEX Robot to:
a)
Move
b)
Push a Button
c)
See Light
8.
VEX axles have which shape?
a)
Round
b)
Triangular
c)
Square
9.
What is this VEX part?
a)

KEP's Nut

b)

Axle

c)

Standoff

10.
Which of the following are NOT part of the VEX Motion Subsytem?
a)
Small Wheels
b)
Feet
c)
Tank Treads
11.
Which of the following is the best order for creating a robot?
a)
Plan, Design, Build, Program
b)
Build, Plan, Program, Design
c)
Program, Build, Design, Plan
12.

Whose responsibility is it to maintain safe work environment?

a)

Employer

b)

Employee

c)

Both parties

13.

One of the main purposes of good housekeeping in the shop is to…

a)

reduce hazards

b)

simple aesthetics

c)

make the boss happy

14.

When it comes to On-the-Job safety, you should…

a)

rely on your boss to keep you safe

b)

take responsibility for your own actions

c)

hope that others around you will keep you safe

15.

When reading instructions or a series of steps, one should _____.

a)

c. read the directions completely

b)

d. skim the directions quickly

16.

____ conditions like poor lighting, loud noise, and missing guards on machines can lead to accidents.

a)

Unsafe

b)

common

c)

acceptable

17.

A primary purpose of OSHA is to…

a)

test new products to make sure they are safe to use

b)

protect the safety and health of American workers

c)

oversee certification of equipment operators

18.

An important attribute of an effective speaker is the ability to _____.

a)

a. inject humor on the job site with practical jokes

b)

b. explain and simplify complex topics

19.

Safety training is important because _____ is a learned behavior and attitude.

a)

education

b)

safety

c)

employment

20.

What is an important practice in writing to avoid errors that can cost time and money?

a)

a. Proofreading the work for accuracy.

b)

b. Writing at a high reading grade level.

c)

c. Handwriting

21.

The rough draft of a document you are writing should _____.

a)

a. follow an outline and incorporate your research

b)

b. be as close to perfect as possible

22.

PPE stands for

a)

a. Personal perspective Equipment

b)

b. Private protective equipment

c)

d. Personal Protective Equipment

23.

Which of the following should never be worn around tools and machines?

a)

jewelry and loose fitting clothing

b)

blue jeans

c)

sneakers

24.

Electrical current will always take the path of least ____ to get to ground.

a)

amperage

b)

voltage

c)

resistance

25.

What type of fire extinguisher should be used to extinguish an electric motor fire?

a)

Type A

b)

Type B

c)

Type C

26.

The act of breaking a job down into its component parts or steps in order to identify potential hazards is referred to as…

a)

a Job Safety Analysis

b)

a Safety Management System

c)

an OSHA Inspection

27.
In order to prevent back injuries when lifting heavy loads, you should use the muscles in your…
a)

back

b)

arms

c)

legs

28.
When climbing a ladder, you should maintain ___ points of contact at all times.
a)

one

b)

three

c)

four

29.
A ____ tag on a scaffold indicates that it has been inspected by a competent person and that it meets all OSHA requirements.
a)

red

b)

yellow

c)

green

30.
In order to prevent stored materials from falling and striking workers, you should avoid a base to height stacking ratio of greater than ______.
a)

1:1

b)

2:1

c)

4:1

31.
Most machines should be equipped with _____ to protect workers from rotating parts or flying particles.
a)

labels

b)

guards or shields

c)

PPE

32.
Workers should wear high-visibility reflective vests when working around _____.
a)

moving vehicles

b)

wild animals

c)

trip and fall hazards

33.
Document identifying hazards, expozure limits, and safe use of any hazardous materials on a jobsite.
a)

SDS (Safety Data Sheets)

b)

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

c)

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

34.

What is this?

a)

hacksaw

b)

Wrench

c)

Cordless Drill

35.

What is this?

a)

Robo rio

b)

Talon Motor

c)

Power Distribution Panel (PDP)

36.

What is the "brains" of the computer

a)

Solenoid State

b)

PCM - Pneumatics Control Module

c)

RoboRio

37.

What is the last step of the engineering design process

a)

Improve

b)

build a prototype

c)

test

38.

Safety glasses must meet standards in order to be approved for industrial use.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

39.

Is OSHA a law?

a)

Yes

b)

No

40.

What does the O in OSHA stand for?

a)

Orientation

b)

Occupational

c)

Optional

41.

What does occupational mean?

a)

Relating to jobs

b)

Relating to school

c)

Good moral character

42.

What does the S in OSHA stand for?

a)

Sounds

b)

Simple

c)

Safety

43.

OSHA is NOT a federal law.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Why is workplace safety important?

a)

It's not important.

b)

It keeps workers and customers safe.

c)

Only managers need to worry about workplace safety.

45.

Only companies with over 100 employees need OSHA training.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

A company with only 1 employee still needs OSHA training.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

The H in OSHA stands for....?

a)

Health

b)

Happiness

c)

Heat

48.

Which is an example of being healthy at work?

a)

Never making a mistake at work.

b)

Working everyday of the week.

c)

Washing your hands after using the bathroom.

49.

People who break OSHA laws risk.....?

a)

Getting a promotion at work.

b)

Being fired from your job.

c)

Getting suspened from school.

50.

Which of the following is an example of being safe at work?

a)

Always smile while at work.

b)

Wearing oven gloves when removing hot plates.

c)

Greeting your boss everyday.

51.
Pliers with serrated teeth that grip flat, square, round, or hexagonal objects are called _____ pliers.
a)

needle-nose

b)

slip-joint

c)

tongue and groove (Channel lock Pliers)

52.
A metal tool that has a sharpened, beveled edge, and is used to cut and shape wood, stone, or metal is a _____.
a)

hammer

b)

screwdriver

c)

chisel

53.
A socket is used to _____.
a)

grip a nut or bolt

b)

hold a cheater pipe

c)

adjust the wrench

54.
When using a utility knife, place a piece of scrap under the object you are cutting in order to _____.
a)

avoid electrocution

b)

protect the surface under the object

c)

see the object more clearly

55.
Before pulling a nail, be sure that the material holding the nail is _____.
a)

clean and dry

b)

braced securely

c)

on the floor

56.
Clamps should be discarded when _____.
a)

pliers will no longer attach to the handle

b)

the frame is bent

c)

glue accumulates on the screw threads

57.
Screwdrivers should never be used near _____.
a)

LIVE Wires

b)

glass 

c)

water and plumbing 

58.

What is the most common type of Hammer used to build?

a)

Claw

b)

Ball Ping

c)

MC Hammer

59.

What is the definition of a JOB?

a)

A unique work situation or position, paid or unpaid.

b)

The combination of work and learning that a person pursues during his or her life.

c)

It is the same as a career.

60.

What does it mean to be a VOLUNTEER?

a)

To freely offer to do something; an altruistic activity where an individual or group provides services for no financial or social gain "to benefit another person, group or organization"

b)

To be an employee, and do whatever the boss asks you to.

c)

To work for money, but you do not get to know your wage.

61.

What are some of the top skills and personal qualities that employers look for in potential employees?

a)

laziness

b)

ability to work with a team

c)

leadership

d)

time management

e)

poor work ethic

62.

What is the definition of a CAREER?

a)

The combination of learning and work that a person pursues during his or her life.

b)

A unique work situation or position, paid or unpaid.

c)

The same as a job.

63.

When is the right time to begin thinking about career options???

a)

Right now!

b)

Between your Junior and Senior year.

c)

Just before college.

64.

______________ are things that you are naturally good at.

a)

Interests

b)

Talents

c)

Values

65.

______________ are things that you are good at doing because you learned how to do them.

a)

Interests

b)

Skills

c)

Values

66.

______________ are the beliefs and ideas that are important to you.

a)

Talents

b)

Skills

c)

Values

67.

______________ are things you enjoy doing.

a)

Interests

b)

Skills

c)

Values

68.

If your personal values are NOT in-line with your career?

a)

You will likely be dissatisfied and unfilled at work.

b)

You will be successful at the job.

c)

You will be more motivated to work.

69.

Before selecting a career it is helpful to evaluate your

a)

talents.

b)

interests.

c)

values.

d)

All of the above.

70.

Things that you are good at doing because you learned how to do them, are

a)

values.

b)

skills.

c)

projects

71.

Advantages of planning your career path well is that there will be

a)

the more likely you will find a rewarding career.

b)

less surprises or problems on the path.

c)

the faster you will reach your career goal.

d)

All of the above.

72.

When selecting a career, it is recommended that you

a)

choose the career that makes the most money.

b)

have a backup career path in case your first choice doesn’t go as planned.

c)

only match your interests.

73.

__________ Matching your interests with an occupation is important because having an interest in what you do is considered a key motivating factor in performing well at a job.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

__________ It is wise to make adjustments to one’s career path if your academic levels, educational history, and capabilities don’t match well with a particular career.

a)

True

b)

False

75.
a)

High Strength 84

Tooth Gear

b)

Wheel

c)

Omni Wheel

76.
a)

High Strength 12 Tooth Pinion

b)

High Strength 84 Tooth Gear

c)

4 inch Wheel

77.
a)

C-Channels

b)

Steel Rods

c)

Metal Shafts

78.
a)

Shafts

b)

Inserts

c)

Spacers

79.
a)

Vex Smart Motors

b)

Radio

c)

Brain

80.
a)

Motor

b)

Brain

c)

Battery

81.
a)

Vex Motor Controler

b)

Motor

c)

Claw Assembly

82.
a)

Inserts

b)

Telephone Cables

c)

Smart Cables

83.
a)

Spacers

b)

Gears

c)

Shafts

84.
a)

Drivers

b)

Gears

c)

Screws

85.
a)

Battery Pack

b)

Gear

c)

Motor

86.
a)

Flat Bearing

b)

Connector Cable

c)

Rubber Band

87.
a)

Insert

b)

Spacer

c)

Shaft Collar

88.
a)

Battery Strap

b)

Battery

c)

Claw Assembly

89.
a)

Bolt

b)

Vex Keps Nut

c)

Screw

90.
a)

Claw Assembly

b)

Battery Clip

c)

Brain

91.
a)

Shaft Collar

b)

High Strength Shaft Insert

c)

Axel

92.

Why is it important to use PPE?

a)

It protects you from injury.

b)

It protects you from accidents.

c)

It is a safeguard to employees against hazards

d)

all of the above

93.

What are some examples of PPE?

a)

Hard hat, gloves, high visibility jacket, Goggles, Harness

b)

Chelsea boots, skinny jeans, fred perry shirt

c)

large baggy jumper

94.

What could get damaged if you don’t use PPE in a workshop?

a)

the workbench

b)

Lungs, eyes, head, feet, skin, body

c)

the windows and doors

95.

What should happen to the PPE before you use it?

a)

It should be properly assessed to check it is fit for use

b)

You should write your name on it

c)

You should check it is colour coordinated

96.

What PPE provides protection to the eyes?

a)

Eyes drops

b)

Protective mask

c)

Safety googles

97.

What protects the head from accidental injuries?

a)

Air filter

b)

A cap

c)

A safety helmet

98.

1. It is used to protect the eyes against flying debris and harmful liquids.

a)

A. Googles

b)

B. Ear Protector

c)

D. Apron

99.

______________ any tool for defects before using.

a)

Inspect

b)

Repair

c)

Operate

100.

What is Engineering? / ¿Qué es la Ingeniería?

a)

A device that responds to physical stimulus such as color, direction, or pressure / un dispositivo que responde a estímulos físicos como el color, la dirección o la presión

b)

The locating and repairing of mistakes in a computer program. / la localización y reparación de errores en un programa informático.

c)

The application of practical & scientific knowledge to a methodical problem solving process. / la aplicación de conocimientos prácticos y científicos a un proceso metódico de resolución de problemas.