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Vex Robotics EXP quiz 1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
  1. Which of the following best describes a claw?

a)
  1. It is a type of wheel that can turn in multiple directions

b)
  1. It is a type of gripper that is used to pick up and transport objects

c)
  1. It makes it easier for you to code your robot to drive or turn specific distances

d)
  1. It is a type of block in VEXcode EXP

2.
  1. Which of the following would NOT be a consideration when designing an effective claw?

a)
  1. The color of the object it is meant to move

b)
  1. The size of the object it is meant to move

c)
  1. The shape of the object it is meant to move 

d)
  1. The weight of the object it is meant to move

3.
  1. Scouting can best be described as which of the following?

a)
  1. Copying another team’s robot to get a better grade

b)
  1. Researching other teams so that you can make knowledgeable and informed decisions about your designs

c)
  1. The act of driving the robot in a competition

d)
  1. Building a project in VEXcode EXP to pick up and move a Buckyball with your robot

4.
  1. A team’s scout should do which of the following when they are talking to other teams?

a)
  1. A. Document their conversation

b)

B. Have questions ready

c)
  1. C. Be dishonest about their robot design to try to trick another team

d)
  1. Both A and B

5.
  1. Which of the following best describes a robotic arm?

a)
  1. It is a type of wheel that can turn in multiple directions

b)
  1. It is a type of suction-based gripper that is used to pick up and transport objects

c)
  1. It makes it easier for you to code your robot to drive or turn specific distances

d)
  1. It is a type of mechanism that functions similarly in motion to a human arm used to pick up, move, and transport objects

6.
  1. Which of the following would NOT be a consideration when designing an effective arm?

a)
  1. The color of the object it is meant to move

b)
  1. The stability of the arm

c)
  1. If the arm needs to remain level

d)
  1. The weight of the object it is meant to move

7.
  1. Which of the following is NOT a type of robotic arm?

a)
  1. 4-Bar

b)
  1. Chain Bar Arm

c)
  1. Elbow 2-Bar

d)
  1. Swing Arm

8.
  1. Which of the following types of robotic arms can swing all the way around to the other side of the robot?

a)
  1. 4-Bar

b)
  1. 6-Bar

c)
  1. Elbow 2-Bar

d)
  1. Swing Arm

9.
  1. Which of the following types of robotic arms creates a small arc while lifting objects and is able to keep objects level?

a)
  1. 4-Bar

b)
  1. Elbow 2-Bar

c)
  1. Chain Arm

d)
  1. Swing Arm

10.
  1. Which of the following best describes a motor group?

a)
  1. It is a type of gripper that is used to pick up and transport objects

b)
  1. It consists of two motors that are going to function as if they are one device

c)
  1. It is a decision made from observable and measurable data 

d)
  1. It is a device where each motor must be coded individually

11.
  1. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using a motor group?

a)
  1. It enables two motors to be programmed as one device

b)
  1. It can be controlled using one or two buttons on the Controller

c)
  1. It makes it more difficult to code your robot to move

d)
  1. It can make your robot have more power, or lifting ability

12.
  1. To make a motor group, you must have two motors that are ________________. 

a)
  1. Connected to the same port on the Brain

b)
  1. Spinning in opposite directions

c)
  1. Disconnected to each other

d)
  1. Mechanically connected

13.
  1. Which of the following is NOT a possible mechanical connection for a motor group? 

a)
  1. Beam and plate

b)
  1. Gear train

c)
  1. Chain and Sprocket

d)
  1. Two motors sharing a shaft

14.
  1. Which of the following is the correct order of steps to configure a motor group in VEXcode EXP? 

a)
  1. Open the Help; select ‘Motion’ blocks; then select the [Spin motor] block

b)
  1. Open the Devices window; select ‘Add a Device’; select ‘Motor Group’; select the ports on the Brain that your motors are connected to; then select ‘Done’

c)
  1. Open the Devices window; select ‘Add a Device’; select ‘Bumper Switch’; then select ‘Done’

d)
  1. Open the Devices window; then select ‘Controller’

15.
  1. Which of the following is TRUE of adding your motor group to your Controller?

a)
  1. You can select the buttons you wish to use to control your motor group, and the direction of movement for those buttons

b)
  1. The left joystick is automatically selected, and cannot be changed in any way

c)
  1. You must configure your Controller before configuring the motor group 

d)
  1. The buttons will control the individual motors in the group, not the direction of movement

16.
  1. Data-driven decision making uses _________________ to inform a decision. 

a)
  1. Unfair and biased opinions

b)
  1. Personal preferences and relationships

c)
  1. Randomization of choices

d)
  1. Observable and measurable data

17.
  1. Which of the following will help your team choose a driver fairly and more effectively for a competition? 

a)
  1. Choosing your favorite person on the team every time 

b)
  1. Picking a driver at random 

c)
  1. Data-driven decision making

d)
  1. None of the above

18.
  1. Which of the following will help you communicate respectfully with your team as you make data-driven decisions together? 

a)
  1. A. Being loud and aggressive in your tone of voice 

b)
  1. B. Backing up suggestions with data to show why you are making that choice 

c)
  1. C. Using a calm and respectful tone of voice 

d)
  1. Both B & C

19.
  1. Which of the following best describes a manipulator? 

a)
  1. Two motors that function as if they are one device 

b)
  1. A mechanical sensor that reports if it is pressed or not pressed

c)
  1. A mechanism designed to manipulate an object to complete a specific task

d)
  1. A sensor capable of detecting ‘capacitive’ touch

20.
  1. Which of the following is true of an active manipulator? 

a)
  1. It has a power source or motor attached to it

b)
  1. It is not movable

c)
  1. It has no motors attached to it

d)
  1. It is not useful for lifting an object

21.

Which of the following shows the steps to path planning in the correct sequence?

a)

Attach code to behaviors, test your code, iterate on your project

b)

Identify vague steps needed to complete the task, then guess and check to complete your project

c)

Talk to your team about what your robot needs to do, take turns adding blocks to the project, start the project

d)

Identify the task of the robot, break that task down into the smallest possible behaviors, attach code to each of those behaviors

22.

[Spin for] blocks are used to code which of the following in VEXcode EXP?

a)

A Touch LED

b)

A Drivetrain

c)

An individual motor or motor group

d)
  1. A Bumper Switch

23.
  1. Which part of this [Spin for] block do you use to change the direction the ClawMotor moves? 

                          

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

24.

What does Autonomous mean as it relates to your robot?

a)

Robot movement is controlled by sensors and driver control

b)

Robot movement is entirely controlled by code

c)

Robot movement is entirely driver controlled

d)

All of these are examples of Autonomous

25.

Which of the following is NOT a driver configuration in the Driver Control program on the EXP Brain?

a)

Split Arcade

b)

Left Arcade

c)

Penny Arcade

d)

Tank Drive