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Vex IQ Robotics Mini Workshop Quiz

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of the Vex IQ Robotics Mini Workshop?

a)

To learn about cooking

b)

To explore VEX IQ Engineering

c)

To study ancient history

d)

To practice painting

2.

What can you build with the Robot Starter Kits & Bundles?

a)

A spaceship

b)

A robot

c)

A car engine

d)

A musical instrument

3.

What is one of the applications of robotics in hotels in Japan?

a)

Cooking meals

b)

Robotic check-in

c)

Cleaning windows

d)

Driving guests

4.

Which robotic appliance is used for cleaning floors?

a)

Robotic lawn mower

b)

Robotic vacuum cleaner

c)

Robotic dishwasher

d)

Robotic window cleaner

5.

What is the purpose of the da Vinci robotic system?

a)

Painting

b)

Surgery

c)

Gardening

d)

Cooking

6.

What are the grey beams and plates used for in a VEX IQ robot?

a)

Decoration

b)

Frame or bones of the robot

c)

Power source

d)

Control system

7.

What is the primary use of connector pins?

a)

To maintain desired spacing between beams and plates.

b)

To connect standoffs and connector pins.

c)

To use with beams, plates, corner connectors, and more.

d)

To transmit power to wheels and gears.

8.

What is the function of standoffs?

a)

To connect standoffs and connector pins.

b)

To maintain desired spacing between beams and plates.

c)

To transmit power to wheels and gears.

d)

To lock onto shafts allowing design components to spin.

9.

What do standoff connectors do?

a)

Connect standoffs and connector pins.

b)

Transmit power to wheels and gears.

c)

Interface shafts with beams and plates.

d)

Lock onto shafts allowing design components to spin.

10.

What is the purpose of a shaft in mechanical systems?

a)

To maintain desired spacing between beams and plates.

b)

To transmit power to, or allow rotation of, wheels, pulleys, gears, and more.

c)

To connect standoffs and connector pins.

d)

To lock onto shafts allowing design components to spin.

11.

What is the role of a shaft bushing?

a)

To lock onto shafts allowing design components to spin.

b)

To interface shafts with beams and plates, allowing the shaft to spin and be held in desired location.

c)

To connect standoffs and connector pins.

d)

To maintain desired spacing between beams and plates.

12.

What do shaft lock plates do?

a)

To transmit power to wheels and gears.

b)

To maintain desired spacing between beams and plates.

c)

To lock onto shafts allowing design components to spin with the shaft.

d)

To connect standoffs and connector pins.

13.

What is the primary function of rubber shaft collars?

a)

To create corner connections between beams

b)

To hold objects on shafts and/or the shaft itself in place

c)

To reduce friction and maintain desired spacing

d)

To connect electrical circuits

14.

What do corner connectors primarily do?

a)

Hold objects on shafts

b)

Create corner connections between beams, plates, or other VEX IQ parts

c)

Reduce friction and maintain desired spacing

d)

Connect electrical circuits

15.

What is the main use of washers and spacers?

a)

To hold objects on shafts

b)

To create corner connections

c)

To use with shafts, reduce friction, and maintain desired spacing

d)

To connect electrical circuits

16.

What is the function of a rubber band anchor as shown in the image?

a)

To drive belts

b)

To use with rubber belts and bands

c)

To store energy

d)

To make rollers

17.

What is the primary function of gears in a mechanical system?

a)

Transmit power to another gear and/or mechanism.

b)

Rolling and powering movement.

c)

Creates rotary motion.

d)

Provides electrical power.

18.

What do wheel hubs and tires primarily do in a mechanical system?

a)

Transmit power to another gear and/or mechanism.

b)

Rolling and powering movement.

c)

Creates rotary motion.

d)

Provides electrical power.

19.

What is the main function of a smart motor in a mechanical system?

a)

Transmit power to another gear and/or mechanism.

b)

Rolling and powering movement.

c)

Creates rotary motion.

d)

Provides electrical power.

20.

What is the battery life of the Controller on a single charge?

a)

10 hours

b)

25 hours

c)

50 hours

d)

75 hours

21.

How many identical smart ports does the Robot Brain have?

a)

8

b)

10

c)

12

d)

14

22.

What is the purpose of Smart Cables?

a)

To power the Robot Brain

b)

To connect Smart Motors and sensors to the Robot Brain

c)

To charge the Controller

d)

To connect the Radio to the Controller

23.

What should you avoid doing with the robot when the battery is inside the brain?

a)

Push it forward and reverse by hand

b)

Leave it stationary

c)

Turn it off

d)

Charge it

24.

What is the recommended action if the battery becomes very hot?

a)

Overcharge it

b)

Disconnect and allow it to cool

c)

Use it immediately

d)

Place it in water

25.

What should you not do with the mesh of the distance sensor?

a)

Press or touch it

b)

Clean it gently

c)

Cover it with tape

d)

Use it in the dark

26.

What should you ensure about the wires in relation to the gears or wheels/axles?

a)

They are tangled

b)

They are not tangled

c)

They are cut

d)

They are painted

27.

What should you use to remove a stuck shaft collar?

a)

Your fingers

b)

A screwdriver

c)

A spare beam

d)

A pair of pliers

28.

What should not be pulled out from the controller?

a)

The USB cable

b)

The RF radio module

c)

The battery pack

d)

The LAN cable

29.

What should you check to ensure the USB charging is correct?

a)

The color of the cable

b)

The alignment of both ends

c)

The length of the cable

d)

The type of USB port