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WorksheetsVEX IQ Robotics Competition Mix & Match - Quick Reference Guide
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Match
Game
Session
Round
Head
Assistant
Technical
Line
A Scoring Object can be ______ to another Scoring Object to form a Stack. Fill in the blank.
Connected
Separated
Ignored
Removed
A Stack that includes more than one color of Scoring Object receives ______ points. Fill in the blank.
additional
fewer
no
bonus
A Stack is considered Placed in a Goal if it meets all of the following criteria.
True
False
Matching
Random
Irrelevant
Unrelated
Cleared
Blocked
Pending
Failed
Ending the Match in contact with ______ Objects. Fill in the blank.
Scoring
Moving
Stationary
Random
Stay safe, don’t damage the ______. Fill in the blank.
Field
Book
Chair
Wall
Students must be accompanied by an ______. Fill in the blank.
Adult
Child
Teacher
Friend
Each Student Team member must have a completed participant ______ form on file. Fill in the blank.
release
entry
medical
consent
respect
anger
jealousy
ignorance
Student
Teacher
Parent
Community
sense
book
table
music
Team
Classroom
Project
Subject
Robot
Car
Drone
Bike
A Team’s Robot should attend every ______. Fill in the blank.
Match
Practice
Meeting
Session
Robots on the Field must be ready to ______. Fill in the blank.
play
sleep
paint
sing
Field
Bag
Box
Match Replays are allowed, but ______. Fill in the blank.
rare
frequent
mandatory
unlimited
_______. (Disqualifications) True or False? Disqualifications are part of the General Game Rules.
True
False
_______. (Timeouts) True or False? Timeouts are allowed in the General Game Rules.
True
False
Keep your ______ together. Fill in the blank.
Robot
Shoes
Books
Friends
Don’t damage the ______. Fill in the blank.
Field
Book
Chair
Window
Handling the Robot mid-Match is allowed under certain ______. Fill in the blank.
circumstances
locations
robots
times
A Team’s two Drivers switch ______ midway through the Match. Fill in the blank.
Controllers
Robots
Positions
Jerseys
Match
Game
Session
Round
Ending a Match ______. Fill in the blank.
early
late
slowly
quietly
What is the rule
Starting a Match
Horizontal expansion is limited
Vertical expansion is unlimited
Using the Load Zone
What is the rule
Vertical expansion is unlimited
Horizontal expansion is limited
Keep Scoring Objects in the Field
Each Robot gets one Pin as a Preload
What is the rule
Vertical expansion is unlimited
Using the Load Zone
Robots must pass inspection
Keep Scoring Objects in the Field
What should be kept in the field according to
Scoring Objects
Robots Only
Batteries
Controllers
According to
Pin
Ball
Cube
Ring
What is the rule
Using the Load Zone
Robots must pass inspection
Motors
Decorations are allowed
How many Robots are allowed per Team according to
One Robot per Team
Two Robots per Team
Three Robots per Team
Unlimited Robots per Team
According to
Team's
Coach's
Referee's
Manufacturer's
What must Robots pass according to
inspection
qualification
finals
practice
According to
Robot
Scoring
Field
Team
What are the maximum dimensions a Robot must fit within according to
11” x 20” x 15” (279.4mm x 508mm x 381.0mm)
12” x 24” x 18” (304.8mm x 609.6mm x 457.2mm)
10” x 18” x 14” (254mm x 457.2mm x 355.6mm)
13” x 22” x 16” (330.2mm x 558.8mm x 406.4mm)
What must be displayed on Robot License Plates according to
Officially registered Team numbers
Robot serial numbers
Team member names
Event location codes
What should you do after the Match is over according to
Let it go
Reset the field immediately
Start the next match without waiting
Leave the field unattended
How many Brains do Robots have according to
one
two
three
four
What must be kept accessible according to
the power button
the robot's wheels
the controller antenna
the battery compartment
What is
Motors
Firmware
Batteries
Decorations are allowed
What is
Motors
Batteries
Firmware
Prohibited items
What is
Decorations are allowed
Batteries
Motors
Pneumatics
How many Controllers are allowed per Robot according to
One Controller per Robot
Two Controllers per Robot
Three Controllers per Robot
No limit on Controllers per Robot
According to
VEX IQ
VEX EDR
LEGO Mindstorms
Arduino
What is
Prohibited items
Legal Non-VEX IQ components
Modifications of parts
Decorations are allowed
What is
Decorations are allowed
Legal Non-VEX IQ components
Prohibited items
Pneumatics
What is
Decorations are allowed
Modifications of parts
Pneumatics
Motors
What is
Pneumatics
Modifications of parts
Motors
Batteries
What is
Modifications of parts
Decorations are allowed
Motors
Prohibited items
Standard
Unusual
Temporary
Irregular
What is being scored in Robot Skills Matches? (Fill in the blank)
Robot Skills Matches
Teamwork Points
Driver Skills Matches
Autonomous Period
Robot Skills Matches
Teamwork Challenge
Programming Skills Matches
Driver Control Matches
Loader and ______ differences.
Driver
Compiler
Assembler
Interpreter
Handling Robots during an ______. (Fill in the blank)
Autonomous Coding Skills Match
Driver Controlled Period
End Game
Scoring Phase
Starting an ______.
Autonomous Coding Skills Match
Online Shopping Cart
Weather Forecasting App
Digital Art Gallery
no humans
many people
with supervision
by accident
Skills
Tools
Rules
Players
The ______ has final authority on all gameplay and Robot ruling decisions. (Fill in the blank)
Head Referee
Event Organizer
Team Captain
Scorekeeper
Head Referees
Team Members
Spectators
Scorekeepers
______ are permitted to immediately appeal the Head Referee’s ruling.
Drive Team Members
Spectators
Event Volunteers
Coaches
The ______ have final authority regarding all non-gameplay decisions. (Fill in the blank)
Event Partner
Referees
Judges
Coaches
Be prepared for minor ______ variance. (Fill in the blank)
Field
Time
Color
Shape
Fields and Field Elements may be repaired at the ______ discretion. (Fill in the blank)
Event Partner’s
Referee’s
Team’s
Judge’s
Fields at an event must be ______ with each other. (Fill in the blank)
consistent
random
isolated
conflicting
______ will occur according to the official Match schedule.
Qualification Matches
Award Ceremony
Team Parade
Practice Sessions
Each Team will be scheduled ______ as follows. (Fill in the blank)
Qualification Matches
Practice Sessions
Award Ceremonies
Final Rounds
Teams are ranked by their average ______ scores.
Qualification Match
Finals
Practice
Elimination
Qualification Match
Elimination Match
Practice Match
Final Match
Teamwork Challenge Matches
Solo Practice Sessions
Referee Training Seminars
Robot Inspection Events
Teams playing in ______.
Finals Matches
Practice Sessions
Opening Ceremony
Award Distribution
______ schedule. (Fill in the blank)
Finals Match
Morning
Holiday
Weekly
______ schedule. (Fill in the blank)
Robot Skills Match
Team Lunch
Award Ceremony
Practice Session
No requirement that Skills Fields have the same modifications as ______.
Teamwork Fields
Knowledge Fields
Experience Fields
Leadership Fields
Skills rankings at ______.
events
schools
offices
stores
Skills rankings ______.
globally
quickly
rarely
locally
league events
practice sessions
robot workshops
coding classes
What does this section provide an introduction to?
The VEX IQ Robotics Competition (VIQRC) and VIQRC Mix & Match
Traditional classroom methods
Engineering textbooks
Science fairs
Fill in the blank: The VEX IQ Robotics Competition helps make STEM learning more ________, practical, and inspiring.
dynamic
boring
difficult
irrelevant
True or False: The VEX IQ Robotics Competition is only about building a Robot.
True
False
According to the introduction, what is an important part of the VEX Robotics Competition besides building a Robot?
Working together with other people
Memorizing rules
Reading textbooks
Watching videos
Fill in the blank: The lessons you learn from the VEX IQ Robotics Competition will stay with you far beyond the competition ________.
Field
Classroom
Book
Test
What is the primary objective of the VEX IQ Robotics Competition Mix & Match game?
To build Stacks out of Pins and Beams, and Place Stacks in Goals
To race robots around the field
To collect as many balls as possible
To build the tallest robot
In the Teamwork Challenge, how many Robots are in an Alliance?
1
2
3
4
Teams may also compete in ________, where one Robot tries to score as many points as possible with a slightly different set of rules.
Robot Skills Matches
Teamwork Challenges
Autonomous Rounds
Driver Control Matches
What is the starting configuration of the Field for a VEX IQ Robotics Competition Mix & Match Teamwork Match called?
Starting configuration of the Field for a VEX IQ Robotics Competition Mix & Match Teamwork Match
Initial Robot Placement
Field Reset Position
Teamwork Match Setup
According to the VEX IQ Robotics Competition Mix & Match - Game Manual, what is the main goal for Teams in the Mix & Match challenge?
To compete individually for the highest score
To collaborate effectively to maximize their scoring potential
To create as many robots as possible
To avoid working with other teams
Fill in the blank: The GDC has intentionally designed the Teamwork Field layout to spread the game pieces out, and make one color of harder to obtain.
Pin
Ball
Cube
Ring
What is the purpose of Match Loading in the VEX IQ Robotics Competition?
To allow multiple game pieces to be loaded at once
To ensure each game piece is released at rest before a Robot picks it up
To make the process more punitive
To speed up the game
How many types of Goals are mentioned in the VEX IQ Robotics Competition Mix & Match - Game Manual?
Two
Three
Four
Five
According to the VEX IQ Robotics Competition Mix & Match - Game Manual Updates, what is the release date for Version 0.1?
May 14, 2025
April 10, 2025
June 1, 2025
March 20, 2025
According to the VEX IQ Robotics Competition Mix & Match - Game Manual Updates, what is the effective date for Version 1.0?
July 3, 2025
June 1, 2025
August 15, 2025
September 10, 2025
According to the VEX IQ Robotics Competition Mix & Match - Game Manual Updates, which version may include gameplay or rule changes inspired by input from the official Q&A system and the VEX community?
Version 0.2
Version 1.0
Version 2.1
Version 3.0
According to the VEX IQ Robotics Competition Mix & Match - Game Manual Updates, what is the latest version of the Game Manual as of April 9, 2026?
Version 4.0
Version 3.2
Version 2.5
Version 4.1
According to the VEX IQ Robotics Competition Mix & Match - Game Manual Updates, when will the Official Q&A system open?
May 27, 2025
June 15, 2025
April 10, 2025
July 1, 2025
According to the VEX IQ Robotics Competition Mix & Match - Game Manual Updates, all scheduled or unscheduled updates will always be released on a Thursday, no later than 5:00 PM CST (11:00 PM GMT).
True
False
According to the VEX IQ Robotics Competition Mix & Match - Game Manual Updates, what is the purpose of the 7-day grace period after a new version of the Game Manual is released?
The 7-day grace period ensures fairness and consistency, allowing Teams to adapt their strategies and gameplay accordingly before the changes are enforced in official competitions.
It allows teams to submit appeals regarding the new rules before they are implemented.
It provides time for event organizers to cancel upcoming competitions if needed.
It is used to collect feedback from teams about the new manual before making it public.
