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WorksheetsIntro to Robotics SMC Review
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which part is the “brain” of the VEX IQ system?
Which of the following best defines the term “robotics”?
The study of living organisms
The science and technology of robots
A way to store data in the cloud
The programming of sensors
A ________ is any device that detects & responds to some input from the physical environment.
sensor
actuator
processor
transmitter
What is the difference between hardware and software?
Hardware is a part of the computer where all the parts come together to communicate with each other. Software is an operating system that communicates with hardware.
Hardware is the screen that gives you a visual view of your computer and all the things it does. Software is the long-term memory of the computer.
Hardware is the machines, wiring, and other physical components of an electronic system. Software is the programs and non physical things in the electronical systems of technology.
Hardware is the programs and other operating info used to control a computer or electrical system. Software is an area in the computer where you can put in a cd drive or other piece of hardware.
In order to be considered a robot, a machine must have which of the following characteristics?
Body
Control
Behavior
All of the above
A virtual assistant like Siri would not be considered a robot because
Siri does not have a body.
Siri does not have inputs.
Siri does not have outputs.
Siri is not programmable.
We observed machine learning during the Amazon Fulfillment Center tour, and also with Kismet, the social robot. What is the main goal of machine learning?
To program computers without human intervention.
To enable computers to learn from data and improve over time.
To create AI systems that can outperform humans.
To develop algorithms too complex for humans to understand.
What does STEM stand for in the context of robotics?
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Software, Technology, Engineering, and Mechanics
Sensors, Tools, Electronics, and Machines
What type of robot operates without human control?
Autonomous robot
Teleoperated robot
Hybrid robot
Firmware robot
What is a hybrid robot?
A robot that only uses machine learning
A robot that uses a combination of autonomous and teleoperated control
A robot controlled by software only
A robot without sensors
Which VEX IQ part is this?
Beam
Standoff
Connector Pin
Wheel Hub
What is the gear ratio for this gear train?
2:1
1:1
10:20
20:20
Mechanical advantage for gears involves a tradeoff between
Weight and Torque
Speed and Distance
Weight and Speed
Torque and Speed
The driven gear...
does the turning.
is turned by the driving gear.
is always smaller than the driving gear.
is always larger than the driving gear.
This component helps us keep the other components stable on a shaft. What is it called?
Washer
Spacer
Rubber shaft collar
Shaft bushing
Which of the following are considered best practices when keeping an engineering notebook? (Choose all that apply)
All entries are written in pen.
All diagrams are labeled and described.
Tear out pages and redo them when you make a mistake.
Add cute doodles to make it look nice.
If there is a blank space, draw a line diagonally across the space and sign it.
What is the purpose of the idler gear?
make the drive and driven gears rotate in opposite directions
make the drive and driven rotate in the same direction
increase the speed and torque
decrease the speed and the torque
What is the simplified gear ratio?
1:1
2:1
60:30
1:2
Which gear is the idler?
A
B
C
None of them
What is the definition of Torque?
Torque is a push or pull in a straight line.
Torque is a push or pull in a circular direction
Torque is a push or pull up a hill
Torque is a push only
If the output gear is smaller than the input gear, the speed will
Increase
Decrease
Be constant
Not enough information
If the driving gear turns clockwise, what direction will the driven gear turn?
Clockwise
Counter Clockwise
