Robotics Review- Final Benchmark

Question 1

What is the purpose of a loop coding block when programming your robot? (Check all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A loop will save time for the programmer, A loop can give instructions for a robot to repeat an action

Question 2

What type of engineer designs the wiring needed to make the robot function properly and safely?

Accepted Answer

electrical engineer

Question 3

A robot must travel forward to a line, turn around & come back. What degree of turn is this?

Accepted Answer

180 degrees

Question 4

What is the formula to find the circumference of your robot's tire?

Accepted Answer

C= 3.14 x diameter

Question 5

A robot must travel on a line that is 100 cm. What is the formula to calculate the rotations?

Accepted Answer

Divide the distance measured by the wheel circumference.

Question 6

Sending a Mars Rover to study Mars may be better than sending a human because:

Accepted Answer

Robots do not get tired like a human can., Robots can be fixed if something breaks., Robots do not get sick like a human canl, Robots do not need to be paid money like humans do.

Question 7

Why is it important for engineers to work with a partner or team when dealing with a problem?

Accepted Answer

Other engineers can help come up with different solutions, Teamwork allows others to see the problem in a different way, A team of engineers can share new ideas

Question 8

A robot makes 4 total 90 degree turns in a loop. The robot has turned for how many degrees?

Accepted Answer

360 degrees

Question 9

What are two ways you can program the robot to turn for a specific number of degrees in place?

Accepted Answer

Set motor B power to 100 and motor C power to negative 100, Set motor B power to 100 and motor C power to 0.

Question 10

Why is do engineers use robots to complete jobs instead of humans? (Can be multiple answers)

Accepted Answer

Robots can complete jobs that are too dangerous for humans, Robots can complete tasks faster than humans, Robots can complete tasks more accurately than humans, Robots can lighten the load of work that a human must do

Question 11

What is the circumference of a wheel that has a diameter of 15 cm? (Use calculator)

Accepted Answer

47.1 cm

Robotics Review- Final Benchmark

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Robotics Review- Final Benchmark

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