When should you ever overload electrical fixtures? (Safety Manual 3.4)
Every Saturday.
Never.
When washing your hands.
Whenever possible.
When is running and horseplay permitted? (SPAM)
In the pits.
In the stands.
Not at any time.
Around the concession stands.
When must eye protection be worn? (Safety Manual 4.1.2)
In the concession stand and bathrooms.
In the stands.
Outside.
Anywhere in the pit area, practice field, or arena.
Which of these power supply setups should you avoid? (Safety Manual 3.4)
An extension cord plugged into another extension cord.
A power strip plugged into a wall outlet.
A multi-device receptacle plugged into a wall outlet.
An extension cord plugged into a wall outlet.
The buddy system must be used when? (SPAM)
Dancing to the Macarena.
Going to Grandma’s house.
In the pit with mentors around.
At all times when travelling and at the event.
Children under what age are required to be accompanied by a person 18 or older while in the pit area? (E103)
12
10
8
15
Which of the following is NOT true? (SPAM)
Hand protection is designed to protect against thermal, electrical, chemical and mechanical hazards
Never use any equipment without mechanical safety guards in place
Side shields for safety glasses are optional when on the practice field
Footwear that completely covers the entire foot is adequate foot protection for FRC participants
Which of the following is a true statement? (SPAM)
Every accident is a result of an unsafe act
Every unsafe act does not result in an accident
The perpetrator of an unsafe act is not always the victim
Several unsafe acts may occur simultaneously
All are true
True or False: The proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is an important element to help ensure people are protected from hazards in the work area. All PPE must be ANSI-approved, UL-Listed, or CSA rated, as applicable. (Safety Manual 4)
True
False
At a FIRST event, Safety glasses are not required: (E101)
Anywhere in the Pit Station including walk ways and Team Pits
On the Playing Field
Any area posted with signs requiring the use of eye protection (such as the Machine Shop)
In the viewing stands
On the Practice Field
Ergonomics is the science of "designing the job to fit the worker, not forcing the worker to fit the job.". The Preferred work zone is defined as: (Select all that apply) (SPAM)
As far forward as your hand when you hold your arm out straight
A foot on either side of the shoulders
Upper level at shoulder height
Lower level at tip of fingers with hands held at the side.
All of these are correct.
None of the above
Noise protection is one of the most overlooked / ignored safety items. Which of the following statements is false? (SPAM)
Each 3 dBa (decibel) rise is a doubling of sound level
Ear buds are an excellent way to attenuate noise
Ear muffs and ear plugs, when properly worn, can protect against noise exposure
Exceeding the maximum recommended noise dose exposure levels without hearing protection may cause permanent hearing damage
Cardinal Safety Rules are rules that must always be followed. Which of the following is NOT a S.P.A.M. cardinal safety rule? (SPAM)
No one uses any tool or machinery until they have been properly trained and tested on it.
Buddy system any time you leave the pit.
No loose jewelry (long dangling earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc.) or dangling objects (long belt ends, baggy clothing and clothing with fringes, tassels, anything ripped or torn) that could potentially get caught in machinery or tools.
Know where the battery cleanup kit is.
Safety glasses and closed toed shoes only required when using tools or machinery.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid (H2SO4), a corrosive, colorless liquid that will burn your eyes, skin, and clothing. What items should the battery spill kit contain for proper protection for handling a cracked or damaged battery? (Safety Manual 3.5)
A box of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) to neutralize any exposed acid electrolyte.
A pair of acid-resistant rubber or plastic leak-proof gloves to wear when handling a leaking battery.
A suitable non-metallic leak-proof container in which to place the defective battery.
A SDS (Safety Data Sheet) providing emergency handling and first aid
All of these are correct.
Being familiar with the chemicals you use is an important part of Chemical safety. Which of the following does not provide information on the hazards associated with chemicals? (SPAM)
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide information on the correct handling of a spill or injury
National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) label providing the Health, Flammability, Instability and Special hazard levels
Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) label providing the Health, Flammability, Health and Personal Protection indexes
Mix and Usage (MAU) label providing proper mix and usage instructions
Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is anything that does not belong that may result in injury, cause damage to the robot, machinery or tools. Which of the following is not a preferred method to control FOD? (SPAM)
Clean as you go
Have a place for everything to account for tools and hardware
Spill it – Wipe it up, Drop it – Pick it up
Clean up after the job is finished
Put items away when done using them
Soldering can be dangerous because of the heat generated and the chemical fumes and vapors released from the solder and flux. When soldering, which of the following points should be avoided? (Safety Manual 3.7)
Use lead-free solder only and solder with electrically heated soldering iron/gun only
Wear eye and face protection
Prevent burns by wearing cotton clothing that covers your arms and legs
Work on a fire-resistant surface
Use torches or open flames when electrical power is not readily available
Proper use and respect for electricity is paramount. Which of following are general guidelines for ensuring basic electrical safety requirements are met? (Safety Manual 3.4)
Inspect your equipment cords and extension cords routinely to ensure they are in good condition.
“daisy chain” – plug a power strip into another power strip.
Extension cord plugged into another extension cord.
Extension cord plugged into a power strip.
Multi-device receptacle plugged into a power strip or extension cord
Which of the following would be considered an unsafe act? (SPAM)
Before using any tool, check to see if it is in good condition.
Don’t use a defective, dull, or broken tool. Place it back on the shelf.
When using a tool, place the work on a bench or hard surface rather than in the palm of your hand.
When using knives/blades, direct your cutting strokes away from your hand and body and be aware of those around you. Wear gloves.
Be especially careful around high-speed rotating components
Which is not considered an acceptable Tool Storage method (Safety Manual 3.2.2)
Store sharp-edged or pointed tools in a safe place.
When carrying tools, cover the point or any sharp edges with shields.
Carry unshielded sharp tools in your pocket to prevent injury.
Don’t leave tools on overhead or work surfaces. They may strike someone.
Store equipment in a location where it will not create a safety hazard or get damaged.
Which of the following would be an unsafe act relative to fire protection? (SPAM)
Using a smoke detector over ten years old.
Having an evacuation plan including a rally point.
Being familiar with the five classes of fire extinguishers.
Making a mental note of exits.
Looking for and reading the site evacuation plan.
What is the PURPOSE of a fire extinguisher? (SPAM)
To provide a safe path out.
Eliminate essential element of heat needed to sustain a fire.
Eliminate essential element of oxygen needed to sustain a fire.
Eliminate essential element of fuel needed to sustain a fire.
According to OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration), falls are second only to highway accidents in causing personal injury. Which of the following is not a common slip, trip and fall cause? (SPAM)
A ladder leaning at slant ratio of ¼ the height or about 15 degrees.
Using a chair, table or pail as a ladder
Stairs with rise variation (rise is the stair height)
Obstructions in walkways or on stair
Uneven surfaces
Which of the following have essentially the same meaning? (SPAM)
Flammable
Inflammable
Combustible
All of these have the same meaning
None of these have the same meaning
The useful life of a smoke detector is: (SPAM)
Forever for the hardwired type
Seven years for battery operated type
Ten years regardless of type
Nine years for the photoelectric type
Five years for the ionization type
Which of the following is true? (SPAM)
A doubling of speed requires a quadrupling in stopping distance
A doubling of speed requires a doubling in stopping distance
A quadrupling of speed requires a doubling in stopping distance
There is no correlation between speed and stopping distance
What are the 4 main parts of the FIRST Impact Award Submittal?
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Supper
Essay, Executive Summary, Video, Presentation
Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Omega
Introduction, Pregame, Midgame, Endgame
True or False: SPAM has a 5-year business plan.
True
False
A team may preload up to how many Game Pieces on their robot? (6.1.1)
0
1
10
No limit.
An alliance is awarded how many points for each robot that moves completely out of the Community during the Autonomous Period? (6.4.3)
1
3
5
10
How many points are awarded to an alliance that scores a Game Piece in a Hybrid Node during the Autonomous Period? (6.4.3)
1
2
3
10
How many points are awarded to an alliance that scores a Game Piece in a Middle Node during the Teleoperated Period? (6.4.3)
1
3
5
10
How many points are awarded to an alliance that scores a Game Piece in a Top Node during the Autonomous Period? (6.4.3)
2
4
6
8
How many points are awarded to an alliance for completing a Link in the Autonomous Period? (6.4.3)
0
2
5
10
How many points are awarded to an alliance for completing a Link in the Teleoperated Period? (6.4.3)
0
2
5
10
How many points are awarded to an alliance for each robot Parked at the end of the match? (6.4.3)
1
2
4
10
How many points are awarded to an alliance for each robot Docked but not Engaged at the end of the match? (6.4.3)
5
6
8
10
How many points are awarded to an alliance for each robot Docked and Engaged at the end of the match? (6.4.3)
5
6
8
10
How many Ranking Points are awarded to teams in the winning alliance of a qualifying match? (6.4.3)
0
1
2
4
How many Ranking Points are awarded to teams that tie a qualifying match? (6.4.3)
0
1
2
4
An extra Ranking Point is awarded to an Alliance that achieves an Activation Bonus. How many points are required for that? (6.4.3)
50
75
100
26
An extra Ranking Point is awarded to an Alliance that achieves a Sustainability Bonus. How do they do that? (6.4.3)
All Robots are in their Community at the End of the Match.
20 Game Pieces are scored on the Grid.
The Charge Station is level.
5 Links are created.
How many points are awarded to an alliance that commits a Foul? (6.5)
0
2
5
10
How many points does the opposing alliance receive when an alliance commits a Technical Foul? (6.5)
0
2
5
12
What is the maximum number of people on a single drive team? (6.6)
2
4
5
6
Who is required to wear Safety Glasses and Closed-toed Shoes in the arena? (E101)
No one is required. It is only a suggestion.
Everyone.
Drive team members only.
Only the referees.
When are drive team members allowed to enter the field? (H103)
At any time.
Only during the Sandstorm period.
When the Driver Station LEDs are green.
As soon as the Teleoperated period is complete.
What is the penalty for a robot touching anything outside of the playing field? (G102)
A foul is assessed.
The robot is disabled.
A technical foul is assessed.
There is no penalty for that.
What is the penalty for drive team members reaching into the field? (H103.d)
Foul
Technical Foul
Yellow Card
Red Card
What is the penalty if a Drive team member should reach into a Portal while a Robot is in the Portal? (H505)
Foul
Technical Foul
Yellow Card
Red Card
What is the penalty for any team member stepping or jumping over the guardrail? (H104)
Verbal Warning
Foul
Yellow Card
Red Card
Where can the Technician be during the match? (H310.D)
In the Alliance station, behind the Starting Line.
In the Community.
In the stands scouting the match.
In their designated area near the field.
What is the penalty for a team not showing up for their match, if they have already passed inspection? (H305)
Foul
Technical Foul
Yellow Card
Red Card
Where may teams fabricate parts during the event? (R304)
Anywhere.
In the hotel, if at night.
In the pits or the event machine shop.
Anywhere inside the venue.
Where is a team allowed to place their robot when setting up for a match? (6.1.2)
Anywhere completely within their Community.
Anywhere on their side of the field.
Anywhere on the opposing alliances side of the field.
Anywhere on the Charge Station.
How far can a robot extend outside of its Frame Perimeter? (R105)
16 inches
48 inches
No limit
5 feet
How long can a robot pin an opposing robot? (G202)
There is no limit this year
5 seconds
3 seconds
60 seconds
What is the penalty for contacting a robot that is in its own Community or Loading Zone? (G207)
Foul
Technical Foul
Yellow Card
Red Card
Where are teams allowed to climb on their alliance mates? (G208)
Their Loading Zone.
Anywhere on the Field.
Their Alliance Area.
Their Community.
What is the penalty for intentionally ejecting Game Pieces from the field? (G401)
Foul
Technical Foul
Yellow Card
Red Card
How many Game Pieces can a robot control at one time when outside of their Community or Loading Zone? (G403)
1
3
5
No limit
What is the penalty for a robot crossing the Centerline of the Field during the Autonomous Period? (G302)
No penalty. Good strategy.
Foul
Technical Foul
Yellow Card
Who can drive the robot during the match? (H501)
Anyone on the alliance.
Anyone on the team.
The team's Drivers and/or Human Players only.
The team's Coach and Technician.
True or False: During a MATCH, DRIVE TEAMS may not use electronic devices which have the capability of receiving communications from persons outside of the ARENA. (H303)
True
False
What member of the Drive Team is forbidden from touching the Controls (H501)
Coach
Driver
Human Player
Where are Drive Team Members, other than the Technician, allowed to go during the match? (H502)
Only in the Alliance Area, or the Substation Area.
The concession stands.
The pits, if required.
The stands to help scout the match
What is the only acceptable means for Drive Team Members to enter Game Pieces into play? (H504)
Over the Alliance Station Wall.
Through the Portals.
Around the side of the Alliance Station Wall.
Through the Secret Passage.
Are Bumpers included in the Robot Frame Perimeter? (R101)
No.
Yes.
What is the maximum weight of a robot? (R103)
100 lb.
125 lb.
150 lb.
There is no weight limit this year.
True or False: To enhance traction, teams can put Velcro on the wheels of the robot. (R201)
True
False
What is the most that a single, non-KOP item on the robot can cost? (R301)
$100
$500
$600
$1000
What is the maximum height of the bumper zone? (R402)
12 inches above the floor.
4 inches above the bottom of the robot.
7.5 inches above the floor.
36 inches above the floor.
What is the maximum weight of the bumpers? (R407)
10 lb.
15 lb.
30 lb.
125 lb.
Other than the single 12V Sealed Lead Acid battery, what other forms of electrical power are allowed on the robot? (R602)
COTS USB Battery packs less than 100Wh and batteries integral to COTS devices.
None. Only the single SLA is allowed on the robot.
Duracell D-size Power Cells
Dilithium Crystals.
What non-electrical source of energy is not allowed on the robot? (R608)
Compressed air.
Gas shocks.
Springs.
Dilithium crystals.
How many "Drive Team" buttons will a Team be given during check in? (6.6)
1
2
5
4
When will Game Pieces that leave the Field be returned to the Field? (6.7)
As soon as it is safe for the field staff to put it back.
Not until the end game.
It will not be put back into play.
As soon as the Human Player can retrieve it.
When can Human Players pick up a Game Piece? (H401)
Any time before the match starts.
Not until the end game.
Once the Autonomous period begins.
What is the name of the founder of FIRST(R)? (1.1)
Dean Kamen
Richard Dean Anderson
Dean Cain
James Dean
How many teams are on an Alliance during a Qualifying Match? (11.6.2)
1
2
3
5
How long is the Autonomous period? (6.2)
5 seconds
10 seconds
15 seconds
30 seconds
How long is the Teleoperated period? (6.3)
1 minute and 30 seconds
2 minutes
2 minutes and 15 seconds
2 minutes and 30 seconds
What is the penalty for contacting an opponent robot while in its Community or Loading Zone? (G207)
Foul
Technical Foul
Red Card
Yellow Card
What is the penalty if the Technician signals to the Coach how many Game Pieces are in a Robot? (H108)
No penalty.
Foul
Technical Foul
Yellow Card
What does the acronym COTS mean? (9.0)
Commercial-Off-The-Shelf
Camera-On-The-Staff
Commonly-On-The-Surface
Cheap-Or-Technically-Superfluous
Excluding bumpers, what are the maximum dimensions of a robot in the Starting Configuration? (R104)
24 in. by 24 in. by 45 in. tall
120 in. around the frame perimeter and 54 in. tall
30 in. by 36 in. by 60 in. tall
There are no dimensional limits.
What are acceptable color options for Bumpers? (R405)
Green or Yellow
Red or Blue
Black or White
Any color you want.
How many 12V non-spillable sealed lead acid (SLA) batteries are allowed on the robot? (R601)
1
2
3
No Limit, as long as only one is plugged in.
What is the maximum number of Robot Signal Lights allowed on the robot? (R709)
1
2
3
4
What is the maximum storage pressure for air used on the robot? (R807)
30 psi
60 psi
120 psi
200 psi
What is the maximum working pressure for use on the robot? (R808)
30 psi
60 psi
120 psi
200 psi
What is the maximum length for the Operator Console? (R904.A)
28 inches
33 inches
60 inches
72 inches
What is the maximum height that the Operator Console can extend above the floor? (R904.C)
48 inches
60 inches
78 inches
No limit.
What is the first tiebreaker criteria during the Playoffs? (11.7.2.1)
Cumulative Technical Foul points due to opponent rule violations.
Alliance Charge Station points.
Alliance Autonomous points.
There is no tiebreaker. The Match will be replayed.
At the beginning of Alliance Selection, how are the Alliance Leads determined? (11.7.1)
The top 8 seeds from the qualifying matches.
The bottom 8 seeds from the qualifying matches.
The 8 highest team numbers.
The 8 lowest team numbers.
Including the Alliance Leads, how many teams are chosen during the Alliance selection? (11.7.1)
8
16
24
42
How is a backup team selected during a Regional competition? (11.7.3)
The Alliance captain may choose any team not yet in an alliance.
The highest seeded team from the pool of available teams is the backup team.
The lowest numbered team not already in an alliance is the backup team.
The lowest seeded rookie team not already in an alliance is the backup.
What member of the drive team is forbidden from touching the Game Pieces? (H503)
Coach
Driver
Human Player
When a team has a question for the Head Referee, who is allowed to address the Head Referee? (H202)
Anyone from the team.
The entire Drive Team should address the Head Referee.
Only the Coach is allowed to address the Head Referee.
Only one student member of the Drive Team is allowed to address the Head Referee.
What is the penalty for a robot contacting an opposing alliance Robot that is touching its Charge Station during the Endgame? (G209)
No penalty.
Foul.
All Robots touching the Charge Station will be considered Docked And Engaged.
Yellow Card.
When is a robot not allowed to extend beyond its Frame Perimeter? (G108)
When any piece of the robot is in the Opponent's Loading Zone or Community.
When it is in its Community.
When it is in its Loading Zone.
Trick Question. The robot can extend beyond its Frame Perimeter any time during the match.
Where do the Coach and Drivers stand during the Autonomous Period? (H310.A-B)
Anywhere in the Alliance Station.
Behind the Starting Line in the Alliance station.
In the Substation Area.
In line at the food court.
What is the penalty if teams bang on the Alliance Station plastic windows? (H308)
There is no penalty. We always do that.
Initially a Verbal Warning is assessed.
Technical Foul
Red Card
What team member(s) are required to be at all Inspections (I107)
At least one Mentor
At least one Student
The entire Pit Crew
The entire Drive Team
What is the maximum height of the robot during the match? (G106)