Delivering Effective Presentations
General Knowledge
Vocabulary
VEX Parts
100

What are presentations used for?

Presentations are used to share information and ideas.


100

What shape is a stop sign?

octagon

100

What is the definition of algorithm?

An ordered set of instructions that are used to carry out a task.

100

What nut has a locking feature that includes a ring of “teeth” on one side of the nut. 

KEPS nut

200

With ______ and ___________, you will improve with every presentation.

With practice and experience

200

What's the largest ocean on Earth?

The Pacific Ocean

200

What is the definition of flowchart?


A diagram that represents an algorithm, work flow, or process, and uses geometric symbols connected by arrows to show the direction of the flow of action.

200

What nut has a locking feature that includes a plastic insert that prevents a screw from unscrewing. 

Nylock nuts

300


It takes _______ to master the finer points of presenting. 



Practice

300

What is the hottest planet in our solar system?

Venus

300

What is the definition of a driver (pair programming)?


The person who writes the code in a computer program when two programmers are working together.

300

What parts come in many sizes, identified by the number of teeth. 

Gears

400

What are tips are effective for delivering a presentation? 

Voice, eye contact, poise, style, speed, gestures 

400

Which animal holds the world record for the longest lifespan?

Glass sponges

400

What is the definition of a navigator (pair programming)?


The person who observes or reviews each line of code in a computer program as it is typed when two programmers are working together.

400

What parts are metal or rubber and are used to secure drive shafts, keeping wheels and gears from sliding along the shaft. 

Shaft Collars

500

What is the definition of poise? 

Speak calmly and confidently about your work.


500

How many U.S. states are there?

50 States



500

What is the definition of iterative (design)?

Repeating process steps to continuously improve a work product.

500

What part is used to provide a low-friction for a shaft to turn in and can be attached with screws and nuts?

Bearings 

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