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100

What are the main two franchises (movies/shows) that feature a look-alike font to this DECODE(TM) Season by FIRST Robotics?

DuckTales & Indiana Jones (Series/Film)

100

What is the first and second base penalty if a robot or member of drive team damages a scoring element?

First: Verbal Warning

Second: Major Foul (If Repeated)

(G407)

source: https://ftc-resources.firstinspires.org/ftc/game/manual

100

Who are the two founders of FIRST?

Dean Kamen & Woodie Flowers

source: Wikipedia

100

What is the system GoBuilda uses to categorize their u-channels through the SKU System

First number is 2100 for U-Channel

Second Number is Number of holes

Third number is length

Example:3 Hole U Channel has an sku of 1120-0003-0096

200

What is a WTA? 

wireless technical advisor


source Section 16 Glossary https://ftc-resources.firstinspires.org/ftc/game/manual 

200

What are the names of all the FIRST Programs, including the sub-programs of FLL? Do not use the abbreviations.

FIRST® Robotics Competition 

FIRST® Tech Challenge 

FIRST® LEGO® League

       FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge 

       FIRST® LEGO® League Explore

       FIRST® LEGO® League Discover 

source: Section 1.1 https://ftc-resources.firstinspires.org/ftc/game/manual

200

Which season did FTC teams in all regions have the option of using the REV Robotics Control Hub within the FTC Competition (as stated by Rev Robotics)?

Ultimate Goal (2020-2021)

source: Rev Robotics Website

300

What is the official weight limit for Flags and Flagpoles as stated by E114 under the DECODE(TM) FTC Game Manual?

Two Part Question 

Flag Weight Limit

Flag Pole Weight Limit

Flags - Must be less than 2 lbs

Flagpole - Must be less than 3 lbs


source: https://ftc-resources.firstinspires.org/ftc/game/manual 

300

What was the pilot program before first tech challenge and year did the transition happen?

FVC - 2007


Source: Google

400

What is the web address for the FTC Production System competitions?

It can be either the test or the official site.

400

How is the number of alliances for an event determined?

The number of ALLIANCES for an event is determined by the number of teams who are eligible to participate in the Playoffs based on all Qualification MATCH participating teams as shown in Table 13-2.

4-10 Teams 2:

11-20 Teams :4 

21-40 Teams: 6 

41-64 Teams: 8

Source: https://ftc-resources.firstinspires.org/ftc/game/manual 12.7.2 

400

Who is the current Senior Director of First Tech Challenge?

Bonus: 200 pts

Rachel Moore

source(s): LinkedIn, FIRST Website

500

Name all the countries that currently held a Regional Championships from (Dec. 6th to May 24) Excluding United States, Benelux, and considering United Kingdom as a collection of countries.

If you get 18 countries (you will get the point count + 100 bonus) - there are 26 in total:

Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Cyprus, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Libya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom

source: ftc-events.firstinspires.org/#allevents

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