Override
Pushback
General VEX Rules
Code of Conduct
VEX vs RECF
100
The name of the Override game element that has two sides. One clear, one opake.
What is... A Cup
100
The name of the main scoring element used in V5RC Pushback
What are... Blocks
100
Rule <G2> states that...
What is... "VEX is a student centered game?"
100
The following scenario outlines either an acceptable or unacceptable example of the Student-Centered Policy in the Code of Conduct. Which one is it?
- Mentors assist students in development of their program flow using pseudocode, flowcharts, or other visual representations.
What is... Acceptable
100
Tony Norman is the Co-Founder and CEO of this organization.
What is VEX Robotics.
200
This game element
What is... a Pin
200
The Upper Center control zone when controlled by an alliance, earned said alliance this amount of points.
What is... 6 points.
200
Rules in the game manual that follow the naming convention of <G#> (where # is a number) are always a type of rule that have this name? (ie what is the heading for G# rules?)
What is a General Rule
200
Using mentor-scripted statements in a Judges Interview is considered a violation of this policy.
What is the Student-Centered Policy
200
This organization now allows the use of 3D printed parts and extended use of plastic parts.
What is the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF)
300
The number of total goals
What is... 9
300
How many actions were required to earn an alliance an "Autonomous Win Point" at a competition that qualifies to the Event Region Championship or VEX Robotics World Championship?
What is 4?
300
Rule <G5> explains this idea.
What is... each student can only belong to one team.
300
The Code of Conduct contains two main sections. What are the names of these sections?
1. The Student-Centered Policy
2. The Youth-Protection Policy
300
Before VEX and FIRST split, the (now First Tech Challenge) was named this...
FIRST Vex Challenge (FVC)
400
The total number of 'grabbable' game elements (Cups/Pins)
What is... 119
400
Per rule <SC2> in the PushBack rule manual, what condition that concerns the field tiles disqualifies a game element from being considered 'scored'?
c. The Block is in contact with the Floor.
400
This rule that states that "Only Drive Team Members, and only in the Alliance Station." is numbered as rule...
What is <GG1>
400
The RCC is the acronym for this governing body from the RECF that "is composed of anonymous members from around the world to ensure consistent and impartial resolution."
What is... The Rules and Conduct Committee
400
A 'Division Manager' at the VEX Robotics World Championship was most commonly this type of RECF employee...
What is a Regional Support Manager (RSM) (Also would accept, Ulrika)
500
Rule <RSC2> contains a line that says "One red/yellow Pin must be used as a Preload in accordance with <SG5>" as one 'part' of the rule. What is one other part of this same rule?
Any of the following would be accepted:
a. The Robot must start the Robot Skills Match in a legal starting position in the Quadrant adjacent to the red Alliance Station.
b. All Drive Team Members must remain in the red Alliance Station for the duration of the Match.
c. This was in the question prompt
d. Teams may only introduce Match Load Scoring Objects through red Alliance Loaders.
e. Robots can add or remove Pins or Cups on all Goals.
f. Robots may move freely about the Field after the start of the Match.
500
Following rule <SG4> if a scoring element leaves the field and it is not clear which specific robot on an alliance, which team in the alliance recieves the violation?
If it is not clear which Robot was the last to contact the Block, all involved Teams with a color that is opposite to the Block will receive a Violation.
500
Failure to show up for each match, including alliance selection, qualification, and elimination matches can result in a violation of this rule...
<GG2>, <G1>, or the Code of Conduct
500
The following excerpt from the Youth Protection Policy guide falls under which category?
"Adults should avoid being alone with students where they cannot be observed by other adults. When possible, groups of students and adults (for example, sub-teams and coaches) should meet at the same time and location as other groups."
"Avoid Physical Isolation"
500
Leslie Stanton-Cruise is an employee of this organization...
The Global Robotics & Science Foundation (also accept... VEX Robotics' new parent org)