STEM Assessment Review

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What is the primary function of the VEX Cortex Microcontroller in a robot?

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To control the robot's movements and functions.

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What is the primary focus of a petroleum engineer?

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Extracting and producing oil and gas.

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Which component of a robot provides it with the energy needed to operate?

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Battery.

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What component allows a VEX robot to move autonomously?

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Programming instructions.

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What does a chemical engineer mainly work with?

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Creating new chemical processes or products.

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What is a microcontroller?

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A small computer on a single integrated circuit that controls other components in a robot.

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What is the role of sensors in a robot?

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To detect changes in the environment and provide data to the microcontroller.

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What are actuators in robotics?

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Devices that convert electrical energy into physical motion.

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What is the purpose of programming instructions in robotics?

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To define how a robot should behave and respond to inputs.

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What is the significance of batteries in robots?

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They provide the necessary power for the robot to operate.