TCEA Arena 2023 - 2024 HI, BYE, PIZZA PIE!

In the playing field, what are the roles of the Robot Driver and the Safety Zone Technician, and what specific actions are allowed in the Safe Zones?

• a. Robot Driver operates the robot; Safety Zone Technician handles game elements; No actions allowed in Safe Zones.

• b. Robot Driver handles game elements; Safety Zone Technician operates the robot; All actions allowed in Safe Zones.

• c. Robot Driver operates the robot; Safety Zone Technician touches game elements and repositions the robot; Specific actions allowed in Safe Zones.

• d. Robot Driver and Safety Zone Technician both operate the robot; No actions allowed in Safe Zones.

What game element is placed on the small arrow closest to the center dividing wall, and what caution is recommended in approaching it?

• a. Nerf Blaster Darts

• b. Pringles Snack Stack Container

• c. Coupler and Straws

• d. Fake Dollar Bills

• e. Cardboard Discs

What is the primary role of the Safety Zone Technician (SZT) during the 30-Second Autonomous Period, and what actions are allowed if the robot is touching the Safe Zone?

• a. SZT manages game elements; Robot Driver operates the robot; No actions allowed in Safe Zones.

• b. SZT operates the robot; Robot Driver manages game elements; Specific actions allowed in Safe Zones.

• c. SZT manages game elements; Robot Driver operates the robot; Actions allowed in Safe Zones include repositioning, reconfiguring, and restarting programs.

• d. SZT operates the robot; Robot Driver manages game elements; No actions allowed in Safe Zones.

How are fake dollar bills placed on the playing field, and what factor introduces some randomness to their exact placement?

• a. Placed on the Loading Dock arrow; No randomness in placement.

• b. Placed in the corners of the large rectangle outside the Kitchen; Randomness due to the corner's larger area.

• c. Placed on the Cell Tower; Randomness due to the way they are stacked.

• d. Placed on the center Kitchen target; Randomness due to the arrangement of other game elements.

What are the requirements regarding the height and footprint of the robot at the beginning of each match in the Hi, Bye, Pizza Pie! competition?

• a. No constraints on height; Must fit inside a 12” by 12” footprint.

• b. Must not exceed 24” in height; Must fit inside a 12” by 12” footprint.

• c. Must not exceed 12” in height; Must fit inside a 24” by 24” footprint.

• d. No constraints on height; Must fit inside a 24” by 24” footprint.

What happens if a team member touches a robot during the 90-Second Driver-Controlled Period?

• a. No action is taken

• b. Points are deducted from the team

• c. The robot is immediately removed from play

• d. The match is paused

How are alliance partner teams assigned for the Qualification Matches?

• a. By team preference
  

• b. Randomly assigned

• c. Based on the highest individual match score

• d. Selected by the contest chair

During the 30-Second Autonomous Period, what must the robot do to be considered "touching the Safe Zone"?

• a. Be inside the Safe Zone

• b. Break the plane of the Safe Zone

• c. Be within 6 inches of the Safe Zone

• d. Touch any part of the Safe Zone

What does the Safety Zone Technician (SZT) manage during the match?

• a. Robot attachments

• b. Driver-control programs

• c. Game elements in the Safe Zone

• d. Alliance selection process

What is the maximum score for acquiring pizza rolls during the 90-Second Driver-Controlled Period?

• a. 45 points

• b. 15 points

• c. 30 points

• d. 25 points