Robotics Education &
Competition Foundation
Fundamentals of
Engineering Exam
,Question 1
Which activity most directly demonstrates “Electromechanical components”?
A. Introduction to micro-controllers, autonomous programming logic, control loops, and basic
input/output (I/O) interfacing.
B. digital/analog sensors, optical shaft encoders, limit switches, and micro-switches.
C. Overview of the engineering profession, technological development, and the role of engineers in
society.
D. DC motors, servo motors, stepper motors, actuators, and solenoids.
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: Electromechanical components includes DC motors, servo motors, stepper
motors, actuators, and solenoids. The important distinction is the activity being demonstrated,
rather than the fact that all four choices may describe useful work. A: This activity is directed toward
Basic Electronics, Power Systems, and Automation; it does not directly demonstrate the requested
focus. B: This activity is directed toward Sensors and feedback systems; it does not directly
demonstrate the requested focus. C: This activity is directed toward Introduction to Engineering and
Engineering Disciplines; it does not directly demonstrate the requested focus.
Question 2
A proposed review of “Safety color-coding systems and facility markers” includes “Green
(first aid stations, safety equipment, and medical supplies)” but adds “information gathering”
as its second focus. Which replacement would keep both elements within the intended
competency?
A. information gathering.
B. Standard safety protocols in engineering labs.
C. power calculations.
D. Yellow (walkways, physical trip hazards, railings, and caution zones).
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: Safety color-coding systems and facility markers includes Green (first aid
stations, safety equipment, and medical supplies). It also includes Yellow (walkways, physical trip
hazards, railings, and caution zones). The replacement complements the retained element.
“information gathering” belongs to Stages and iterative nature of the Engineering Design Cycle,
which explains why the original pairing does not match the stated purpose. A: This retains the
element belonging to Stages and iterative nature of the Engineering Design Cycle, leaving the
mismatch unresolved. B: This substitutes Engineering Safety, Shop Practices, and Workplace
Standards for the intended focus. C: This substitutes Fundamental electrical principles for the
intended focus.
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,Question 3
The acceptance criteria for an exercise call for both “control loops” and “Fundamental SI and
Imperial units of measurement, conversions, and dimensional analysis”. A submission
demonstrates only the first. What can the reviewer reasonably conclude?
A. Both requirements have been demonstrated because Basic Electronics, Power Systems, and
Automation subsumes Engineering Calculations, Measurements, and Economics.
B. The submission addresses Basic Electronics, Power Systems, and Automation, but the specified
evidence for Engineering Calculations, Measurements, and Economics remains unshown.
C. Neither requirement has any supporting evidence.
D. Only Engineering Calculations, Measurements, and Economics has been demonstrated.
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation: The stated acceptance condition requires both demonstrations. “control loops”
supports Basic Electronics, Power Systems, and Automation; “Fundamental SI and Imperial units of
measurement, conversions, and dimensional analysis” supports Engineering Calculations,
Measurements, and Economics. Showing only the first does not meet the combined condition, but it
also does not erase the evidence already provided. A: Nothing in the exercise makes one specified
demonstration a substitute for the other. C: The first requirement does have evidence; it is the
second that remains unsupported. D: The submitted evidence addresses Basic Electronics, Power
Systems, and Automation, so this reverses what was shown.
Question 4
A review moves from “annual compensation calculations” to “eye protection”. Which
description best characterizes the change in focus?
A. It remains entirely within Engineering Safety, Shop Practices, and Workplace Standards.
B. It remains entirely within Basic engineering economics and financial analysis.
C. From Engineering Safety, Shop Practices, and Workplace Standards to Basic engineering
economics and financial analysis.
D. From Basic engineering economics and financial analysis to Engineering Safety, Shop Practices,
and Workplace Standards.
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: The initial evidence, “annual compensation calculations”, addresses Basic
engineering economics and financial analysis. The later evidence, “eye protection”, brings
Engineering Safety, Shop Practices, and Workplace Standards into the review. Recognizing this
transition prevents two distinct capabilities from being treated as interchangeable. A: The earlier
evidence addresses Basic engineering economics and financial analysis. B: The later evidence
introduces Engineering Safety, Shop Practices, and Workplace Standards. C: This reverses the
direction of the change.
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, Question 5
Two proposed directions for further work on “Safety color-coding systems and facility
markers” are “emergency stops” and “Fundamental SI and Imperial units of measurement”.
Which comparison best explains their relevance?
A. Both additions are limited to Safety color-coding systems and facility markers.
B. Both additions are limited to Engineering Calculations, Measurements, and Economics.
C. The first extends Safety color-coding systems and facility markers; the second introduces
Engineering Calculations, Measurements, and Economics.
D. The first introduces Engineering Calculations, Measurements, and Economics; the second
extends Safety color-coding systems and facility markers.
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation: Safety color-coding systems and facility markers includes Proper tool handling,
maintenance, machine clearance zones, and electrical safety practices. It also includes Red (fire
protection equipment, emergency stops, and danger warnings). By contrast, “Fundamental SI and
Imperial units of measurement” concerns Engineering Calculations, Measurements, and Economics.
The distinction is whether the addition deepens the current focus or introduces another one. A: The
second addition concerns Engineering Calculations, Measurements, and Economics. B: The first
addition belongs with Safety color-coding systems and facility markers. D: This reverses the
relationship between each addition and its competency.
Question 6
A technical discussion shifts from “Brainstorming, ideation, and generating multiple
conceptual designs” to “Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements (eye protection,
hearing protection, appropriate attire, and footwear)”. Which description best characterizes
the change in focus?
A. It remains entirely within Engineering Safety, Shop Practices, and Workplace Standards.
B. From Stages and iterative nature of the Engineering Design Cycle to Engineering Safety, Shop
Practices, and Workplace Standards.
C. From Engineering Safety, Shop Practices, and Workplace Standards to Stages and iterative
nature of the Engineering Design Cycle.
D. It remains entirely within Stages and iterative nature of the Engineering Design Cycle.
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation: The initial evidence, “Brainstorming, ideation, and generating multiple
conceptual designs”, addresses Stages and iterative nature of the Engineering Design Cycle. The
later evidence, “Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements (eye protection, hearing
protection, appropriate attire, and footwear)”, brings Engineering Safety, Shop Practices, and
Workplace Standards into the review. Recognizing this transition prevents two distinct capabilities
from being treated as interchangeable. A: The earlier evidence addresses Stages and iterative
nature of the Engineering Design Cycle. C: This reverses the direction of the change. D: The later
evidence introduces Engineering Safety, Shop Practices, and Workplace Standards.
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Competition Foundation
Fundamentals of
Engineering Exam
,Question 1
Which activity most directly demonstrates “Electromechanical components”?
A. Introduction to micro-controllers, autonomous programming logic, control loops, and basic
input/output (I/O) interfacing.
B. digital/analog sensors, optical shaft encoders, limit switches, and micro-switches.
C. Overview of the engineering profession, technological development, and the role of engineers in
society.
D. DC motors, servo motors, stepper motors, actuators, and solenoids.
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: Electromechanical components includes DC motors, servo motors, stepper
motors, actuators, and solenoids. The important distinction is the activity being demonstrated,
rather than the fact that all four choices may describe useful work. A: This activity is directed toward
Basic Electronics, Power Systems, and Automation; it does not directly demonstrate the requested
focus. B: This activity is directed toward Sensors and feedback systems; it does not directly
demonstrate the requested focus. C: This activity is directed toward Introduction to Engineering and
Engineering Disciplines; it does not directly demonstrate the requested focus.
Question 2
A proposed review of “Safety color-coding systems and facility markers” includes “Green
(first aid stations, safety equipment, and medical supplies)” but adds “information gathering”
as its second focus. Which replacement would keep both elements within the intended
competency?
A. information gathering.
B. Standard safety protocols in engineering labs.
C. power calculations.
D. Yellow (walkways, physical trip hazards, railings, and caution zones).
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: Safety color-coding systems and facility markers includes Green (first aid
stations, safety equipment, and medical supplies). It also includes Yellow (walkways, physical trip
hazards, railings, and caution zones). The replacement complements the retained element.
“information gathering” belongs to Stages and iterative nature of the Engineering Design Cycle,
which explains why the original pairing does not match the stated purpose. A: This retains the
element belonging to Stages and iterative nature of the Engineering Design Cycle, leaving the
mismatch unresolved. B: This substitutes Engineering Safety, Shop Practices, and Workplace
Standards for the intended focus. C: This substitutes Fundamental electrical principles for the
intended focus.
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,Question 3
The acceptance criteria for an exercise call for both “control loops” and “Fundamental SI and
Imperial units of measurement, conversions, and dimensional analysis”. A submission
demonstrates only the first. What can the reviewer reasonably conclude?
A. Both requirements have been demonstrated because Basic Electronics, Power Systems, and
Automation subsumes Engineering Calculations, Measurements, and Economics.
B. The submission addresses Basic Electronics, Power Systems, and Automation, but the specified
evidence for Engineering Calculations, Measurements, and Economics remains unshown.
C. Neither requirement has any supporting evidence.
D. Only Engineering Calculations, Measurements, and Economics has been demonstrated.
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation: The stated acceptance condition requires both demonstrations. “control loops”
supports Basic Electronics, Power Systems, and Automation; “Fundamental SI and Imperial units of
measurement, conversions, and dimensional analysis” supports Engineering Calculations,
Measurements, and Economics. Showing only the first does not meet the combined condition, but it
also does not erase the evidence already provided. A: Nothing in the exercise makes one specified
demonstration a substitute for the other. C: The first requirement does have evidence; it is the
second that remains unsupported. D: The submitted evidence addresses Basic Electronics, Power
Systems, and Automation, so this reverses what was shown.
Question 4
A review moves from “annual compensation calculations” to “eye protection”. Which
description best characterizes the change in focus?
A. It remains entirely within Engineering Safety, Shop Practices, and Workplace Standards.
B. It remains entirely within Basic engineering economics and financial analysis.
C. From Engineering Safety, Shop Practices, and Workplace Standards to Basic engineering
economics and financial analysis.
D. From Basic engineering economics and financial analysis to Engineering Safety, Shop Practices,
and Workplace Standards.
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: The initial evidence, “annual compensation calculations”, addresses Basic
engineering economics and financial analysis. The later evidence, “eye protection”, brings
Engineering Safety, Shop Practices, and Workplace Standards into the review. Recognizing this
transition prevents two distinct capabilities from being treated as interchangeable. A: The earlier
evidence addresses Basic engineering economics and financial analysis. B: The later evidence
introduces Engineering Safety, Shop Practices, and Workplace Standards. C: This reverses the
direction of the change.
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, Question 5
Two proposed directions for further work on “Safety color-coding systems and facility
markers” are “emergency stops” and “Fundamental SI and Imperial units of measurement”.
Which comparison best explains their relevance?
A. Both additions are limited to Safety color-coding systems and facility markers.
B. Both additions are limited to Engineering Calculations, Measurements, and Economics.
C. The first extends Safety color-coding systems and facility markers; the second introduces
Engineering Calculations, Measurements, and Economics.
D. The first introduces Engineering Calculations, Measurements, and Economics; the second
extends Safety color-coding systems and facility markers.
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation: Safety color-coding systems and facility markers includes Proper tool handling,
maintenance, machine clearance zones, and electrical safety practices. It also includes Red (fire
protection equipment, emergency stops, and danger warnings). By contrast, “Fundamental SI and
Imperial units of measurement” concerns Engineering Calculations, Measurements, and Economics.
The distinction is whether the addition deepens the current focus or introduces another one. A: The
second addition concerns Engineering Calculations, Measurements, and Economics. B: The first
addition belongs with Safety color-coding systems and facility markers. D: This reverses the
relationship between each addition and its competency.
Question 6
A technical discussion shifts from “Brainstorming, ideation, and generating multiple
conceptual designs” to “Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements (eye protection,
hearing protection, appropriate attire, and footwear)”. Which description best characterizes
the change in focus?
A. It remains entirely within Engineering Safety, Shop Practices, and Workplace Standards.
B. From Stages and iterative nature of the Engineering Design Cycle to Engineering Safety, Shop
Practices, and Workplace Standards.
C. From Engineering Safety, Shop Practices, and Workplace Standards to Stages and iterative
nature of the Engineering Design Cycle.
D. It remains entirely within Stages and iterative nature of the Engineering Design Cycle.
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation: The initial evidence, “Brainstorming, ideation, and generating multiple
conceptual designs”, addresses Stages and iterative nature of the Engineering Design Cycle. The
later evidence, “Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements (eye protection, hearing
protection, appropriate attire, and footwear)”, brings Engineering Safety, Shop Practices, and
Workplace Standards into the review. Recognizing this transition prevents two distinct capabilities
from being treated as interchangeable. A: The earlier evidence addresses Stages and iterative
nature of the Engineering Design Cycle. C: This reverses the direction of the change. D: The later
evidence introduces Engineering Safety, Shop Practices, and Workplace Standards.
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