TSA TECHNOLOGY BOWL (ACTUAL 2025/2026) QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
Developing and building cabinets to fit existing conditions of a
business is an example of what type of manufacturing? - ----
Answers---Custom
To become suitable for framing, lumber goes through a kiln-
drying process that reduces the moisture in the wood to 19%.
This process of manufacturing is called _____. - ----Answers--
-Conditioning
Secondary processing is a type of manufacturing that changes
the form of materials into useable products. Name three of the
six secondary processes. - ----Answers---Casting and
molding, forming, separating, conditioning, assembling,
finishing
In building a home to take advantage of passive solar energy,
which direction should the majority of the home's windows be
facing? - ----Answers---South
Heart valves from what animals are used to replace damaged
or diseased human heart valves? - ----Answers---Hogs/pigs
,Used on many milling machines and calipers, the DRO is a
precise measuring tool. What does DRO stand for? - ----
Answers---Digital Read Out
What is a polishing tool made from materials like garnet,
aluminum oxide, and silicon carbide? - ----Answers---
Abrasive, sandpaper
If a general contractor accepts a stipulated-sum contract with
an owner, he has agreed to what type of constraint? - ----
Answers---Financial
This product, developed in the early 2000's, was designed to
save a machine operator's hand if the hand were to come in
contact with a blade. - ----Answers---SawStop
Neoprene, a material used in the development of a dry suit,
can be stretched to twice its length and then return to its
original shape. Neoprene is classified as a _____. - ----
Answers---Elastomer
What recent TSA initiative allows students to use STEM
knowledge and creativity to create a mobile app concept that
meets the needs of their school or community? - ----
Answers---Verizon Innovative App Challenge
What middle school TSA event allows students to utilize maps
and data of a geographic location to develop a solution to a
problem? - ----Answers---Geospatial Technology
, In 1989, Steve Price developed what key trademark of TSA? - -
---Answers---The Logo
TSA logo consists of three colors: scarlet, white and navy.
What does scarlet represent? - ----Answers---The strength
and determination of the technology education students and
teachers to obtain their goal
In 2010, what organization did TSA partner with to provide
students with a hands-on STEM experience and championship
competition that is held at the annual national TSA conference?
- ----Answers---VEX Robotics
In what year did TSA become a non-profit corporation? - ----
Answers---1978
What is the theme for the 2015 national TSA conference? - ----
Answers---Designing Your Dreams
Where will the 2015 national TSA conference be held? - ----
Answers---Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center,
Grapevine TX [or Dallas, TX]
This philanthropic program provides a one-of-a-kind
opportunity to bring the Technology Student Association to
middle and high schools where money to pay for membership
dues poses a challenge. - ----Answers---The Champion Fund
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
Developing and building cabinets to fit existing conditions of a
business is an example of what type of manufacturing? - ----
Answers---Custom
To become suitable for framing, lumber goes through a kiln-
drying process that reduces the moisture in the wood to 19%.
This process of manufacturing is called _____. - ----Answers--
-Conditioning
Secondary processing is a type of manufacturing that changes
the form of materials into useable products. Name three of the
six secondary processes. - ----Answers---Casting and
molding, forming, separating, conditioning, assembling,
finishing
In building a home to take advantage of passive solar energy,
which direction should the majority of the home's windows be
facing? - ----Answers---South
Heart valves from what animals are used to replace damaged
or diseased human heart valves? - ----Answers---Hogs/pigs
,Used on many milling machines and calipers, the DRO is a
precise measuring tool. What does DRO stand for? - ----
Answers---Digital Read Out
What is a polishing tool made from materials like garnet,
aluminum oxide, and silicon carbide? - ----Answers---
Abrasive, sandpaper
If a general contractor accepts a stipulated-sum contract with
an owner, he has agreed to what type of constraint? - ----
Answers---Financial
This product, developed in the early 2000's, was designed to
save a machine operator's hand if the hand were to come in
contact with a blade. - ----Answers---SawStop
Neoprene, a material used in the development of a dry suit,
can be stretched to twice its length and then return to its
original shape. Neoprene is classified as a _____. - ----
Answers---Elastomer
What recent TSA initiative allows students to use STEM
knowledge and creativity to create a mobile app concept that
meets the needs of their school or community? - ----
Answers---Verizon Innovative App Challenge
What middle school TSA event allows students to utilize maps
and data of a geographic location to develop a solution to a
problem? - ----Answers---Geospatial Technology
, In 1989, Steve Price developed what key trademark of TSA? - -
---Answers---The Logo
TSA logo consists of three colors: scarlet, white and navy.
What does scarlet represent? - ----Answers---The strength
and determination of the technology education students and
teachers to obtain their goal
In 2010, what organization did TSA partner with to provide
students with a hands-on STEM experience and championship
competition that is held at the annual national TSA conference?
- ----Answers---VEX Robotics
In what year did TSA become a non-profit corporation? - ----
Answers---1978
What is the theme for the 2015 national TSA conference? - ----
Answers---Designing Your Dreams
Where will the 2015 national TSA conference be held? - ----
Answers---Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center,
Grapevine TX [or Dallas, TX]
This philanthropic program provides a one-of-a-kind
opportunity to bring the Technology Student Association to
middle and high schools where money to pay for membership
dues poses a challenge. - ----Answers---The Champion Fund
