Middle School TSA Events Quiz

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Quiz Questions

1.
Do you prefer to work individually or with others?
- A.
  Individually
- B.
  Team
- C.
  Both
2.
Do you prefer working physically or digitally?
- A.
  Physically
- B.
  Digitally
- C.
  Both
3.
Do you prefer live or static events?
- A.
  Live
- B.
  Static
- C.
  Both
4.
Are you interested in Architecture and Construction Technology? If yes, which categories are you interested in? Choose up to 2 or skip if you said no.
- A.
  Architecture
- B.
  Engineering
- C.
  Skip
5.
Are you interested in Communications Technology? If yes, which categories are you interested in? Choose up to 5 or skip if you said no.
- A.
  Books
- B.
  Debates
- C.
  Essays
- D.
  Graphic Design
- E.
  Speeches
- F.
  Skip
6.
Are you interested Computer Science and Information Technology? If yes, which categories are you interested in? Choose up to 5 or skip if you said no.
- A.
  Coding/Programming
- B.
  Computer-Controlled Model
- C.
  Cybersecurity
- D.
  Data and Analytics
- E.
  Information Technology
- F.
  Skip
7.
Are you interested in Leadership? If yes, which categories are you interested in? Choose up to 5 or skip if you said no.
- A.
  Parlimentary Procedures
- B.
  Speeches
- C.
  Technology Concepts
- D.
  Technology-Related Careers
- E.
  Video Production
- F.
  Skip
8.
Are you interested in Manufacturing and Transportation Technology? If yes, which categories are you interested in? Choose up to 3 or skip if you said no.
- A.
  Designing Cars
- B.
  Designing Robots
- C.
  Mechanical Systems
- D.
  Skip
9.
Are you interested in STEM? If yes, which categories are you interested in? Choose up to 3 or skip if you said no.
- A.
  Solving Problems
- B.
  Computer-Aided Design
- C.
  Video Games
- D.
  Skip
10.
Are you interested in STEM and the Arts? If yes, which categories are you interested in? Choose up to 2 or skip if you said no.
- A.
  Photography
- B.
  Computer Graphics/Animation
- C.
  Skip
11.
Are you interested in Technology and Research? If yes, which categories are you interested in? Choose up to 4 or skip if you said no.
- A.
  Biotechnology
- B.
  Computer-Controlled Model
- C.
  Forensics
- D.
  Medical
- E.
  Skip
12.
Do you enjoy coding/programming? If so, which areas? Choose up to 4.
- A.
  Overall Code Knowledge
- B.
  Robotics
- C.
  Video Games
- D.
  Websites
- E.
  No
13.
Do you enjoy writing? If so, what do you enjoy writing? Choose up to 4.
- A.
  Books
- B.
  Essays
- C.
  Resumes
- D.
  Speeches
- E.
  No
14.
Do you enjoy any of these types of engineering? Choose up to 4.
- A.
  Architectural
- B.
  Electrical
- C.
  Mechanical
- D.
  Woodshop
- E.
  No
15.
Do you enjoy taking online exams? If so, which topics? Choose up to 6.
- A.
  Computer Security
- B.
  Forensics
- C.
  Information Technology
- D.
  Overrall Code
- E.
  Overrall Technology
- F.
  Parlimentary Procedure
- G.
  No
16.
Do you enjoy timed challenges? If you do, which categories? Choose up to 5.
- A.
  Speaking
- B.
  Computers/Coding
- C.
  Forensics
- D.
  Writing
- E.
  Engineering
- F.
  No
17.
Do you enjoy spontaneous events? If so, which categories? Choose up to
- A.
  Extemporaneous Speaking
- B.
  Engineering
- C.
  Quiz Game
- D.
  No
18.
Do you consider yourself artistic/creative? If yes, in which areas?
- A.
  Animation
- B.
  Books
- C.
  Buildings Models
- D.
  Graphic Design
- E.
  Inventions
- F.
  Photography
- G.
  Video Games
- H.
  Video Production
- I.
  Websites
- J.
  No
19.
Do you like speech and debate?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
20.
Are you interested in Computer-Aided Design?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
21.
Are you interested in any of these topics? Choose up to 3.
- A.
  Biotechnology
- B.
  Data Science
- C.
  Medicine
- D.
  No
22.
Are you interested in events catered towards children?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
23.
Do you enjoy events dealing with businesses and jobs?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
24.
Do you enjoy doing research? If so, on which topics? Choose up to 4.
- A.
  Biology and Technology
- B.
  Collecting Data
- C.
  Current Technology-Related Problems
- D.
  Medicine
- E.
  No
25.
Do you enjoy making cars/vehicles?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Biotechnology
Participants conduct research on a contemporary biotechnology issue of their choosing, document their research, and create a display. The information gathered may be student-performed research or a re-creation or simulation of research performed by the scientific community. If appropriate, a model or prototype depicting some aspect of the issue may be included in the display. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, FORENSIC TECHNOLOGY or OFF THE GRID.
2.
CAD Foundations
Participants have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of CAD fundamentals as they create a two-dimensional (2D) graphic representation of an engineering part or object. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.
3.
Career Prep
Participants conduct research on a selected technology-related career according to a theme posted on the TSA website, and use this knowledge to prepare a letter of introduction and a chronological skills resume. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: PROMOTIONAL MARKETING.
4.
Challenging Technology Issues
Participants work together to prepare and deliver a debate-style presentation with participants explaining opposing views of a current technology issue. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES.
5.
Chapter Team
Participants take a written parliamentary procedures test in order to qualify for the semifinals, in which they conduct an opening ceremony, items of business, parliamentary actions, and a closing ceremony within a specified time period. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES.
6.
Children's Stories
Participants create an illustrated children’s story that will incorporate educational and social values. The story may be written in a genre of their choice and must address the annual theme. Examples are fables, adventures, non-fiction, fiction, and fairy tales. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: COMMUNITY SERVICE VIDEO.
7.
Coding
Participants will demonstrate their knowledge of computer science and coding by taking a written test. Semifinalists will further demonstrate their programming knowledge by participating in an onsite a programming challenge. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: WEBSITE DESIGN, SYSTEM CONTROL TECHNOLOGY, or CYBERSECURITY FOUNDATIONS.
8.
Community Service Video
Participants create and submit a video that depicts the local TSA chapter’s involvement with a community service project (e.g., American Cancer Society) of their choice. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: CHILDREN'S STORIES.
9.
Cybersecurity Foundations
Participants complete a Cybersecurity exam covering general cybersecurity vocabulary and knowledge needed to execute tasks commonly performed by all levels of cybersecurity professionals. Using digital presentation software, participants prepare a presentation, addressing a specific cybersecurity issue, to a group of hypothetical corporate board members. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: FOUNDATIONS OF IT.
10.
Data Science and Analytics
Participants conduct research on an annual theme or topic, collect data, and document their research in a supporting portfolio and a display. Participants implement a variety of methods to find connections between data, and gain insightful knowledge about a particular issue. Using analytics, participants assess collected data to make predictions and informed decisions. Semifinalist teams report for a timed, onsite challenge in which they must review specific data sets, provide insights, make predictions, and present their findings. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS.
11.
Digital Photography
Participants produce a digital portfolio addressing an annual theme. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: COMMUNITY SERVICE VIDEO.
12.
Dragster
Participants design and produce a race-worthy CO2-powered dragster according to stated specifications, using only specified materials. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: TECHNICAL DESIGN or JUNIOR SOLAR SPRINT (JSS).
13.
Essays On Technology
Participants conduct research on specified subtopics of a broader technological area and, using the knowledge and resources gained through that research, write a comprehensive essay on one subtopic that is designated onsite. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: PREPARED SPEECH.
14.
Forensic Technology
Participants take a written test of basic forensic science theory to qualify as semifinalists. Semifinalists participate in a skills demonstration onsite. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: BIOTECHNOLOGY or MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY.
15.
Foundations of IT
Participants complete a examination covering essential IT skills and knowledge needed to perform tasks commonly performed by all levels of IT professionals. Semifinalists exhibit proficiency and demonstrate creative problem solving by applying techniques to troubleshoot an industry-related challenge. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: CYBERSECURITY FOUDATIONS.
16.
Inventions & Innovations
Participants investigate and determine the need for an invention or innovation of a device, system, or process, and brainstorm ideas for a possible solution. Teams prepare an interactive display and model/prototype. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: DATA SCIENCE AND ANALYSIS or PROBLEM SOLVING.
17.
Junior Solar Sprint (JSS)
Participants apply STEM concepts, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills as they design, construct, and race a solar-powered model car. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: DRAGSTER.
18.
Leadership Strategies
Participants demonstrate leadership and team skills by preparing a presentation based on a selected challenge the officers of a TSA chapter might encounter. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: COMMUNITY SERVICE VIDEO, CHALLENGING TECHNOLOGY ISSUES, or CHAPTER TEAM.
19.
Mechanical Engineering
Participants design and build a mechanical device to solve the problem statement for the identified theme. Teams identify and research an engineering process and construct a mechanical system.YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: TECHNICAL DESIGN or STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING.
20.
Medical Technology
Participants conduct research on a contemporary medical technology issue of their choosing, document their research within a display, and design a prototype depicting a medical technology solution. Semifinalists participate in a presentation. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: BIOTECHNOLOGY or FORENSIC TECHNOLOGY.
21.
Off The Grid
Participants conduct research on a sustainable architectural design for a home in a country of the team's choosing (other than their home country), and document their findings in a display and a model. The model can be of the home designed by the team, or of a specific aspect of their design. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING.
22.
Prepared Speech
Participants deliver a speech that reflects the theme of the current year’s National TSA Conference. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: ESSAYS ON TECHNOLOGY.
23.
Problem Solving
Participants use problem solving skills to develop a finite solution to a problem provided onsite. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: TECHNICAL DESIGN, STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, or INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS.
24.
Promotional Marketing
Participants create a portfolio of marketing tools. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: CAREER PREP or STEM ANIMATION.
25.
STEM Animation
Participants use computer graphics tools and design processes to communicate, inform, analyze, and/or illustrate a topic, idea, subject, or concept that focuses on one (1) or more of the following areas: science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: PROMOTIONAL MARKETING or CHILDREN'S STORIES.
26.
Structural Engineering
Participants apply the principles of structural design and engineering through basic research, design, construction, and destructive testing to determine the design efficiency of a structure. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: TECHNICAL DESIGN, CAD FOUNDATIONS, or MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.
27.
System Control Technology
Participants use a team approach to develop a computer-controlled model solution to a given problem, typically one based on an industrial setting. Teams analyze the problem, build a computer-controlled mechanical model, program the model, explain the program and mechanical features of the model-solution, and leave instructions for judges to operate the device. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: VEX IQ CHALLENGE.
28.
Tech Bowl
Participants demonstrate their knowledge of TSA and concepts addressed in the technology content standards by completing a written objective test. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: CODING.
29.
Technical Design
Participants demonstrate their ability to use the technical design process to solve an engineering design problem onsite and present the team’s solution in a portfolio at the conference. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING.
30.
VEX IQ Challenge
Participants collaborate on a robotics project that explores the relationship among STEM fields, culminating in a head-to-head game to test their robot's efficiency and productivity. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: SYSTEM CONTROL TECHNOLOGY.
31.
Video Game Design
Participants develop, build, and launch an E-rated, online game that focuses on the subject of their choice. The game should be interesting, exciting, visually appealing, and intellectually challenging. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: WEBSITE DESIGN or CODING.
32.
Website Design
Participants design, build, and launch a website that features the team's ability to incorporate the elements of website design, graphic layout, and proper coding techniques. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: VIDEO GAME DESIGN or CODING.

Middle School TSA Events Quiz

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Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes