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Sample Problems

Sample problems are available for the events listed below.  They have been accumulated from past WV TSA Spring Conferences, and should be used only as examples of the types of problems you might encounter at this year's conference. 

Many are in Adobe Acrobat format.

 

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2004-2005 Middle School Events

2003-2004 High School Events

Challenging Technology Issues

Chapter Team

Chapter Team

Computer-Aided Design, 2D/3D

Communication Challenge

CAD Animation

Computer Applications

Construction Systems

Digital Photography Challenge

Desktop Publishing

Electrical Applications

System Control Technology

Leadership Challenge

Technical Sketching and Application
Problem Solving Technology Problem Solving

System Control Technology

 

Technical Design Challenge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Challenging Technology Issues

Garbage or Knowledge? (2003) 

Parents weigh the pros and cons of owning a family computer.

 

Working at Home (2003)

Convince the "boss" that working at home can be beneficial for both parties.

 

On a Clear Day, You Can See... (2003)

Cars are causing pollution in the city. Can you devise a plan to make residents, shop owners and

customers happy?

Chapter Team

Chapter Team Finals (2003) 

Communication Challenge

Soft Drink Label (2003)

Design a label for a new soft drink: TSA Spirit.

 

TSA Day Advirtisement (2000)

Design an eye-catching ad for TSA Day to print on grocery bags.

Computer-Aided Design, 2D/3D

CAD 2D Architectural (2003) 

Design the floor plan and elevation for a new bank in the small town of Smallville.

 

CAD 3D Engineering (2003)

Create a 3 dimensional assembly drawing of a Bearing Support Jig, shaft and key.

Computer-Aided Design, Animation

CAD Animation Architectural (2003) 

Renovate the second floor of a home to accommodate Grandma and Grandpa moving in.  Create a walk-through for them to be able to see their new living quarters.

 

CAD Animation Engineering (2003)

Design a draw a scooter like vehicle to be used by college students to get from class to class.

Computer Applications

Student Grade Analysis (1999)

Using a spreadsheet, as a teacher you must analyze a set of student grades.

(click here for solution.)

 

Technical Writing Revision (2000)

Using a word processing program, review and update a given technical report.

Construction Systems

Foundation Layout (1999)

Properly set stakes and lay out an area for a foundation to be excavated.

 

Develop a Scale Wall (2000)

Build a scale wall that uses 1/2" = 1'.

Desktop Publishing

Yellow Pages Ad (1999)

Design a yellow pages ad for a restaurant.

 

New High School Promotion (2000)

Select a mascot, tam name, school colors and school logo for a new high school.

Digital Photography

Digital Photography Finals (2003) 

Electrical Applications

Bell and Light Circuit (2000)

Design a circuit that will allow a doorbell and light to both operate for a household with one deaf person.  (click here for solution)

 

Plush Animals and Hospital Rooms (2003)

Three problems to solve using Tronix components.

Leadership Challenge

Money for Nationals! (1999)

Develop a plan for raising enough money for interested chapter members to be able to attend the national conference.

 

Improving Membership (2000)

Develop a plan for getting students interested in TSA at your school.

Problem Solving

Rubber Band Power (1999)

Design and construct a vehicle that is powered by a rubber band and will travel the furthest distance.

 

Firemouse (2003)

Design a device utilizing the power of a mousetrap that will put out the flame of a typical birthday candle.

System Control Technology

Automated Personnel Lift (1999)

Build and automate a personnel lift for use at a construction site.

 

Traffic Control (2000)

Develop a traffic warning device for a railroad crossing.

Technical Design Challenge

Pictorial Sketches (2000)

Sketch isometric drawings from given orthographic sketches.

 

Orthographic Sketches (2001)

Sketch right side views from given orthographic front and top views.

Technical Sketching and Application

Isometric Drawing (2001)

Draw an isometric drawing of a try square.

 

Working Drawing with Section View (2003)

Draw and dimension a working drawing of the piece, providing a full section view.

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