CreateME IC Appraiser Certification Test

1. The DI Tournament is a culminating CELEBRATION of what the teams have learned throughout the year. It celebrates their teamwork, creative problem solving, time management and the skills they have learned on the way to their Challenge solution.A DI Celebration is not apart from the process; it is A PART OF the DI process.A Celebration

Is the celebration of every team’s solution, regardless of their score

Is fair and consistent

Has officials who understand and honor the DI process

Considers every team a winner

All of the above

Appraiser Guide, pg 5

Explanation

Appraiser Guide, pg 5

2. Team Members, Team Managers and Appraisers may not reveal the Challenge or any part of an Instant Challenge solution until after Global Finals (in May) because

What happens in IC stays in IC

We like to keep secrets

Somebody's feelings could be hurt

Some of the Challenges are dumb

Rules of the Road, page 34, Rules for Instant Challenge, #4

Explanation

Rules of the Road, page 34, Rules for Instant Challenge, #4

3. The focus of a Performance-Based Instant Challenge is on a team working together to create and perform a theatrically-oriented solution. Performance-Based Challenges are scored on

The creativity of the performance

The presentation of the solution

Creative use of materials

Teamwork

All of the above

IC Appraiser Guide, pg 2

Explanation

IC Appraiser Guide, pg 2

4. Subjective scores are based on each appraisers opinion. Which of the following statements is true regarding subjective scoring?

Appraisers should not be looking for what ISN’T there, but for what IS.

All of the above

Appraiser Guide, pg 11, Appraising Subjective Items

Explanation

Appraiser Guide, pg 11, Appraising Subjective Items

5. The last team has completed their solution, the scores have been sent to the scoreroom and the room has been cleaned. The appraisers should

Leave

Stay in their Challenge site until word comes from the scoreroom that they have no questions for the team

Know how much we appreciate them giving their time to make it a great day for the kids

Plan on attending Closing Ceremonies if at all possible

B,C and D

The correct answer is B, C, and D. The appraisers should stay in their Challenge site until word comes from the scoreroom that they have no questions for the team, as this ensures that they are available to clarify any doubts or provide additional information if needed. They should also know how much we appreciate them giving their time to make it a great day for the kids, as their dedication and effort are crucial to the success of the event. Additionally, they should plan on attending Closing Ceremonies if at all possible, as it is a way to celebrate the achievements of the teams and show support for their hard work.

Explanation

The correct answer is B, C, and D. The appraisers should stay in their Challenge site until word comes from the scoreroom that they have no questions for the team, as this ensures that they are available to clarify any doubts or provide additional information if needed. They should also know how much we appreciate them giving their time to make it a great day for the kids, as their dedication and effort are crucial to the success of the event. Additionally, they should plan on attending Closing Ceremonies if at all possible, as it is a way to celebrate the achievements of the teams and show support for their hard work.

6. Instant Challenges can be loosely divided into two types, Performance-Based and Task-Based. However, many Instant Challenges are a blend of these two basic types. Youwill not know which type of Instant Challenge you will be appraising until

Your Regional Director sends the Challenge a week before Celebration Day

The morning of Celebration when you will be assigned a challenge

You download the Challenge from the CreateMe.org website

You see the challenge completed by the first team

You see the materials, if any

IC Appraisal Teams will be assigned a Challenge the morning of the Celebration. They will attempt to solve the Challenge that morning, before the first team enters the room.

Explanation

IC Appraisal Teams will be assigned a Challenge the morning of the Celebration. They will attempt to solve the Challenge that morning, before the first team enters the room.

7. The goal is that all teams competing in a DI Celebration create and present their solution under the exact same conditions. All outside of the room communications are to be avoided.All appraisers, team managers and team members must turn off

All electronic devices he/she may have

Only their cell phones

Only pagers

Wrist watch alarms

None of the above

Rules of the Road, pg 34, Rules of Interference for Instant Challenge

Explanation

Rules of the Road, pg 34, Rules of Interference for Instant Challenge

8. The Challenge must be presented to EVERY team in exactly the same way.before the Celebration begins the Challenge Master will ask that you rehearse your Appraisal Team’s presentation of the Challenge to the team. You should

Decide as an Appraisal Team how you will put emphasis on the parts of the Challenge.

Decide as an Appraisal Team how you will greet each team as they come in.

Read the Challenge aloud several times, striving to be consistent with every reading.

All of the above

IC Appraiser Packet, pg 4, Tournament Day #6

Explanation

IC Appraiser Packet, pg 4, Tournament Day #6

9. Which of the following statements are true?

Assistant Team Managers under the age of 18 may NOT accompany the team into the Instant Challenge competition room.

Team Managers may not advise, signal or communicate with the team or the Appraisers during the Instant Challenge competition.

One Team Manager, preferably the Team Manager of Record, may accompany the team to the Instant Challenge competition room,

All of the above are true.

Rules of the Road, page 33, Rules for Instant Challenge, #3

Explanation

Rules of the Road, page 33, Rules for Instant Challenge, #3

10. When a team has completed their solution or time has been called, the appraisers should

Tell the team to leave

Sit down and record their scores

Talk with the team about their solution

Take a break

Leave

Appraiser Guide, pg 20

Explanation

Appraiser Guide, pg 20

11. The focus of a Task-Based Instant Challenge is on a team working together to move, build, change, or protect materials they are given in order to complete a task. Teams will be scored

Only if they use all of the materials presented

On their success in completing the task

Zero if they don't finish in the allowed time

On the work completed when time is called

B and D above

IC Appraiser Guide, pg 2

Explanation

IC Appraiser Guide, pg 2

12. In the Destination ImagiNation program, it is the job of the appraisers to award each team as many points as possible. The emphasis should be on what the team did produce, not on what they did not produce. Sometimes, for one reason or another, a problem or glitch occurs during the team’s Presentation that costs a team some points. As an example, the team has built a really tall tower. Just before time is called the tower, which is measured on it's height, falls over. It is the appraisers job to

Give them points for how tall you think it was before falling over

Help the team feel upbeat about what they did accomplish

Restart the clock and let the team begin again

B and c

Appraiser Guide, pg 6, The Level Playing Field

Explanation

Appraiser Guide, pg 6, The Level Playing Field

13. Teams competing in Instant Challenge must consist of

A minimum of two team members.

All team members must participate in the Instant Challenge.

Only 5 team members are allowed to solve the Challenge.

A mix of boys and girls

All team members and team managers

Rules of the Road, page 33, Rules for Instant Challenge, #2

Explanation

Rules of the Road, page 33, Rules for Instant Challenge, #2

14. One of the most difficult aspects of being an Instant Challenge Appraiser is answering questions that team members may have about the Challenge in a way that is fair to all. While it is our goal that teams have success with the Challenges, it is also important that Appraisers do not lead teams toward a particular solution.

As a result, we do not allow teams to ask questions in the Instant Challenge room

All appraisers should give their own opinion as to the correct solution.

Answers should not validate a team's solution.

Both B and D are correct

IC Appraiser Packet, pg 7

Explanation

IC Appraiser Packet, pg 7

15. Team Members can discuss the Challenge and their solution in a private place away from everyone else,immediately after leaving the IC room. This private place is called

A meat locker

Chill out

McDonalds

Their holding room

The cafeteria

Appraiser Guide, page 8

Explanation

Appraiser Guide, page 8

16. Each team that competes in a specific Team Challenge in a specific Level will receive

The same type of Challenge

A different Challenge

The same Instant Challenge.

One of three selected for their Challenge and Level

A candy bar

Rules of the Road, page 33, Rules for Instant Challenge, #1

Explanation

Rules of the Road, page 33, Rules for Instant Challenge, #1

17. Time Management is very important in Instant Challenge. Which of the following statements is true regarding timekeeping?

Teams may bring timing devices into the IC room as long as the devices do not beep or make noise.

Teams may ask for the time remaining in any part of an Instant Challenge.

The Team Manager can tell the team how much time they have remaining.

Both A and B are true.

All of the above are false

Rules of the Road, page 34, Rules for Instant Challenge, #6

Explanation

Rules of the Road, page 34, Rules for Instant Challenge, #6

18. Objective scoring is based on fact, the tower was X" tall, the ball went into the bucket, the speed of light was broken by so many milliseconds. Which of these statements is true for objective scoring.

One appraiser should be assigned the task of measurement for all teams

A videotape is available for replay should you have any questions

All appraisers must record the same score on their scoresheet

A and c are true, b is false

All of the above statements are true

The explanation for the correct answer "a and c are true, b is false" is that objective scoring is based on factual measurements and observations. Therefore, to ensure consistency and fairness, it is important to have one appraiser assigned to measure the height or speed in question for all teams. This ensures that the measurements are consistent and reliable. Additionally, all appraisers must record the same score on their scoresheet to maintain objectivity and avoid bias. However, the availability of a videotape for replay is not necessary for objective scoring as long as the measurements and observations are accurately recorded.

Explanation

The explanation for the correct answer "a and c are true, b is false" is that objective scoring is based on factual measurements and observations. Therefore, to ensure consistency and fairness, it is important to have one appraiser assigned to measure the height or speed in question for all teams. This ensures that the measurements are consistent and reliable. Additionally, all appraisers must record the same score on their scoresheet to maintain objectivity and avoid bias. However, the availability of a videotape for replay is not necessary for objective scoring as long as the measurements and observations are accurately recorded.

19. One scored aspect of every Instant Challenge is teamwork. As an appraiser you should evaluate teamwork

Only during the time the team is presenting their solution, their planning time should not be evaluated

From the time the team comes through the door until they leave

Only during the time they are working on their solution

Based on how nicely the team sits in their seats on entering the room

Only if the team succeeds in solving the Challenge presented

Appraiser Guide, pg 23

Explanation

Appraiser Guide, pg 23

20. Sometimes there is more than one way to understand a Challenge requirement. Destination ImagiNation urges Appraisers to always interpret Challenge requirements in the broadest way. DI truly subscribes to the notion that “if it doesn’t say you can’t, then you can.” For some solutions, there is sufficient uncertainty in the wording of the Challenge that it is not clear whether a team’s solution meets the requirements of the Challenge. In these situations

The appraiser should decide if the solution is as expected and score it accordingly.

The team should receive the benefit of the doubt, and an appropriate number of points should be awarded

The appraisal team should tell the team members that their solution is wrong

The appraisers should give the team a deduction for violating the spirit of the challenge

Appraiser Guide, pg 7, Difficult Decisions

Explanation

Appraiser Guide, pg 7, Difficult Decisions

21. If team members have questions about the Instant Challenge, they are welcome to ask them

Anytime

Never, no questions are allowed in Instant Challenge

Only while the Challenge is being read

Once time has begun

Only during the alloted question and answer time

IC Appraiser Packet, pg 6, #16

Explanation

IC Appraiser Packet, pg 6, #16

Createme Ic Appraiser Certification Test