1.
The character attempting to survive in the extreme conditions must be human?
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
No, the challenge only states that one character must be human (it could even be the narrator), any type of organism – even a fictional one – could be the character that adapts.
2.
The extreme conditions can be of a purely fictional nature as long as the location is real.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Yes, the challenge asks only for a real place, which can be set in any time frame or even modified by realistic or unrealistic means.
3.
The extreme gear...
Correct Answer
B. Only has to be demonstrated during the presentation.
Explanation
This has caused some confusion due to the original wording, but it only has to be demonstrated during the presentation.
4.
The Team can receive a score for demonstrating the gear if the item is just a prototype.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Yes, you must confirm that the team used technical methods while the characters were supposedly operating their gear. Even if it is a prototype, the team must make it clear how it should work.
5.
The Team will receive a point for its overall depiction of the Extreme Environment. If a Team selects a piece or part of the Depiction as a Team Choice Element also to be scored, the Team will receive a score of zero for the Team Choice element.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
A team choice element may be a part of the environmental depiction, but only if that particular element can be identified as a stand-alone item (for example, the artistic quality of the painted backdrop, or the team produced jungle noises).
6.
For this challenge Central Challenge appraisers are required to be knowledgeable about all the possible extreme environments, allowing them to determine that the facts or other aspects of the depiction are accurate?
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
No, this is unrealistic. We rely on the teams to be clear enough in their descriptions and depictions so we can easily identify the general location, but specific details may be beyond our individual understanding. If an appraiser does have enough background information to be well informed about a location, he/she should not be too picky about specific details found to be somewhat inaccurate.
7.
Which of these is not a Technical Method?
Correct Answer
C. Blue Print
Explanation
According to section A of the challenge, technical methods refer to chemistry, electricity, hydraulic, etc., and one of these should be part of how the device is supposed to operate. Technical design refers to the planning of how the gear can be demonstrated using technical methods.
8.
What should an appraiser do if the extreme gear is so small they can’t see it well enough to appraise it?
Correct Answer
D. The appraiser should move to a location close enough to see the Gear.
Explanation
Appraisers should move as close as needed, provided they do not interfere with the team’s presentation, in order to see well enough. If the gear is still too small, then the appraisers must closely examine it at the end of the presentation and question the team thoroughly so they can have a very good understanding of what it is and how it should operate.
9.
Which of the below is required for clear and effective Storytelling?
Correct Answer
A. A story with a beginning, middle and end.
Explanation
Clear and effective storytelling means the Story has a beginning, middle and end and is presented in a way that is easy to understand
10.
An audience member with no connection to the Team shouts out words of encouragement during the presentation, This represent interference?
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
This is False if the person shouting is a random audience member, this is normally regarded as incidental and the individual should be quietly encouraged to refrain – no deduction is warranted. If the person is a team parent, a warning should suffice if it only happens once. If it comes from another team member of the team manager, then a small deduction may be appropriate as it could impact the effectiveness of the presentation (discuss this with your Head Appraiser and/or Challenge Master).