What happens if a team does not maintain a build log during the rebuild?

If a team does not maintain a build log during the rebuild, they may face penalties or difficulties during inspections. The build log serves as an important record of the design and construction process, and not having one can lead to challenges in demonstrating compliance with rules and regulations. Inspectors rely on the build log to verify that the robot meets specific criteria and that the team has adhered to the guidelines provided by the competition. Without this documentation, teams might struggle to prove their adherence to these standards, which could result in penalties or complications during the inspection process.

The other options suggest extreme outcomes such as disqualification or the evaluation of performance based on the log, which doesn't align with the typical consequences outlined in competition rules. There are generally more opportunities for teams to rectify issues rather than facing absolute disqualification, and performance evaluations are not generally based on the existence of the build log itself. Similarly, stating that there would be no consequences oversimplifies the importance of record-keeping in the rebuild process.