Tie Breaking Questions for SkillsUSA

1. Which term describes a person’s income before any deductions?
1. Interest
2. GROSS
3. Net
4. Viability
2. How many categories of motions are recognized by Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised?
1. 5
2. 4
3. 3
4. 2
3. According to the PDP, what do we call an association of merchants and business people for the promotion of commercial interest within the community?
1. Business Roundtable
2. Better Business Bureau
3. Convention and Visitors Bureau
4. Chamber of Commerce
4. What is the familiar form of data collection that is used in the workplace? You can use it to study or inspect something in detail or design a set of questions to ask a certain audience and then analyze their response.
1. Statistics
2. Researching
3. Surveying
4. Asking questions
5. When reciting the SkillsUSA pledge, you are making a promise to __________ to prepare as a productive worker and citizen.
1. Your instructors
2. Yourself
3. Your chapter president
4. Your local chapter
6. Which SkillsUSA program is designed to help students make the transition from school to work?
1. SkillsUSA Leadership Training
2. SkillsUSA Championships
3. Professional Development Program
4. Total Quality Curriculum
7. How many motions may be on the floor at any one time?
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
8. A goal is a statement of:
1. What is going to happen
2. When it will happen
3. How it will happen
4. All of the above
9. What is the web address of SkillsUSA?
1. www.skillsusavica.com
2. www.skillsusa.org
3. www.skillsusa.com
4. www.skillsusa.edu
10. When did the organization’s name change to SkillsUSA-VICA?
1. July 4, 1999
2. September 1, 1999
3. January 1, 2000
4. June 1, 2000
11. Who has the right to speak first on a motion?
1. The President
2. The maker of the motion
3. A member in favor of the motion
4. A member opposed to the motion
12. If a goal describes your plans for retirement, what kind of goal is it?
1. Personal
2. Business
3. Short term
4. Long term
13. What is the term given to an unpaid experience in which you observe and participate in a specific occupation?
1. Co-op
2. Internship
3. Apprenticeship
4. Shadowing
14. The officer that calls attention to errors in procedure during a meeting is the :
1. President
2. Parliamentarian
3. Vice President
4. Reporter
15. Which officer is responsible for advising the president about the agenda during a meeting?
1. Secretary
2. Treasurer
3. Vice President
4. Reporter
16. When presenting an award, which is the proper way to pass it?
1. From right hand to right hand
2. From right hand to left hand
3. From left hand to right hand
4. From left hand to left hand
17. Which SkillsUSA document says you will “prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice”?
1. SkillsUSA Pledge
2. SkillsUSA Creed
3. SkillsUSA Motto
4. SkillsUSA Theme
18. According to the Leadership Handbook, a public speech should be broken down into what three basic parts?
1. Instruction, speech and summary
2. Opening, examples, and review
3. Introduction, body, and closing
4. Review, evidence and thank-you
19. In the Professional Development Program, the highest possible degree one may earn is
1. American Degree
2. International Degree
3. Master Degree
4. Leader Degree
20. Public Relations is the responsibility of which officer?
1. President
2. Reporter
3. Secretary
4. Historian
21. Which of the following would probably not be included in your portfolio?
1. Work experience
2. Reference letters
3. Job application
4. Examples of your work
22. After you have been hired by a company and before you can be paid, you will have to complete a federal form that tells the employer how many deductions you will claim for taxes. What is the name of this form?
1. W-4
2. W-2
3. 1040
4. 1040A
23. Which committee is not considered to be a standing committee?
1. Parliamentary Procedure
2. Public Relations
3. Ways and Means
4. SkillsUSA Championship
24. Which term listed is not a correct item for a business meeting agenda?
1. Committee Reports
2. New Business
3. Unfinished business
4. Old Business
25. Who can offer an amendment to a main motion?
1. Only the President
2. Any member
3. Only the person who made the motion
4. Only the person who seconded the motion
26. What name is given for the summary of ones personal history and employment experience?
1. Application
2. Transcript
3. Portfolio
4. Resume
27. What term describes wise, mature, experienced person who helps take steps toward being all that you can be?
1. Friend
2. Sage
3. Mentor
4. Relative
28. What term describes the forms and practices of correct behavior?
1. Etiquette
2. Competitive Spirit
3. Resume
4. Mores
29. What term describes the exchange of ideas, messages or information?
1. Brainstorming
2. Problem Solving
3. Communications
4. Teaming
30. If you loose your job, you should:
1. Prepare a personal budget
2. Express your anger or sadness to your supervisor
3. Ask you supervisors about benefits for exiting employees
4. Sign up for welfare
31. What does the acronym PDP represent?
1. Personal Development Properties
2. Professional Development Program
3. People Doing Program
4. Proper Development Program
32. What is the web address of Illinois SkillsUSA?
1. www.skillsusavica.org
2. www.illinoisskillsusa.org
3. www.ilskillsusa.org
4. www.skillsusaillinois.org
33. Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work is:
1. SkillsUSA Motto
2. SkillsUSA Pledge
3. SkillsUSA Creed
4. SkillsUSA Purpose
34. Who would you ask to write a letter of reference?
1. Boyfriend/girlfriend
2. Parents
3. Teachers/employers
4. Relatives other than parents
35. In what year was VICA founded?
1. 1965
2. 1970
3. 1975
4. 1976
36. Each year by January 31, your employer is required to provide a record of earnings to you. By what name is this federal form known?
1. W-4
2. W-2
3. 1040
4. 1040a
37. Who decides ultimately whether you succeed or fail?
1. Your teacher
2. Your advisor
3. Your friends
4. You and you alone
38. Taking hotel souvenirs such as ashtrays, towels, and glasses is:
1. Fun
2. Expected
3. Stealing
4. A challenge
39. Which color is the standard recommended for identifying danger?
1. Blue
2. White
3. Red
4. Green
40. What is/are the minimum essential officer(s) necessary to conduct business?
1. President
2. President and Secretary
3. President and Vice President
4. Vice President and Secretary
41. What is the name given to the written record of what is done during a meeting?
1. Treasurer’s Report
2. Officer’s Report
3. Committee Report
4. Minutes
42. What is the accepted gratuity for good service in a restaurant?
1. 10%
2. 15%
3. 20%
4. 25%
43. What does taking roll mean?
1. Taking a vote
2. Taking attendance
3. Entering debate
4. Brainstorming
44. What term describes the smaller in number of groups in populations?
1. Majority
2. Minimum
3. Minority
4. Plurality
45. What is the written statement form a person in authority that acts as an endorsement of your positive attributes?
1. Application
2. Resume
3. Letter of Recommendation
4. Portfolio
46. In which document should the quorum of an organization be established?
1. Constitution
2. By-Laws
3. Minutes
4. Committee Report
47. In which class of fire would you find ordinary combustibles (paper, rages, wood, etc.)?
1. Class A
2. Class B
3. Class C
4. Class D
48. An auditory learner:
1. Learns best by seeing diagrams and directions
2. Learns best by using the actual tools
3. Learns best by working alone
4. Learns best when someone explains to them
49. A good goal statement usually has _______ parts.
1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. Four
50. A basic rule of business meetings is:
1. Rules are enforced by the membership
2. A maximum of two subjects can be discussed at a time
3. Rights of the majority are protected
4. Each member may express opinions
51. When making introductions:
1. A man’s name comes first
2. Adult men are introduced to adult women
3. Adult women are introduced to adult men
4. Do not repeat the person’s name
52. It is healthy to balance your time between:
1. Leisure activities and work activities
2. Your family and day-to-day activities
3. All of the above
4. None of the above
53. The words “foster” and “create” can be found in the:
1. SkillsUSA Pledge
2. SkillsUSA Creed
3. SkillsUSA Purposes
4. SkillsUSA Motto
54. Which colors of SkillsUSA represent the individual states and chapters?
1. Red and White
2. Blue
3. Gold
4. Green
55. The color blue represents the:
1. Individual
2. Youth
3. Common union of the states and chapters
4. Gavel color
56. “To create enthusiasm for learning” is part of the:
1. SkillsUSA Creed
2. SkillsUSA Purposes
3. SkillsUSA Motto
4. SkillsUSA Pledge
57. The officer responsible for preparing minutes is:
1. The treasurer
2. The parliamentarian
3. The secretary
4. The vice president
58. The officer responsible for presiding over meetings is:
1. The President
2. The secretary
3. The treasurer
4. The vice president
59. Which officer is the authority on procedural matters?
1. Secretary
2. Treasurer
3. Reporter
4. Parliamentarian
60. The SkillsUSA Creed includes:
1. Preparing for leadership
2. High moral and spiritual standards
3. The Professional Development Program
4. A member’s right to express ideas
61. One way to help you identify effective work skills and behaviors is to ________ someone employed in your perspective occupation.
1. Marry
2. Ask
3. Judge
4. Shadow
62. Communication skills include _______, ________ and writing.
1. Speaking, listening
2. Speaking, writing
3. Talking, speaking
4. Reflecting, reading
63. ________ setting is an important factor in being successful.
1. Time
2. Goal
3. Assignment
4. Home
64. Motivating factors can be _______ or _________.
1. New/old
2. Written/spoken
3. Internal/external
4. Inside/outside
65. _________ refers to the mixing and blending of many people from different cultures who are involved in a like activity or setting.
1. Cultural diversity
2. Time sharing
3. Respect
4. Harassment
66. A group of people joined in a cooperative activity is defined as a/an ______.
1. Team
2. Work force
3. Educators
4. None of the Above
67. Receiving all chapter funds in a safe and businesslike manner and maintaining a record of all income and expenses is the job of the ______.
1. President
2. Secretary
3. Treasurer
4. Parliamentarian
68. _________ stress could lead to physical or emotional problems.
1. No
2. Muscle
3. Excessive
4. All of the Above
69. Remember, you never get a second chance to make a _______ impression
1. Second
2. Last
3. First
4. Respectful
70. Every state in the U.S. has state _______ elected to serve on a legislated body that develops policies and laws.
1. Legislators
2. Police
3. Judges
4. Attorneys
71. Professional development activities assist students in making a smooth transition from education into the _________.

a. World of Work

b. Professional Society

c. Management world

d. Both B and C

72. Business meetings represent _________ in action.

a. Nothing

b. People

c. Democracy

d. None of the above

73. In a business meeting, how many people preside at one given time?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 0

d. All of the members

74. A written list of the order of business that will take place during the meeting is known as a/an ________.

a. Main motion

b. Agenda

c. Role-play

d. Script

75. Develop a ________ handshake so a person’s first impression of you will be a good one.

a. Bone crushing

b. Firm

c. Limp

d. Dead fish

76. Taxi drivers should receive _____ of the fare, plus 50 cents per bag if they handle your luggage for a tip.

a. None

b. 15%-20%

c. 50%

d. 5%

77. A _______ journal is a publication directly related to a profession.

a. Sports

b. Wall Street

c. Literature

d. Professional

78. Filling out a/an ______ is often the first step when applying for a job.

a. Employment preference

b. Resume

c. W-2 form

d. Job application

79. What color of pen should be used when filling out a job application?

a. Pencil

b. Blue or Black

c. Red

d. Green

80. To make a motion at a meeting, you must state your motion by saying:

a. “I state that”

b. “I move that”

c. “I make the motion that”

d. “I observe that”

81. The Skills USA officer responsible for presiding over and conducting meetings in the absence of the president is the ______.

a. Secretary

b. President

c. Vice President

d. Sergeant-at-arms

82. The vice president’s job includes the following:

a. Is responsible for program planning

b. Prepares a year-end report

c. Secures guest speakers

d. All of the above

83. When using parliamentary procedure during a regular meeting, the following can be used when taking a vote:

a. Voice

b. Hand

c. Standing

d. All of the above

84. If there is no second to a motion, the motion is ______.

a. Passed

b. Carried

c. Tabled to the next meeting

d. Lost

85. Which officer is responsible for roll call?

a. President

b. Secretary

c. Treasurer

d. Vice President

86. According to basic parliamentary procedure:

a. Only second year members may vote

b. Only members completing the PDP may vote

c. Students can only express opinion if they do not vote

d. Every member has a right to express ideas or opinions

87. In the closing of a speech, it is important to:

a. Briefly review your topic

b. Challenge the audience

c. Thank the audience

d. All of the above

88. Which of the following belongs in a portfolio?

a. Photos or videos of your projects

b. Letters of recommendation

c. Documentation of community service

d. All of the above

89. Two types of goals are _____ and _______.

a. Defined/reasonable

b. Measurable/visual

c. Short term/long term

d. Personal/measurable

90. The two kinds of listening skills are _____ and _______.

a. Reflecting/clarifying

b. Active/critical

c. Restating/summarizing

d. Passive/active

91. SkillsUSA has two active divisions which are:

a. Active and alumni

b. Student and professional

c. High School and college/postsecondary

d. Active and professional

92. Which color of SkillsUSA Emblem represents the individual?

a. Red

b. Blue

c. Gold

d. White

93. Which one is false parliamentary procedure rule?

a. One person presides to enforce the rules

b. Only one question (subject) can be discussed at a time

c. The decision of the minority of members must be followed

d. Each member should have an opportunity to express an idea or opinion

94. In family-style dinners, the salt and peeper should be passed:

a. Separately

b. Together

c. Salt before pepper

d. Pepper before salt

95. Minutes are a record of:

a. What was said in a meeting

b. The opinion of the secretary

c. The opinion of the president

d. All of the above

96. A training program with an advisor, officers and a program of activities is called:

a. A chapter

b. An association

c. A section

d. A council

97. Which information should NOT be included in a resume?

a. Religious beliefs

b. Full legal name

c. Awards

d. Former employers

98. When staying in a private home as a guest, you should

a. Respect your host’s customs for meals and bedtime

b. Pitch in with the housework and clean up after yourself

c. Pay for any telephone calls or other expense you have incurred

d. All of the above

99. If your work means getting dirty on the job, you should arrive:

a. In yesterday’s clothing

b. In old clothing

c. In soiled clothing

d. In clean clothing each day

100. How many statesman awards should be worn on the SkillsUSA blazer?

a. Three

b. One

c. Two

d. As many as you have

101. A good goal statement has three parts

a. Start, middle and end

b. Fist, second and third

c. Beginning, body and conclusion

d. What, when and how

102. When seeking employment, you should:

a. Know what the company does

b. Know the name of the person you are meeting

c. Have an appointment in advance

d. All of the above

103. “To Honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself” is part of the:

a. SkillsUSA Motto

b. SkillsUSA Creed

c. SkillsUSA Pledge

d. SkillsUSA Theme

104. The official SkillsUSA dress does NOT include:

a. Black skirt or black dress slacks

b. White dress shirt

c. White dress socks

d. Clear seamless nylons

105. When greeting someone you should use a:

a. Loose handshake

b. Firm handshake

c. Limp handshake

d. Flaccid handshake

106. When completing the past employment section on an application, in what order should jobs be listed?

a. Start with your current or most recent job

b. The order is not important

c. Start with your first job

d. Start with the job most related to your career objective

107. As a committee member, you are responsible for:

a. Treating other people’s opinions and ideas with respect

b. Expressing ideas

c. Keeping an open mind

d. All of the above

108. Which of the following would not normally be found in a trade journal?

a. Listing of trade shows or educational seminars related to your trade

b. Articles by experts in the field

c. Short stories written by novelists from selected entertainment sectors

d. New concept, trends, products, and equipment in your occupational field

109. What is a resume?

a. A summary to help you sell yourself to a prospective employer

b. A long document listing your life history

c. A handwritten document given to an employer during an interview

d. A list of your extracurricular activities

110. The United States is divided into _____ SkillsUSA regions.

a. Six

b. Five

c. Four

d. Three

111. What does the shield on the SkillsUSA emblem represent?

a. Democracy

b. Liberty

c. Patriotism

d. The U.S.A.

112. What is an important point to remember when making a presentation?

a. Good eye contact

b. Good posture

c. To speak slowly and clearly

d. All of the above

113. Which part of the SkillsUSA emblem represents the challenge of modern technology?

a. Hands

b. Orbital Circles

c. Gear

d. Shield

114. The official SkillsUSA attire for women includes:

a. Black skirt or black slacks

b. White collarless blouse

c. Clear seamless nylons

d. All of the above

115. Parliamentary procedures are followed when:

a. Everyone talks

b. Only one question or subject can be discussed at a time

c. Many topics are discussed at once

d. None of the above

116. According to basic parliamentary procedure:

a. Decisions are made when the subcommittee on the topic agrees to the motion

b. Decisions are made when the majority of the members agree

c. Decisions are made only when the executive committee and the majority of the members agree

d. Decisions are made when the executive committee agrees

117. The SkillsUSA officer responsible for preparing and presenting chapter minutes is:

a. Parliamentarian

b. President

c. Secretary

d. Sergeant-at-arms

118. Conducting an employment opportunities survey includes:

a. Completing a job application

b. Interviewing your advisor

c. Developing a resume

d. Making appointments with employers

119. The following membership allows students to serve as national voting delegates, hold national office and compete in contests:

a. Active membership

b. Professional membership

c. Direct membership

d. Associate membership

120. When leaving a gratuity at a restaurant, good service warrants:

a. 5% of the bill

b. 10% of the bill

c. 15% of the bill

d. What you think is warrant

121. The basic rules of a society are contained in:

a. Standing rules

b. Bylaws

c. Rules of order

d. None of the above

122. Community service projects are designed to:

a. Help people

b. Improve the community

c. Promote the SkillsUSA goals

d. All of the above

123. Before surveying employment opportunities in the local community, you should:

a. Talk with your advisor

b. Consider questions to ask

c. Decide what to wear

d. All of the above

124. When reciting the SkillsUSA Pledge you are making a promise to ____ to fully prepare as a productive worker and citizen.

a. Your instructor

b. Yourself

c. Your chapter resident

d. Your local chapter

125. The purposes of SkillsUSA include:

a. To create enthusiasm for learning

b. To foster a deep respect for the dignity of work

c. To help students attain a purposeful life

d. All of the above

126. Males must always wear which of the following when wearing official attire:

a. Black shoes

b. Blue tie

c. White shoes

d. White socks

127. A listing of “Typical” meeting events that helps members know what to expect during a SkillsUSA meeting is called a(an):

a. Agenda

b. Order of business

c. Committee report form

d. Program of work

128. For each meeting, the chapter president and secretary will write out a specific ______ that shows exactly what business the chapter will conduct.

a. Call to order

b. Plan of attack

c. Attendance sheet

d. Agenda

129. “I believe satisfaction is achieved by good work” is a statement from the:

a. SkillsUSA Motto

b. SkillsUSA Pledge

c. SkillsUSA Creed

d. Program of work

130. The seven committees which reflect SkillsUSA’s programs of work are called:

a. Ad Hoc committees

b. Standing committees

c. Professional development committees

d. Ways and means committees

131. A leader is someone who accepts life’s challenges with ideas, ambition, and determination to:

a. Work alone

b. Clown around

c. Get things done

d. None of the above

132. When delivering a speech to a group:

a. Have the entire speech before you

b. Have key points of your speech on note cards

c. Read the speech

d. Do not look at the audience

133. Your SkillsUSA membership as students in trade, industrial, technical and health occupations at either the high school of college/post-secondary level would be a ______ membership.

a. Professional

b. Active

c. Direct

d. None of the above

134. Officers are selected to lead their chapters for:

a. 9 months

b. 2 years

c. 1 year

d. Until defeated

135. It is not considered necessary to use opening and closing ceremonies for:

a. Chapter meetings

b. Committee meetings

c. Sections meetings

d. School-wide meetings

136. The SkillsUSA creed is:

a. A list of occupational goals

b. A statement of six principles that represents the beliefs of SkillsUSA

c. A description of the SkillsUSA emblem

d. A statement of officer duties

137. To bring up an 8item of business at a meeting, you need to go through the steps of processing a _____.

a. Privileged motion

b. Subsidiary motion

c. Main motion

d. Incidental motion

138. Presiding over the meeting, and making sure it begins on time, are responsibilities of the:

a. President

b. Parliamentarian

c. Vice-President

d. Treasurer

139. Dressing for success will include:

a. Shoes shined

b. Properly fitting clothing

c. Clean fingernails

d. All of the above

140. The treasurer’s duties include:

a. Serving as a consultant to the president on procedural matters

b. Handling all correspondence and communications for the chapter

c. Assisting the president and other officers in setting up an annual chapter budget

d. All of the above

141. In the SkillsUSA order of business, what occurs last?

a. Unfinished business

b. Program

c. Entertainment

d. Closing ceremony

142. When you have finished eating, placing your utensils ___ will signal the wait staff.

a. At the right side of your plate

b. At the left side of your plate

c. At the 10 o’clock or 2 o’clock position on the plate

d. In their original positions beside the plate

143. The vice president’s duties include:

a. Assisting the president and presiding over meetings in the president’s absence

b. Working with all committees and seeing that all club programs are carried out

c. Know proper parliamentary procedure

d. All of the above

144. An example of a proper complimentary closing for a business letter may be:

a. “Dear _________”

b. “Respectfully”

c. Your name

d. “Thanks”

145. To achieve your goals, do not wait until the end of your plan to measure your progress. Keep track of your achievements by using a:

a. Stopwatch

b. Time log

c. Barometer

d. Time clock

146. What does the Shield represent of the SkillsUSA emblem?

a. Democracy

b. Liberty

c. Patriotism

d. The United States of America

147. The SkillsUSA creed lists the following:

a. Dignity of Work

b. The American Way of Life

c. Education

d. All the above

148. The two types of listening skills are ______ and _______.

a. Restating/Summarizing

b. Argumentative/Boisterous

c. Reflective/Clarifying

d. Active/Critical

149. To make a motion at a meeting, you must begin the statement of your motion by saying:

a. “I feel we should”

b. “I make the motion that”

c. “Yo, I wanna do this”

d. “I move that”

150. The SkillsUSA motto is:

a. Preparing for Leadership in the School

b. Preparing for Leadership in the Community

c. Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work

d. Preparing for Leadership in the Future World

151. In what year was VICA established?

a. 1963

b. 1971

c. 1965

d. 1969

152. What does the color blue represent to SkillsUSA?

a. The union of the States and Chapters

b. The union of all the individuals

c. The individual State and Chapters

d. None of the above

153. With official SkillsUSA attire, what type of slacks is acceptable?

a. Blue jeans

b. Tan slacks

c. Black slacks

d. Red Slacks

154. Orbital circles represent:

a. Long meeting

b. Knowledge

c. Industrial Society

d. Technology

155. In goal setting, there are how many parts to a goal statement?

a. One

b. Two

c. Three

d. Four

156. Some behaviors that would not be directly related to cultural diversity are:

a. Holidays celebrated

b. Type of food they eat

c. The way they look

d. The way we harass them

157. All of the following are benefits of a Community Service Project except:

a. Leadership development

b. Seeing people worse off than me

c. Pride in quality of work

d. Recognition for students and programs

158. There are _______ negative behaviors to cope with stress.

a. Four

b. Five

c. Six

d. Seven

159. There are ______ positive behaviors to cope with stress.

a. Eight

b. Nine

c. Ten

d. Eleven

160. Stress is NOT:

a. Chemical

b. Organic

c. Physical

d. Mental

161. When traveling, it is expected to tip what percentage of your bill to the wait staff?

a. 15%

b. 20%

c. 10%

d. 11%

162. Taking items form a hotel is:

a. Souvenir

b. Gratuity

c. Stealing

d. Showing you like the place

163. In business meetings, how many people preside at one time?

a. One

b. Two

c. Three

d. Four

164. When meeting a female for the first time in a business meeting, you could:

a. Offer your hand for a handshake

b. Give her a kiss

c. Comment on what she is wearing

d. Ignore her

165. When seeking employment, you should:

a. Know what the company does

b. Know the name of the person you are meeting

c. Have an appointment in advance

d. All of the above

166. In filling out an application, you should use a:

a. #2 pencil

b. Ink pen, dark blue or black ink

c. Crayon

d. Dark blue or black marker

167. How many applications should you ask for?

a. One

b. Two

c. Three

d. Four

168. A mentor should not be:

a. Counselor

b. Teacher

c. Your pet

d. Advisor

169. When giving a presentation, you should:

a. Know what the purpose is

b. Know what you are talking about

c. Know why it is important

d. All of the above

170. When preparing to give a presentation, you should:

a. Assume you are the expert or they would not be asking you to give it

b. Wing it

c. Practice with a tape recorder

d. All of the above

171. In a meeting when a motion is made, you

a. Begin to discuss it

b. Get up and leave if you don’t like it

c. Vote on it immediately

d. Need a second to the motion to discuss it

172. In a business meeting:

a. Each member has the right to express ideas

b. The decision of the majority must be followed

c. The rights of the minority are protected

d. All of the above

173. When greeting someone, you should us a:

a. Flaccid handshake

b. Loose handshake

c. Firm handshake

d. All the above are acceptable

174. Which is not true in parliamentary procedure rules?

a. One person presides to enforce the rules

b. Only one question (subject) can be discussed at a time

c. The vote of the minority of the members is followed

d. None of the above

175. A good goal statement has how many parts?

a. One

b. Two

c. Three

d. Four

176. Time management skills are used for:

a. Work Time

b. Leisure time

c. Party time

d. All of the above

177. If you wanted to find out about welding, you should:

a. Ask your friend who says “do you want fries with that” at their job

b. Reference the DOT book

c. Ask your principle

d. None of the above

178. Effective communication is:

a. Speaking

b. Listening

c. Both Speaking and Listening

d. None of the above

179. The two types of listening skills are:

a. Active and critical

b. Quiet and loud

c. Passive and loud

d. Active and passive

180. Which of the following does NOT belong in a portfolio?

a. Photos or videos of your project

b. Letters of recommendations

c. Pictures of your vacation

d. All of the above

181. Which part of the SkillsUSA emblem represents the individual?

a. The hands

b. The flaming torch

c. The shield

d. The words “SkillsUSA”

182. The SkillsUSA officer responsible for preparing and presenting chapter minutes is:

a. President

b. Vice-President

c. Secretary

d. Parliamentarian

183. A collection of work representing education, self-development and career information is:

a. Portfolio

b. Resume

c. Job Application

d. A scrap book

184. What is the written statement form a person in authority that acts as an endorsement of your positive attributes?

a. Application

b. Letter of recommendation

c. Affidavit

d. Portfolio

185. “Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work” is:

a. The SkillsUSA Theme

b. The SkillsUSA Motto

c. The SkillsUSA Creed

d. The SkillsUSA Purposes

186. A method of creating a lot of ideas in a short period of time and expanding your thinking is called:

a. Reading

b. Brainstorming

c. Developing

d. Teaming

187. “To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself” is part of the :

a. SkillsUSA Motto

b. SkillsUSA Creed

c. SkillsUSA Pledge

d. SkillsUSA Theme

188. What does the acronym PDP stand for?

a. Personal Development Program

b. Professional Development Program

c. Professionals developing people

d. None of the above

189. When using parliamentary procedure during a meeting, the following can be used when voting:

a. Voice

b. Hand

c. Standing

d. All of the above

190. “I believe in the American way of life” is a part of:

a. SkillsUSA Motto

b. SkillsUSA Creed

c. SkillsUSA Pledge

d. SkillsUSA Theme

191. According to the Leadership Handbook, a public speech should be broken down into what three basic parts?

a. Introduction, body and closing

b. Opening, examples and review

c. Instruction, speech and summary

d. Review, evidence and thank you

192. If there is no second to a motion, the motion is said to be:

a. Passed

b. Forgotten

c. Lost

d. Tabled

193. The symbol of the emblem that represents the industrial society is:

a. The shield

b. The gear

c. The flaming torch

d. The orbital circles

194. When you speak or meet other people you should:

a. Make the best possible impression

b. Take the initiative to introduce yourself

c. Use good manners

d. All of the above

195. Business asks which questions to determine customer satisfaction:

a. Are you satisfied

b. How are we doing

c. Where can we improve

d. All of the above

196. Which term describes a person’s income before any deductions?

a. Viability

b. Interest

c. Net

d. Gross

197. How many main motions may be on the floor at any one time?

a. 4

b. 3

c. 2

d. 1

198. Which SkillsUSA program is designed to help students make the transition from school to work?

a. SkillsUSA Championship

b. Total Quality Curriculum

c. SkillsUSA leadership Training

d. Professional Development Program

199. A goal is a statement of:

a. When it will happen

b. How it will happen

c. What is going to happen

d. All of the above

200. Who has the right to speak first on a motion?

a. The president

b. A member in favor of the motion

c. A member opposed to the motion

d. The make of the motion

201. What is the web address of SkillsUSA?
1. www.skillsusa.org
2. www.skillsusa.com
3. www.skillsusavica.org
4. www.skillsusa.edu
202. If a goal describes your plans for retirement, what kind of goal is it:

a. Short term

b. Long term

c. Business

d. Personal

203. When did the organization’s name change to SkillsUSA-VICA?

a. September 1, 1999

b. July 4, 1999

c. June 1, 2000

d. January 1, 2000

204. How many categories of motions are recognized by Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised?

a. 2

b. 3

c. 4

d. 5

205. What is the term given to an unpaid experience in which you observe and participate in a specific occupation?

a. Internship

b. Shadowing

c. Co-op

d. Apprenticeship

206. When reciting the SkillsUSA pledge, you are making a promise to _____, to prepare as a productive worker and citizen.

a. Your instructors

b. Yourself

c. Your chapter president

d. Your local chapter

207. Which officer is responsible for advising the president about the agenda during a meeting?

a. Secretary

b. Treasurer

c. Vice President

d. Reporter

208. Which SkillsUSA document says you will “prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice”?

a. SkillsUSA Pledge

b. SkillsUSA Creed

c. SkillsUSA Motto

d. SkillsUSA Theme

209. The officer that calls attention to errors in procedure during a meeting is the:

a. Parliamentarian

b. President

c. Reporter

d. Vice President

210. According to the Leadership Handbook, a public speech should be broken down into what three basic parts?

a. Instruction, speech and summary

b. Opening, examples and review

c. Introduction, body and closing

d. Review, evidence and thank-you

211. Public Relations is the responsibility of which officer?

a. President

b. Reporter

c. Secretary

d. Historian

212. Which of the following would probably not be included in your portfolio?

a. Work experience

b. Reference letters

c. Job application

d. Examples of your work

213. Who can offer an amendment to a main motion?

a. Only the President

b. Any member

c. Only the person who made the motion

d. Only the person who seconded the motion

214. What name is given for the summary of ones personal history and employment experience?

a. Application

b. Transcript

c. Portfolio

d. Resume

215. When presenting an award, which is the proper way to pass it?

a. From right hand to left hand

b. From left hand to left hand

c. From right hand to right hand

d. From left hand to right hand

216. What term describes a wise, mature, experience person who helps take steps toward being all that you can be?

a. Friend

b. Sage

c. Mentor

d. Relative

217. What term describes the forms and practices of correct behavior?

a. Etiquette

b. Competitive Sprit

c. Resume

d. Mores

218. Which term listed is not a correct item for a business meeting agenda?

a. Old Business

b. New business

c. Unfinished Business

d. Committee Reports

219. If you loose your job, you should:

a. Prepare a personal budget

b. Express your anger or sadness to your supervisor

c. Ask your supervisors about benefits for exiting employees

d. Sign up for welfare

220. What does the acronym PDP represent?

a. Personal Development Program

b. Professional Development Program

c. Professionals developing people

d. None of the above

221. Which committee is not considered to be a standing committee?

a. Public Relations

b. SkillsUSA Championships

c. Parliamentary Procedure

d. Ways and Means

222. A method of creating a lot of

a. Teaming

b. Brainstorming

c. Developing

d. Networking

223. What company has often sponsored the NLSC Opening General Session?

a. General Motors

b. DeWalt Tools

c. Snap-on Tools

d. American Honda

224. What is the familiar form of data collection that is used in the workplace? You can use it to study or inspect something in detail or design a set of questions to ask a certain audience and then analyze their response.

a. Statistics

b. Researching

c. Surveying

d. Asking Questions

225. Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work is:

a. SkillsUSA Motto

b. SkillsUSA Pledge

c. SkillsUSA Creed

d. SkillsUSA Purpose

226. What term describes the exchange of ideas, messages or information?

a. Problem Solving

b. Communications

c. Brainstorming

d. Teaming

227. Each year by January 31^st, your employer is required to provide a record to you. By what name is this federal form known?

a. W-4

b. W-2

c. 1040

d. 1040A

228. Who decides ultimately whether you succeed or fail?

a. Your teacher

b. Your advisor

c. Your friends

d. Your and you alone

229. Taking hotel souvenirs such as ashtrays, towels and glasses is:

a. Fun

b. Expected

c. Stealing

d. A challenge

230. What color is the standard recommended for identifying danger?

a. Blue

b. White

c. Red

d. Green

231. Who would you ask to write a letter of reference?

a. Boyfriend/Girlfriend

b. Teachers/employers

c. Relatives other than parents

d. Parents

232. What is/are the minimum essential officers necessary to conduct business?

a. President

b. President and Secretary

c. President and Vice President

d. Vice President and Secretary

233. What is the accepted gratuity for good service in a restaurant?

a. 10%

b. 15%

c. 20%

d. 25%

234. What does taking roll mean?

a. Taking a vote

b. Taking attendance

c. Entering debate

d. Brainstorming

235. After you have been hired by a company and before you can be paid, you will have to complete a federal form that tells the employer how many deductions you will claim for taxes. What is the name of this form?

a. W-2

b. 1040A

c. W-4

d. 1040

236. What term describes the smaller in number of groups in populations?

a. Majority

b. Minimum

c. Minority

d. Plurality

237. In which document should the quorum of an organization be established?

a. Constitution

b. By-Laws

c. Minutes

d. Committee Report

238. In which class of fire would you find ordinary combustibles (paper, rags, wood, etc.)?

a. Class A

b. Class B

c. Class C

d. Class D

239. What is the name given to the written record of what is done during a meeting?

a. Officer’s report

b. Treasurer’s report

c. Minutes

d. Committee report

240. An auditory learner:

a. Learns best by seeing diagrams and directions

b. Learns best by using the actual tools

c. Learns best by working alone

d. Learns best when someone explains to them

241. A basic rule of business meetings is:

a. Rules are enforced by the membership

b. A maximum of two subjects can be discussed at a time

c. Rights of the majority are protected

d. Each member may express opinions

242. It is healthy to balance your time between:

a. Leisure activities and work activities

b. Your family and day-to-day activities

c. All of the above

d. None of the above

243. One way to help you identify effective work skills and behaviors is to _______ someone employed in your perspective occupation.

a. Marry

b. Ask

c. Judge

d. Shadow

244. Communication skills include _________, _________ and writing.

a. Speaking, listening

b. Speaking, writing

c. Talking, speaking

d. Reflecting, reading

245. When making introductions:

a. Adult men are introduced to adult women

b. Adult women are introduced to adult men

c. A man’s name comes first

d. Do no repeat the person’s name

246. _________ setting is an important factor in being successful.

a. Time

b. Goal

c. Assignment

d. Home

247. Motivating factors can be _______ or _______.

a. New/old

b. Written/spoken

c. Internal/external

d. Inside/outside

248. _________ refers to the mixing and blending of many people from different cultures who are involved in a like activity or setting.

a. Cultural diversity

b. Time sharing

c. Respect

d. Harassment

249. A group of people joined in a cooperative activity is defined as a/an ________.

a. Team

b. Work force

c. Educators

d. None of the above

250. Receiving all chapter funds in a safe and businesslike manner and maintaining a record of all income and expenses is the job of the _________.

a. President

b. Secretary

c. Treasurer

d. Parliamentarian

251. Remember, you never get a second chance to make a _______ impression.

a. Second

b. Last

c. First

d. Respectful

252. Every state in the U.S. has state ________ elected to serve on a legislated body that develops policies and laws.

a. Legislators

b. Police

c. Judges

d. Attorneys

253. When did the organization’s name change to SkillsUSA?

a. May 8, 1965

b. July 4, 1999

c. September 1, 2004

d. January 1, 20003

254. Professional development activities assist students in making a smooth transition from education into the ________.

a. World of Work

b. Professional society

c. Management word

d. Both b and c

255. Business meetings represent ____ in action.

a. Nothing

b. People

c. Democracy

d. None of the above

256. A written list of the order of business that will take place during the meeting is known as/an _______.

a. Main motion

b. Agenda

c. Role-play

d. Script

257. Develop a _______ handshake so a person’s first impression of you will be a good one.

a. Bone crushing

b. Firm

c. Limp

d. Dead fish

258. Taxi drivers should receive ________ of the fare, plus 50 cents per bag if they handle your luggage for a tip.

a. None

b. 15% to 20%

c. 50%

d. 5%

259. A ________ journal is a publication directly related to a profession.

a. Sports

b. Wall Street

c. Literature

d. Professional

260. What color of pen should be used when filling out a job application?

a. Pencil

b. Blue or black

c. Red

d. Green

261. The vice president’s job includes the following:

a. Is responsible for program planning

b. Prepares a year-end report

c. Secures guest speakers

d. All of the above

262. If there is no second to a motion, the motion is ______.

a. Passed

b. Carried

c. Tabled to the next meeting

d. Lost

263. According to basic parliamentary procedure:

a. Only second year members may vote

b. Only members completing the PDP may vote

c. Students can only express their opinion if they do not vote

d. Every member has a right to express ideas or opinions

264. The number of articles in a basic constitution is:

a. Six

b. Nine

c. Ten

d. Twelve

265. How many amendments may be pending at one time?

a. One

b. Three

c. Two

d. None of the above

266. The basic rules of a society are contained in:

a. Standing rules

b. Rules of order

c. Bylaws

d. None of the above

267. In family style dinners, the salt and pepper should be passed:

a. Separately

b. Salt before pepper

c. Together

d. Pepper before salt

268. Silverware is set with pieces used first on the ______.

a. Serving tray

b. Inside

c. Right side of the dish or bowl

d. Outside

269. When not in use, a spoon or fork should be rested _________.

a. At the right side of the plate

b. In the middle of the plate

c. At the let side of the plate

d. In its original position beside your plate

270. When finished with your meal, place your napkin, loosely but neatly folded, _______.

a. On your plate

b. Around your utensils

c. Under your coffee cup

d. In its original position beside your plate

271. An example of a proper complimentary closing for a business letter may be:

a. “Dear ________”

b. “Respectfully”

c. (Your name)

d. “Thanks”

272. The letters “CC” that are typed two or three lines below the signature, stand for:

a. “Closed Captioned”

b. “ Color Copy”

c. “Carbon Copy”

d. “Condensed Copy”

273. Being neat and clean and dressing to suit the occasion is the pride you show in your ________.

a. Occupation

b. Appearance

c. Parents

d. Job

274. When speaking publicly on a precise topic, it is important to:

a. Offer supporting evidence

b. Make comparisons

c. Always state your source of statistics

d. All of the above

275. A leader motivates others and makes them want to join in an endeavor. To become a good leader, you must develop the following quality:

a. Be a pessimist

b. Be willing to accept responsibility

c. Constantly argue

d. Possess a stubborn attitude

276. Often long-term goals are reached by accomplishing a series of:

a. Textbooks

b. Study guides

c. References

d. Short-term goals

277. To achieve your goals, do not wait until the end of your plan to measure your progress. Keep track of your achievement by using a:

a. Stop watch

b. Time log

c. Barometer

d. Time clock

278. Surveys of employers show that one of the most important traits of a good employee is the ability to work:

a. Alone

b. Sparingly

c. At home

d. With others

279. If your work means getting dirty on the job, you should arrive:

a. In yesterday’s clothing

b. In soiled clothing

c. In old clothing

d. In clean clothing each day

280. Posture can make a world of difference in our:

a. Attitude

b. Mental well being

c. Appearance

d. None of the above

281. Which term describes a person’s income before any deductions?

a. Net

b. Viability

c. Interest

d. Gross

282. Whish SkillsUSA document says you will “prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice”?

a. SkillsUSA Pledge

b. SkillsUSA Creed

c. SkillsUSA Motto

d. SkillsUSA Theme

283. Which term listed is not a correct item for a business meeting agenda?

a. Committee reports

b. New Business

c. Unfinished business

d. Old business

284. SkillsUSA has two active divisions which are:

a. Active and alumni

b. Student and professional

c. High School and college/postsecondary

d. Active and professional

285. When seeking employment, your should:

a. Know what the company does

b. Know the name of the person your are meeting

c. Have an appointment in advance

d. All of the above

286. According to the PDP, what do we call an association of merchants and business people for the promotion of commercial interest within the community?

a. Business Roundtable

b. Better Business Bureau

c. Convention and Visitors Bureau

d. Chamber of Commerce

287. As a committee member, your are responsible for:

a. Treating other people’s opinions and ideas with respect

b. Expressing ideas

c. Keeping an open mind

d. All of the above

288. When completing the past employment section on an application, in what order should jobs be listed?

a. Start with your current or most recent job

b. The order is not important

c. Start with your first job

d. Start with the job most related to career objectives

289. What is an important point to remember when making a presentation?

a. Good eye contact

b. Good posture

c. To speak slowly and clearly

d. All of the above

290. In the Professional Development Program, the highest possible degree one may earn is

a. American Degree

b. Master Degree

c. Leader Degree

d. International Degree