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?