A skill that you learn to preform through training is called a ____. - ANSWER-task
What are the initials used to identify the social security deduction
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According to Robert's Rule of Order, what does it mean when someone says "division"? - ANSWER-They want to vote again on the motion.
What is a majority vote? - ANSWER-One-half of the vote cast, plus one.
A worker who demonstrates a desire to learn and who is eager and zealous is said to have _____. - ANSWER-enthusiasm
According to the leadership handbook, when setting formal table service, where does the dessert fork go? - ANSWER-Above the dinner plate and below the dessert spoon
Since first impressions are often formed by appearance, a professional appearance shows that you _______. - ANSWER-respect yourself
A ____________ is a generic name for an organized group of people who work together to promote excellence in their chosen field. - ANSWER-Professional Association
What type of motion would be used to stop debate and go to an immediate vote? - ANSWER-Previous Question Motion
What is an organized association of workers committed to the advancement of a specified profession or trade? - ANSWER-Labor Union
According to the Leadership Handbook, when setting a formal table service, where does he soup spoon go? - ANSWER-To the right of the teaspoon.
How many standing committees reflect the SkillsUSA Program of Work? - ANSWER-7
An opportunity for a business to display materials, equipment, and services about their company is called a: - ANSWER-Trade Show
SkillsUSA was not the first national organization of trade and industrial education students. What was the name of its 1920's predecessor? - ANSWER-Future Craftsmen of America
What does the acronym PIM represent? - ANSWER-Personal Information Management system
Applying rules and principles to a new situation and determining which conclusions are correct when given a set of facts and a set of conclusions is called _______. - ANSWER-reasoning
What is the type of move that is a transfer to a different department or another classification in the same pay grade? - ANSWER-lateral move
According to the model local constitution in the Leadership Handbook, what fraction of the membership is needed to approve a chapter constitutional amendment? - ANSWER-two-thirds
Which SkillsUSA member service would you use to post your resume online? - ANSWER-SkillsUSA Employment Network
Personal growth, safety and teacher recruitment are part of the: - ANSWER-National Program of Work
A desire to achieve, a feeling of self-worth or pleasure for having done a good job is called a(n) _________. - ANSWER-internal motivator
Some people learn best in a step-by-step manner and remember information that they consider practical. What is the PDP description of this kind of learning? - ANSWER-Structural Style
Encouragement from others, a promise of money or a gift, or fear of punishment is called a(n) _______. - ANSWER-external motivator
How many times may a member speak in a debate on a debatable motion in the absence of special rules? - ANSWER-2
The word "parliamentary" comes from the french word "parler" which means what? - ANSWER-to speak
Who presents a description of the colors during the emblem ceremony? - ANSWER-The Optional Officer
In family-style dinners, the salt & pepper should be passed _____. - ANSWER-Together
When finished with your meal, your napkin should be placed loosely, but not folded, where? - ANSWER-in its original position by the plate
One of the optional officers is the Chaplain. This person would be called upon to ask a special blessing at the beginning of a formal meeting called a(n) ________. - ANSWER-invocation
What statement is made by a member when that member believes it is time to vote on a motion? - ANSWER-Call the Question
Of the 3, which motion has the highest precedence: main motion, amendment, adjourn? - ANSWER-adjourn
Social etiquette dictates that when a woman or man enters the room and approaches a man who is seated, the seated man should _____. - ANSWER-stand.
You have been introduced to a person and have forgotten his name. What should you do? - ANSWER-Ask his name again.
The number of members that must be present for a business meeting to be conduced legally is called what? - ANSWER-quorum
______ is the legal right to sell a company's goods and services in a particular area. - ANSWER-Franchise
______ is the term for a settlement of differences between opposing sides in which each makes a concession. - ANSWER-compromise
The first item on the agenda of a meeting is: - ANSWER-Call to Order
A main motion requires someone to introduce or make the motion and someone else who agrees to ______________. - ANSWER-Second the Motion
What do you call permission to speak to the group? - ANSWER-To have the floor
According to policy in the Leadership Handbook, what is the deadline for dues to reach national headquarters? - ANSWER-March 1
When you have finished eating, where do you place your utensils to signal the wait staff? - ANSWER-At the 10 and 2 o'clock position on the plate
What is required after a motion has been made before it can be discussed? - ANSWER-A "Second"
Of all the SkillsUSA contests held, in which contest can a member compete in black jeans? - ANSWER-None
An employee who adjusts to changes in schedules or job assignments is said to be ______. - ANSWER-flexible
What would you have tied if you used a four-in-hand knot? - ANSWER-neck tie
If a member raises a "point of order," what are they trying to correct? - ANSWER-An error in procedure
What SkillsUSA training program offers important information to teachers and students at the National Leadership & Skills Conference? - ANSWER-SkillsUSA University
How many negative behaviors are there to cope with stress? - ANSWER-6
Name two types of listening skills. - ANSWER-Active and Passive
A task performed to business and industry standards ica called a: - ANSWER-competency
_____ refers to the mixing and blending of many people from different cultures who are involved in an activity or setting. - ANSWER-Cultural Diversity
_____ stress could lead to physical or emotional problems. - ANSWER-Excessive
________ setting is an important factor in being successful. - ANSWER-Goal
What are the points in the SkillsUSA Purpose? - ANSWER-1)To unite in a common bond all students enrolled in trade and industrial education
2)To develop leadership abilities through participation in educational, vocational, civic, recreational and social activities
3)To foster a deep respect for the dignity of work
4)To assist students in establishing realistic vocational goals
5)To help students attain a purposeful life
6)To create enthusiasm for learning
7)To promote high standards in trade ethics, workmanship, scholarship and safety
8)To develop the ability of students to plan together, organize and carry out worthy activities and projects through the use of the democratic process
9)To foster a wholesome understanding of the functions of labor and management organizations and a recognition of their mutual interdependence
10)To create among students, faculty members, patrons of the school and persons in business and labor a sincere interest in the esteem for trade, industrial, technical and health occupations
11)To develop patriotism through knowledge of our nation's heritage and the practice of democracy.
A ____ journal is a publication directly related to a profession. - ANSWER-Professional
A ______ is a collection of a work representing education, self-development and career information. - ANSWER-Portfolio
A basic rule of business meetings is ______ ? - ANSWER-Parliamentary Procedure
A goal is a statement of___? - ANSWER-Direction in your life or plan of action.
A good goal statement usually has ___ parts. - ANSWER-3
A group of people joined in a cooperative activity is defined as a/an _____. - ANSWER-Team
A method of creating a lot of ideas in a short period of time and expand your thinking, is called _______. - ANSWER-Brainstorming
A written list of the order of business that will take place during the meeting, is known as a/an _____. - ANSWER-Agenda
According to the Leadership Handbook, a public speech should be broken into what three basic parts? - ANSWER-Introduction, body, and closing
According to the PDP, what do we call an association of merchants and business people for the promotion of commercial interest within the community? - ANSWER-Chamber of Commerece
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 that form? - ANSWER-(1040)
An auditory learner: learns best by________ - ANSWER-Listening
Business meetings represent ___ in action. - ANSWER-Democracy
Communication skills include ______, ______ and writing. - ANSWER-Speaking, Listening
Develop a _____ handshake so a person's first impression of you will be a good one. - ANSWER-Firm
Each year by January 31st your employer is required to provide a record of earnings to you. By what name is this federal form known? - ANSWER-W2 Form
Every state in the U.S. has state ____ elected to serve on a legislated body that develops policies and laws. - ANSWER-Legislators
Filling out a/an ___ is often the first step when applying for a job. - ANSWER-Job Application
How many categories of motions are recognized by Roberts Rules or Order, Newly Revised? - ANSWER-5
How many main motions may be on the floor at any one time? - ANSWER-1
If a goal describes your plans for retirement, what kind of goal is it? - ANSWER-Long Term
If there is no second to a motion, the motion is ____. - ANSWER-Lost or dead
In a business meeting, how many people preside at one given time? - ANSWER-1
In which document should the quorum of an organization be established? - ANSWER-Constitution and by laws
It is healthy to balance your time between: - ANSWER-Leisure activities and work activities
Motivating factors can be ____ or ____. - ANSWER-Internal and external
One way to help you identify effective work skills: - ANSWER-To Shadow someone employed in your prospective occupation
Professional development activities assist students in making a smooth transition from education into the _______. - ANSWER-Career(workforce)
Public Relations is the responsibility of which officer? - ANSWER-Reporter
Receiving all chapter funds in a safe and businesslike manner and maintaining a record of all income and expenses is the job of the _____. - ANSWER-Treasurer
Remember, you never get a second chance to make a _____ impression. - ANSWER-First
Taking hotel souvenirs such as ashtrays, towels and glasses is ___. - ANSWER-Stealing
Taxi drivers should receive ___ of the fare, plus $ .50 per bag if they handle your luggage for a tip. - ANSWER-(15-20%)
Skills USA "Champions At Work: Educated and Skilled to Lead America" - ANSWER-The current SkillsUSA theme is :
To make a motion at a meeting, you must state your motion by saying: - ANSWER-" I Move That "
What color of pen should be used when filling out a job application? - ANSWER-Dark Blue or Black
What does taking roll mean? - ANSWER-Checking to See Who is in Atttendance and to See if There is A Quorum
What does the letter "V" stand for in SkillsUSA ? - ANSWER-Vocational
What is a standing committee? - ANSWER-A Permanent Commitee Which Operates for the Entire School Year
What is included in your portfolio? - ANSWER-Documents and Work Samples to Verify Occupational Qualifications and Comptences Used to Promote Oneself to an Employer
What is the accepted gratuity for good service in a restaurant? - ANSWER-15%
What is the term given to an unpaid experience in which you observe and participate in a specific occupation? - ANSWER-Apprentice or Shadowing
What is the web address of SkillsUSA ? - ANSWER-(www.Txskillsusa.org) or (www.skillsusa.org)
What is the written statement form a person in authority that acts as an endorsement of your positive attributes? - ANSWER-Letter of Recomendation
What is/are the minimum essential officer(s) necessary to conduct business? - ANSWER-2
What name is given for the summary of ones personal history and employment experience? - ANSWER-Resume
What should you do if you lose your job? - ANSWER-Ask Supervisor About Existing Employee Benefits
What term describes a wise, mature, experience person who helps take steps toward being all that you can be? - ANSWER-Mentor
What term describes the exchange of ideas, messages of information? - ANSWER-Communication
What term describes the forms and practices of correct behavior? - ANSWER-Etiquette
What term describes the smaller in number of groups in populations? - ANSWER-Minority
When assembling your portfolio for employment what should be included? - ANSWER-Current Resume
When presenting an award which is the proper way to pass it? - ANSWER-Present With Your Left Hand so you can Shake With Your Right
When reciting the SkillsUSA pledge, you are making a promise to _____ to prepare as a productive worker and citizen. - ANSWER-Yourself
When using parliamentary procedure during a regular meeting, what can be used when taking a vote: - ANSWER-Roll Call, Show of Hands, Secret Ballot
Which color is the standard recommended for identifying danger? - ANSWER-Red
Which SkillsUSA program is designed to help students make the transition from school to work? - ANSWER-Professional Development Program
Who can offer an amendment to a main motion? - ANSWER-Anyone
Who ultimately decides whether you succeed or fail? - ANSWER-Yourself
Who should you ask to write letters of reference? - ANSWER-Teachers, Principles, Counselors
Who has the right to speak first on a motion? - ANSWER-The Member Who Made the Motion
The SkillsUSA Pledge includes what major points? - ANSWER-1) To prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice to become a worker whose services will be recognized as honorable by my employer and fellow workers
2) To base my expectations of reward upon the solid foundation of service
3) To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself
4) And further, to spare no effort in upholding the ideals of SkillsUSA
How many major points are in the SkillsUSA Pledge? - ANSWER-Four
The SkillsUSA Creed includes what major points? - ANSWER-1) I believe in the dignity of work
2) I believe in the American way of life
3) I believe in education
4) I believe in fair play
5) I believe satisfaction is achieved by good work
6) I believe in high moral and spiritual standards
How many major points are in the SkillsUSA Creed? - ANSWER-Six
How many distinct features are included on the SkillsUSA Emblem? - ANSWER-Five
What distinct features are included on the SkillsUSA Emblem? - ANSWER-1) Shield
2) Gear
3) Torch
4) Oribital Circles
5) Hands
Represents Patriotism (From the SkillsUSA Emblem) - ANSWER-Shield
Represents Industrial Society (From the SkillsUSA Emblem) - ANSWER-Gear
Represents Knowledge (From the SkillsUSA Emblem) - ANSWER-Torch
Represents Technology (From the SkillsUSA Emblem) - ANSWER-Orbital Circles
Represent the Individual (From the SkillsUSA Emblem) - ANSWER-Hands
What is distinct about the hands in the SkillsUSA Emblem? - ANSWER-One hand is Male, the other Female.
Between the Emblem and Logo, what should be used for ceremonies and use on the SkillsUSA Blazer? - ANSWER-Emblem
Between the Emblem and Logo, what should be used on displays, chapter materials, casual apparel, and other promotional items? - ANSWER-Logo
What are the colors that represent the national SkillsUSA organization? - ANSWER-1) Red
2) White
3) Blue
4) Gold
How many colors represent the national SkillsUSA organization? - ANSWER-Four
In SkillsUSA, what color(s) represent the individual states and chapters? - ANSWER-Red and White
In SkillsUSA, what do the colors Red and White represent? - ANSWER-The individual states and chapters.
In SkillsUSA, what color(s) represent the common union of the states and of the chapters? - ANSWER-Blue
In SkillsUSA, what does the color Blue represent? - ANSWER-The common union of the states and of the chapters.
In SkillsUSA, what color(s) represent the individual, the most important element of the organization? - ANSWER-Gold
In SkillsUSA, what does the color Gold represent? - ANSWER-The individual, the most important element of the organization.
The official attire for women, as stated by the SkillsUSA Handbook, is: - ANSWER-1) Red SkillsUSA blazer, windbreaker or sweater
2) White collarless or small-collared blouse or white turtleneck, collar not to extend over the blazer lapel or the sweater or windbreaker
3) Black dress skirt (knee-length) or black dress slacks
4) Black sheer (not opaque) or skin-tone seamless hose
5) Black shoes
The official attire for men, as stated by the SkillsUSA Handbook, is: - ANSWER-1) Red SkillsUSA blazer, windbreaker or sweater
2) White dress shirt
3) Plain, solid black tie
4) Black dress slacks
5) Plain black socks
6) Black dress shoes
With regards to the SkillsUSA attire, what pins are restricted for wear-only? - ANSWER-1) Officer Pin
2) Name Badge
3) Highest PDP pin
4) Highest Statesman Award pin
With regards to the SkillsUSA attire, what should be centered at the widest part of your right lapel? - ANSWER-Name badge
With regards to the SkillsUSA attire, your name badge should not exceed what dimensions? - ANSWER-3/4 in. x 3 in
A conference pin or SkillsUSA emblem pin should be 1" below what? - ANSWER-Your name badge.
If no name badge is worn, a conference or SkillsUSA emblem pin should be centered where? - ANSWER-Widest part of your right lapel.
What should not cover the SkillsUSA emblem on your attire? - ANSWER-Nonofficial campaign badges, cards and ribbons.
With regards to the SkillsUSA attire, where should the officer pins be worn? - ANSWER-1) Centered on the left lapel
2) Top of the pin aligns with the wider part of the lapel
3) The officer year is centered vertically to the left of the officer pin
4) The officer guard dangles from the chain
With regards to the SkillsUSA attire, where should the Statesman's Award and the Professional Development Program pins be worn? - ANSWER-1) Worn side by side and centered on-quarter inch above the SkillsUSA blazer breast pocket
2) Only one Statesman's Award and one PDP pin should be worn - those representing the highest degree attained
3) Statesman's Award pin is worn on the right of the PDP pin
4) If only one pin is worn, center it one-quarter inch above the breast pocket
With regards to SkillsUSA attire, The SkillsUSA Nation Executive Council has approved a resolution that ____. - ANSWER-"Smoking and drinking and unseemly behavior of any kind is prohibited while wearing official SkillsUSA attire. SkillsUSA attire symbolizes the member's dedication to excellence and self-improvement and should be worn with respect for these ideals."
When wearing official attire, as on any occasion, pay attention to ____. - ANSWER-cleanliness, neatness and proper fit.
Your appearance should ____. - ANSWER-reflect pride and confidence in yourself.
PDP stands for ____. - ANSWER-Professional Development Program
What are the levels/degrees available in the PDP course? - ANSWER-Level 1) Trainee Degree
Level 2) Leader Degree
Level 3) Professional Degree
Level 4) Master Degree
Level 5) American Degree
Level 6) International Degree
How many levels are there in the PDP course? - ANSWER-Six
What is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a SkillsUSA member? - ANSWER-The International Degree
What is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a SkillsUSA member while he or she is still a student? - ANSWER-The American Degree
SkillsUSA's mission statement is: - ANSWER-"...to help its members become world-class workers and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA enhances the lives and careers of students - and the quality of America's skilled work force - by fostering citizenship, employability and occupational skills through career-focused education and industry partnerships."
How many board members are on the Board of Directors of SkillsUSA Inc.? - ANSWER-14
Members of the Board of Directors who also hold another office, for example "Youth Development Foundation of SkillsUSA", are labeled what latin term? - ANSWER-ex officio
SkillsUSA has how many divisions? - ANSWER-Two
What are the SkillsUSA divisions? - ANSWER-High School and College/Postsecondary
The Youth Development Foundation of SkillsUSA Inc. provides ____. - ANSWER-advice and assistance to the board
The Youth Development Foundation of SkillsUSA Inc. members are ____. - ANSWER-business and labor organizations whose representatives serve on the Foundation Committee.
Who is the Executive Director? - ANSWER-Timothy W. Lawrence
Who is the Texas Director? - ANSWER-Janet Conner
Texas is in what SkillsUSA region? - ANSWER-4
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