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1
What is defined as the sudden unrestrained offering of ideas by all members of a group to seek solutions to problems?
Problem Solving
Brainstorming
Talking it Out
Communication
2
As part of the SkillsUSA emblem, the color blue represents the common union of__________________
The states only
None of the above
The states and chapters
The chapters only
3
Minutes of a meeting are a record of what?
Business transacted
Motions made
What was said
The opinion of the secretary
4
Providing a common language for students to articulate what they gain from SkillsUSA is one purpose of the...
Career Essentials Credential
SkillsUSA Pledge
SkillsUSA Framework
Career Competitions
5
Using photo editing software is an example of a _________ for a photographer.
Safety and Health Skill
Job Specific Skill
Teamwork Skill
Personal Skill
6
When SkillsUSA was founded in 1965 what was the organization originally named?
United Service Supplying Ritches (USSR)
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA)
Trades United USA (TUU)
United Vocations of the American Future (UVAF)
7
Which committee would most likely be chaired by the chapter reporter?
Membership Committee
Branch Service Committee
Student Advisory Committee
Public Relations Committee
8
Which Essential Element is best described as doing high-quality, ethical work in an efficient way?
Integrity
Job Specific Skills
Planning, Organization, Management
Work Ethic
9
Which Essential Element is part of the Workplace Skills component of the SkillsUSA Framework?
Multi-Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness
Service Orientation
Computer Literacy
Responsibility
10
Taking initiative is a characteristic of which Essential Element of the SkillsUSA Framework?
Time Management
Teamwork
Job Specific Skills
Self-Motivation
11
What is the term for a settlement of differences between opposing sides in which each makes concessions?
Blackmail
Negotiation
Compromise
Disagreement
12
A worker who can be counted on to complete assigned tasks without constant supervision is said to have _____________.
Reliability
Confidence
Character
Priority
13
The process of improving your capabilities through access to education and training opportunities.
Career Re-training
Career Advancement
Professional Workshops
Professional Development
14
The mixing and blending of many people of different cultures who are involved in a similar activity or setting is ___.
Cultural Norms
Cultural Diversity
Cultural Heritage
Cultural Linguistics
15
What is the second step in the decision-making process?
Procrastinate
Brainstorm possible solutions
Ask for help
Identify the problem
16
What term describes a study to evaluate something in detail using a set of questions aimed to a specific group of people
Survey
Questionnaire
Assessment
Portfolio
17
To be successful, you should have positive goals. If you set a goal for yourself, what would be your next step?
Establish a plan to achieve the goal.
Tell others about your goal.
Write down your goal.
Ask if the goal is a good choice.
18
There are ____________points to the SkillsUSA Creed.
Five
Six
four
Seven
19
Active and critical are two varieties of what kind of skill?
Test Taking
Listening
Studying
Learning
20
The ___ of SkillsUSA include: to create enthusiasm for learning and foster a deep respect for the dignity of work.
Pledge
Goals
Purposes
Creed
21
What statement applies to all employees in terms of demonstrating the Safety and Health Essential Element?
Sign off when you receive the employee handbook.
Join the local union for your trade.
Follow the policies and procedures in the employee handbook.
Create your own way to complete jobs quicker.
22
The image that contains multiple symbols that each represent characteristics of the SkillsUSA organization is known as
The Future
The Symbol
The Picture of Success
The Emblem
23
Which SkillsUSA program allows chapters to be recognized for their quality activities and achievements?
Chapter Incentive Program
Chapter Excellence Program
SkillsUSA National Program
SkillsUSA Chapter Championships
24
Professionalism may be exhibited by _____________________________.
Attire
All of the Above
Personal Grooming
Speech
25
The person getting their car repaired at an auto shop is an example of a/an___.
Internal Customer
Employer
External Customer
Employee
26
“To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself” is a statement from:
The SkillsUSA Creed
The SkillsUSA Motto
The SkillsUSA Pledge
The SkillsUSA mission statement
27
SkillsUSA is a Career and Technical Student Organization. What is the acronym for this type of organization?
C&TSO
CTSO
OSTC
ABCD
28
Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work is the SkillsUSA ______ .
SkillsUSA Theme
SkillsUSA Tag-Line
SkillsUSA Motto
SkillsUSA Pledge
29
What process would you use in a formal business meeting if you had an idea you wanted the group to consider?
Secondary Motion
Privileged Motion
Incidental Motion
Main Motion
30
Which officer is responsible for recording minutes at each meeting and providing them for review at the next meeting?
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
31
In a business meeting, how many people can be considered the presiding officer at one time?
Two
Three
Four
One
32
Conduct or attitudes toward work, or a philosophy dealing with the rules of proper conduct is referred to as ___.
Ability
Religion
Communication
Ethics
33
How many national officers may be elected to serve SkillsUSA annually?
10
15
12
8
34
How many symbols are included within the SkillsUSA emblem?
6
7
4
5
35
“SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible citizens" is the start of the __.
SkillsUSA Motto
SKillsUSA Pledge
SkillsUSA Mission Statement
SkillsUSA Creed
36
What are you doing if you are observing someone you respect doing their job?
Following
Harassing
Stalking
Shadowing
37
The diagram or chart that shows how a company or business is organized is called a/an?
Run Chart
Venn Diagram
Flow Chart
Organizational Chart
38
A person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk for a business venture is a/an ___________.
Speculator
Embezzler
Entrepreneur
Tycoon
39
Which statement reflects taking responsibility?
I don't know where it is.
It's not here.
I haven't found it yet, but I'll look harder.
That wasn't my job.
40
A worker who continues difficult tasks until they are completed is said to have __________________.
Reliability
Perseverance
Personal Problems
Adaptability
41
Consistency and dependability are both components of _______________.
Responsibility
Integrity
Adaptability
Communication
42
When you consistently meet or exceed your customer’s expectations, you are said to have provided good _______________.
Work Ethic
Customer Service
Professional Development
Job Performance
43
Which is NOT a component of SkillsUSA official attire?
White dress shirt or blouse.
Black pants or skirt.
Black dress shoes.
Solid red scarf or necktie.
44
Which officer is most likely responsible for providing a year-end report on the chapter’s accomplishments?
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
45
Within SkillsUSA’s curriculum offerings, the premier employability skills development program is the ____________.
OSHA 10 Hour Certification
SkillsUSA Framework
Career Essentials: Experiences
SkillsUSA Championships
46
"I believe in the dignity of work" is one component of the SkillsUSA ___.
Theme
Motto
Creed
Pledge
47
Service Orientation is an Essential Element within which component of the SkillsUSA Framework?
Technical Skills Grounded in Academics
Workplace Skills
Personal Skills
All of the above
48
To make a motion at a meeting, you must state your motion by saying___.
"I feel we should..."
"I want to ..."
"I make the motion that..."
"I move that..."
49
Which symbol is representative of the industrial society?
The Orbital Circles
The Gear
The Torch
The Shield
50
The official SkillsUSA colors are red, white, _________and gold.
Silver
Yellow
Bronze
Blue
51
Leadership (as defined by SkillsUSA) contains these four "pillars."
Stability
All of the above.
Compassion
Trust and Hope
52
On an effective team, each person ________________.
Does as little as possible.
Contributes their best.
Allows others to take the lead.
Lets one person make all decisions.
53
One responsibility of the chapter secretary may be to chair this committee.
Freedom Writers Club
Membership Committee
Advisory Committee
Historical Committee
54
This term is defined as: Free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere.
Honest
Conservative
Likable
Emotional
55
This term is LEAST likely to be identified as a characteristic of effective communication.
Attentive Listening
Positive Tones
Loud Voices
Clarifying Questions
56
The process of directing and controlling activities with regard to the use of time is called Time Management.
False
True
57
Which icon is NOT included within the SkillsUSA emblem?
Torch
Gear
Shield
Sword
58
A/an ______ is the written list of the business that will take place during a meeting.
Minutes
Agenda
Attributes
Hours
59
The times when it is appropriate to wear SkillsUSA attire include __.
Weekly meetings.
Visits with dignitaries and for ceremonies
Any day that the uniform is clean and ironed
During SKillsUSA week in school
60
Playing Quizs in an after-school SkillsUSA workshop supports which framework skills?
Adaptability, Professionalism, and Integrity
Computer Literacy, Professional Development, and Service Orientation
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Decision Making, Leadership, and Communication
61
This is NOT a rule in parliamentary procedure.
The decision of the minority of votes must be followed.
All of the above.
The decision of the president must be followed.
The decision of the majority requires a second vote.
62
When preparing for a community service project a team might use the Essential Element of:
Professional Development
Responsibility
Planning, Organization, and Management
Leadership
63
Which officer must be able to gain the confidence of others in order to be able to settle controversial issues?
Vice President
Parliamentarian
President
Ambassador
64
Within SkillsUSA's membership affiliation programs, the whole school membership program is the TPP which stands for ___.
Totally Perfect Program
Total Purchase Protection
Total Personal Program
Total Participation Plan
65
Communication, Decision Making, Teamwork are part of ___.
Workplace Skills.
Technical Skills Grounded in Academics.
Personal Skills.
All of the above.
66
What has these three parts: What is going to happen? When will it happen? How will it happen?
Budget
Speech
Goal Statement
Purpose
67
What statement accurately describes the SkillsUSA Framework?
The Framework skills work alone.
The Framework is good for high school kids.
The Framework applies to certain jobs.
All skills in the Framework work together.
68
Which term describes a person’s income before any deductions?
Gross
Interest
Net
FICA
69
These are appropriate times for displaying the Emblem and conducting the Emblem Ceremony.
While on the Bus.
After Lunch.
During Lunch.
During Meetings at State and National Conferences
70
An item or task that requires immediate action is a___.
Agenda Item
Business
Priority
List Item
71
Members of a committee are responsible for treating others with respect, expressing ideas, and keeping an open mind.
False
True
72
This is NOT an official color of SkillsUSA.
Blue
SIlver
Gold
Red
73
What color ink should be used when completing a job application?
Any Color
Black
Green
Red
74
Sam changes jobs less frequently than others. This is a characteristic called___.
Self-Motivation
Flexibility
Dedication
Reliability
75
Who would you ask to write you a letter of recommendation?
Aunt or Uncle
Friend
Parent
Teacher /Employer
76
Integrity, Work Ethic, Professionalism, Responsibility, Adaptability/Flexibility, Self-Motivated are part of _____.
All of the above.
Technical Skills Grounded in Academics
Workplace Skills
Personal Skills
77
Who is allowed to speak first when debating a motion in a formal business meeting?
The president
The vice president
The maker of the motion
The person who opposes the motion
78
If a goal describes your plans for retirement, what kind of goal is it?
Long-term
Short-term
79
What skill is an individual said to have who believes in and respects himself or herself?
Enthusiasm
Poise
Adaptability
Confidence
80
According to basic parliamentary procedure, every member has the right to do what?
Rewrite the minutes.
Express ideas or opinions.
Vote in their second year.
Interrupt the meeting.
81
When completing the past employment section on a job application, jobs should be listed beginning with _______________.
Your most current or recent job.
Your first job ever.
Your most relevant job.
The order doesn't matter.
82
All people who are current or potential employees _________ need the skills listed within the SkillsUSA Framework.
In any profession
In certain professions
In technical careers
In the healthcare industry
83
What 3 elements make up the SkillsUSA Framework?
Workplace Skills, Personal Problems, and Job Skills
Personal Skills, Workplace Skills, Technical Skills Grounded in Academics
Personal Issues, Workplace Drama, Technical Skills
Technical Skills, Job Skills, Professional Skills
84
What is an appropriate question an employer can ask during an interview?
Do you plan to have children?
Where would you like to be in 5 years?
Where do you go to church?
What prescriptions do you take?
85
A process that includes a sender and a receiver each giving feedback to the other is called?
Communication
Conjugation
Transference
Intervention
86
When an individual is able to “bounce back” from a challenging experience, they demonstrate the Essential Element of __.
Integrity
Responsibility
Adaptability/Flexibility
Professionalism
87
On the SkillsUSA emblem, what do the Hands represent?
The Individual
Technology
The Industrial Society
Partiotism
88
What is a document that many employers use to identify worker applicants’ qualifications for employment?
Transcript
Personal Website
Resume
Portfolio
89
What term defines a person of quality character whom others try to emulate?
Role Model
Hero
Celebrity
Mentor
90
In the SkillsUSA emblem, technology is represented by which symbol?
The Gear
The Shield
The Hands
The Orbital Circles
91
What is the name of the industry-validated credential available through SkillsUSA?
Career Essentials Credential
Professional Skills
Essential Job Skills Credential
Career Life Skills Credentials
92
A/an __________ is a collection of work representing education, self-development, and career information about you.
Resume
Curriculum VItae
Trade Show Booth
Employment Portfolio