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1
What is the Officer For A Day Program?
Provides new members to meet the Executive Council
Provides MiddleLevel members an opportunity to shadow the Executive Council
Day that allows NLC interns to complete their interviews for positions
Day at NLC where all members stalk the Executive Council
2
What does the Quill and Inkwell represent?
The stability of business occupations through the ages.
The longstanding nature of BPA.
The patriotic teachings to follow the path of the Founding Fathers.
The in-depth length of events and competitions
3
What shape is the BPA emblem?
Square
Shield
Circle
Diamond
4
The 7 Categories are Leadership, Service, Cooperation, Knowledge, Friendship, (Love, Hope, and Faith), and Patriotism
True
False
5
What do the 4 points of the emblem represent?
Ambition, Leadership, Sociability, and Poise
Personability, Cooperation, Kindness, and Sociability
Teamwork, Professionalism, Ambition, and Technical Skills
Courage, Professionalism, Personability, and Leadership
6
What is the role of the State Association Advisory Council (SAAC)?
facilitates the implementation of programs, policies, and activities
Manages all affairs of BPA and creates new programs when necessary
Monitor/suggest financial advice for WSAP events, inform State associations
Assist with the development of programs that offer real-world experience
7
What does the Bar represent?
The answers given to superiors and management.
The products developed by entrepreneurs in various careers.
The service provided by employees in business occupations.
The efforts given to complete tasks in businesses.
8
How long are Executive Council positions
1 Week
6 Months
1 Year
2 Years
9
When is BPA Week?
Second week in September
Third full week in November
First full week in April
Second full week in February
10
Coincides with __________ month
Career and Technical Education
Education and Creativity
Kindness and Love
Business and Entrepenurialism
11
How many Torch Award Categories are there?
9 Categories
8 Categories
7 Categories
6 Categories
12
What does the Torch represent?
The Olympics
High Standards of Success
Worthy goals.
Striving aspirations
13
What is the role of the Board of Trustees?
Assist with the development of programs that offer real-world experience
Manages all affairs of BPA and creates new programs when necessary
Monitor/suggest financial advice for WSAP events, inform State associations
facilitates the implementation of programs, policies, and activities
14
What is the 2024-2025 BPA Annual Theme?
Discover Your Purpose
Go Beyond Your Limits
Capture the Moment
Seize the Opportunity
15
Highest Torch Award pin earned is to be worn on the left lapel
False
True
16
When is NLC student registration due?
March 7
Feburary 15
January 30
April 1
17
Name tag is to be worn on the right side of the jacket
True
False
18
The Navy blue blazer has the logo located on the left side
True
False
19
What does the Shield stand for?
Courage and strength, and the importance of competitions
Presentation and kindness, in accordance to BPA
Coolness and professionalism, in addition to your second amendment right
Honor and dignity, as well as the importance of business in America
20
How many levels of membership are there?
2 Levels
4 Levels
1 Level
3 Levels
21
What is BPA's Mission Statement?
and change the world by creating
To develop and empower student leaders to discover their passion
unmatched opportunities in learning, professional growth, and service.
22
Post-Secondary Council Candidate GPA based on last two terms.
False
True
23
How many Assesment Areas of WSAP events are there?
7 Areas
4 Areas
2 Areas
6 Areas
24
What does Tan signify?
Signifies the success achieved through leadership and professionalism
Embodies the importance of business management and cooperation with others
Symbolizes the friendship obtained through the teamwork of our organization
Represents the bountiful fields of opportunity in America.
25
What is the order of events (oldest highest)?
First National BPA Day of Service is held at NLC in Anaheim, California.
BPA begins offering International Independent Chapters in China and Peru.
Attendance surpasses 6,000 individuals at NLC in Anaheim, California.
BPA celebrates its 50th Anniversary (Boston). Breaks GWR for tie-dye group
26
What is the order of events (oldest highest)?
National Center established. Board of Trustees approved Alumni Division
OEA conducts a dedication ceremony for the National Center.
Board of Trustees commisioned reform to the national image of OEA
OEA purchased the National Center located in Columbus, Ohio.
27
What do the Stripes represent?
Professional dress, presentation, communication, and technical skills
Education, citizenship, loyalty, patriotism, competency, and dependability
Leadership, knowledge, popularity, loyalty, and skill
Nuance, patriotism, knowledge, professionalism, and sociability
28
What does Navy Blue signify?
Represents the bountiful fields of opportunity in America.
Signifies the success achieved through leadership and professionalism
Symbolizes the friendship obtained through the teamwork of our organization
Embodies the importance of business management and cooperation with others
29
Meaning of BPA's "Professionals"
Our students indicate they join Business Professionals of America
to take advantage of a wide variety of
professional development opportunities.
30
What does WSAP stand for?
Working Skills Action Preparation
Workplace Skills Assessment Program
Workplace Skills Assessment Program
Working Skills Ation Program
31
What are the Official BPA colors (all that apply)
Tan
Grey
Red
Navy Blue
32
What are the 4 levels of Torch Award recognition (highest on top)?
Ambassador Torch Award
Executive Torch Award
Diplomat Torch Award
Statesmen Torch Award
33
What are the Executive Council positions for the Post-Secondary Division?
President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, Parliamentarian
President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
President, Vice President, VP of Communciation Secretary/Treasurer
President, Vice President/Historian, Secretary, Treasurer
34
What are the requirements to attend BPA NLC
Involved in Executive Council campaign (candidate or otherwise)
Represent your state as a voting delegate
Finish high enough at the state level for WSAP competitive events
Be a local, regional, or state officer
35
What are the BPA Cares Service Learning Awards?
Safety Awareness Award, Service Learning Individual Award
Community Service Award, Environmental Action/ Awareness Award
Special Olympics Award
Community Involvement Award, Kindness Award
36
What is the lowest level of membership?
Secondary Division
Post-Secondary Division
Middle Division
37
Where will the 2024-2025 NLC be held?
Anaheim, CA
Chicago, IL
Nashville, TN
Orlanda, FL
38
What is the order of events (oldest highest)?
67% of state education supervisors wanted a business student organization
desire shown by students for CTSP in office/business programs
Need for career/technical and office/business programs was recognized.
Decide how to implement the office occupations group (IA, KS, WI first)
39
What is the purpose of the BPA Alumni Membership Division?
Provide networking opportunities with other like-minded professionals
Maintain involvement with BPA through continued service and support
Delegate duties and help finish tasks faster
Provides information on past events and suggest new actions
40
BPA offers a Student Certification Series
True
False
41
What is the BPA Attire?
Officer pin is placed on the right lapel above the nametag
Name tag is to be worn on the right side of the jacket
Highest Torch Award pin earned is to be worn on the right lapel
Navy blue blazer with the logo located on the left side
42
Officer pin is placed on the left lapel above the nametag
False
True
43
What is the role of the Executive Council?
Monitor/suggest financial advice for WSAP events, inform State associations
Provide responsive programs and services of the highest quality to BPA
Assist with the development of programs that offer real-world experience
Represent the BPA student members from across the country
44
What is the Official BPA Pledge
We are met in a spirit of friendship and goodwill as
as we prepare for careers in a world-class workforce. We work together
Business Professionals of America, and pledge our loyalty to our nation.
to develop professionalism and leadership through
45
What is the role of the Classroom Educators Advisory Council (CEAC)?
facilitates the implementation of programs, policies, and activities
Assist with the development of programs that offer real-world experience
Monitor/suggest financial advice for WSAP events, inform State associations
Manages all affairs of BPA and creates new programs when necessary
46
What are the BPA Cares Professional Awards?
Emerging Professional of the Year Award, Student of the Year Award,
Member of the Year Award, Emerging Leader of the Year Award
Hall of Fame Award, Outstanding Service Award
Advisor of the Year Award, Emerging Advisor of the Year Award
47
Meaning of BPA's "of America"
Shows that this is a club located only in America.
Symbolizes pride in our country and its free enterprise business system.
We hate American business styles.
PROUD AMERICANS KAWKAAAAAAW
48
How many Secondary Division Executive positions are there?
3 Positions
6 Positions
4 Positions
9 Positions
49
BPA works with states and regions to ensure members can compete leading up to NLC
True
False
50
What is the BPA username?
BPAconnect
BPA
Business Professionals of America
BPAbusiness
51
What is BPA's Vision Statement?
education, competition, community service, and personal development.
providing our members with opportunities for growth through
To be an innovator in Career and Technical Education,
52
What are the requirements to attend BPA NLC
Being involved for any reason related to NLC
Earning Ambassador Torch Award or BPA Cares Award
Wanting to go
Participating in National Leadership Academy, or Internship Program
53
How many Post-Secondary Division Executive positions are there?
6 Positions
4 Positions
3 Positions
9 Positions
54
What is the highest level of membership?
Secondary Division
Post-Secondary Division
Middle Division
55
What is the purpose of the BPA social medias?
Provide news and information
Increase membership and PR
Provide engagement opportunities for advisors and student members
Provide entertainment and virality
56
Special Olympics is the official national service organization for members participating in BPA
True
False
57
What was BPA's original name?
Business Professionals of America
CTSO of Business
Business Management and Learning Asociation
Office Education Association
58
What does Red signify?
Embodies the importance of business management and cooperation with others
Represents the bountiful fields of opportunity in America.
Symbolizes the friendship obtained through the teamwork of our organization
Signifies the success achieved through leadership and professionalism
59
What are the BPA Cares Special Recognition Awards?
Sharing is Caring Award, State Award of Excellence
Chapter Activities Award of Excellence, Recruiter of the Year Award
BPA Marketing and Public Relations, BPA Merit Scholar Award
Membership Explosion Award, Social Media Award, The Professional Cup
60
Virtual Events are due on December 1
False
True
61
What are the Executive Council positions for the Secondary Division?
President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Social Media Manager, State Associate
President, Vice President, VP Management, VP Finances, Historian, Secretary
President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, Parliamentarian
Vice President, VP operations, President, Photographer, Emailer, Treasurer
62
BPA Tagline (What it is --> Purpose)
the logo for printed pieces. However, this is not a requirement for use.
Giving Purpose to Potential
To serve as a linking device between our organization and our name
To ensure that there is clear communication, the tagline may be used with
63
How many Virtual Events are there?
10 Areas
14 Events
17 Areas
12 Areas
64
Meaning of BPA's "Business"
emphasizes that we educate our members to work efficiently,
The field for which we prepare our students;
not only in an office setting,
but also in a wide variety of business situations.
65
What is the role of the National BPA Staff?
Provide responsive programs and services of the highest quality to BPA
Represent the BPA student members from across the country
Assist with the development of programs that offer real-world experience
Manages all affairs of BPA and creates new programs when necessary
66
When is the proper usage of the BPA acronym?
Cover titles or headlines.
Once the name is spelled out in full, the acronym may be used in text
Professional settings with people unfamiliar with the organization
Casual conversation / personal correspondence to identify the organization
67
Who is allowed into the BPA Alumni Membership Division?
Former members of Secondary and Post-Secondary levels
Any former member from any membership level
Former member from any membership level as long as they qualified for state
Former members who donate to BPA
68
When is the BPA membership deadline for Regionals/State?
December 25
November 1
August 30
September 13
69
What are the Executive Council candidate requirements?
Be a high school senior
Be a student member in good standing with the club
Elected chapter, regional, or state officer prior to running
Cumulative 2.75 grade average based on a 4.0 scale
70
What is the order of events (oldest highest)?
BPA Middle level approved and born
OEA became Business Professionals of America.
The Middle Level Division members participate in NLC
Mortgage for National Center paid off. Burned at NLC in Cincinnati, Ohio
71
Where will the 2025-2026 NLC be held?
Anaheim, CA
Chicago, IL
Orlanda, FL
Nashville, TN
72
What is the role of the National Business Advisory Council (NBAC)?
facilitates the implementation of programs, policies, and activities
Manages all affairs of BPA and creates new programs when necessary
Assist with the development of programs that offer real-world experience
Monitor/suggest financial advice for WSAP events, inform State associations
73
What is the order of events (oldest highest)?
First rescheduling of NLC was in Dallas, Texas. Fear of Influenza outbreak
National virtual competitions are introduced online.
BPA pledge changed
The first National Walk for Special Olympics is held at NLC in Chicago
74
What platform is BPAconnect NOT on?
Instagram/Snapchat
Facebook/Linked In
Twitter (now X)/Youtube
None of the Above
75
Where is the BPA National Center Headquarters located?
642 W. Lowder Avenue, Suite 117, Chicago, Illinois 77642
350 Tornado Street, Room 7, Lexington, KY 40507
700 Morse Road, Suite 201, Columbus, OH 43214
970 3rd Street, Apartment 4, New York, NY 34859
