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The yearly plan of SkillsUSA activities is the
Calendar
Outline of work
Skills Championships
Program of Work
2
SkillsUSA is a partnership of
CEOS and Executives
Workforce ready individuals
Parents, Students and Volunteers
Students, Teachers and Industry representatives
3
The Torch represents
Knowledge
Technology
Industry
The Individual
4
Integrity, Professionalism, Responsibility, and Self-Motivation are part of which essential element?
Workplace Skills
Employability Skills
Personal Skills
Technical Skills
5
Which color represents the common union of the states and chapters?
Yellow
Gold
Blue
Red
6
SkillsUSA leadership competitions include ____
good grooming
essays
public speaking
etiquette and table manners
7
What is SkillsUSA?
A worldwide club that helps students improve their skills.
A new dance move.
A new store that sells patriotic apparel.
An engaging reality TV show .
8
Who is the executive director of SkillsUSA?
Adam Cavanaugh
Jennifer Worth
Chelle Travis
Jim Rhodes
9
SkillsUSA meetings can be held ____.
evenings
during school
anytime
mornings
10
In what year was SkillsUSA founded as VICA?
1980
1947
1965
1971
11
SkillsUSA membership year is from
September 1 thru June 30
August 1 thru June 1
August 1 thru July 30
September 1 thru August 31
12
SkillsUSA held its first national conference in which city?
Louisville, Kentucky
Atlanta, Georgia
Kansas City, Missouri
Nashville, Tennessee
13
When someone demonstrates the Self-Motivation Essential Element, they likely have the following characteristics:
Being honest
Taking Inititative
Thinking through a decision
Adjusting to change with ease
14
National SkillsUSA programs include ____.
all of the above
SkillsUSA leadership training and PD
SkillsUSA national competition
SkillsUSA district competition
15
SkillsUSA alumni members ____
support many important projects for active SkillsUSA members
all of the above
are former active members who are no longer enrolled in tech education
may participate at the national level through volunteering
16
As part of the SkillsUSA emblem, the gear represents:
Liberty
Patriotism
The industrial society
Individual members
17
Integrity, respect, responsibility, citizenship, and service are known as the ____ of SkillsUSA.
Ethics
Focuses
Responsibilities
Values
18
Since the organization's start in 1965, SkillsUSA has engaged more than ____ million members
13.5
10
8.5
12
19
Which SkillsUSA program honors local chapter achievement around the SkillsUSA Framework?
Advisor of the Year
Career Essentials: Experiences
Chapter Excellence Program
State Standards of Excellence
20
Which officer is responsible for overseeing the chapter's committees?
Vice President
President
Secretary
Parliamentarian
21
The skills included within the SkillsUSA Framework are______.
demanded by business and industry
specific to SkillsUSA
categorized into four framework components
a benefit to SkillsUSA members
22
Which officer is responsible for managing the chapter's committee system?
Parliamentarian
Secretary
Vice-president
President
23
"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 pledge
The SkillsUSA purposes
The SkillsUSA motto
24
A skill can be defined as:
learned information
knowledge and talent working together
a learned ability
an inborn interest
25
Which is the first phrase of the SkillsUSA Creed?
I believe in high moral and spiritual standards
I believe in the dignity of work
I believe in education
I believe in the American way of life
26
"The shield denotes our belief in democracy, liberty, and the American way of life" is a statement from:
The SkillsUSA motto
The SkillsUSA creed
The SkillsUSA pledge
The SkillsUSA emblem ceremony
27
What is the official magazine of SkillsUSA?
Technology
Workers
Winners
Champions
28
What are the two active divisions of SkillsUSA?
College & Adult
Alumni & Professional
Student & Alumni
Secondary & Post-Secondary
29
Service projects are carried out by SkillsUSA Chapters to help improve the:
all of the above
community
school
chapter
30
The SkillsUSA mission states the organization empowers its members to become world-class __, __, and responsible __.
workers; leaders; American citizens
citizens; workers; leaders
leaders; workers; American citizens
leaders; laborers; educators
31
Official SkillsUSA dress always includes
SkillsUSA blazer, sweater, or windbreaker
Skills Vest
Skills socks
Skills Polo
32
Communication, decision making, and teamwork are part of which component of the framework?
Professional Skills
Personal Skills
Workplace Skills
Technical Skills
33
The hands and the national color of gold both represent:
Patriotism
Honor
The workforce
The individual member
34
The official colors of SkillsUSA are
Red, White, Blue
Red, White, Blue, Gold
Red, White, Black, Gold
Red, White, Blue, Black
35
SkillsUSA includes ______ state and territorial associations.
50
51
52
53
36
Where is the National Leadership Center located?
Louisville, Kentucky
Washington, D.C.
Leesburg, Virginia
Memphis, Tennessee
37
A training program that offers important information to teacher and students at the NLC.
SkillsUSA College of Winning
SkillsUSA University
SkillsUSA Institute
SkillsUSA Camp
38
The Secretary is responsible for which task at each meeting?
Managing the committee reporting process
Ensuring the Program of Work is completed
Ensuring every attendee has a copy of the agenda
Keeping the SkillsUSA constitution and bylaws available for reference
39
On the SkillsUSA Emblem, the Shield represents:
Patriotism
Knowledge
Industry
The Individual
40
SkillsUSA is a partnership of ___, ___ and ___ working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
Alumni, high school members and PS members
Parents, alumni and teachers
Students, parents and teachers
Students, teachers and industry
41
Which of the following Essential Elements is classified in the Personal Skills component of the SkillsUSA Framework?
Integrity
Communication
Decision Making
Teamwork
42
What is the SkillsUSA slogan?
Think smarter not harder
Work like a champion
Champions at work
Chumps at work
43
How many national officers in total may be elected annually?
15
10
5
12
44
There are four colors of the SkillsUSA organization. Which color represents the individual members of the organization?
Gold
White
Blue
Red
45
The orbital circles represent which officer?
The secretary
The reporter
The parliamentarian
The vice president
46
SkillsUSA is a student organization within CTE. In this context, what does CTE stand for?
Career and Technical Education
Career and Technology Education
Current and Technical Education
Current and Technological Education
47
Which color represents the individual states and chapters?
white
red and white
red
gold
48
The SkillsUSA Framework delivers a skill set ____ but lacking in many employees today.
None of the above
Both of the above
Employers seek
Demanded by industry
49
The purposes of SkillsUSA include:
helping students attain a purposeful life.
creating enthusiasm for learning
fostering a deep respect for the dignity of work.
all of the above.
50
Which of the following is NOT one of the three components of the SkillsUSA Framework?
Personal Skills
Employability Skills
Technical Skills
Workplace Skills
51
The orbital circles represent the challenge of modern ___ and training needed....
Science
News
Technology
Industry
52
The SkillsUSA ___ is the philanthropic arm comprised of representatives from industry.
Alumni
Foundation
Organization
Executive director
53
Knowledge is represented within the SkillsUSA emblem by...
The gear
The torch
The hands
The Shield
54
The SkillsUSA Creed includes:
high moral and spiritual standards
preparing for leadership
the professional development program
a member's right to express ideas
55
The purposes of SkillsUSA are symbolized by its:
membership
future
emblem
advisors
56
There are ____points to the SkillsUSA creed
10
4
15
6
57
The main concept of the SkillsUSA goals is
to get funding for SkillsUSA
to be the #1 trade organization in America
the total development of the individual
to prove USA is the best at everything
58
Each year, 15 national officers may be elected to serve the organization's members. How many may be Post Secondary?
5
12
10
7
59
What is the SkillsUSA promise?
I promise to always work hard
I believe in fair play
I believe in education
There isn't an official promise
60
On Sept. 1, ___, the organization's name officially changed from VICA to SkillsUSA.
1999
2000
2004
1988
61
SkillsUSA policies and procedures are established by ____.
none of the above
a house of delegates
a board of directors
an executive director
62
"Preparing for leadership in the world of work" is the SkillsUSA _____.
Pledge
Creed
Motto
Vision
63
The Secretary is responsible for chairing which committee?
Membership
Chapter Meeting Activities
Fundraising
Public Relations
64
SkillsUSA is part of more than ____ classrooms across the United States.
22,000
20,000
18,000
24,000
65
Service orientation is an essential element within which Framework component?
Professional Skills
Personal Skills
Technical Skills
Workplace Skills
66
The SkillsUSA pledge starts __________________ .
I believe in the
To prepare myself
Upon my honor
I pledge to
67
SkillsUSA's original name was ____.
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
VICA Skills
USA Olympics
Skill Olympics
68
Which section of SkillsUSA magazine Champions features photos contributed by local chapters?
Image
Word
Story
Spectre
69
On the SkillsUSA Emblem, the hands represent
The Future
Knowledge
The Individual
Technology
70
The SkillsUSA Motto is Preparing for _____ in the world of _________.
work; change
careers; technology
leadership; work
leading; employment