Skills USA Knowledge Question Bank
SkillsUSA motto - correct answer-preparing for leadership in the world of work
Shield represents - correct answer-patriotism
Flaming Torch represents - correct answer-knowledge
Hands represent - correct answer-individual; the most important part of Skills USA
Gear represents - correct answer-industrial society
Red & White signify - correct answer-individual states and chapters
Blue signifies - correct answer-common union of the states and chapters
Gold signifies - correct answer-the individual
Skills USA creed - correct answer-I believe in:
dignity of work
American way of life
education
fair play
satisfaction is achieved by good work
in high moral and spiritual standards
procedure for becoming a skills USA officer - correct answer-complete officer application
forms
get all required signatures
pass written tests
complete officer interview
campaign
be elected 50% plus 1 vote
President- - correct answer-presides over meetings
Vice President- - correct answer-takes over when president isnt there, responsible for end of
year report
Secretary- - correct answer-takes minutes/correspondence/roll call
Treasurer- - correct answer-maintains finanical dues. collects dues
Historian- - correct answer-Scrapbook
Reporter - correct answer-reports activites
,Parliamentarian- - correct answer-keeps order
Executive Director of National SkillsUSA - correct answer-Tim Lawrence
Five purposes of SkillsUSA - correct answer-Common bond among students
High standards
Leadership develpment
Purposeful life
Dignity of work
Skills USA theme - correct answer-Champions at work
Three branches of the Federal Government - correct answer-Executive- proposes the laws
Legislative-enacts the law
Judicial-interprets the law
Governer of New York State - correct answer-Governer Andrew Cuomo
competive levels of skills USA - correct answer-local regional state and national
SkillsUSA mission for members - correct answer-become world class workers and
responsible american citizens
Refers to the mixing and blending of many people from different cultures who are involved in
a like activity or setting. - correct answer-Cultural Diversity
_____ stress could lead to physical or emotional problems. - correct answer-Excessive
____ setting is an important factor in being successful. - correct answer-Goal
"Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work" is: - correct answer-Motto
"To create enthusiasm for learning" is part of the: - correct answer-Skills USA purpose
A ___ journal is a publication directly related to a profession. - correct answer-Professional
A ____ is a collection of a work representing education, self-development and career
information. - correct answer-Portfolio
A basic rule of business meetings is ____? - correct answer-Parliamentary Procedure
A goal is a statement of ____? - correct answer-Direction in your life. Plan of Action
A good goal statement usually has ___ parts. - correct answer-3 (What, when, how)
A group of people joined in a cooperative activity is defined as a/an ____. - correct
answer-Team
,A method of creating a lot of ideas in a short period of time and expand your thinking, is
called ____. - correct answer-Brain Storm
A written list of the order of business that will take place during the meeting, is know as a/an
- correct answer-Agenda
According to the Leadership Handbook, a public speech should be broken into what three
basic parts? - correct answer-introduction, body, close
According to the PDP, what do we call an association of merchants and business people for
the promotion of commercial interest within the community? - correct answer-Chamber of
Commerce
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? - correct answer-1040
An auditory learner: learns best by____ - correct answer-Listening
Business meetings represent ___ in action. - correct answer-Democracy
Communication skills include ___, ___ and writing. - correct answer-Speaking, Listening
Develop a ____ handshake so a person's first impression of you will be a good one. - correct
answer-Firm
Each year by January 31st your employer is required to required to provide a record of
earnings to you. By what name is the federal form known? - correct answer-W2 Form
Every state in the U.S. has a state ____ elected to serve on a legislated body that develops
policies and laws. - correct answer-Legislation
Filling out a/an ___ is often the first step when applying
for a job. - correct answer-Job Applications
How many categories of motion are recognized by Roberts Rules or Order, Newly Revised?
- correct answer-5
How many main motions may be on the floor at any one time? - correct answer-1
If a goal describes your plans for retirement, what kind of goal is it? - correct answer-Long
term
If the is no second to a motion, the motion is ___.. - correct answer-Lost or dead
In a business meeting, how many people preside at one given time? - correct answer-1
, In a Professional Development Program, the highest possible degree one may earn is ___. -
correct answer-The International Degree
The official SkilsUSA colors are red, white,gold and? - correct answer-Blue
The color gold in the SkillsUSA emblem represents the? - correct answer-individual states
and chapters
Which of the SkillsUSA colors represents the common union of the states and chapters? -
correct answer-Blue
What is a statement of principles that represents the beliefs of an organization? - correct
answer-creed
How many points are in the SkillsUSA creed - correct answer-6
Which of the following statements is par for the SkillsUSA creed? - correct answer-I believe
in high moral and spiritual standards
Official SkillsUSA dress always includes - correct answer-Blazer, sweater, and windbreaker
Male SkillsUSA members must always wear which of the following when wearing official
dress? - correct answer-Black shoes
To start a new SkillsUSA chapter, interested students form an organizing committee. The
person in charge of the committee is the ________. - correct answer-Chairperson
The National Headquarters for Skills USA - correct answer-Leesburg, Virginia
Skills USA was founded in the year - correct answer-1965; originally known as VICA
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
Skills USA changed from VICA on what date? - correct answer-July 4, 1999
SkillsUSA motto - correct answer-preparing for leadership in the world of work
Shield represents - correct answer-patriotism
Flaming Torch represents - correct answer-knowledge
Hands represent - correct answer-individual; the most important part of Skills USA
Gear represents - correct answer-industrial society
Red & White signify - correct answer-individual states and chapters
Blue signifies - correct answer-common union of the states and chapters
Gold signifies - correct answer-the individual
Skills USA creed - correct answer-I believe in:
dignity of work
American way of life
education
fair play
satisfaction is achieved by good work
in high moral and spiritual standards
procedure for becoming a skills USA officer - correct answer-complete officer application
forms
get all required signatures
pass written tests
complete officer interview
campaign
be elected 50% plus 1 vote
President- - correct answer-presides over meetings
Vice President- - correct answer-takes over when president isnt there, responsible for end of
year report
Secretary- - correct answer-takes minutes/correspondence/roll call
Treasurer- - correct answer-maintains finanical dues. collects dues
Historian- - correct answer-Scrapbook
Reporter - correct answer-reports activites
,Parliamentarian- - correct answer-keeps order
Executive Director of National SkillsUSA - correct answer-Tim Lawrence
Five purposes of SkillsUSA - correct answer-Common bond among students
High standards
Leadership develpment
Purposeful life
Dignity of work
Skills USA theme - correct answer-Champions at work
Three branches of the Federal Government - correct answer-Executive- proposes the laws
Legislative-enacts the law
Judicial-interprets the law
Governer of New York State - correct answer-Governer Andrew Cuomo
competive levels of skills USA - correct answer-local regional state and national
SkillsUSA mission for members - correct answer-become world class workers and
responsible american citizens
Refers to the mixing and blending of many people from different cultures who are involved in
a like activity or setting. - correct answer-Cultural Diversity
_____ stress could lead to physical or emotional problems. - correct answer-Excessive
____ setting is an important factor in being successful. - correct answer-Goal
"Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work" is: - correct answer-Motto
"To create enthusiasm for learning" is part of the: - correct answer-Skills USA purpose
A ___ journal is a publication directly related to a profession. - correct answer-Professional
A ____ is a collection of a work representing education, self-development and career
information. - correct answer-Portfolio
A basic rule of business meetings is ____? - correct answer-Parliamentary Procedure
A goal is a statement of ____? - correct answer-Direction in your life. Plan of Action
A good goal statement usually has ___ parts. - correct answer-3 (What, when, how)
A group of people joined in a cooperative activity is defined as a/an ____. - correct
answer-Team
,A method of creating a lot of ideas in a short period of time and expand your thinking, is
called ____. - correct answer-Brain Storm
A written list of the order of business that will take place during the meeting, is know as a/an
- correct answer-Agenda
According to the Leadership Handbook, a public speech should be broken into what three
basic parts? - correct answer-introduction, body, close
According to the PDP, what do we call an association of merchants and business people for
the promotion of commercial interest within the community? - correct answer-Chamber of
Commerce
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? - correct answer-1040
An auditory learner: learns best by____ - correct answer-Listening
Business meetings represent ___ in action. - correct answer-Democracy
Communication skills include ___, ___ and writing. - correct answer-Speaking, Listening
Develop a ____ handshake so a person's first impression of you will be a good one. - correct
answer-Firm
Each year by January 31st your employer is required to required to provide a record of
earnings to you. By what name is the federal form known? - correct answer-W2 Form
Every state in the U.S. has a state ____ elected to serve on a legislated body that develops
policies and laws. - correct answer-Legislation
Filling out a/an ___ is often the first step when applying
for a job. - correct answer-Job Applications
How many categories of motion are recognized by Roberts Rules or Order, Newly Revised?
- correct answer-5
How many main motions may be on the floor at any one time? - correct answer-1
If a goal describes your plans for retirement, what kind of goal is it? - correct answer-Long
term
If the is no second to a motion, the motion is ___.. - correct answer-Lost or dead
In a business meeting, how many people preside at one given time? - correct answer-1
, In a Professional Development Program, the highest possible degree one may earn is ___. -
correct answer-The International Degree
The official SkilsUSA colors are red, white,gold and? - correct answer-Blue
The color gold in the SkillsUSA emblem represents the? - correct answer-individual states
and chapters
Which of the SkillsUSA colors represents the common union of the states and chapters? -
correct answer-Blue
What is a statement of principles that represents the beliefs of an organization? - correct
answer-creed
How many points are in the SkillsUSA creed - correct answer-6
Which of the following statements is par for the SkillsUSA creed? - correct answer-I believe
in high moral and spiritual standards
Official SkillsUSA dress always includes - correct answer-Blazer, sweater, and windbreaker
Male SkillsUSA members must always wear which of the following when wearing official
dress? - correct answer-Black shoes
To start a new SkillsUSA chapter, interested students form an organizing committee. The
person in charge of the committee is the ________. - correct answer-Chairperson
The National Headquarters for Skills USA - correct answer-Leesburg, Virginia
Skills USA was founded in the year - correct answer-1965; originally known as VICA
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
Skills USA changed from VICA on what date? - correct answer-July 4, 1999