WA HOSA SLC Officer Exam | Complete Practice
Questions & Study Guide 2026/2027
SECTION 1: STATE OFFICER REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY
Questions 1-25
Q1. To be eligible for a WA HOSA State Officer candidacy, a member must
maintain a minimum GPA of:
A) 2.0
B) 2.5
C) 3.0
D) 3.5
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HOSA requires a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale to ensure academic commitment
among its leaders . Candidates must provide a transcript as part of the application.
Q2. In addition to GPA, a candidate must be enrolled in which type of coursework?
A) Business Management
B) Health Science courses
C) Computer Programming
D) Fine Arts
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Active enrollment in health-science related classes aligns with HOSA's
mission to develop future health professionals .
Q3. WA HOSA State Officer Training for the 2025-2026 term is scheduled for:
A) August 4, 2026
B) May 17-19, 2026
C) September 18-22, 2026
D) January 15-16, 2026
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: State Officer Training is scheduled for May 17-19, 2026 . This is the first major
mandatory event where newly elected officers receive training and obtain uniforms.
Q4. Which of the following is NOT a mandatory activity for WA HOSA State
Officers?
A) State Officer Training
B) HOSA International Leadership Conference (ILC)
C) WA CTSO Advocacy Day
D) WAHOSA Fall Leadership Conference
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to the WA HOSA State Officer Handbook, ILC is explicitly not
mandatory for state officers . All other listed events are required.
Q5. Mandatory WA HOSA State Officer activities include all of the following
EXCEPT:
A) Washington ACTE Conference
B) Washington Leadership Academy
C) Monthly State Leadership Team Meetings
D) HOSA International Leadership Conference
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ILC is the one major conference that is not mandatory. Officers must attend
State Officer Training, ACTE Conference, Leadership Academy, Fall Leadership
Conference, Advocacy Day, SLC, and monthly team meetings .
Q6. The WA HOSA State Leadership Conference (SLC) for 2026 is scheduled for:
A) June 18-21, 2026
B) March 7-11, 2026
C) October 15-16, 2026
D) September 18-22, 2026
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SLC 2026 will be held March 7-11, 2026 . This is where members compete,
vote on state officers, and conduct official business.
Q7. WA HOSA membership dues must be paid in full by:
A) August 31
B) September 30
C) October 31
D) November 30
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: State officers must have membership dues paid in full before September 30 .
Secondary officers pay through their local chapter.
Q8. WA HOSA State Officers are required to provide a copy of their report
card/grades:
A) Only at the beginning of the term
B) At the end of each term for secondary officers
C) Only if requested by the State Advisor
D) Never, grades are private
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: State officers must provide report cards at the end of each term for
secondary officers and end of each semester for post-secondary/collegiate officers .
Q9. When sending emails as a WA HOSA State Officer, you must:
A) Send only from personal email
B) CC the state leadership team on all emails
C) BCC all recipients
D) Use only the official HOSA email system
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When sending emails, state officers must CC the state leadership team to
ensure transparency and communication.
, Q10. The official HOSA uniform must be obtained before:
A) The start of the school year
B) State Officer Training in May
C) The State Leadership Conference
D) The International Leadership Conference
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Officers must obtain the official HOSA uniform and designated WAHOSA
attire before State Officer Training in May .
Q11. WA HOSA State Officers should have which of the following during their year
as an officer?
A) A personal vehicle
B) A cell phone and computer with internet access
C) A dedicated office space
D) A full-time assistant
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: State Officers should have a cell phone and computer with internet access at
home during their year as an officer for communication and coordination .
Q12. State Officers may not purchase, consume, or be under the influence of:
A) Caffeine
B) Alcohol, tobacco/vaping products, or drugs
C) Over-the-counter medications
D) Prescription medications
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: State Officers may not purchase, consume, or be under the influence of
alcohol, tobacco/vaping products, or drugs at any time. Violators are subject to
dismissal .
Questions & Study Guide 2026/2027
SECTION 1: STATE OFFICER REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY
Questions 1-25
Q1. To be eligible for a WA HOSA State Officer candidacy, a member must
maintain a minimum GPA of:
A) 2.0
B) 2.5
C) 3.0
D) 3.5
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HOSA requires a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale to ensure academic commitment
among its leaders . Candidates must provide a transcript as part of the application.
Q2. In addition to GPA, a candidate must be enrolled in which type of coursework?
A) Business Management
B) Health Science courses
C) Computer Programming
D) Fine Arts
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Active enrollment in health-science related classes aligns with HOSA's
mission to develop future health professionals .
Q3. WA HOSA State Officer Training for the 2025-2026 term is scheduled for:
A) August 4, 2026
B) May 17-19, 2026
C) September 18-22, 2026
D) January 15-16, 2026
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: State Officer Training is scheduled for May 17-19, 2026 . This is the first major
mandatory event where newly elected officers receive training and obtain uniforms.
Q4. Which of the following is NOT a mandatory activity for WA HOSA State
Officers?
A) State Officer Training
B) HOSA International Leadership Conference (ILC)
C) WA CTSO Advocacy Day
D) WAHOSA Fall Leadership Conference
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to the WA HOSA State Officer Handbook, ILC is explicitly not
mandatory for state officers . All other listed events are required.
Q5. Mandatory WA HOSA State Officer activities include all of the following
EXCEPT:
A) Washington ACTE Conference
B) Washington Leadership Academy
C) Monthly State Leadership Team Meetings
D) HOSA International Leadership Conference
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ILC is the one major conference that is not mandatory. Officers must attend
State Officer Training, ACTE Conference, Leadership Academy, Fall Leadership
Conference, Advocacy Day, SLC, and monthly team meetings .
Q6. The WA HOSA State Leadership Conference (SLC) for 2026 is scheduled for:
A) June 18-21, 2026
B) March 7-11, 2026
C) October 15-16, 2026
D) September 18-22, 2026
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SLC 2026 will be held March 7-11, 2026 . This is where members compete,
vote on state officers, and conduct official business.
Q7. WA HOSA membership dues must be paid in full by:
A) August 31
B) September 30
C) October 31
D) November 30
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: State officers must have membership dues paid in full before September 30 .
Secondary officers pay through their local chapter.
Q8. WA HOSA State Officers are required to provide a copy of their report
card/grades:
A) Only at the beginning of the term
B) At the end of each term for secondary officers
C) Only if requested by the State Advisor
D) Never, grades are private
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: State officers must provide report cards at the end of each term for
secondary officers and end of each semester for post-secondary/collegiate officers .
Q9. When sending emails as a WA HOSA State Officer, you must:
A) Send only from personal email
B) CC the state leadership team on all emails
C) BCC all recipients
D) Use only the official HOSA email system
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When sending emails, state officers must CC the state leadership team to
ensure transparency and communication.
, Q10. The official HOSA uniform must be obtained before:
A) The start of the school year
B) State Officer Training in May
C) The State Leadership Conference
D) The International Leadership Conference
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Officers must obtain the official HOSA uniform and designated WAHOSA
attire before State Officer Training in May .
Q11. WA HOSA State Officers should have which of the following during their year
as an officer?
A) A personal vehicle
B) A cell phone and computer with internet access
C) A dedicated office space
D) A full-time assistant
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: State Officers should have a cell phone and computer with internet access at
home during their year as an officer for communication and coordination .
Q12. State Officers may not purchase, consume, or be under the influence of:
A) Caffeine
B) Alcohol, tobacco/vaping products, or drugs
C) Over-the-counter medications
D) Prescription medications
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: State Officers may not purchase, consume, or be under the influence of
alcohol, tobacco/vaping products, or drugs at any time. Violators are subject to
dismissal .
