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SECTION 1: HOSA ORGANIZATION & HISTORY
1. When and where was HOSA founded?
A. 1975 in Washington, D.C.
B. November 1976 in Arlington, Texas
C. 1978 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
D. 1980 in Southlake, Texas
Correct Answer: B. November 1976 in Arlington, Texas
Rationale: HOSA was created in Arlington, Texas on November 1976. The first National
Leadership Conference was held in April 1978 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma .
2. What are the six HOSA charter states?
A. Alabama, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas
B. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas
C. California, New York, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Ohio
D. Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Correct Answer: A. Alabama, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma,
Texas
Rationale: These six states were the original charter states when HOSA was founded. They
played a pivotal role in establishing the organization .
3. Who designed the HOSA emblem?
A. National HOSA Board of Directors
B. Students at McNairy County High School in Tennessee
C. The U.S. Department of Education
D. Founding members in Texas
Correct Answer: B. Students at McNairy County High School in Tennessee
Rationale: The HOSA emblem was designed by students at McNairy County High School in
,Tennessee. It was adapted by the delegate assembly during the first HOSA National
Leadership Conference in Oklahoma City on April 27-30, 1978 .
4. What are the official colors of HOSA?
A. Red, White, and Blue
B. Navy Blue, Medical White, and Maroon
C. Royal Blue, White, and Gold
D. Black, White, and Red
Correct Answer: B. Navy Blue, Medical White, and Maroon
Rationale: The official colors of HOSA are Navy Blue, Medical White, and Maroon. Navy
Blue represents loyalty to the healthcare profession, Medical White represents purity of
purpose, and Maroon represents compassion of HOSA members .
5. What does the color navy blue represent in the HOSA emblem?
A. Purity of purpose
B. Compassion of HOSA members
C. Loyalty to the healthcare profession
D. Continuity of health care
Correct Answer: C. Loyalty to the healthcare profession
Rationale: Navy Blue in the HOSA emblem represents loyalty to the healthcare profession,
while Medical White represents purity of purpose and Maroon represents compassion .
6. What does the color medical white represent in the HOSA emblem?
A. Loyalty to the healthcare profession
B. Purity of purpose
C. Compassion of HOSA members
D. Continuity of health care
Correct Answer: B. Purity of purpose
Rationale: Medical White represents purity of purpose in the HOSA emblem .
7. What does the color maroon represent in the HOSA emblem?
A. Loyalty to the healthcare profession
B. Purity of purpose
C. Compassion of HOSA members
D. Continuity of health care
,Correct Answer: C. Compassion of HOSA members
Rationale: Maroon represents the compassion of HOSA members .
8. What shapes and symbols are included in the HOSA emblem?
A. A circle, a triangle, hands, and the words "HOSA" and "Future Health Professionals"
B. A star, a shield, and a caduceus
C. A cross, a heart, and medical symbols
D. A globe, hands, and a stethoscope
Correct Answer: A. A circle, a triangle, hands, and the words "HOSA" and "Future
Health Professionals"
Rationale: The emblem includes a circle representing continuity of health care, a triangle
representing three aspects of human well-being (social, physical, mental), hands
representing the caring of each member, and the words "HOSA", "Future Health
Professionals", and "FOUNDED 1976" .
9. What is the HOSA motto?
A. "The hands of HOSA mold the health of tomorrow"
B. "Empowering Future Health Professionals"
C. "Health, Opportunity, Service, Achievement"
D. "Leaders in the global health community"
Correct Answer: A. "The hands of HOSA mold the health of tomorrow"
Rationale: The HOSA motto is "The hands of HOSA mold the health of tomorrow." It was
adopted by the delegate assembly at the first HOSA National Leadership Conference in
April 1978 .
10. What are the four core values of HOSA?
A. Leadership, Service, Engagement, and Innovation
B. Health, Opportunity, Success, and Achievement
C. Leadership, Excellence, Dedication, and Service
D. Community, Education, Leadership, and Health
Correct Answer: A. Leadership, Service, Engagement, and Innovation
Rationale: HOSA's four core values are Leadership, Service, Engagement, and Innovation .
11. What are the three levels of HOSA organization?
A. Local, State, and National
B. Chapter, Region, and National
, C. Area, State, and International
D. Local, Regional, and National
Correct Answer: A. Local, State, and National
Rationale: The HOSA organizational structure has three levels: Level I - Local Chapters,
Level II - State Associations, and Level III - National HOSA .
12. What is the mission of HOSA?
A. To prepare future healthcare professionals through competitive events
B. To empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global
health community through education, collaboration, and experience
C. To provide healthcare education to all students
D. To promote health careers in underserved communities
Correct Answer: B. To empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become
leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and
experience
Rationale: The mission of HOSA is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to
become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and
experience .
13. The HOSA Creed begins with which statement?
A. "I believe in the Health Care Profession."
B. "I believe in myself."
C. "I believe in education."
D. "I believe in the opportunities my training offers."
Correct Answer: A. "I believe in the Health Care Profession."
Rationale: The HOSA Creed begins with "I believe in the Health Care Profession" and
continues with beliefs in training, education, self, and serving others through HOSA .
14. How many students are needed to affiliate a HOSA chapter?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 10
D. 15
Correct Answer: B. 5
Rationale: A minimum of 5 students are required to affiliate a HOSA chapter .