SKILLSUSA KNOWLEDGE 2026 EXAMINATION
TEST FULL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ What are the initials used to identify the social security deduction
on an employee's check stub? Answer: FICA
◉ According to Robert's Rule of Order, what does it mean when
someone says "division"? Answer: They want to vote again on the
motion.
◉ What is a majority vote? Answer: One-half of the vote cast, plus
one.
◉ A worker who demonstrates a desire to learn and who is eager
and zealous is said to have _____. Answer: enthusiasm
◉ According to the leadership handbook, when setting formal table
service, where does the dessert fork go? Answer: Above the dinner
plate and below the dessert spoon
,◉ Since first impressions are often formed by appearance, a
professional appearance shows that you _______. Answer: respect
yourself
◉ A ____________ is a generic name for an organized group of people
who work together to promote excellence in their chosen field.
Answer: Professional Association
◉ What type of motion would be used to stop debate and go to an
immediate vote? Answer: Previous Question Motion
◉ What is an organized association of workers committed to the
advancement of a specified profession or trade? Answer: Labor
Union
◉ According to the Leadership Handbook, when setting a formal
table service, where does he soup spoon go? Answer: To the right of
the teaspoon.
◉ How many standing committees reflect the SkillsUSA Program of
Work? Answer: 7
◉ An opportunity for a business to display materials, equipment,
and services about their company is called a: Answer: Trade Show
,◉ SkillsUSA was not the first national organization of trade and
industrial education students. What was the name of its 1920's
predecessor? Answer: Future Craftsmen of America
◉ What does the acronym PIM represent? Answer: Personal
Information Management system
◉ Applying rules and principles to a new situation and determining
which conclusions are correct when given a set of facts and a set of
conclusions is called _______. Answer: reasoning
◉ What is the type of move that is a transfer to a different
department or another classification in the same pay grade?
Answer: lateral move
◉ According to the model local constitution in the Leadership
Handbook, what fraction of the membership is needed to approve a
chapter constitutional amendment? Answer: two-thirds
◉ Which SkillsUSA member service would you use to post your
resume online? Answer: SkillsUSA Employment Network
◉ Personal growth, safety and teacher recruitment are part of the:
Answer: National Program of Work
, ◉ A desire to achieve, a feeling of self-worth or pleasure for having
done a good job is called a(n) _________. Answer: internal motivator
◉ Some people learn best in a step-by-step manner and remember
information that they consider practical. What is the PDP
description of this kind of learning? Answer: Structural Style
◉ Encouragement from others, a promise of money or a gift, or fear
of punishment is called a(n) _______. Answer: external motivator
◉ How many times may a member speak in a debate on a debatable
motion in the absence of special rules? Answer: 2
◉ The word "parliamentary" comes from the french word "parler"
which means what? Answer: to speak
◉ Who presents a description of the colors during the emblem
ceremony? Answer: The Optional Officer
◉ In family-style dinners, the salt & pepper should be passed _____.
Answer: Together
TEST FULL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ What are the initials used to identify the social security deduction
on an employee's check stub? Answer: FICA
◉ According to Robert's Rule of Order, what does it mean when
someone says "division"? Answer: They want to vote again on the
motion.
◉ What is a majority vote? Answer: One-half of the vote cast, plus
one.
◉ A worker who demonstrates a desire to learn and who is eager
and zealous is said to have _____. Answer: enthusiasm
◉ According to the leadership handbook, when setting formal table
service, where does the dessert fork go? Answer: Above the dinner
plate and below the dessert spoon
,◉ Since first impressions are often formed by appearance, a
professional appearance shows that you _______. Answer: respect
yourself
◉ A ____________ is a generic name for an organized group of people
who work together to promote excellence in their chosen field.
Answer: Professional Association
◉ What type of motion would be used to stop debate and go to an
immediate vote? Answer: Previous Question Motion
◉ What is an organized association of workers committed to the
advancement of a specified profession or trade? Answer: Labor
Union
◉ According to the Leadership Handbook, when setting a formal
table service, where does he soup spoon go? Answer: To the right of
the teaspoon.
◉ How many standing committees reflect the SkillsUSA Program of
Work? Answer: 7
◉ An opportunity for a business to display materials, equipment,
and services about their company is called a: Answer: Trade Show
,◉ SkillsUSA was not the first national organization of trade and
industrial education students. What was the name of its 1920's
predecessor? Answer: Future Craftsmen of America
◉ What does the acronym PIM represent? Answer: Personal
Information Management system
◉ Applying rules and principles to a new situation and determining
which conclusions are correct when given a set of facts and a set of
conclusions is called _______. Answer: reasoning
◉ What is the type of move that is a transfer to a different
department or another classification in the same pay grade?
Answer: lateral move
◉ According to the model local constitution in the Leadership
Handbook, what fraction of the membership is needed to approve a
chapter constitutional amendment? Answer: two-thirds
◉ Which SkillsUSA member service would you use to post your
resume online? Answer: SkillsUSA Employment Network
◉ Personal growth, safety and teacher recruitment are part of the:
Answer: National Program of Work
, ◉ A desire to achieve, a feeling of self-worth or pleasure for having
done a good job is called a(n) _________. Answer: internal motivator
◉ Some people learn best in a step-by-step manner and remember
information that they consider practical. What is the PDP
description of this kind of learning? Answer: Structural Style
◉ Encouragement from others, a promise of money or a gift, or fear
of punishment is called a(n) _______. Answer: external motivator
◉ How many times may a member speak in a debate on a debatable
motion in the absence of special rules? Answer: 2
◉ The word "parliamentary" comes from the french word "parler"
which means what? Answer: to speak
◉ Who presents a description of the colors during the emblem
ceremony? Answer: The Optional Officer
◉ In family-style dinners, the salt & pepper should be passed _____.
Answer: Together
