SkillsUSA Test 1

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  1. Which of the following is a good behavior to show during an interview?

    2. Your answer:
    Expressing your personal opinion on politics, social issues and religion
    Unusual, memorable clothing
    Nail biting
    Smiling

  2. As a committee member, you are responsible for:

    3. Your answer:
    Treating other people’s opinions and ideas with respect
    Expressing ideas
    Keeping an open mind
    All of the above

  3. A good goal statement usually has ______ parts.

    4. Your answer:
    Four
    Two
    One
    Three

  4. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of professional development activities?

    5. Your answer:
    Learning how to handle yourself in social situations
    Learning to work with others
    Learning more about the job market in your chosen field
    Learning “survivor” strategies of under cutting team members and winning special

  5. It is healthy to balance your time between:

    6. Your answer:
    Leisure activities and work activities
    Your family and day-to-day activities
    All of the above
    None of the above

  6. Job shadowing means:

    7. Your answer:
    Mimicking a person’s actions
    To follow secretly
    Observing a respected person on the job
    Working behind a person in their shadow

  7. "Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work" is:

    8. Your answer:
    The SkillsUSA Motto
    The SkillsUSA Theme
    The SkillsUSA Purpose
    The SkillsUSA Creed

  8. When delivering a speech do not:

    9. Your answer:
    Smile at the audience
    Have good posture
    Maintain eye contact
    Talk fast

  9. A _______________journal is a publication directly related to a profession.

    10. Your answer:
    Wall Street
    Literature
    Sports
    Professional

  10. Which of the following is a good basic rule of a business meeting?

    11. Your answer:
    Handle all questions individually after the meeting has ended
    Avoid visual or printed support material
    Allow participants to conduct conversations among themselves
    Distribute an agenda

  11. There are ____________points to the SkillsUSA Creed.

    12. Your answer:
    Five
    Six
    Four
    Seven

  12. The official SkillsUSA colors are red, white, _________and gold.

    13. Your answer:
    Silver
    Yellow
    Blue
    Bronze

  13. "To create enthusiasm for learning" is part of the:

    14. Your answer:
    SkillsUSA Motto
    SkillsUSA Creed
    SkillsUSA Pledge
    SkillsUSA Purposes

  14. Official SkillsUSA dress always includes:

    15. Your answer:
    A SkillsUSA sweater
    A SkillsUSA windbreaker
    Any of the above
    A SkillsUSA blazer

  15. The officer responsible for presiding over meetings is:

    16. Your answer:
    The vice president
    The president
    The secretary
    The treasurer

  16. The purposes of SkillsUSA are symbolized by its:

    17. Your answer:
    Emblem
    Future
    Advisors
    Membership

  17. The SkillsUSA Creed includes:

    18. Your answer:
    Preparing for leadership
    High moral and spiritual standards
    The Professional Development Program
    A member's right to express ideas

  18. Which of the following questions would NOT be appropriate to ask during an employment survey interview?

    19. Your answer:
    What additional training should I consider?
    Will there be openings for the type of job I’m seeking in about 5 years?
    How much are you paying now?
    What kind of skills and experiences would I need to work here?

  19. _____________ stress could lead to physical or emotional problems.

    20. Your answer:
    No
    Muscle
    Excessive
    All of the above

  20. One way to help you identify effective work skills and behaviors is to ____________ someone employed in your perspective occupation.

    21. Your answer:
    Ask
    Judge
    Marry
    Job shadow

  21. The appearance that a young professional should present is:

    22. Your answer:
    Neat
    Well groomed
    Clean
    All of the above

  22. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of doing a community service project?

    23. Your answer:
    Opportunity to earn extra money
    Opportunity to do what you enjoy for a good cause
    Satisfaction providing needed help to some individual or cause
    Valuable training in leadership or job related skills

  23. Motivating factors can be __________or__________.

    24. Your answer:
    Internal/external
    Inside/outside
    New/old
    Written/spoken

  24. Which of the following is an example of cultural diversity?

    25. Your answer:
    A belief in the importance of individual dignity
    The desire for meaningful well paid employment
    A preference for science related jobs
    Different rules for interaction between men and women

  25. _________ refers to the mixing and blending of many people from different cultures who are involved in a like activity or setting.

    26. Your answer:
    Cultural diversity
    Respect
    Harassment
    Time sharing

  26. A _________ is a collection of a work representing education, self-development and career information.

    27. Your answer:
    Portfolio
    Resumé
    Reward
    Job application

  27. The orbital circles of the SkillsUSA emblem represent:

    28. Your answer:
    The industrial society
    Technology
    Youth
    Knowledge

  28. The purposes of SkillsUSA include:

    29. Your answer:
    Creating enthusiasm for learning
    Fostering a deep respect for the dignity of work
    Helping students attain a purposeful life
    All of the above

  29. The SkillsUSA officer whose actions are key to the success of the entire SkillsUSA chapter is the:

    30. Your answer:
    Treasurer
    President
    Parliamentarian
    Reporter

  30. As part of the SkillsUSA emblem, what do the “hands” represent:

    31. Your answer:
    The knowledge a student should be striving for in his or her schoolwork
    New technology and research in our occupational areas
    The individual
    Patriotism, which is a love and a loyalty to one’s country

  31. The treasurer’s duties include:

    32. Your answer:
    Serving as consultant to the president on procedural matters
    Handling all correspondence and communications for the chapter
    Assisting the president and other officers in setting up an annual chapter budget
    All of the above

  32. A leader motivates others and makes others want to join an endeavor. To become a good leader you must:

    33. Your answer:
    Be a pessimist
    Be willing to accept responsibility
    Develop a stubborn attitude
    Constantly argue

  33. What does the Shield represent on the SkillsUSA emblem?

    34. Your answer:
    Liberty
    The United States of America
    Democracy
    Patriotism

  34. When seeking employment you should:

    35. Your answer:
    Know what the company does
    Know the name of the person you are meeting
    Have an appointment in advance
    All of the above

  35. The symbol of the emblem that represents the industrial society is

    36. Your answer:
    The gear
    The flaming torch
    The orbital circles
    The shield

  36. Which one is a false parliamentary procedure rule?

    37. Your answer:
    The decision of the minority of members must be followed
    Each member should have an opportunity to express an idea or opinion
    Only one question (subject) can be discussed at a time
    One person presides to enforce the rules

  37. A written list of the order of business that will take place during a meeting, is known as a/an ___________.

    38. Your answer:
    Main motion
    Role-play
    Script
    Agenda

  38. According to the Leadership Handbook, a public speech should have what three basic parts:

    39. Your answer:
    Instruction, speech and review
    Review, evidence and thank you
    Discussion, examples and summary
    Introduction, body and closing

  39. When completing the past employment section on an application, in what order should jobs be listed?

    40. Your answer:
    Start with your current or most recent job
    Start with your first job
    Start with the job most related to your career objective
    The order is not important

  40. Which of the following are part of the SkillsUSA creed:

    41. Your answer:
    Dignity of work
    The American Way of Life
    Education
    All of the above

  41. Which of the following would NOT normally be found in a trade journal?

    42. Your answer:
    Articles by experts in the field
    New concepts, trends, products and equipment in your occupational field
    Short stories written by novelists from selected entertainment sectors
    Listings of trade shows or educational seminars related to your trade

  42. Filling out a/an ____________ is often the first step when applying for a job.

    43. Your answer:
    Employment preference
    Job application
    Resumé
    W-2 form

  43. What does the color blue represent in the SkillsUSA emblem?

    44. Your answer:
    The union of all individuals
    The individual states and chapters
    The common union of the states and chapters
    The state of the union

  44. To make a motion at a meeting, you must state your motion by saying:

    45. Your answer:
    "I move that"
    "Yo, I wanna do this"
    "I feel we should"
    "I make the motion that"

  45. The SkillsUSA officer responsible for presiding over and conducting meetings in the absence of the president is the _________.

    46. Your answer:
    Vice president
    Sergeant-at-arms
    Secretary
    President

  46. When traveling what is the expected gratuity for good service in a restaurant

    47. Your answer:
    10-15%
    15-20%
    20-25%
    5-10%

  47. When preparing to give a presentation you should:

    48. Your answer:
    Become an expert on your topic
    Know your audience
    Practice, practice, practice
    All of the above

  48. Which of the following does NOT belong in a portfolio?

    49. Your answer:
    All of the above
    Letters of recommendations
    Pictures of your vacation
    Photos of a project

  49. Which officer is responsible for roll call?

    50. Your answer:
    President
    Treasurer
    Secretary
    Vice president

  50. According to basic parliamentary procedure:

    51. Your answer:
    Students can only express their opinion if they do not vote
    Every member has a right to express ideas or opinions
    Only second year members may vote
    Only members completing the PDP may vote

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