SkillsUSA Knowledge Test

b. agenda When completing the past employment section on an application, in what order should jobs be listed: a. start with current or most recent job b. order is not important c. start with your first job

a. start with current or most recent job The SkillsUSA officer whose actions are key to the success of the entire SkillsUSA chapter is the: a. treasurer b. president c. parliamentarian

b. president Which of the following is a good behavior to show during an interview? a. nail biting b. unusual, memorable clothing c. smiling

c. smiling Which of the following is a collection of a work representing education, self-development, and career information? a. job application b. reward c. portfolio

c. portfolio The orbital circles of the SkillsUSA emblem represent: a. youth b. knowledge c. the industrial society

d. technology The official SkillsUSA colors are red, white, gold, and: a. silver b. yellow c. bronze

d. blue What type of stress could lead to physical or emotional problems? a. no b. muscle c. excessive

c. excessive As a committee member, you are responsible for: a. treating other people's opinions and ideas with respect b. expressing ideas c. keeping an open mind

d. all of the above "Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work" is: a. the SkillsUSA Theme b. the SkillsUSA Motto c. the SkillsUSA Creed

b. the SkillsUSA Motto A good goal statement has how many parts? a. one b. two c. three

c. three Which of the following questions would NOT be appropriate to ask during an employment survey interview? a. How much are you paying now? b. What kind of skills and experiences would I need to work here? c. Will there be openings for the job type I'm seeking here in about 5 years?

a. How much are you paying now? According to the leadership handbook, a public speech should have three basic parts: a. introduction, body, closing b. instruction, speech review c. review, evidence, thank you

a. introduction, body, closing Which of the following refers to the mixing and blending of many people from different cultures who are involved in a like activity or setting? a. cultural diversity b. time sharing c. respect

a. cultural diversity The officer responsible for presiding over meetings is: a. president b. secretary c. treasurer

a. president Which of the following is a good basic rule of a business meeting? a. distribute an agenda b. allow participants to conduct conversations among themselves c. handle all questions individually after the meeting

a. distribute an agenda Which of the following is NOT a benefit of doing a community service project? a. satisfaction providing needed help to some individual or cause b. valuable training in leadership or job related skills c. opportunity to earn extra money

c. opportunity to earn extra money The purposes of SkillsUSA are to symbolized by its: a. membership b. advisors c. emblem

c. emblem One way to help you identify effective work skills and behaviors is to do which of the following with someone employed in your perspective occupation? a. marry b. ask c. judge

d. job shadow Which of the following is NOT a benefit of professional development activities? a. learning to work with others b. learning more about the job market in your chosen field c. learning "survivor" strategies of under cutting team members and winning special opportunities

c. learning "survivor" strategies of under cutting team members and winning special opportunities Which of the following is an example of cultural diversity? a. different rules for interaction between men and women b. the desire for meaningful well paid employment c. a belief in the importance of individual dignity

a. different rules for interaction between men and women The appearance that a young professional should present is: a. neat b. well groomed c. clean

d. all of the above It is healthy to balance your time between: a. leisure activities and work activities b. your family and day-to-day activities c. all of the above

c. all of the above "To create enthusiasm for learning" is part of the: a. SkillsUSA Creed b. SkillsUSA Purposes c. SkillsUSA Motto

b. SkillsUSA Purposes Job shadowing means: a. observing a respected person in their shadow b. working behind a person in their shadow c. mimicking a person's actions

a. observing a respected person in their shadow When delivering a speech, do not: a. smile at the audience b. talk fast c. have good posture

b. talk fast Which of the following journals is a publication directly related to a profession? a. sports b. Wall Street c. literature

d. professional There are how many points to the SkillsUSA Creed? a. six b. five c. seven

a. six Official SkillsUSA dress always includes: a. a SkillsUSA blazer b. a SkillsUSA sweater c. a SkillsUSA windbreaker

d. any of the above The SkillsUSA Creed includes: a. preparing for leadership b. high moral and spiritual standards c. the professional development program

b. high moral and spiritual standards Motivating factors can be: a. new or old b. written or spoken c. internal or external

c. internal or external The purposes of SkillsUSA include: a. creating enthusiasm for learning b. fostering a deep respect for the dignity of work c. helping students attain a purposeful life

d. all of the above As part of the SkillsUSA emblem, what do the "hands" represent? a. the knowledge a student should be striving for in his or her schoolwork b. patriotism, which is a love and a loyalty to one's country c. new technology and research in our occupational areas

d. the individual The treasurer's duties include: a. serving as a consulate to the president on procedural matters b. handling all correspondence and communications for the chapter. c. assisting the president and other officers in setting up an annual chapter budget

c. assisting the president and other officers in setting up an annual chapter budget What does the Shield represent on the SkillsUSA emblem? a. democracy b. liberty c. patriotism

c. patriotism When seeking employment you should: a. know what the company does b. know the name of the person you are meeting c. have an appointment in advance

d. all of the above The symbol of the emblem that represents the industrial society is: a. the shield b. the gear c. the flaming torch

b. the gear Which of the following are part of the SkillsUSA creed? a. dignity of work b. The American Way of Life c. education

d. all of the above When applying for a job, the first step is filling out a/an: a. employment preference b. resume c. W-2 form

d. job application What does the color blue represent in the SkillsUSA emblem? a. the state of the union b. the union of all individuals c. the individual states and chapters

d. the common union of the states and chpters To make a motion at a meeting, you must state your motion by saying: a. "I feel we should" b. "I move that" c. "I make the motion that"

b. "I move that" The SkillsUSA officer responsible for presiding over and conducting meetings in the absence of the president is the: a. secretary b. president c. vice president

c. vice president When traveling, what is the expected gratuity for good service in a restaurant? a. 5-10% b. 10-15% c. 15-20%

c. 15-20% When preparing to give a presentation you should: a. become an expert on your topic b. know your audience c. practice, practice, practice

d. all of the above Which of the following does not belong in a portfolio? a. photos of a project b. letters of recommendation c. pictures of your vacation

c. pictures of your vacation Which officer is responsible for roll call? a. president b. secretary c. treasurer

b. secretary

Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work

Champions at Work

red and white represents the individual states and chapters that make up the organization

gold represents the individual

1. I believe in the dignity of work 2. I believe in the American way of life 3. I believe in education 4. I believe in fair play 5. I believe satisfaction is achieved by good work 6. I believe in high moral and spiritual standards

Upon my honor, I pledge: To prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice to become a worker whose services will be recognized as honorable by my employer and fellow workers. To base my expectations of reward upon the solid foundation of service. To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to service. And further, to spare no effort in upholding the ideals of SkillsUSA. What is a form that many employers use to identify worker applicants' qualifications for employment? a. resume b. application c. portfolio

b. application What term defines the prescribed forms and practices of correct behavior? a. etiquette b. ethics c. rules

a. etiquette What term defines an organized display of materials, equipment and services from business and industry? a. SkillsUSA Championships b. expo c. open house

d. trade show The diagram or chart that shows how a company or business is organized is called a/an a. venn diagram b. organizational chart c. run chart

b. organizational chart Which would not be an appropriate item in your personal portfolio? a. your resume b. school grades and attendance record c. picture of your girlfriend/boyfriend

c. picture of your girlfriend/boyfriend Which of the following is an appropriate question an employer can ask in an interview? a. where would you like to be in five years? b. how old are you? c. what church do you belong to?

a. where would you like to be in five years? At a formal dinner, who should give the cue to start eating? a. the oldest person at the table b. the women c. the person to your right

d. the host What is the written list of the business that will take place during a meeting called? a. order of business b. motion c. agenda

c. agenda How many US Senators does a state have? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3

b. 2 What is the political leader of a state? a. governor b. mayor c. president

a. governor Which of the following is a positive method or behavior to deal with stress? a. smoking b. eating c. overspending

d. exercise What is the term for a settlement of differences between opposing sides in which each makes concessions? a. strike b. compromise c. negotiations

b. compromise Who is someone who organizes, operates and assumes the risk of a business venture? a. manager b. teacher c. mentor

d. entrepreneur What term defines customs handed down from one generation to another? a. genealogy b. mores c. traditions

c. traditions What color ink should be used when completing a job application? a. black b. red c. green

a. black What term defines a person who others try to emulate or copy? a. supervisor b. role model c. friend

b. role model The process of directing or controlling activities with regard to use of time is called: a. financial management b. supervision c. harassment

d. time management Conduct or attitudes toward work or a philosophy dealing with rules of right or proper conduct is referred to as: a. management b. communication c. ethics

c. ethics Who directs and inspects the work and performance of other employees? a. teacher b. supervisor c. mentor

b. supervisor What is the SkillsUSA Motto? a. SkillsUSA: Champions at work! b. SkillsUSA: Quality at Work c. SkillsUSA: America's New Professionals

d. Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work An item or task that merits first line of action is a/an: a. assignment b. competency c. priority

c. priority If you delegate a task or activity to somebody you have: a. entrusted that activity to the person b. criticized the person c. made the person a customer

a. entrusted that activity to the person Which term defines a review of one's work by others that suggests change or other alternatives to improve the work involved? a. limitations b. constructive criticism c. grading

b. constructive criticism What is litigation? a. an irate customer b. a specific occupation c. a leadership skill

d. a court or legal proceeding Which option below defines someone with initiative: a. believes in self and respects self b. is careful not to hurt other's feelings or cause anger c. finds work to do without being told

c. finds work to do without being told A worker who continues difficult tasks until they are completed is said to have: a. perseverance b. reliability c. adaptability

a. perseverance A worker who does assigned tasks without constant supervision is said to have: a. perseverance b. reliability c. adaptability

b. reliability What term defines a task performed to business and industry standards that is developed through repeated successful attempts? a. competency b. task c. test

a. competency Who is allowed to speak first when debating a motion in a formal business meeting? a. the president b. the vice president c. the maker of a motion

c. the maker of the motion Which term defines a collection of work representing education, self-development and career information about you? a. portfolio b. report card c. resume

a. portfolio You can give a message to somebody by: a. speaking b. writing c. body language

d. any of the above What tool would you use in a formal business meeting if you had an idea you wanted the group to consider? a. powerpoint presentation b. amendment c. speech

d. main motion What can cause a breakdown in the communicating process? a. feedback b. receiver c. interference

c. interference Effective communication with others involves the skills or effective listening, speaking, writing, collaboration, problem solving and decision making. Utilizing some or all of these aspects takes time and continued practice. Regardless of the types of communication you may use, communication is always a: a. one-way process b. two-way process c. both of the above

b. two-way process Community Service projects: a. provide leadership development b. create opportunities for a purposeful life c. develop pride in quality of work

d. all of the above What term defines someone who uses or benefits from your products or services? a. customer b. student c. sales person

a. customer