SkillsUSA Knowledge Practice Test

Flashcards covering the key concepts discussed in the SkillsUSA Knowledge Practice Test.

Skill

A skill that you learn to perform through training.

FICA

The initials used to identify the social security deduction on an employee's check stub.

Division (Robert's Rule of Order)

When someone wants to vote again on a motion.

Majority Vote

One-half of the vote cast, plus one.

Enthusiasm

A worker who demonstrates a desire to learn and who is eager and zealous.

Professional Association

A generic name for an organized group of people who work together to promote excellence in their chosen field.

Previous Question Motion

A type of motion used to stop debate and go to an immediate vote.

Labor Union

An organized association of workers committed to the advancement of a specified profession or trade.

Trade Show

An opportunity for a business to display materials, equipment, and services about their company.

Future Craftsmen of America

The name of the 1920's predecessor to SkillsUSA.

PIM

Acronym that represents Personal Information Management system.

Reasoning

Applying rules and principles to a new situation and determining conclusions based on given facts.

Lateral Move

A transfer to a different department or another classification in the same pay grade.

Two-thirds

The fraction of membership needed to approve a chapter constitutional amendment.

SkillsUSA Employment Network

Service used to post your resume online.

National Program of Work

Includes personal growth, safety, and teacher recruitment.

Internal Motivator

A desire to achieve or feeling of self-worth for having done a good job.

Structural Style

A PDP description of learning in a step-by-step manner.

External Motivator

Encouragement from others, promise of money or gift, or fear of punishment.

Quorum

The number of members that must be present for a business meeting to be conducted legally.

Franchise

The legal right to sell a company's goods and services in a particular area.

Compromise

Settlement of differences between opposing sides where each makes a concession.

Call to Order

The first item on the agenda of a meeting.

Second the Motion

What someone must do to agree to a main motion.

To have the floor

Permission to speak to the group.

March 1

Deadline for dues to reach national headquarters.

Excessive Stress

Could lead to physical or emotional problems.

Goal Setting

An important factor in being successful.

Agenda

A written list of the order of business that will occur during the meeting.

Chamber of Commerce

An association of merchants and business people for the promotion of commercial interest.

Job Application

Forms filled out for applying for jobs.

Long Term Goal

Describes your plans for retirement.

Lost or Dead

What a motion becomes if there is no second to it.

Democracy

What business meetings represent in action.

Firm Handshake

Helps create a good first impression.

W2 Form

Record of earnings provided by an employer each year by January 31.

Legislators

State elected officials developing policies and laws.

Brainstorming

A method to create many ideas in a short amount of time.

SkillsUSA Pledge

A commitment to prepare as a productive worker and citizen.

SkillsUSA Creed

Defines beliefs about work, education, fair play, and moral standards.

Preparations of Officers

Includes responsibilities of Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Reporter.

Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised

Reference on parliamentary procedure.

SkillsUSA Emblem

Contains distinct features that symbolize various aspects of SkillsUSA.