SkillsUSA PDP Practice Test

When assembling your portfolio for employment in your profession, which of the following should not be included in your portfolio?

Job application

What term describes a person's income before any deductions?

Gross

One way to help you identify work skills and behaviors is to ___someone employed in your profession...

Ask (possibly shadow)

How many categories of motions are recognized by Roberts Rules of Order, News Revised?

5

In a business meeting, how many people preside at one time?

1

To make a motion at a meeting, what must you say?

"I move that"

When you take the SkillsUSA Pledge, who are you making a promise to, being to prepare as a productive worker and citizen?

Yourself

Name two types of goals

- short term
- long term

What does PDP stand for?

Professional Development Program

How many motions may be on the floor at any one time?

One

When using parliamentary procedure during a regular meeting, how many of the following can be used when taking a vote: voice, hand, standing...

All three (Voice, hand, standing)

Which one is a false parliamentary rule?
- one person presides to enforce the rules
- only one question can be discussed at a time
- decision of minority of members must be followed
- each member should have an opportunity to express an opinion or idea

decision of minority of members must be followed

Who has right to speak first on a motion?

the maker of the motion

"I believe in the American way of life" is part of what important Skills USA document

the creed

What information should not be included in a resume?

religion or religious beliefs

What Skills USA document says you will "prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice"?

the pledge

What color of SkillsUSA emblem represents the individual?

Gold

In family style dinners, the salt and pepper should be passed in what way?

together

According to leadership handbook, a public speech should be broken down into what three basic parts?

intro, body, closing

If there is no second to a motion, the motion is what?

lost

If your work means getting dirty on the job, you should arrive how each day?

In clean clothing every day

After a company has hired you and before you can be paid, you will have to complete a federal form that tells the employer how many deductions you will claim for taxes. What is the name of this form?

W-4

Minutes are a record of...

Business transacted

When greeting someone, you should use what type of handshake?

Firm

Which of the following is not a correct item for a business meeting agenda?
- committee reports
- new business
- unfinished business
- old business

Unfinished business

SkillsUSA has two active divisions. Name them.

Secondary and post secondary

When seeking employment, you should do what?

Know what a company does, the name of the person you are meeting, and make an appointment in advance.

What is current SkillsUSA Theme?

Champions at work, Respecting all Perspectives

What officer is the authority and consultant to the president on procedural matters?

Parliamentarian

As a committee member, one is responsible for what three key things?

- treating other people's opinions and ideas with respect
- expressing ideas
- keeping an open mind

Who should you ask to write a letter of reference?

Teacher or Employers

A method of creating a lot of ideas in a short period of time and expanding your thinking is called?

Brainstorming

What is a resume?

a summary to help you sell yourself to prospective employers

What is the accepted gratuity for good service in a restaurant?

15-20%

"To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself" is a part of what SkillsUSA document?

the pledge

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

start with the current, or most recent job

What is the written statement from a person in authority who acts as an endorsement of your positive attributes?

letter of recommendation

The official SkillsUSA dress code does not include what?

white shoes

In what year was SkillsUSA founded?

1965

"Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work" is what SkillsUSA document?

the motto

What are three important points to remember when making a presentation?

- Good eye contact
- good posture
- speak slowly and clearly

What does the shield represent of the SkillsUSA emblem?

Patriotism

Taking hotel "souvenirs" such as ashtrays, towels, and glasses is what?

stealing

What part of the SkillsUSA emblem represents the challenge of modern technology?

orbital circles

SkillsUSA officer responsible for preparing and presenting chapter minutes is who?

Secretary

Ways and Means, employment and social activities are elements of what?

Professional Development Program

What is the name for a collection of work representing education, self development, and career information?

Portfolio

What color pen should be used when filling out a job application?

Blue or black

What committee is responsible for fund raising?

Ways and means

What does not belong in a portfolio?

letters of recommendation

What is the familiar form of data collection that is used in the workplace?

surveying

What is the web address of SkillsUSA?

www.skillsusa.org

If a goal describes your plans for retirement, what kind of goal is it?

long term

What is the term given to an unpaid experience in which you observe and participate in a specific occupation?

shadowing

Public relations is the responsibility of which officer?

reporter

In the PDP, the highest possible degree one may earn is...

International degree

Each year by January 31st, your employer is required to provide a record of earnings to you. By what name is this federal form known?

W-2

What is/are the minimum essential officers necessary to conduct business?

president and secretary

A good goal statement usually has how many parts?

three

In which class of fire would you find ordinary combustiles?

Class A

In which document should the quorum of an organization be established?

by-laws

"To create enthusiasm for learning" is part of the

skillsusa purposes

Which colors of SkillsUSA represent the individual states and chapters?

Red and white

The color blue represents...

Common union of states and chapters

The SkillsUSA Creed includes

high moral and spiritual standards

Motivating factors can be...

internal/external