DKA National Exam

The founding day of DKA is

March 16, 1936

Cinematic Arts Appreciation Day

December 28, 1895

What are the fraternity colors?

Old gold & deep royal blue

T/F: The most effective form of active listening is paraphrasing the points of the speaker to confirm your comprehension. This is the most reliable way to avoid assumptions, prevent misunderstandings, and to ensure that both the you and the speaker are on the same page

True

T/F: Committees are viewed as a "team" within the chapter, they are responsible for a large portion of work done in a chapter

True

What is capitalized in the creed?term-119

Delta Kappa Alpha

Fraternity

Cinema

CREED paragraph one

I believe in Delta Kappa Alpha, its principles and its traditions. I will be loyal to my college, my chapter, and my Fraternity by keeping strong ties and retaining the spirit of youth.

CREED paragraph two

In helping others follow their bliss, I shall ask for no reward, I shall seek no glory. I will put character above wealth and my actions will follow my word. I will preserve the history of Cinema and the heritage of my Fraternity.

CREED paragraph three

I say with all sincerity; Delta Kappa Alpha has given me honor and distinction; the bond of our fellowship is reciprocal, I will endeavor to so develop myself and so conduct myself that I will ever be a credit to our Fraternity.

T/F: A geographical grouping of 3-5 chapters is called a domain

True

T/F: The road of trials is a series of tests, tasks, or ordeals that the person must undergo to begin the transition

True

The phase of the Hero's Journey where the hero leaves their comfortable and familiar world and ventures into the darkness of the unknown

Departure

The part of the Hero's Journey where the hero is subjected to a series of tests in which they must prove their character

Initiation

Name the phase of the Hero's Journey where the hero brings back what they've gained for all benefit of their people

Return

The _____ ____ is the achievement of the goal of the quest. It is what the person went on the hero's journey to get, all previous steps serve to prepare and purify the person for this step

The Ultimate Boon

T/F: Good to Great retreats are two day programs, scheduled at a chapter's request that focus on recruiting artists of character, executive council and/or retreat

True

What are the 10 jewels?

ENTHUSIASTIC

CURIOUS

RELIABLE

CREATIVE

HUMBLE

PROACTIVE

RESOURCEFUL

RESPECTFUL

GENEROUS

HONEST

The McClelland Challenge is assessed during a(n)

Academic Year

Complete the founder's name:

__________ A. Halpern

William

What is the main purpose of the McClelland Challenge

It's the Standards program

T/F: the Graduate Council is made up of all current collegiate/student members of a specific chapter

False

The social psychological phenomenon called "the _____ effect" is combatted with the phrase "if you see something, say something". This effect refers to cases in which individuals do not offer any means of help to a victim when other people are present"

Bystander

T/F: It is the sacred obligation of a Big Brother or sister to share their leadership and experience, to counsel, advise and inspire and to guide their Little through their journey by helping them embody the values of the fraternity

True

"__________ & loyalty"

(Farmer's Tripod)

Selflessness

_______ _______ & adaptability

(Farmer's tripod)

Constant Learning

"Do it yourself," inventiveness & _______ - ________

(Farmer's Tripod)

Problem Solving

What is the public slogan of DKA

"Cinematic artists of character"

Complete the founder's name:

__________ Kinnel

Peter

Complete the founder's name:

Allen Kenneth __________

Dallas (DKA!)

T/F: Alignment is using the golden circle to make sure that "how" dka spends its time and everything that dka says and does (what) begins and aligns with "why" dka exists. By making sure that every officer and committees activities are aligned with the organizational goals, it becomes easier to move the entire chapter and fraternity in one direction - forward, towards our vision

True

What is the DKA flower

White Carnation

Which scholar and mythologist identified and coined "hero's journey"

Joseph Campbell

What are signs of micromanagement

Resist delegating,

Immerse themselves in overseeing the projects of others,

Start by correcting tiny details instead of looking at the big picture,

take back delegated work before it is finished if they find a mistake in it,

discourage others from making decisions without consulting them

Which photographer set up a row of twelve cameras to capture the intervals of movement of running horses?

Eadweard Muybridge

___________ status of the McClelland Challenge represents an above average achievement by a chapter in a given area; it indicates an above average fraternity experience (This is the second highest level of achievement)

Order of the Dragon

T/F: Displacement is the phenomenon that creates the illusion of movement. As the image changes slightly from frame to frame, we recognize the new physical position of the subject in relation to the rest of the image and fill in the space between the frames so that we believe we are seeing movement.

False

What is not a part of our mission statement

... social atmosphere and college experience

T/F: The best way to avoid inaccurately perceiving and assuming that members feel a certain way is to ask them questions to receive more context.

True

___________ status of the McClelland Challenge is the highest status a chapter can achieve in a given area; it indicates an outstanding fraternity experience. (This is the highest level of achievement)

Farmer

T/F: The initiated member key is literally a functional key, used for winding watches. It was common and necessary for all filmmakers to have a watch on set to stay on schedule so the founding fathers decided upon a design that was aesthetically elegant, metaphorically honorary, and functional for professional use

True

T/F: Networking is all about getting powerful people to do you career favors

False

What does DKA stand for

Dramatic, Kinematic, Aesthetic

T/F: The executive office is the supreme legislative body of the fraternity

False

Complete the founder's name:

___________ W. Findlater

John

T/F: DKA has opportunities for non-members to volunteer for

True

___________ status of the McClelland Challenge is an average, minimal achievement by a chapter in a given area; it indicates an average fraternity experience. (This is the lowest of the three levels of achievement)

Basic

What are signs of alcohol poisoning

(select all)

T/F: A chairperson is in charge of whatever committee they are elected/appointed to lead

True

What is the DKA mascot

Dragon

T/F: Sending a handwritten or typed thank you note is sometimes not recommended

False

T/F: Founders month of service is an off convention year event that will bring members together from across the country to discuss fraternity issues, visit DKAs founding sites, and celebrate chapter and individual achievement

True

T/F: If an industry professional has come to your school to speak or teach a workshop, it is perfectly appropriate to give theme your business card, resume, or ask them if they have any positions available for you

False

The purpose (what is your cause? What do you believe in?) is the __________

Why

3 raps of the President's gavel signifies

Stand up

Complete the equation:

_________ x __________ = DKA

Values x Actions

T/F: The resident council is made up of all current alumni members of a specific chapter

False

What is the name of the DKA newsletter

CineJournal

Resourcefulness = necessity + ___________ + creativity

Research

What is the purpose of chapter meetings

Chapter Business

T/F: Conclave is when the fraternity participates in service events each March to honor its founders

False

___________ are a local set of governing articles pertaining to the inner workings of the chapter

Bylaws

T/F: You must always bring at least two printed copies of your resume to and cover letter to job interviews even if the interviewer already has an electronic copy

True

T/F: The board of governors is an advisory group of at least five alumni volunteers and two resident council officers as well as non member volunteers who supervise all matters pertaining to chapter continuity and improvement (including operations, membership, finances, and scholarship)

True

If your chapter started with WHY

(Select all)

Complete the founder's name:

__________ Turner

Robert

Boards of governors have final authority over the scholarship and _________ of a chapter

finances

___________ is the set of undergraduate officers in charge of their chapter's departments and key operations and functions

Executive Council

T/F: Dr. Boris V Morkovin was the first faculty advisor and Arthur Knight was the faculty advisor that later spearheaded the DKA banquets

True

Effective _________ transitions can make the difference between a twenty year old chapter having twenty years of experience and the same chapter having one year of experience twenty times

Officer

T/F: A great majority of fraternity and sorority house fires are preventable if the right safety precautions are taken

True

What is the name of the current DKA national service provider

SeriousFun Children's Network

DKA's _____ ___ ___ _____ follows an idea (in the form of a SMARTER goal form) through the fraternity's committees system to allow for the most efficient collaboration between committees and departments

Workflow of an idea

T/F: Our risk management policy was formed to protect our members by providing ways to keep them safe and minimize their liability

True

T/F: The foundation is the arm designed to implement the policies of the national convention and national council

False

T/F: DeKAs don't litter

True

the required reports for the McClelland Challenge statistics are tracked, recorded and submitted to _______

Executive offices

The vision of Delta Kappa Alpha is to be recognized as the premiere institute of upstanding entertainment _______ _________.

industry leaders

T/F: If a roll of film were merely passed between the light source and the lens of the projector all that would be visible on screen would be a continuous blurred series of images sliding from one edge to the other. It is the shutter that gives the illusion of one full frame being replaced exactly on top of another full frame. A rotating petal or gated cylindrical shutter interrupts the emitted light during the time the film is advanced to the next fram. The viewer does not see the transition, thus tricking the brain into believing a moving image is on screen.

True

If you are not sure about someone's condition, what should you absolutely do

Call 911

T/F: Regional conferences assist students with specific issues or needs and groups chapters by geographic area

True

The _______ and the treasurer are the only two members of resident council that are also members of the board of governors

President

Complete the founder's name:

Donald ___________

Fischer

T/F: the national councilors of the national council are six graduate council members who serve staggered six year terms

True

Resident council officers that actively utilize the members holding roles as their chapters alumni ____s as collaborators by asking questions and involving them in the development stages of processes, they give their alumni perspective, big picture context, guidance, and leadership experience to the resident council officers

Advisor

T/F: You should tailor your resume to only relevant or pertinent information for the job you're currently applying for

True

What does the call "assay" in the DKA call and response mean in middle english

A testing of merit

DKAs system for assessing chapter performance is called the _____ _______

McClelland Challenge

What are the positions held by the executive council

President, VP, Secretary, Programming, Treasurer, Sergeant at Arms, Public Relations, Cinematic Affairs

The two ways that alumni can support the DKA frat is through generously sharing their ________ and/or resources

time

The DKA executive offices are located in the national headquarters, this facility is called

CineMansion

Complete the founder's name:

_________ Tarleton

Louis

T/F: All members must dress in business attire to the first chapter meeting of every month

True

When is the correct time to make a motion to propose or amend a bylaw

New Business

__________ is the governing document of DKA

Constitution

The process (specific actions taken to realize the groups purpose) is the

How

Complete the founder's name:

__________ H. McClelland

Jack

A DKA house at any colony or chapter is called a ___________

CineManor

The Golden Circle stars with _________ then goes to the ______ and then goes to the ________

Why, How, What

T/F: It is perfectly appropriate to ask alumni members to donate money to your chapter or independent projects

False

The fraternity has three corporations: housing corporation, national organization, and the __________

Foundation