Skills PD Test

Providing a common language for students to articulate what they gain from SkillsUSA, assessing skill development, and creating a vision for SkillsUSA programs are the three purposes of the ________.

SkillsUSA Framework

The essential element that is best described as doing high quality, ethical work in an efficient way is ________.

work ethic

The element of the SkillsUSA Framework that you would find the following skills (Integrity, Work Ethic, Professionalism, Responsibility, Adaptability/Flexibility, Self-Motivated) is ________.

personal skills

Within SkillsUSA’s curriculum offerings, the premier employability skills development program is the ________.

Career Essentials Experiences

All people who are current or potential employees _________ need the skills listed within the SkillsUSA Framework.

in any profession

________ is the essential element of the Workplace Skills component of the SkillsUSA Framework.

Multi-Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness

The second step in the decision-making process is ________.

brainstorm possible solutions

Professionalism may be exhibited by ________, ________, and ________

attire

personal grooming

speech

________ is the name of the industry-validated credential available through SkillsUSA that demonstrates proficiency in the skills listed within the SkillsUSA Framework.

Career Essentials Credential

________ is a statement that reflects taking responsibility.

“I haven’t found it yet. I need to look harder.”

The statement ________ accurately describes the SkillsUSA Framework.

All skills in the Framework work together

Taking initiative is a characteristic of the ________ Essential Element of the SkillsUSA Framework.

Self-Motivation

Sam will do anything she can to ensure she performs well in her job. As a result, she changes \\n jobs less frequently than her coworkers. Sam demonstrates ________ which is a characteristic of a good work ethic.

dedication

Using photo editing software is an example of a ________ for a photographer.

job specific skill

The statement that applies to all employees in terms of demonstrating the Safety and Health Essential Element is ________.

Follow the policies and procedures in the employee handbook.

Consistency and dependability are both components of ________.

responsibility

Service Orientation is an Essential Element within the ________ component of the SkillsUSA Framework.

Technical Skills Grounded in Academics

When an individual is able to “bounce back” from a challenging experience, they demonstrate the Essential Element known as ________.

Adaptability/Flexibility

________, ________, and ________ make up the 3 elements of the SkillsUSA \\n Framework.

Personal Skills

Workplace Skills

Technical Skills

When preparing a group presentation or when preparing for a community service project a team might use the ________ Essential Element.

Planning, Organizing & Management

Under the ________ element you will find the following skills :( Communications, Decisions Making, Teamwork, Multi-Cultural Sensitivity & Awareness, Planning, Organizing & Management, Leadership)

Workplace Skills

Conduct or attitudes toward work or a philosophy dealing with rules of right or proper conduct is referred to as ________.

ethics

When you consistently meet or exceed your customer’s expectations, you are said to have provided good ________.

customer service

________ is considered to be the act of observing someone you respect doing their job.

Shadowing

The document that many employers use to identify worker applicants’ qualifications for employment is a ________.

resume

A worker who continues difficult tasks until they are completed is said to have ________.

perseverance

When completing the past employment section on a job application, jobs should be listed beginning with ________.

your current or most recent job.

A/an ________ is a collection of work representing education, self-development, and career information about you.

Employment Portfolio

The term for a settlement of differences between opposing sides in which each makes concessions is ________.

compromise

The process of directing and controlling activities with regard to use of time is called ________.

Time Management

The term ________ defines the mixing and blending of many people of different cultures who are involved in a similar activity or setting

cultural diversity

“Where would you like to be in 5 years?” is an example of a/an ________ question an employer can ask during an interview.

appropriate

A ________ goal is said to describe your plans for retirement.

long term

A person who organizes, operates and assumes the risk for a business venture is a/an ________.

Entrepreneur

A process that includes a sender and a receiver each giving feedback to the other is called ________.

communication

Active and critical are two varieties of ________ skills.

listening

Dean is self-disciplined, pushing himself to complete work tasks instead of requiring others to intervene. He is also often very honest and trustworthy. Dean demonstrates good ________.

character

The diagram or chart that shows how a company or business is organized is called a/an ________.

organization chart

A person who believes in and respects him or herself is said to have ________.

confidence

An item or task that requires immediate action is a/an ________.

priority

A worker who can be counted on to complete assigned tasks without constant supervision is said to have ________.

reliability

The term ________ describes a person’s income before any deductions.

gross

You would ask a ________or ________for a letter of recommendation

teacher

employer

________ ink should be used when completing a job application.

Black

________ is described as the sudden unrestrained offering of ideas by all members of a group to seek solutions to problems.

Brainstorming

A ________ is a person of quality character whom others try to emulate.

role model

To be successful as a person and an employee, you should have positive goals. If you set a goal for yourself, the next step to reach that goal should be to ________.

establish a plan for achieving the goal

The term ________ is defined as the process of improving your capabilities \\n through access to education and training; opportunities in the workplace, through an outside organization, or by watching others.

professional development

________ is the term LEAST likely to be used as a characteristic of effective communication.

Loud

The term ________is used to describe a study to evaluate something in detail using a set of questions aimed to a specific group of people.

survey

A ________ has these three parts: What is going to happen? When will it happen? How will it happen?

goal statement

The person getting their car repaired at an auto shop is an example or a/an ________.

external customer

On an effective team, each person ________.

contributes their best

The term ________ is defined as free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere.

honest

A/an ________ is the written list of the business that will take place during a meeting and should always be prepared and provided to participants.

agenda

You would use the ________ process in a formal business meeting if you had an idea you wanted the group to consider.

main motion

The ________ is allowed to speak first when debating a motion in a formal business meeting.

maker of the motion

People who become members of a committee, are responsible for treating others with respect, expressing ideas, and ________.

keeping an open mind

________ is NOT a parliamentary procedure rule.

The decision of the minority of members must be followed

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

“I move that…”

According to basic parliamentary procedure, every member has the right to express their ________ or ________.

ideas

opinions

In a business meeting, only ________ person can be considered the presiding officer at one time.

one

Minutes of a meeting are a record of ________.

business transacted

The times when it is appropriate to wear SkillsUSA official attire include: ________ and ________.

visits with dignitaries

ceremonies

The ________ is the symbol that represents the industrial society.

gear

The ________ must be able to gain the confidence of others, since he or she may be called on to settle controversial issues.

Parliamentarian

There are ________ points to the SkillsUSA Creed.

six

One responsibility of the chapter secretary may be to chair the ________.

Membership Committee

The official SkillsUSA colors are red, white, ________, and gold.

blue

________ states were represented at the meeting in 1965 that established the organization known today as SkillsUSA.

Fourteen

The ________ would most likely be chaired by the chapter reporter.

Public Relations Committee

________, ________, ________, and ________ are the four “pillars” of leadership as defined by SkillsUSA.

Compassion

Stability

Trust

Hope

In the SkillsUSA emblem, technology is represented by the ________.

Orbital Circles

The ________of SkillsUSA include create enthusiasm for learning, foster a deep respect for the dignity of work, and help students attain a purposeful life.

Purposes

As part of the SkillsUSA emblem, the hands represent the ________.

individual

In the SkillsUSA emblem, the color blue represents the common union of the ________.

States and Chapters

________ are the appropriate times for using the Emblem Ceremony.

During meetings and at National & State Conferences

“To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself” is part of the SkillsUSA ________.

Pledge

“SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA improves the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of Framework skills that include personal, workplace, and technical skills grounded in academics.” This statement is known as the SkillsUSA ________.

Mission

“I believe in the dignity of work” is one component of the SkillsUSA ________.

Creed

________ is NOT a component of the SkillsUSA official attire.

A solid red tie or scarf

________ is the acronym for a Career & Technical Student Organization.

CTSO

Within SkillsUSA’s membership affiliation programs, the whole school membership program is the TPP which stands for ________.

Total Participation Plan

________ officers may be elected to serve SkillsUSA annually.

Fifteen

When SkillsUSA was originally founded in 1965, it was named: ________.

(VICA) Vocational Industrial Clubs of America.

The ________ is the officer most likely responsible for providing a year-end report on the chapter’s accomplishments.

Vice President

The ________. allows a chapter to document their quality activities and achievements and be recognized on the state and national level.

Chapter Excellence Program

Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work is the SkillsUSA ________.

Motto

The image that contains multiple symbols that each represent characteristics of the SkillsUSA organization is known as the SkillsUSA ________.

Emblem

________ symbols are included within the SkillsUSA emblem.

Five

The ________ is NOT included within the SkillsUSA emblem.

sword

________ is NOT an official color of SkillsUSA.

Silver

The ________ is most likely responsible for recording minutes at each meeting and providing them for review at the next meeting.

Secretary

This is the truth about the Computer and Technology Literacy Essential Element.

All employees need to operate some kind of technology.

After making a mistake at work, an employee approaches their supervisor and reports the wrong-doing. This demonstrates which Essential Element?

Integrity

After learning that an employee did not receive a good work evaluation, the employee asked the manager to explain the expectations and for advice on how to improve for the next evaluation. This action demonstrates ________.

mature behavior

Being able to give accurate and concise reports, follow oral directions or instructions, speak distinctly and give clear directions or instructions are examples of what kinds of skills?

Communication Skills

Volunteer experience is important to feature in a LinkedIn profile because employers seek employees who ________.

contribute to the community

The quality or state of being certain in oneself and in one’s powers and abilities is known as ________.

self confidence

When a person of character makes every effort, in spite of setbacks or personal loss, this demonstrates ________, as mentioned in the SkillsUSA pledge.

ardent practice