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When someone demonstrates the Self-Motivation Essential Element of the SkillsUSA Framework, they likely have the following characteristic:
Taking initiative
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A skill can be defined as:
A learned ability
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Service Orientation is an Essential Element within which component of the SkillsUSA Framework?
Technical Skills
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Which of the following Essential Elements is classified in the Personal Skills component of the SkillsUSA Framework?
Integrity
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The following skills are categorized within the ________________________ component of the Framework: Communication, Decision Making, Teamwork, Leadership, Multicultural Sensitivity and Awareness, Planning, Organizing and Management.
Workplace Skills
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The SkillsUSA mission states that SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class ______________, ______________ and responsible ___________________.
workers; leaders; American citizens
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Which phrase is the first phrase in the SkillsUSA Creed?
I believe in the dignity of work
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The SkillsUSA Motto is: Preparing for ___________ in the world of ____________.
leadership; work
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"To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself" is a statement from:
The SkillsUSA pledge
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"The shield denotes our belief in democracy, liberty, and the American way of life" is a statement from:
The SkillsUSA emblem ceremony
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There are four colors of the SkillsUSA organization. Which color represents the individual members of the organization?
Gold
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The gear represents which officer?
The reporter
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Which officer is responsible for managing the chapter's committee system?
Vice-president
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How many national officers in total may be elected annually?
15
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Which SkillsUSA program honors local chapter achievement around the SkillsUSA Framework of personal, workplace, and technical skills?
Chapter Excellence Program
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Choose the answer that best completes this statement: "Personal Skills, Workplace Skills, and Technical Skills grounded in academics" are known as the three ____________ of the SkillsUSA Framework.
Components
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There are 17 skills identified within the SkillsUSA Framework. What is their collective name?
Essential Elements
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Which of the following is a skill found in the Technical Skills component of the SkillsUSA Framework?
Job-Specific Skills
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The following Essential Elements are all part of which component of the SkillsUSA Framework? Planning, Organizing and Management; Teamwork; and Leadership
Workplace Skills
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Work Ethic, Integrity, and Self-Motivation all represent which component of the SkillsUSA Framework?
Personal Skills
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Which of the following Essential Elements best represents what one demonstrates when they embrace change, seek improvement of processes, and respond to set-backs with optimism?
Adaptability/Flexibility
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When one seeks to include a diverse group of individuals on their team, seeks to understand the perspective and experience of others, and works to learn from people who are different than them, which Essential Element are they practicing?
Multicultural Sensitivity and Awareness
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The Work Ethic Essential Element is organized within the Personal Skills component of the SkillsUSA Framework along with which other two Essential Elements?
Integrity and Responsibility
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Which group of individuals did the list of employability skills within the SkillsUSA Framework originate with?
Industry representatives
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Choose the option that best completes this statement: The Chapter Excellence Program recognizes chapters for excellence in chapter programming and _____________________.
Framework integration
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What is the primary goal of the Partner and Alumni Engagement category of the SkillsUSA Program of Work? Category focuses on engaging former members, parents, and others to support the work of a SkillsUSA chapter?
Engaging former members, parents, and others to support the work of the local SkillsUSA chapter
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The Financial Management category of the Program of Work focuses on all of the following EXCEPT:
Establishing interpersonal relationships.
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When members engage in activities such as participating in career exploration, planning work-based learning opportunities, and being part of SkillsUSA championships, they are participating in activities that fit within which Program of Work category?
Workplace Experiences
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If a chapter activity achieves the goals related to the Advocacy and Marketing category of the Program of Work, what is the activity likely doing?
Promoting the SkillsUSA chapter programs and career and technical education.
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A chapter that teaches personal financial literacy skills, encourage entrepreneurial ventures, and has a solid, futuristic plan for chapter fundraising demonstrates that they have programming in which Program of Work category?
Financial Management
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SkillsUSA Models of Excellence demonstrate high-quality integration of the SkillsUSA Framework and excellent chapter programming. Models of Excellence is the highest level of which SkillsUSA program?
Chapter Excellence Program
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While the first and second levels of achievement of the Chapter Excellence Program are evaluated and awarded at the state level, where is the third, and highest, level of achievement evaluated and awarded?
At the national level
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All of the following are intentional goals of the SkillsUSA Framework EXCEPT:
Ensure the advisor's job is manageable
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What 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
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Which group of people most needs the skills that are part of the SkillsUSA Framework?
All future and current individuals in the job force
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Which of the following IS one of the purposes of the SkillsUSA Framework?
Provides a common language for students to articulate what they gain from SkillsUSA
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Which of the following is NOT true of the SkillsUSA Framework?
It demonstrates how to properly recognize members
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Which of the following is NOT an appropriate time to wear SkillsUSA official attire?
When it's cold in the school hallways
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True / False: A solid red tie or scarf (is/is not) part of official SkillsUSA attire
is not
Choose the best answer to complete this statement: The SkillsUSA ______________ contains a series of "I believe" statements.
creed
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Which of the following statements is included in the SkillsUSA motto?
Preparing for leadership in the world of work
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"To base," "To prepare," and "To honor" are all statements found within what?
The SkillsUSA Pledge
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SkillsUSA articulates that it will partner with others to ensure America has a skilled workforce. Which of the following choices accurately lists the three groups of people necessary in this partnership?
students, teachers and industry partners
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The SkillsUSA emblem is an image that contains:
multiple symbols representing distinct characteristics of the organization
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The torch, gear, and hands are all images that are represented with what symbolic representation of SkillsUSA?
The SkillsUSA Emblem
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Within SkillsUSA, blue, red, gold, and white are all ______________.
Official colors of SkillsUSA
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In SkillsUSA, the common union of the states and of the chapters is represented by which of the official colors?
Blue
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Two of the official SkillsUSA colors represent the individual states and chapters. Which two?
Red and white
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During meetings and at national or state conferences, the SkillsUSA emblem ceremony is used for what purpose?
To remind members and guests of important aspects of SkillsUSA
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Which of the following describes the primary responsibilities of the chapter secretary?
To assist the president in preparing the agenda and provides the chapter with the minutes of the previous meeting
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Which of the following is an example of the vice president's responsibilities?
To chair meetings in the absence of the president
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Which Program of Work category might a member who is excellent at Service Orientation consider playing a large role in?
Community Engagement
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This officer must be prepared with some knowledge about meeting operations so they may advise and re-direct the chapter during meetings.
The parliamentarian
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How many high school national officers may be elected to serve SkillsUSA annually?
10
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SkillsUSA is a student organization within CTE. In this context, what does CTE stand for?
Career and Technical Education
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The SkillsUSA organization was originally founded in 1965 under a different name. What was it?
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
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Which of the following descriptors is accurate for SkillsUSA and other career and technical student organizations?
They are intracurricular
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When an employee makes the right choice about which tool to use to send a specific message to their peers (text, email, phone, face-to-face), which Essential Element are they likely demonstrating with high quality?
Communication
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Using a personal planning system to monitor goals and tasks is an example of which Essential Element?
Planning, Organizing and Management
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High-quality employees make positive choices when it comes to protecting the information of their customers and co-workers. Which Essential Element articulates these abilities?
Professional Development
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When a person has an internal drive to do a specific task or achieve a specific goal and in general is growth-minded, which Essential Element are they likely demonstrating?
Self-Motivation
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Students can demonstrate this Essential Element by taking part in SkillsUSA conferences that help them grow as leaders and young professionals
Professional Development
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When a chapter prepares to complete the activities within their Program of Work, which Essential Element would be particularly helpful?
Planning, Organizing and Management
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Trust, Compassion, Stability, and Hope are defined as the four pillars of ___________ by SkillsUSA.
Leadership
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Which of the following is NOT an example of how a chapter can demonstrate their commitment to Multicultural Sensitivity and Awareness?
Holding an event in a room that requires using the stairs to access even though one member has a wheelchair.
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When assembling your portfolio for employment in your profession, what should be included?
resume and letter of recommendation
When preparing to give a presentation you should:
-- Become an expert on your topic
-- Know your audience
-- Practice!
As a committee member, what are you responsible for?
-- Treating other people's opinions and ideas with respect
-- Expressing ideas
-- Keeping an open mind
A good goal statement usually has how many parts?
three
What is a basic rule of business meetings?
each member may express opinions
When making introductions...
adult men are introduced to adult women
It is healthy to balance your time between what?
Leisure activities and work activities,
your family and day-to-day activities
The words "foster" and "create" can be found in the:
SkillsUSA Purposes
"Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work" is:
the SkillsUSA Motto
"I Believe in the American Way of Life" is part of the:
SkillsUSA Creed
What color represents the individual, which is the most important element of SkillsUSA?
gold
In what year was VICA found?
1965
The color blue represents the:
common union of the states and chapters
"To create enthusiasm for learning" is part of the:
SkillsUSA Purposes
The officer responsible for preparing minutes is:
the secretary
The officer responsible for presiding over meetings is:
the president
Which officer is the authority on procedural matters?
parliamentarian
The SkillsUSA Creed includes:
high moral and spiritual standards
Which colors of SkillsUSA represent the individual state and chapters?
red & white
Who do you want to write letters of reference?
teachers, mentors, supervisors, and employers
One way to help you identify effective work skills and behaviors is to __________ someone employed in your perspective occupation.
shadow
Communication skills include ________, __________, and writing.
speaking, listening
_____ setting is an important factor in being successful.
Goal
Who decides ultimately whether you succeed or fail?
you
The official SkillsUSA dress includes:
black skirt or black slacks
white dress shirt
white dress socks
_____ refers to the mixing and blending of many people from different cultures who are involved in a like activity or setting.
cultural diversity
A _____ is a collection of a work representing education, self-development and career information.
portfolio
What does the acronym PDP stand for?
Professional Development Program
A group of people joined in a cooperative activity is defined as a/an ____.
Team
Receiving all chapter funds in a safe and businesslike matter and maintaining a record of all income and expenses is the job of the _____.
treasurer
As part of the SkillsUSA emblem, what does the "hands" represent?
the individual
Remember, you never get a second chance to make a ______ impression.
first
A method of creating a lot of ideas in a short period of time and expanding your think is called ______.
brainstorming
Professional development activities assist students in making a smooth transition from education into the _______.
world of work
Business meetings represent _____ in action.
democracy