NEW YORK STATE FBLA STATE OFFICER EXAM

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PLEASE DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST UNTIL DIRECTED TO DO SO Test Directions 1. Complete the information requested on the answer sheet. PRINT YOUR NAME on the Name line. PRINT the name of the event, STATE OFFICER EXAM on the Subject line. PRINT the name of your CHAPTER on the DATE line. 2. All answers will be recorded on the answer sheet. Please do not write on the test booklet. Scrap paper will be provided. 3. Read each question completely before answering. With a NO. 2 pencil, blacken in your choices completely on the answer sheet. Do not make any other marks on the answer sheet, or the scoring machine will reject it. 4. You will be given 60 minutes for the test. You will be given a starting signal and a signal after 50 minutes have elapsed.

NYS FBLA 2009 STATE OFFICER EXAM 1. The first state chapter of FBLA was: A. Iowa B. Virginia C. New York D. Pennsylvania The current NYS FBLA president is: A. Courtney Ferguson B. Phoebe Farber C. Elias Everett D. Giancarlo Riso New York City is in what district? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3N D. 3S

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Which of the following competitive events have both an objective and production portion? A. Accounting II B. Economics C. Technology Concepts D. Impromptu Speaking

5. The current advisor of the State Officer Team is: A. Rachel Goer B. Lisa Perry C. Elizabeth Garofalo D. Gloria LaSota 6. What is the web address for the New York State Website? A. www.nysfbla.com B. www.fbla.org C. www.fbla-pbl.org D. www.nysfbla.org Which of the following competitive events allow 1-3 members to participate? A. Internet Applications Programming B. Introduction to Business Communications C. E-Business D. Introduction to Word Processing

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A quorum is defined as the following: A. The minimum number of members necessary to conduct official business B. Three members are necessary to make an amendment C. A subcommittee D. The maximum number of members allowed to conduct official business How much are New York State FBLA dues? A. $4 B. $6 C. $5 D. $12 The 2008 National Leadership Conference was held in: A. Denver, CO B. Atlanta, GA C. Nashville, TN D. Chicago, IL What color candle is lit to symbolize the unity of the organization? A. Red B. White C. Blue D. Orange The present address of FBLAs National Headquarters is: A. 100 Future Drive, Albany, NY B. 350 Main Street, Rochester, NY C. One FBLA Drive, Chicago, IL D. 1912 Association Drive, Reston, VA Parliamentary Procedure is a system of conducting business when working in a group. The rules of Parliamentary Procedure as based on a regard for the rights of: A. The majority B. The minority C. Absentees D. All of the above . Which of the following events is classified as a chapter event? A. Economics B. Community Service Project C. FBLA Principles and Procedures

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NYS FBLA 2009 STATE OFFICER EXAM D. Public Speaking II

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Which of the following competitive events is classified as a production event? A. Business Law B. Word Processing II C. Marketing D. Business Communications Which of the following motions concludes the meeting: A. Point of Order B. Rescind C. Adjourn D. Amend The National FBLA Theme for the 2008-2009 year is: A. Get the Edge B. Success in Action C. LeadAchieveSucceed D. Leadership in Action The 2009 National Leadership Conference will be held in: A. Chicago, IL B. Nashville, TN C. Anaheim, CA D. Atlanta, GA The National Association supports the following charity: A. American Cancer Society B. American Red Cross C. March of Dimes D. Muscular Dystrophy Association The current secretary of the NYS FBLA Board of Trustees is: A. Charlene Nigro B. Donna Meyer C. Anita Halstead D. Jennifer McClure What is the name of the NYS publication for its membership? A. FBLA Hotline B. FBLA Express C. Professional Edge

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NYS FBLA 2009 STATE OFFICER EXAM D. Tomorrows Business Leader

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Which of the following is not a specific goal of FBLA: A. Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise B. Facilitate the transition from school to work C. Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty D. Participate in profit-driven activities Which of the following motions does not need a second? A. Close the meeting B. Question of privilege C. Lay aside temporarily D. Refer to committee A motion used to enforce rules within the meeting is called: A. Point of Order B. Suspend Order C. Divide Motion D. Request for Information The current state president is from: A. Little Falls High School B. Clymer High School C. Cobleskill-Richmondville High School D. Mamaraneck High School

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26. Which school was the recipient of the Chapter of the Year competition for 2008? A. Clymer High School B. Little Falls High School C. Mamaroneck High School D. Carmel High School 27. The founder of FBLA is: A. Hamden L. Forkner B. Edward D. Miller C. Conrad N. Hilton D. Jean Buckley Which of the following offices is not an elected position? A. President B. District Vice President C. Parliamentarian

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NYS FBLA 2009 STATE OFFICER EXAM D. Historian

29. New York State FBLA is said to belong to which administrative region: A. Southern Region B. Eastern Region C. Northern Region D. Mountain-Plains Region 30. Which of the following events is classified as a team event? A. Economics B. Job Interview C. Desktop Publishing D. Word Processing II Which of the following is held in conjunction with the National Leadership Conference and was created to prepare and equip FBLA-PBL members and advisors with skills and experiences needed to be the leaders of the future? A. MOUS Certification B. IC3 C. Professional Development D. Institute for Leaders The New York State FBLA Membership Director is: A. Anita Halstead B. Peter Tambroni C. Jennifer McClure D. Gloria LaSota Who serves as your current NYS Reporter? A. Phoebe Farber B. Elias Everett C. Jackie Rapetti D. Bonnie Bethea What is the record of activities discussed at a chapter meeting called? A. Report B. Itinerary C. Minutes D. Attendance

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NYS FBLA 2009 STATE OFFICER EXAM 35. Campaigning for which office requires that the student must be enrolled in or have completed at least one year of bookkeeping or accounting? A. President B. Vice President C. Treasurer D. Reporter 36. Any member who believes that the vote just taken could be too close to call should do the following: A. Call for a Point of Order B. Call for Orders of the Day C. Call for Consideration D. Call Division The first local FBLA chapter in NYS was: A. Mamaroneck High School B. Restin High School C. Greece-Athena High School D. Dobbs-Ferry High School A common method for amending a motion would be the following: A. By addition or insertion of something the original motion did not include B. By eliminating of striking out something from the original motion C. By substitution to eliminate something from the original motion and substitute something else in its place D. All of the above In order to become a state officer, candidates must first pass an exam that is administered at which conference: A. Spring District Meeting B. State Leadership Conference C. Fall Leadership Workshop D. National Leadership Conference

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This motion provides that all debate and amendments are stopped, and the motion will be voted on immediately. A. Postpone indefinitely B. Amend C. Lay on the Table D. Previous Question Who is New York State FBLAs Executive Secretary? A. Anita Halstead B. Peter Tambroni

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NYS FBLA 2009 STATE OFFICER EXAM C. Elizabeth Garofalo D. Charlene Nigro 42. Motions whose introductions bring business before the assembly are called: A. Subsidiary Motions B. Main Motions C. Privileged Motions D. Incidental Motions Parliamentary Law dates back to: A. The early beginnings of the English Parliament in the 1200s B. The First Continental Congress C. King Arthurs Round Table D. The Roman Empire An amendment to a motion: A. may bring up a new topic for discussion B. must be germane to the motion C. does not change the motion, it simply clarifies it D. is not allowed time for discussion Which state officer serves as an ex-officio member of committees? A. Historian B. President C. Parliamentarian D. District Vice President What is the maximum number of elected state officers possible? A. 19 B. 20 C. 21 D. 22

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Which state officer is responsible for keeping accurate minutes of all meetings as well as the timely distribution of them to the remainder of the officer team and the Board of Trustees? A. President B. Executive Vice President C. Historian D. Secretary The college level division of FBLA is called: A. Phi Theta Kappa B. Phi Beta Lambda

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NYS FBLA 2009 STATE OFFICER EXAM C. Collegiate FBLA D. FBLA Middle Level 49. The official NYS FBLA colors are: A. Blue and Gold B. Blue and White C. Blue and Red D. Black and White

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Elected body of members who coordinate state and district activities: A. Board of Trustees B. State Advisory Board C. State Officers D. PBL Members The FBLA motto is: A. Service, School, Dedication B. Service, Education, Progress C. Character, Service, Academics D. Citizenship, State, School The National FBLA publication is called: A. The Hotline B. The Professional Edge C. Tomorrows Business Leader D. PBL Business Leader The parliamentary term, to take from the table means to: A. continue the consideration of a question B. reconsider the question C. repeal action previously taken D. determine the accuracy of a voice vote The 2008-2009 Annual Report of the New York State Association will be edited and compiled by: A. Elias Everett B. Bonnie Bethea C. Jackie Rappeti D. Courtney Ferguson FBLA-PBL Week occurs during the second week of: A. November B. February

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NYS FBLA 2009 STATE OFFICER EXAM C. April D. June 56. American Enterprise Day occurs on which date? A. February 15 B. April 15 C. June 15 D. November 15

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Presidential candidates are limited to ______ minutes when delivering their campaign speech: A. 5 B. 4 C. 3 D. 2 How many districts are there in NYS FBLA? A. 13 B. 14 C. 15 D. 16 In the installation of officers ceremony, what color candle symbolizes the office of treasurer? A. Blue B. Red C. Orange D. Yellow

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60 In order to be considered for a State Office, a letter of intent and an interview with the Board of Trustee conducted by what date of any given year? A. November 1 B. December 5 C. December 30 D. December 15 61. What is the 2008-2009 New York State Theme? A. Lead the Way B. Laying the Foundation for our Future C. Scaling the Mountain of Success D. Our Goals, Our Dreams, Our Future

NYS FBLA 2009 STATE OFFICER EXAM 62. The 2008-2009 State Charity is: A. Leukemia and Lymphoma Society B. Muscular Dystrophy Association C. March of Dimes D. American Diabetes Association 63. Discussing the merits of a motion is called: A. Debate B. Lay on the Table C. Amend D. Appeal At the National Center, a Wall of Fame has been created to honor: A. FBLA national scholarship winners B. National FBLA Officers C. Chapters giving the top three monetary contributions to the March of Dimes D. Advisors and state chairs with at least 20 years of experience and outstanding service What is the name of the FBLA program used to encourage new membership? A. Membership Madness B. Chapter Challenge C. Kitty Hollis Memorial Program D. Spirit and Unity Challenge The current CEO of the national association is: A. Conrad N. Hilton B. Jean Buckley C. Jennifer McClure D. Hamden L. Forkner In what city and state was the 2008 National Fall Leadership Conference held? A. Washington, DC B. Philadelphia, PA C. Buffalo, NY D. Chicago, IL The official supplier of FBLA resources, emblematic items, and publications is: A. FBLA Market B. Market Place C. FBLA Express D. Incentives for Industry

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NYS FBLA 2009 STATE OFFICER EXAM 69. What color candle does the chapter secretary light when inducted into office? A. Green B. Orange C. Yellow D. Red 70. The Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit is named for: A. Edward D. Miller B. Hamden Forkner C. Conrad Hilton D. Hollis and Kitty Guy The youngest members of the national organization are said to belong to which level: A. Middle Level B. FBLA C. PBL D. Professional Division Which of the following represents a body of local advisors, representing all districts, which sets policy for the State Association and in which general administration of FBLA is vested? A. FBLA State Advisory Board B. FBLA Professional Division C. Department of Education State Chairperson D. FBLA Board of Trustees The FBLA Board of Trustee Chair is: a. Jennifer McClure b. Anita Halstead c. Donna Meyer d. Peter Tambroni What is the FBLA fiscal year? A. January 1 December 31 B. March 1 February 28 C. May 1 April 30 D. July 1 June 30 Who serves as the 2008-2009 FBLA National President: A. Courtney Ferguson B. Joseph Riley C. Emily Adams D. Paul Cohen

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