NEW YORK STATE FBLA FBLA PRINCIPLES & PROCEDURES

2009
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The first FBLA chapter was chartered in the state of A. B. C. D. Iowa Ohio Tennessee West Virginia

2.

According to National FBLA-PBL Bylaws, the official colors of the organization are A. B. C. D. Blue and Gold Red and White Red, White, and Blue Red and Blue

3.

FBLA-PBL has ___ official goals A. B. C. D. Five Eight Nine Ten

4.

The current CEO of FBLA-PBL, Inc. is A. B. C. D. Conrad Hilton Edward Miller Jean Buckley Gladys Pemberton

5.

FBLA-PBL is financed primarily through A. B. C. D. corporate sponsorships membership dues conference registrations government funds

6.

National FBLA dues are currently A. B. C. D. $5.00 $6.00 $10.00 $12.00

7.

The FBLA-PBL National Center is located in A. B. Baltimore, MD Highland Mills, NY

NYS FBLA SLC 2009 FBLA PRINCIPLES & PROCEDURES C. Reston, VA D. Washington, DC What is the FBLA Motto? A. B. C. D. 9. Learn, Lead, Proceed Learn to Earn Service, Education, Leadership Service, Education, Progress

8.

The symbol on the FBLA emblem that denotes belief in democracy, liberty, and the American way of life is the A. B. C. D. American flag Capitol building Eagle Statue of Liberty

10.

How much time is allocated for a member who takes a written exam at the NLC? A. B. C. D. 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 120 minutes

11.

In what year was FBLA established in Johnson City, Tennessee? A. B. C. D. 1938 1940 1942 1952

12.

The first FBLA State Chapter was A. B. C. D. Florida Iowa Wisconsin Ohio

13.

Who is responsible for submitting the State Chapter Annual Business Report for NLC judging? A. B. C. D. State Secretary State President State Reporter State Historian

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14.

How many individual competitive events may a member enter at the NLC? A. B. C. D. One Two One individual and one team There is no limit on the number of events

15.

The phrase, I believe education is the right of every person comes from the A. B. C. D. Bylaws Code of Ethics Creed Pledge

16.

Which competitive event is also named the Edward D. Miller Award? A. B. C. D. Accounting American Enterprise Project Gold Seal Chapter Awards Partnership with Business Project

17.

When was the Middle Level Division established? A. B. C. D. 1993 1994 1995 1996

18.

Which competitive event listed below is restricted to members who are sophomores or younger? A. B. C. D. Business Math Marketing Parliamentary Procedure Public Speaking

19.

The Professional Division President is A. B. C. D. Eric McGarvey Jr. Calton Mike Kistler Tod Reinhart

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20.

In order to be considered an active member and compete in national events, dues must be paid to the national office by A. B. C. D. December 23 January 15 March 1 May 1

21.

What is the official national website address? A. B. C. D. www.fbla-pbl.org www.fbla-pbl.com www.fbla.org www.fbla-pbl.net

22.

How many membership divisions does our National Association have? A. B. C. D. Three Four Five Six

23.

What level of the Business Achievement Award requires the completion of a FBLA General Knowledge Test? A. B. C. D. Future Business Leader America

24.

Which group has the authority to determine FBLA membership dues? A. B. C. D. Board of Directors Local voting delegates at the NLC National Officers State voting delegates at the NLC

25.

The fiscal year of FBLA is A. B. C. D. January 1-December 31 July 1-June 30 September 1-August 31 April 30-March 31

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26.

Which program is affiliated with the March of Dimes? A. B. C. D. DataMatch BrainBench Virtual Business Management Mission LIFT

27.

How many levels are recognized and awarded in the FBLA Business Achievement Awards? A. B. C. D. Two Three Four Five

28.

The Parliamentary Procedure competition is named after A. B. C. D. Dorothy L. Travis Hollis & Kitty Guy Edward D.Miller Hamden Forkner

29.

Where will the 2009 National Leadership Conference be held? A. B. C. D. Anaheim, CA Chicago, IL Orlando, FL Dallas, TX

30.

During an officer installation ceremony, the secretary takes oath of office while holding which candle? A. B. C. D. Blue Green Red Yellow

31.

The 2008 NFLC for the Eastern Region was held in A. B. C. D. Greensboro, NC Pittsburgh, PA Providence, RI Washington, DC

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32.

During an officer installation ceremony, which candle represents the chapter in its entirety? A. B. C. D. Gray Lavender Red White

33.

The National PBL President is A. B. C. D. Buddy Alberson Eric Weinberg Mike Kistler Robert Rouse

34.

Which item should come first on a meeting agenda? A. B. C. D. Announcements Committee Reports New Business Unfinished Business

35.

Which FBLA Competitive event does not include any NBEA Standards? A. B. C. D. Accounting I Business Plan Networking Concepts Whos Who in FBLA

36.

The official FBLA-PBL Format Guide requires that business letters be typed A. B. C. D. Modified Block, Open Punctuation Modified Block, Mixed Punctuation Full Block, Mixed Punctuation Full Block, Open Punctuation

37.

The 2010 National Leadership Conference will be held in A. B. C. D. Chicago, IL Kansas City, MO Nashville, TN Orlando, FL

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A question raised for information relevant to the business at hand but not related to parliamentary procedure is A. B. C. D. Parliamentary Inquiry Point of Information Raising a Question of Privilege Point of Order

39.

Each FBLA Business Achievement Award Level entry includes ___ categories of activities: A. B. C. D. One Two Three Four

40.

In order to be eligible to run for an FBLA National Office, all of the following criteria must be met, EXCEPT: A. B. C. D. being an active member being endorsed by a local and state chapter holding or having held an elective office in a local or state chapter having paid dues by October 20

41.

With the exception of the three division presidents and ex-officio members, the term of office for Board of Directors is A. B. C. D. 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years

42.

To prepare students for successful careers in business through support of curriculum development and innovative assessment tools is part of what mission statement? A. B. C. D. FBLA-PBL, Inc. NAP SAP Professional Division

NYS FBLA SLC 2009 FBLA PRINCIPLES & PROCEDURES 43. What conference is held in conjunction with the NLC in order to prepare and equip members and advisers with skills and experiences to be the leaders of the future? A. B. C. D. 44. IFL NFLC SLC JJM

What is the submission/receipt deadline for all NLC materials/event entry forms? A. B. C. D. May 1 May 10 the first Friday of May the second Friday of May

45.

Which competitive event requires both a written report and an oral presentation? A. B. C. D. Business Plan Desktop Publishing Local Chapter Annual Business Report Network Design

46.

Each state is entitled to nominate one person for this National Recognition each year: A. B. C. D. Businessperson of the Year Future Business Leader Hollis & Kitty Guy Award of Merit Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship

47.

The Job Interview Competition consists of ___ parts: A. B. C. D. one two three four

48.

What is FBLA-PBLs official parliamentary authority? A. B. C. D. Dunbars Roberts Rules of Order Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised The Chapter Management Handbook

NYS FBLA SLC 2009 FBLA PRINCIPLES & PROCEDURES 49. What level of the Business Achievement Award requires the completion of an Internet Scavenger Hunt? A. B. C. D. 50. Future Business Leader America

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In debate, each member has the right to speak ____ on a motion. A. B. C. D. Once Twice Three times Four times

51.

FBLA-PBL is divided into ___ administrative regions. A. B. C. D. Four Five Six Seven

52.

Which of the following is NOT an official publication of FBLA-PBL? A. B. C. D. Advisers Hotline Business Leaders of Tomorrow Tomorrows Business Leader PBL Business Leader

53.

What is the name of the nationally endorsed fundraising program developed especially for cookie loving FBLA-PBL chapters? A. B. C. D. Champions Challenge Mission Lift Worlds Finest Chocolate Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc.

54.

Which person is an ex-officio member of the current National FBLA Board of Directors? A. B. C. D. Tina Dierkes Lisa Weeks Brian Reckling Beverly Newton

NYS FBLA SLC 2009 FBLA PRINCIPLES & PROCEDURES 55. What are the three categories of competitive events? A. B. C. D. 56. Individual, Group, and Chapter Chapter, Member, and Team Individual, Team, Chapter Group, Member and Team

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The chapter officer that presides over and conducts meetings is usually the A. B. C. D. Secretary President Treasurer Parliamentarian

57.

When is the deadline to submit an application for the Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship? A. B. C. D. March 1 April 1 May 1 June 1

58.

Phi Beta Lambda was created in what year? A. B. C. D. 1940 1942 1958 1979

59.

What level of Business Achievement Awards requires a Current Events Scavenger Hunt? A. B. C. D. Future Business Leader America

60.

The official supplier of FBLA resources, emblems, and publications is A. B. C. D. Balfour Supply Co. IFI MarketPlace FBLA Resource Center

NYS FBLA SLC 2009 FBLA PRINCIPLES & PROCEDURES 61. What color candle does the treasurer hold during the Installation Ceremony? A. B. C. D. 62. Red White Blue Orange

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How many years (minimum) must an advisor have served in order to be added to the Advisors Wall of Fame at the National Center? A. B. C. D. 10 15 20 25

63.

What is the submission deadline for the Membership Achievement Awards? A. B. C. D. February 1 March 1 April 1 May 1

64.

Which national award is presented/announced for FBLA chapters at the NFLC? A. B. C. D. Largest Local Chapter State Recruitment of Chapters 100% Class Participation Hollis & Kitty Guy Award of Merit

65.

The National FBLA Theme for 2008-2009 is A. B. C. D. Get the Edge The Road to Success LeadAchieveSucceed Soaring to New Heights

66.

Proposed amendments to the National FBLA Bylaws must be submitted in writing no later than which date? A. B. C. D. April 1 April 15 May 1 May 15

NYS FBLA SLC 2009 FBLA PRINCIPLES & PROCEDURES 67. In what month is National FBLA-PBL Week celebrated? A. B. C. D. 68. January February October November

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In order to compete at the NLC in Public Speaking, you must first enter the competition and win A. B. C. D. at the SLC at the SDM at the FDM at the FLW

69.

When is American Enterprise Day? A. B. C. D. January 15 February 15 October 15 November 15

70.

Which national publication is created for Professional members? A. B. C. D. FBLA Express PBL Business Leader Professional Edge Tomorrows Business Leader

71.

What membership award is NOT given by National FBLA-PBL? A. B. C. D. 100% Class Participation Award Largest Local Chapter Award Membership Madness Award Silver Key Member Award

72.

Where do you send official press releases in order to be published in national publications or on the national Websites Chapter News? A. B. C. D. communications@fbla.org nationalreporter@fbla.org publications@fbla.org tbl@fbla.org

NYS FBLA SLC 2009 FBLA PRINCIPLES & PROCEDURES 73. A professional division of FBLA-PBL was established in what year? A. B. C. D. 74. 1979 1981 1989 2001

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The National center mortgage was retired at what years National Leadership Conference? A. B. C. D. 1987 1990 1994 2001

75.

The Middle Level division of FBLA was formed for students in what grades? A. B. C. D. 5-8 5-9 6-8 6-9

76.

In what year was the Middle Level division of FBLA formed? A. B. C. D. 1987 1990 1994 1997

77.

What article of the National Bylaws lists the specific goals of FBLA? A. B. C. D. Article I Article II Article III Article IV

78.

What article of the National Bylaws designates the five administrative regions of National FBLA-PBL? A. B. C. D. Article II Article III Article IV Article V

NYS FBLA SLC 2009 FBLA PRINCIPLES & PROCEDURES 79. What article of the National Bylaws designates the duties of FBLA National Officers? A. B. C. D. 80. Article V Article VI Article VII Article VIII

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A chapter that has 99 rostered members may have ___ voting delegates at the National Leadership Conference. A. B. C. D. One Two Three Four

81.

Which campaign rule is listed in the National Bylaws? A. B. C. D. No two national officers shall be elected from the same state chapter Candidates for president must have completed one year of typing/computer instruction Candidates for national office must have at least one year state officer experience Candidates for secretary must have completed at least one year of accounting instruction

82.

The National FBLA Bylaws were last amended in what year? A. 1975 B. 1985 C. 1990 D. 1995 In what year was FBLA-PBL officially sponsored by the National Council for Business Education (now known as NBEA)? A. B. C. D. 1937 1940 1946 1950

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84.

If business of the National Executive Council is conducted by mail, what is the vote required for action? A. B. C. D. Majority Plurality 3/4 vote Minority

NYS FBLA SLC 2009 FBLA PRINCIPLES & PROCEDURES 85. Which of the following is not a membership division? A. B. C. D. 86. Alumni Division FBLA Middle Level Phi Beta Lambda Professional Division

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What does NBEA stand for? A. B. C. D. National Business Educators Academy National Business Educators of America National Business Education Association New Business Educators of America

87.

How many members does FBLA-PBL have? A. B. C. D. 180,000 200,000 210,000 250,000

88.

In which Business Achievement Awards level must a candidate complete a mock interview? A. B. C. D. Future Business Leader America

89.

Jean Buckley was appointed as President & CEO of FBLA in what year? A. B. C. D. 1989 1991 1994 1997

90.

What item of attire is not permitted under the Official FBLA Dress Code? A. B. C. D. Bolo tie Business suit Dress Open toe shoes

NYS FBLA SLC 2009 FBLA PRINCIPLES & PROCEDURES 91. Which website must you visit when completing the FBLA Current Events Scavenger Hunt? A. B. C. D. 92. www.abc.com www.nysfbla.org www.msnbc.com www.ask.com

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The land for the FBLA national center was purchased through a grant from the A. B. C. D. General Motors Corporation Conrad Hilton Foundation McDonalds Corporation March of Dimes

93.

Who is the National Board of Directors Chairperson? A. B. C. D. Bev Newton Bruce Boncal Brian Reckling Tod Reinhart

94.

The National FBLA Handbook states that the way for a student to meet the economics standards is to A. B. C. D. Deliver impromptu speeches Develop a business plan Apply team skills in a business environment Participate in role playing

95.

Which education category corresponds with the NBEA standard Entrepreneurship listed in the National FBLA Handbook? A. B. C. D. Accounting International Business Marketing Technology

96.

Proposals to recommend a new or modified competitive event must submit them to the national center by _________________ in order to be considered for adoption/pilot for the next NLC. A. B. C. D. January 15 March 1 May 1 June 1

NYS FBLA SLC 2009 FBLA PRINCIPLES & PROCEDURES 97. This company is a national partner of FBLA and provides forty delicious flavored lollipops as a fundraising activity. A. B. C. D. 98. Brainbech Nestle Otis Spunkmeyer Ozark Delight

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The Professional Division membership dues are A. B. C. D. $20 per year $37.50 per year $50.00 per year $350 lifetime membership

99.

What three words appear at the top of the Phi Beta Lambda crest? A. B. C. D. Phi, Beta, Lamda Service, Education, Progress Career Education Organization Collegiate, Division, FBLA

100.

According to the National FBLA Handbook & the official FBLA Format Guide, a reference page must have a _____-inch margin. A. B. C. D. 1 1 2

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