1999 FBLA Principles and ProceduresPage 1

1 Curt Hall is the 1998-99 FBLA National President. / A. TRUE / B. FALSE
2. National competitive events fall into one of four categories: individual, team, chapter, and recognition. / A. TRUE / B. FALSE
3. The official colors of FBLA are blue and gold. / A. TRUE / B. FALSE
4. FBLA-PBL is divided into four administrative regions. / A. TRUE / B. FALSE
5. The three words on the FBLA and PBL emblems are Service, Education, and Leadership. / A. TRUE / B. FALSE
6. National competitive events fall into three categories: individual, team, and state. / A. TRUE / B. FALSE
7. The Entrepreneurship event consists of two parts. / A. TRUE / B. FALSE.
8. The name of the national publication for Future Business Leaders of America is Business Leaders of Tomorrow. / A. TRUE / B. FALSE
9. The "Go for the Silver" program recognizes individual FBLA members who complete at least ten prescribed activities during the year. / A. TRUE / B. FALSE
10. The city and state where the FBLA-PBLNationalCenter is located is Baltimore, Maryland. / A. TRUE / B. FALSE
11. With the exception of the three division presidents and ex-officio members, the term of office for members of the Board of Directors is / A. 2 years / B. 3 years / C. 4 years / D. 1 year
12. The official publication for advisers is called the / A. Hotline News / B. Advisers' Hotline / C. Advisers' News / D. Professional Business Leader
13. FBLA's in-depth training session for newly elected state and local chapters leaders is the / A. National Leadership Conference / B. Management Series 2000 / C. Institute for Leaders / D. Leadership Institute
14. Currently, the president and CEO of FBLA-PBL is / A. Dr. Edward Miller / B. Mr. Dan Hazlett / C. Ms. Jean Buckley / D. Mr. James Macauley
15. In order to receive the winter issue of FBLA-PBL publications, dues must be mailed to the National Office before / A. March 1 / B. October 20 / C. November 1 / D. There is no deadline for submitting dues.
16. The land for the FBLA-PBL national center was purchased through a grant from the / A. General Motors Corporation / B. Conrad Hilton Foundation / C. McDonald's Corporation / D. Ford Motor Company Foundation
17. According to the FBLA National Awards Program, how many members make up a team in the Parliamentary Procedures event? / A. Three / B. Four / C. Five / D. Four or Five
18. The 1997-98 National President, Curt Hall, is from which state? / A. Virginia / B. California / C. Florida / D. Oregon
19. A local chapter with 23 members would be entitled to how many voting delegates? / A. Two / B. Three / C. Four / D. Five
20. FBLA State Voting Delegates elect how many national officers? / A. Eight / B. Nine / C. Seven / D. Three
21. FBLA-PBL Week is held each year during the month of / A. November / B. March / C. February / D. May
22. According to the National Bylaws, which officer initiates communication with state officers to promote quality articles for national publications? / A. Secretary / B. Reporter / C. Vice President / D. Parliamentarian
23. According to the National Bylaws, what portion of the registered voting delegates must be present in order for a quorum to be present during an NLC meeting? / A. a majority / B. two-thirds / C. all / D. fifty-one percent
24. November 15 is the day that is celebrated each year as / A. National Adviser Day / B. American Enterprise Day / C. National FBLA Day / D. National Vocational Education Day
25. The source for FBLA resources, emblematic items, and publications is the / A. FBLA-PBL Store / B. FBLA-PBL Marketplace / C. Incentive for Industry / D. FBLA-PBLResourceCenter
26. The first FBLA chapter was chartered in which state? / A. Ohio / B. Virginia / C. Iowa / D. Tennessee
27. The American Enterprise event is named in honor of which of the following individuals)? / A. Dorothy L. Travis / B. Hamden Forkner / C. Hollis & Kitty Guy / D. Edward Miller
28. How many national officers are there in Phi Beta Lambda? / A. nine / B. seven / C. eight / D. three
29. How many active FBLA state chapters currently make up the Western Region? / A. eight / B. six / C. five / D. seven
30. How much are the national FBLA dues? / A. $10 / B. $9 / C. $7 / D. $6
31. In order to be considered for a national office in FBLA, a candidate must file an official application with the Association President & CEO by which date? / A. May 15 / B. April 15 / C. March 1 / D. June 1
32. How many days prior to the start of the NLC must voting delegates be certified? / A. 15 days / B. 20 days / C. 25 days / D. 30 days
33. How many competitive events may an individual member compete in at the NLC? / A. one / B. two / C. one individual and one team / D. there is no limit on the number of events
34. Proposed amendments to the National Bylaws must be submitted in writing not later than which date? / A. April 1 / B. May 1 / C. April 15 / D. May 15
35. FBLA membership is open to students in which grades? / A. 9 through 12 / B. 7 through 12 / C. 10 through 12 / D. 5 through 12
36. The Adviser Hotline is the publication for the / A. Middle Level Advisers / B. FBLA Advisers / C. Phi Beta Lambda Advisers / D. All of the above
37. The number of official goals espoused by FBLA is? / A. eight / B. nine / C. seven / D. ten
38. An example of an FBLA Competitive Events Team competition is the / A. American Enterprise Project / B. Business Procedures Event / C. Computer Applications Event / D. Desktop Publishing Event
39. An example of an FBLA Competitive Events Chapter competition is the / A. Entrepreneurship Event / B. Parliamentary Procedure Event / C. Partnership with Business Project / D. Job Description Manual
40. FBLA-PBL is financed primarily through / A. corporate grants and sponsorships / B. membership dues / C. chapter registrations / D. government funds
41. The FBLA-PBL Board of Directors is composed of / A. educators, business leaders, and division presidents / B. educators, business leaders, and state chapter presidents / C. business leaders, state chairmen, and division presidents / D. educators, state chairmen, and division presidents
42. What symbol on the emblem denotes our belief in democracy, liberty, and the American way of life? / A. the American flag / B. the bald eagle / C. the Statue of Liberty / D. the CapitalBuilding
43. In order to be eligible to run for an FBLA National Office, all of the following criteria must be met, except: / A. be an active member / B. be endorsed by a local and state chapter / C. hold or have held an elective office in a local or state chapter / D. have paid dues by October 20
44. FBLA-PBL has sponsored American Enterprise day since its inception. It is celebrated on what day? / A. November 15 / B. February 15 / C. April 15 / D. May 15
45. Which of the following does NOT sponsor a national FBLA-PBL partnership or scholarship program? / A. Youth for Understanding / B. The March of Dimes National Birth Defects Foundation / C. Collegiate Investment Challenge / D. Johnson & WalesUniversity
46. The 1997-98 chair of the FBLA-PBL Board of Directors is which of the following? / A. Jean Buckley / B. Sandra Yelverton / C. Edward Miller / D. Dan Hazlett
47. How many national officers may be elected from the same state chapter in the same year? / A. one / B. two / C. three / D. no limit
48. FBLA-PBL Week is scheduled during which of the following periods? / A. 2nd week of November / B. the week which includes the 4th of July / C. 2nd Week of February / D. 3rd Week of May
49. FBLA recognizes the following types of members: / A. Active Members, Professional Members, and Honorary Life Members / B. Active Members, Professional Members, Honorary Life Members, and National Honorary Life Members / C. Active Members, Professional Members, and Life Members / D. FBLA Members, PBL Members, Middle Level Members, and Professional Members
50. In order to be recognized in the Membership Madness promotion, how many new members would you have to recruit? / A. ten / B. five / C. two / D. one
51. Management of the affairs and property of FBLA is the responsibility of / A. the President and CEO / B. the Board of Directors / C. the Executive Council / D. the National Staff
52. In the event that the National President cannot perform his or her duties, which officer would take over as the new president? / A. the secretary / B. the parliamentarian / C. the vice president from the president's home region / D. the officer appointed by the Board of Directors
53. How many membership divisions are there in FBLA-PBL? / A. five / B. four / C. three / D. two
54. Which group has the authority to change the dues charged for FBLA membership? / A. the state voting delegates at the NLC / B. the local voting delegates at the NLC / C. the Board of Directors / D. the National Officers
55. Which of the following is NOT a goal of FBLA-PBL? / A. Develop competent, aggressive business leadership / B. Promote the adoption of free enterprise around the world / C. Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work / D. Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty
56. Which of the following is NOT a National Officer? / A. Vice President, Eastern Region / B. Southern Region Parliamentarian / C. Secretary / D. Parliamentarian
57. The Middle Level Division was established in what year? / A. 1993 / B. 1994 / C. 1995 / D. 1996
58. Which of the following individuals are NOT eligible for membership on the National Board of Directors? / A. A state adviser / B. A local adviser / C. A local member / D. A local business leader
59. Which of the follow is NOT an official goal of FBLA-PBL? / A. Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals. / B. Develop competent, aggressive business leadership. / C. Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism / D. All of the above are official goals of FBLA-PBL.
60. What is the name of the recognition program for outstanding local chapters sponsored by the Membership Department? / A. Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit / B. Outstanding Local Chapter Award / C. Local Chapter Award of Merit / D. Go for the Gold
61. Which of the following is NOT an official FBLA-PBL publication? / A. PBL Business Leader / B. The Professional Edge / C. The Middle Level Connection / D. Today's Business Leaders
62. What is the process called to start a chapter in a local school? / A. Activation / B. Chartering / C. Organizing / D. Installation
63. FBLA chapter activities should fall in one of the following categories EXCEPT: / A. Civic / B. Service / C. Professional Development / D. Education
64. What is the name of the scholarship offered to FBLA members by the National Association? / A. Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship / B. Outstanding FBLA Member Scholarship / C. FBLA Leadership Scholarship / D. Membership Madness Scholarship
65. Candidates for National Treasurer must / A. have completed one or more years of accounting, bookkeeping, or record keeping instruction / B. have completed one or more years of keyboarding instruction / C. have served as a state treasurer prior to their nomination / D. all of the above.
66. Which group sets policy for the National Association? / A. National Executive Council / B. National Board of Directors / C. National Staff / D. National Officers
67. Which of the following is NOT an FBLA region? / A. Northern / B. Eastern / C. Southern / D. Western
68. Which of the following is NOT a part of the FBLA creed? / A. I believe education is the right of every person. / B. I believe every person should actively work toward improving social, political, community, and family life. / C. I believe I have the responsibility to improve my community by contributing my efforts and my resources to worthwhile projects. / D. I believe every person should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to self, associates, school, and community.
69. Which organization was the original sponsor of FBLA-PBL? / A. American Vocational Association / B. American Association for Teachers of Business / C. National Business Education Association / D. National Education Association
70. What is the name of the publication dedicated to serving the needs of the advisers and members of FBLA-PBL's post-secondary division? / A. PBL Business Leader / B. The Professional Edge / C. Tomorrow's Business Leader / D. The Middle Level Connection