2013 District Test

FFA Knowledge CDE

What does one tap of the gavel mean?

SitStandCall the meeting to orderRestore order to the meeting

• Sit

How many sections are there in Article VIII about the emblem?

3456

• 3

In what year did the National Agricultural Education Headquarters Operations office open its doors in Alexandria, Virginia?

1988199419961998

• 1998

This leadership conference event will take students a full circle in chapter leadership development.

212° leadership360° leadershipI believe leadershipWashington Leadership Conference

• 360° leadership

What Does POA stand for

People of AdventureProgram of AchievementsProgram of ActivitiesPeople Organizing Activities

• Program of Activities

Who is the BLAST Off conference designed for?

Chapter officersState officersCollege sophomoresSeniors

• State officers

How many times a year is FFA New Horizons published?

annuallybi-annuallyquarterlymonthly

• quarterly

In the meeting room where is the Vice President stationed?

The front right corner of the roomThe center back of the roomThe center front of the roomThe back left corner of the room

• The center back of the room

What Does WLC stand for in relation to FFA?

Washington Leadership CenterWashington Leadership ConferenceWriting Leadership CenterWorthy Leadership Community

• Washington Leadership Conference

How many essential elements of a successful FFA Chapter are there?

7111310

• 10

What is the purpose of the Chapter Banquet?

To showcase the accomplishments of the chapter and individuals.To increase interest in the chapter.To introduce students parents to the advisor.To showcase the accomplishments of outstanding members.

• To showcase the accomplishments of the chapter and individuals.

The Star Greenhand award is given to:

The 2nd year member who is active, has a good SAE, and has demonstrated leadership.The top applicant for the State FFA Degree.The first year member who is most active, has a good SAE, and has demonstrated leadership.The FFA member with the top production agriculture program.

• The first year member who is most active, has a good SAE, and has demonstrated leadership.

Which of the following is not part of official Chapter equipment?

1 gavel and block1 Official FFA Flag1 Scrapbook1 laptop

• 1 laptop

Which is the correct order of business that should be followed at an FFA meeting?

Opening Ceremony, Unfinished Business, Officer ReportsOpening Ceremony, Special Features, Minutes of the Previous MeetingOpening Ceremony, Minutes of the Previous Meeting, Officer ReportsMinutes of the Previous Meeting, Officer Reports, Opening Ceremony

• Opening Ceremony, Minutes of the Previous Meeting, Officer Reports

The FFA member with the top production agriculture program each year at the National Convention is recognized as the _________________________.

American Star in AgribusinessAmerican Star FarmerDiversified Agriculture Production Proficiency AwardNational FFA President

• American Star Farmer

What is the website for the National FFA Organization?

http://www.agriculture.comhttp://www.agriculture.orghttp://www.ffa.comhttp://www.ffa.org

• http://www.ffa.org

The National FFA Convention is limited to ___________ delegates.

100250475550

• 475

Officers and members find it much easier to conduct and take part in meetings when supported by _____________?

Official FFA ManualRobert’s Rules of OrderThe chapter advisorA background of parliamentary knowledge

• A background of parliamentary knowledge

In what year did the FFA merge with the NFA?

1960 196519691970

• 1965

Which officer assists the president in maintaining order?

Vice presidentSecretarySentinelParliamentarian

• Sentinel

What president did FFA members meet with in 1933 on the White House Lawn?

Abraham LincolnGeorge Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Which catalog would a FFA Chapter order plaques and banquet supplies from?

National FFA BlueNational FFA GoldNational FFA CoreNational FFA New Horizons

• National FFA Gold

What does a series of sharp taps of the gavel means?

SitStandCall the meeting to orderRestore order to the meeting

• Restore order to the meeting

Which of the following motions requires a two-thirds vote to pass?

AdjournLimit or Extend Debate RecessLay on the Table

• Limit or Extend Debate

Which is not a responsibility of the Secretary?

Be responsible for chapter correspondence.Prepare and present the minutes of each chapter meeting.Maintain member attendance.

• Collect dues and issue receipts.

In what year where there 2 National FFA Presidents?

1949-501965-661988-1989

• 1942-43

Proficiency awards are based primarily on the member’s _____.

LeadershipSAECareer objectivesPOA

• SAE

Which is not a division of POA?

Student DevelopmentChapter DevelopmentSchool DevelopmentCommunity Development

• School Development

What does the acronym “CDE” stand for?

Career Decision EvaluationCareer Development EventCreating Devine EducatorsCareer Development Education

• Career Development Event

Who sits directly across from the treasurer in an FFA meeting?

ReporterSecretary AdvisorVice-President

• Advisor

This officer is in charge of preparing and posting the agenda of each meeting.

Secretary ReporterVice-PresidentAdvisor

• Secretary

FFA makes a positive difference in the live of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth & career success through agricultural education is the:

Agricultural Education MissionFFA VisionFFA MissionFFA Strategy

• FFA Mission

Which part of an SAE program has members explore possibilities?

InvestigatePlanCoordinateProgram Improvement

• Investigate

In what state was the FFA organization originated?

Missouri Virginia Alabama California

• Virginia

In the National FFA organization chart, what does FCR stand for?

First Colligate RewardFirst Call ResolutionFoundation of Corn Fish Conservation Resources

• First Call Resolution

What does three taps of the gavel mean?

SitStandCall the meeting to orderRestore order to the meeting

• Stand

In 1935, the NFA held it first National Conference in what city and state?

Kansas City, MO Charlotte, NC Tuskegee, AL Oklahoma City, OK

• Tuskegee, AL

How many National FFA Presidents have been from Missouri?

onetwothreefour

• two

The chapter banquet should not last longer than __________ hours.

3 ½ 31 ½2 ½

• 2 ½

Which National NFA President resigned?

Adolphus Pinson David Simmons James BryantOliver Hunter

• Oliver Hunter

Which act established Agricultural Education?

Smith-Hughes MorrillBrown-CaseRowe-Wae

• Smith-Hughes

How many delegates were at the first National FFA Convention?

31323334

• 33

Carlton Patton, the first Star American Farmer was from:

Missouri Iowa Arkansas Georgia

• Arkansas

Who is entitled to wear the official gold owl pin?

Advisors Collegiate members Honorary members

• Advisors & Collegiate members

Who was the first female National FFA President?

Jan Eberly Hillary Smith Kelli EvansJackie Mundt

• Jan Eberly

Which part of the FFA emblem symbolizes knowledge?

Plow Eagle Sun Owl

• Owl

In what year did the U.S Post Office issue a special stamp for the FFA?

1951195219531954

• 1953

A motion to fix the time to which to adjourn requires what type of vote?

2/3 voteMajority voteOfficers voteNo vote taken

• Majority vote

How many divisions are there on the National FFA Agriscience Fair?

46812

• 4

Who was the first African American elected as a National FFA President?

Corey Flournoy Javier Moreno Steven Offer Nicholas Streff

• Corey Flournoy

The Pledge of Allegiance is also known as the:

FFA MottoFFA CreedFFA Salute FFA Mission

• FFA Salute

What grade are students in that are eligible to receive the Discovery Degree?

5-67-88-99-10

• 7-8

The National FFA Organization is located in:

Indianapolis, IN Washington, D.C.Alexandria, VAKansas City, MO

• Indianapolis, IN

Twenty-eight point five acres of land were purchased from whose estate to house the first FFA Headquarters?

George WashingtonJohn Deere Ely Whitney J.I. Case

• George Washington

What is the name of the official FFA member magazine?

Sports IllustratedFFA New Horizons Future FarmerVogue

• FFA New Horizons

Who was the last state chartered by the National FFA?

Hawaii Alaska New York California

• Alaska

What does the abbreviation I-CAL stand for?

International Collegiate Agricultural LeadershipI Can Always LeadInternational Corn Association LeagueNone of the above

• International Collegiate Agricultural Leadership

What does two taps of the gavel mean?

SitStandCall the meeting to orderRestore order to the meeting

• Call the meeting to order

What does Article V talk about?

MembershipFFA ActivitiesFFA ProtocolOfficial Dress

• Membership

When was Public Law 105-225 passed?

1980192920111998

• 1998

What task is Relations Management charged with?

Handling special needs requestsFFA outreach activitiesThe cultivation of potential new partnershipsAll of the above

• All of the above

What article of the FFA Bylaws talks about duties of national officers?

Article IArticle VArticle XArticle VIII

• Article V

What does NCF mean?

New Century FarmerNew Cooperation FoundationNational Corn FarmerNational Collegiate Foundation

• New Century Farmer

What does Section 70913 in Public Law 105-225 talk about?

Service of processRecords and inspectionsSpecific policiesLiability for acts of officers and agents

• Liability for acts of officers and agents

What region is Arkansas in?

WesternSouthernCentralEastern

• Southern

When was the Food for America program launched?

1968197219751978

• 1975

There are _____ different National FFA Career Development Events.

25323438

• 25

Where is National FFA Headquarters Operation office located?

Washington DCAlexandria VAHouston TXSacramento CA

• Alexandria VA

What does LPS stand for?

Leadership Partner ServicesLocal Participation StaffLocal Program SuccessLeading Partners in SAE

• Local Program Success

The first winner of the National Public Speaking contest was:

Edward Drace Larry Case Ken Dunagan Spencer Peel

• Edward Drace

How many Star Awards are there?

14161213

• 13

What does Article I cover in the National FFA Constitution and Bylaws?

NameOrganizationDuesSAE

• Name

What is the minimum number of years you must be an FFA member to receive the State Degree?

1234

• 2

Which of these must you achieve before being eligible for a Discovery Degree?

Have a satisfactory SAEParticipate in at least 3 chapter activitiesEarn 200 dollars from your SAESubmit a written application

• Submit a written application

In the Greenhand ceremonies, which officer says “A good attitude and a respect for the rights of others are essential for success in life.”?

TreasurerAdvisorReporterSentinel

• Sentinel

When preparing articles or news releases for publication they should be all of the following except:

ChronologicalDouble spacedEdited for sentence structureApproved by chapter advisor

• Chronological

When utilizing Social Networking sites how often should you update?

1 time every day2 or 3 times a week2 or 3 times a day4 or 6 times a day

• 2 or 3 times a day

The third paragraph of the creed starts with?

“I believe in less dependence…”“I believe in leadership…”“I believe that to live and work….”“I believe in the future…”

• “I believe in leadership…”

What are the five degrees of active membership?

Active, Greenhand, Chapter, Honorary, AmericanActive, Collegiate, Honorary, Alumni, AmericanDiscovery, Greenhand, Chapter, State, AmericanDiscovery, Greenhand, Chapter, State, Honorary

• Discovery, Greenhand, Chapter, State, American

“I shall call the roll of officers, determine if they are at their stations and report back to you, Mr./Mdm. President” is stated by which officer during opening ceremonies.

PresidentVice PresidentSecretaryTreasurer

• Vice President

The FFA Creed was revised at what FFA Conventions?

3rd & 38th 33rd & 63rd 38th & 43rd 38th & 63rd

• 38th & 63rd