Individual Competitions

A written test on the basic concepts of financial recordkeeping.

Example Questions:
Mark true or false:
Total current assets should always equal total current liabilities.
The balance sheet always shows the financial position of a business over a period of time.

A written test on the advanced concepts of financial recordkeeping.

Example Questions:
Mark true or false:
A disadvantage of the direct write-off method is that the uncollectible accounts expense may not be recorded in the same fiscal period as the revenue from the sale.
The Work Sheet is a financial statement.

A written test on common mathematical calculations used in business.

Example Questions:
Jamie listed the following items on a sales invoice for a wholesale customer: 2 1/4 pks of colored ink cartridges at $41.00 a pk., 3 2/3 pks of floppy disks at $9.99 a pk., 3 cartons of colored paper at $26.66 a pk. What was the invoice total?

A written test on basic mathematical concepts.

Example Questions:
Your FBLA chapter has been invited to attend a national conference in Washington D.C. Each member must raise $1,150.00 to go. Jenny is able to save $25/week from her babysitting job. How many weeks must she save to raise enough money for the conference in Washington D.C.?

A written test on economic principles & their application to business.

Example Questions:
The minimum wage is an example of:
A)a shortage of workers
B)a price ceiling
C)a price floor
D)a surplus of jobs

A written test on personal financial principles & concepts.

A practical & written test on spreadsheet usage & applications.

Example Questions:
Mark true or false:
The status bar is the bottom of the Excel window.
To print the entire workbook, use the Print button on the standard toolbar.

A written test on legal areas that commonly affect businesses.

Example Questions:
Mark true or false:
The golden rules holds that you "Do unto others before they do unto you".
A pledge to charity is usually not binding.

A written test on skills needed to make daily decisions in business.

Example Questions:
Mark true or false:
Laptops and notebook computers are a form of microcomputers.
A gas company with customers only in Wisconsin could probably subscribe to a toll-free service for interstate calls.

An individual oral competition simulating client interaction. 10 min prep.

Individual online objective test on the principles of the management and human resource, financial, communication, and legal and ethical issues affecting the operation of a healthcare practice.

An individual online objective test on the management and operation functions, sales, customer service, legal, and other issues affecting the hospitality industry.

Example Questions:
In the hospitality industry, what is the meaning of the term transient?
A) a walk-in guest without reservation.
B)a homeless person
C)an individual guest with a reservation staying a maximum of 30 days
D)a person traveling for business

A written test on economics, management, & personal finance.

Example Questions:
Mark true or false for each question:
The concept that the boss does the thinking and the employee does the work is outdated.
The need for effective management decreases as the business increases.

A written test on basic principles of sports management.

Example Questions:
Companies that specialize in marketing and managing sports events, teams, and professional athletes are known as:
A)sports agencies
B)sports specialists
C)Jerry Maguires
D)sports academies

Written test on basic English skills. Similar to SAT I.

Example Questions:
Mark true or false for each question:
Effective listening requires an open mind.
Because an application letter is a persuasive letter, organize it as you would a sales letter.

Memorize & present the FBLA creed. Explain the most important aspect of the creed.

Oral individual presentation of topic related to business/FBLA. 10 min. prep.

Written test on basic English skills. Similar to SAT I.

Example Questions:
Mark true or false for each question:
Because listening requires such a high level of concentration, uninteresting subjects that cross our listening path should be dismissed.
The primary focus of your communication should be on your feelings as the writer.

Oral individual 4 minute speech to FBLA & business.

Oral individual 5 minute speech to FBLA & business.

practical & written test on presenting information effectively using computers.

Example Questions:
Mark true or false for each question:
A computer can be defined as a set of tools that helps you perform information-processing tasks.
Internal memory (RAM) holds software instructions and information for the CPU. Information in RAM is permanently stored.

Written test on the concepts of computer operating systems.

Example Questions:
An Internet utility called ____ sends a signal to a specific Internet address and waits for a reply.
A)PING (Packet Internet Groper)
B)Traceroute
C)ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)
D)PANG (Packet Acoustic Networking)

Written test on the understanding of security needs for technology.

Example Questions:
What protocol ensures privacy between communicating applications and their users on the Internet?
A)F-Secure
B)Privacy Control Protocol
C)Secure Shell Authentication
D)Transport Layer Security

Practical & written test on database usage & development.

Example Questions:
Mark true or false for each question:
Database properties include characteristics, settings, and other attributes.
To select more than one field in Datasheet View, press [Ctrl] while clicking the column selector for additional fields.

Individual written and oral event on technical assistance. Top ten participate in an interactive scenario.

Written test on basic principles of computer technology.

Example Questions:
Mark true or false for each question:
In 1945, Dr. John von Neumann writes a paper describing the stored program concept. His paper lays the foundation for all digital computers that have since been built.
The Kernel is the core of an operating system that provides basic services for all other parts of the operating system.

Written test on network terminology, connectivity, and technology.

Example Questions:
Which of the following statements is not true about Wide Area Networks (WANs)?
A) WANs typically have greater bandwidth capacities than LANs.
B) WANs typically have greater bandwidth capacities than LANs.
C) WANs cover larger geographic areas than LANs.
D) WANs typically use public transports for connectivity.

Written test on internet, telecomm, networks, and equipment.

Example Questions:
Mark true or false for each question:
With DSL you can receive data at 1.5 Gbps.
CyberNanny is software that provides parental controls of the Internet.

Comments from past competitors:
"Technology Concepts is an objective test requiring people who know technology inside and out (geeks) to volunteer their skills and pwn the competition."- Hemanth Kini

Practical and written test on basic concepts of effective word processing.

Example Questions:
Mark true or false for each question:
Word documents typically have a maximum number of characters in the document.
The Redo command reverses your last Undo action.

Practical and written test on advanced concepts of effective word processing.

Example Questions:
Mark true or false for each question:
Default tabs in Word are set every inch.
A cell is where a row and column intersect in a table.

Written test on the leadership and organization of FBLA-PBL.

Example Questions:
Mark true or false for each question:
The last goal of FBLA is to "Facilitate the transition from school to work."
In order to achieve the goals of FBLA, members should understand the American business enterprise.

Recognizes exceptional members who have demonstrated leadership.

Example Questions:
Mark true or false for each question:
The motion to take an item from the table requires a two-thirds vote.
National FBLA-PBL week is celebrated during the last week of February.

Written test on the basics of parlimentary procedures.

Example Questions:
Mark true or false for each question:
Motions to limit or close debate are not allowed in committee meetings.
The motion Amend takes precedence over the motion to which it is applied.

Practical test on applying for a job in resume writing, job application, and interview.