Technology Competitions

Certain types of accounting processes require that each record in the file be processed. Desktop Application Programming focuses on these procedural style processing systems. This event tests the programmer’s skill in designing a useful, efficient, and effective program in the area described below.

This event consists of two (2) parts: a prejudged program and a performance component. Participants are required to complete all parts to be eligible to win an award. The program must address the topic given. Performances should describe the program completed. Specifically, the performance should address the program creation, processes used, and results of the program.

The prompt for 2009-2010 is: Create an application that will present a menu to choose between calculating a mortage or credit card balance reduction. This should be presented on the introductory screen that describes the two choices. The mortage calculator choice should allow any four of the five amounts (nitial amount, down payment, interest, time, and payment), then present the fifth to the user.

The credit card reduction calculator should allow the input of balance and interest rate. Givn this information, allow the input of amount of time or monthly payment then present the missing value to the user. In both cases, allow the user the option to print the information or calculate another value.

It is highly advised that competitors in this event have prior knowledge of a desktop programming language (Java, C++, etc.)

Digital video has become a prominent and effective way of conveying new ideas and products. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate the ability to create an effective video to present an idea to a specific audience.

This event consists of two (2) parts: a prejudged project and a performance component. Participants are required to complete all parts to be eligible to win an award. A prejudged project should be developed based on the state and national topic listed.

The prompt for 2009-2010 is: Prepare a video for a retail business that will train employees on the methods of preventhing theft. Topics in the video may include, but are not limited to, the following: physical barriers to prevent theft, elctronic tags, learning to identify actions that could lead to store theft, and incentives for employees who catch theives.

One critical element in a business’ success in today’s global market is the ability to sell products and services to the consumer via the Internet. This event recognizes FBLA members who have developed proficiency in the creation and design of Web commerce sites.

This event consists of two (2) parts: a prejudged project and a performance component. Participants are required to complete all parts to be eligible to win an award. A prejudged project should be developed based on the topic listed.

The prompt for 2009-2010 is: Your FBLA chapter has asked you to design a website for a special 2-day event that takes place over the Fourth of July - your school's 50th reunion. You must plan out all of the activities for both days. The activities may include the following: meals, a "Fun Run", tour of the school, and a concert. The participants should be able to sign up and pay for registration, meals, concert tickets, and any other events on the site. Included in this site should be a navigation bar to allow participants to view, select, and purchase all items and events. It must also offer a shopping cart, pricing and payment information, mailing options, and security/service information.

It is highly advised that competitors in this event have prior knowledge of a web application language (PHP, JSP, ASP) and XHTML/CSS.

This competition replaces Internet Application Programming.

The prompt for 2009-2010 is: Develop an entertaining simulation game where the protagonist navigates hazards and obstacles involving lack of knowledge, confidence, or experience that can be overcome with FBLA inspired powerups. Powerups should highlight FBLA benifits that increase the player's knowledge, confidence, or experience needed to overcome realistic challenges a student might face at school, college, or the workplace. The target audience is middle and high school students.

The ability to evaluate the needs of an organization and then design and implement network solutions is a valuable skill in today’s connected workplace. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply these skills.

When a team registers for the state conference, there is an option to list one alternate who may replace one of the members. The registered alternate may substitute for a member of the team. The teams who register to compete at the state level must have the same students participate in both components of the event.

This event is a sequestered event and therefore does not have a "prompt."

The ability to communicate ideas and concepts, and to deliver value to customers, using the Internet and related technologies, is an important element in a business’ success. This event recognizes FBLA members who have developed proficiency in the creation and design of Web sites.

This event consists of two (2) parts: a prejudged project and a performance component for the top five (5) entries based on the prejudged scores. Participants are required to complete all parts to be eligible to win an award.

The prompt for 2009-2010 is: Your local Chamber of Commerce is allowing individual civic groups and businesses to create pages on their website. Your FBLA chapter decides to create a site on the Chamber Website. You would like the local community to know about some of the projects that you are completing. In addition, you would like to visit local civic organizations and speak to them about your projects. The organizations can help you with your projects or allow you to use their facilities. Create the site that can then be attached to the chamber of commerce website to promote projects, potential speaking engagements, and overall community knowledge about FBLA.

It is highly advised that competitors in this event have prior knowledge of a web application language (PHP, JSP, ASP) and XHTML/CSS.