Tie Breaker Sample

Professional Development: Which is a good example of a chapter Professional Development activity? A. Field trip to an employer's workplace B. Community Service C. Chapter meeting D. SkillsUSA Championships

A. *Field trip to an employer's workplace

Computer and Technology Literacy: Which type of software would you use to invoice a customer for service provided? A. Spreadsheet B. Word processing C. Data base D. Presentation

A. *Spreadsheet

Work Ethic: You are an auto tech working in a small privately owned garage. The owner had to leave the site for a meeting. The other two techs on the job are brand new and are very unsure of what to do and there are a dozen jobs waiting to be completed. How would you deal with your co-workers? A. Call them together and together decide who will do which tasks. B. Ignore them. C. Tell them you have work to do and they are on their own. D. Tell them they should know what to do.

A. Call them together and together decide who will do which tasks.

Flexibility: Gracie is the manager of a unit at a local business. Terry is a very valuable member of her unit who is also responsible for her elderly mother who has several health issues. As a result, Terry often has to leave during the day to take care of her Mom. How should Gracie deal with Terry? A. Establish a schedule that allows staff to flex work. B. Tell Terry she has to do all her Mom's care during her lunch. C. Gossip about Terry with her co-workers. D. Suggest that Terry's best option is to find another job.

A. Establish a schedule that allows staff to flex work.

Communications: When a TV newscaster is reporting the news you are able to watch and listen, but not question the person speaking. What type of communications is demonstrated in this situation? A. One Way Communications B. Two Way Communications C. Written Communications D. Group Communications

A. One Way Communications

Computer and Technology Literacy: Which type of software would you use to keep records of your chapter's membership? A. Spreadsheet B. Word processing C. Data base D. Presentation

A. Spreadsheet

Work Ethic: Which of the following is an acceptable trait in school or the workplace? A. Cheating B. Dependability C. Tardiness D. Theft

B. *Dependability

Health and Safety Which color normally designates safety? A. Blue B. Green C. Red D. Black

B. *Green

Leadership: A strong leader can be defined as someone who: A. Organizes activities and people B. Mentors others C. Supports other members D. All of the above

B. Mentors others

Integrity Terry works in physical therapy in a senior citizen assisted living facility and has been employed for a little over a year. Recently, Terry found a very expensive piece of jewelry in her tote bag and realized it was placed there by a lady who is a resident where she works. Her company has a policy against accepting gifts from the residents. What should Terry do? A. Graciously accept the gift from the lady and proudly wear the item. B. Thank the lady and tell her that she cannot accept such a special gift. C. Accept the gift and make sure she never wears it when working. D. Ask the lady to give her cash instead.

B. Thank the lady and tell her that she cannot accept such a special gift.

Communications: Charts are often used to communicate messages and plans. What kind of chart includes ovals, rectangles, diamonds, circles and arrows? A. Pie Chart B. Bar Chart C. Flow Chart D. Scatter Diagram

C. *Flow Chart

Safety and Health Which office in a company deals with employee's health insurance? A. President's office B. Human Resources C. Accounting D. Billing

C. Accounting

Computer and Technology Literacy: Which type of software would you use to maintain the financial records of a business A. Spreadsheet B. Word processing C. Data base D. Presentation

C. Data base

Safety and Health: Which federal agency deals with matters health and prescription medications? A. FAA B. FBI C. IRS D. FDA

D. *FDA

Responsibility: When visiting local employers to survey for future opportunities, which of the following is neither a good practice nor necessary? A. Making an appointment in advance. B. Knowing the title and position of the person you will meet. C. Dressing casually. D. Knowing basic information about the company

C. Dressing casually. Not really sure if this is right because the right answer was not indicated on the practice

Decision Making : When your SkillsUSA chapter needs to make a decision what can you do to help make a good decision? A. Keep your ideas to yourself B. Argue your point of view no matter what C. Focus on the goals your chapter has set D. Criticize what you do not like

C. Focus on the goals your chapter has set

Computer and Technology Literacy: Which of the following is not an example of social media? A. Facebook B. Linkedin C. Jump into STEM! D. Pinterest

C. Jump into STEM! A. Facebook Not sure how it is 2 but it is on the paper

Self-Motivation: Goals focusing on your appearance, personality, family or friends are examples of what kind of goals? A. Education goals B. Salary Goals C. Personal Goals D. Career Goals

C. Personal Goals

Personal Skills: Which of the following is considered a Personal Skill? A. Teamwork B. Ignoring a co-worker who is of another religion than you. C. Self-Motivation D. Arriving late for work

C. Self-Motivation

Planning Organizing and Management: Someone with whom you work who assigns you tasks and develops your evaluation and directs your work and performance is called your: A. Partner B. Friend C. Supervisor D. Vice President

C. Supervisor

Integrity: Which of the options below does NOT demonstrate integrity? A. Hypocrisy B. Honesty C. Truthfulness D. Accuracy of your actions

C. Truthfulness

Professionalism: Who is responsible for your choice of clothing make-up and jewelry when you go to work and thus the impression you give of yourself to co-workers, supervisors and customers? A. *Your parents B. Your teachers C. Your friends D. Yourself

D. *Yourself A your parents

Professionalism: Which of the following is a characteristic of a positive image? A. Chewing gum B. Wearing fad clothing C. Slouching posture D. Being on time

D. Being on time

Teamwork: How can one learn and demonstrate teamwork skills? A. By being controversial B. By insisting upon your own way or methods C. By being a good student D. By becoming active in SkillsUSA

D. By becoming active in SkillsUSA

Communications: What are methods of paying attention to sounds; or skills allowing an individual to give thoughtful attention? A. Speaking skills B. Writing skills C. Environmental issues D. Listening skills

D. Listening skills

Work Ethic: Bill is a carpenter who works for a small construction company. Yesterday, he saw Jim, a co-worker and friend, take a set of expensive tools and put them into the cab of his truck as he was about to leave for the day. Bill knows that Jim has been taking private jobs in the evenings. He has a lot of bills because his baby daughter is very sick. What should Bill do? A. Immediately tell the manager he saw Jim take the money. B. Call the police. C. Nothing. D. Speak privately with Jim to convince him to return the money.

D. Speak privately with Jim to convince him to return the money.