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2004 Minnesota State Greenhand Quiz Test



True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

Official opening and closing ceremonies are to be used at all meetings.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 2. 

What amount was originally set for FFA member dues?
a.
$.10
b.
$.25
c.
$.50
d.
$10
 

 3. 

In what year was the National FFA foundation, Inc, founded?
a.
1928
b.
1940
c.
1944
d.
1954
 

 4. 

The National FFA Organization is structured on what 3 levels?
a.
local, regional, and state
c.
local, state and national
b.
sectional, regional, and national
d.
chapter, region, and section
 

 5. 

What are the 5 FFA degrees that are awarded?
a.
novice, beginner, beginner B, intermediate, Advanced
b.
discovery, Greenhand, chapter, state, American
c.
beginner, chapter, region, state, national,
d.
discovery, Greenhand, section, district, American
 

 6. 

What are the current annual national dues for active members?
a.
$2
b.
$5
c.
$15
d.
$20
 

 7. 

The national FFA emblem consists of how many symbols?
a.
1
b.
3
c.
5
d.
7
 

 8. 

The rising sun on the FFA emblem signifies
a.
the backbone of agriculture
b.
the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture
c.
progress
d.
the warm, sunny disposition of farmers
 

 9. 

The official FFA colors are
a.
national blue and color yellow
c.
natural blue and golden yellow
b.
navy blue and corn gold
d.
national blue and corn gold
 

 10. 

The FFA motto begins with the words
a.
living to serve
c.
learning to do
b.
to make the best better
d.
doing to learn
 

 11. 

The official salute of the FFA organization is
a.
the national anthem of the united states of America
b.
The pledge of allegiance
c.
The FFA creed
d.
friends in low places
 

 12. 

The title of the FFA magazine is
a.
the future farmer
c.
FFA new horizons
b.
cows, sows, and plows
d.
the future of Agriculture
 

 13. 

How much are gift subscriptions to the magazine?
a.
$6
b.
$9
c.
$12
d.
$15
 

 14. 

Official dress for female members does not include
a.
knee-length, black skirt
b.
black dress shoes with closed heel and toe
c.
black nylon hosiery
d.
unzipped FFA jacket
 

 15. 

Official dress for male members does not include
a.
black jeans
c.
black socks
b.
white-collared shirt
d.
black dress shoes
 

 16. 

Which of the following is not a proper use of the FFA jacket?
a.
A member should act professionally when wearing the official FFA jacket
b.
School letters is to be worn only by members
c.
the jacket is to be worn only by members
d.
the jacket should be kept clean and neat
 

 17. 

In what year was the FFA code of ethics adopted?
a.
1917
b.
1928
c.
1944
d.
1952
 

 18. 

Which of the following is not part of the FFA code of ethics?
a.
Appreciate and promote diversity in our organization
b.
be courteous, hones, and fair with others
c.
Conduct and value a supervised agricultural experience program
d.
Buy donuts and coffee for your advisor every Friday
 

 19. 

Who wrote the FFA Creed?
a.
T.M. Tymphony
b.
E.M. Tiffany
c.
R.T. Miffany
d.
J.R. Tympany
 

 20. 

Which paragraph of the FFA creed contains the words, “in less need for charity and more of it when needed”?
a.
2
b.
3
c.
4
d.
5
 

 21. 

How many paragraphs make up the FFA creed?
a.
5
b.
6
c.
7
d.
8
 

 22. 

Which of the following is not an essential to a successful chapter?
a.
Challenging programs of Activities
c.
Diversity of members
b.
All members share responsibilities
d.
Annual FFA Banquet
 

 23. 

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the president?
a.
Appoint committees and serve as an ex-officer, non–voting member.
b.
Represent the chapter in public relations and official functions.
c.
Coordinate the activities of the chapter and evaluate the progress of each division of the POA
d.
Welcome guests and visitors
 

 24. 

Which officer is in charge of preparing and submitting a membership roster and dues to the national FFA organization through the state FFA association office in cooperation with another officer?
a.
vice president
b.
treasure
c.
reporter
d.
sentinel
 

 25. 

Which officer is in charge of planning public information programs with local radio, television, newspaper, and service clubs and make use of other opportunities to tell the FFA story?
a.
president
b.
secretary
c.
reporter
d.
sentinel
 

 26. 

What does POA stand for in regards to the national FFA organization?
a.
program of activities
c.
program of awards
b.
premier officer achievement
d.
preparing of advisors
 

 27. 

What is the purpose of a POA?
a.
To recognize outstanding officers for the tremendous work they do and leadership qualities they possess
b.
To define chapter goals and outline steps to meeting goals
c.
To give advisors an opportunity to learn more about what to expect from their students
d.
to award members who have done outstanding work in the area of SAE
 

 28. 

Where should students sit during the chapter banquet
a.
in a group
c.
with their parents
b.
on a stage
d.
on tables
 

 29. 

Which officer’s symbol is the Shield of Friendship?
a.
president
b.
reporter
c.
treasure
d.
sentinel
 

 30. 

Who is stationed by the rising sun?
a.
president
b.
vice president
c.
secretary
d.
advisor
 

 31. 

Who, in proper room arrangement, is seated directly across the room from the Secretary?
a.
Advisor
b.
Treasure
c.
Reporter
d.
President
 

 32. 

Which of the following is not true regarding use of the American Flag?
a.
Always carry the flag aloft and tree. March right in a line of flags or in front of the center of the other flags
b.
A flag in poor condition should be destroyed as a whole, privately, preferably by burning
c.
No other flag or pendant should be displayed above the flag
d.
flags can be used as drapery or as a costume
 

 33. 

What follows Minutes of the previous meeting according to the established order of business?
a.
committee reports
c.
old business
b.
officer reports
d.
unfinished business
 

 34. 

Which of the following is not signaled by one tap of the gavel?
a.
announcement of adjournment
b.
completion of a business item
c.
call meeting to order
d.
member to be seated following the opening ceremony
 

 35. 

What is the purpose of parliamentary procedure?
a.
So that the people in high places always get what they want
b.
To promote efficient meetings s that business can be transacted in an orderly manner
c.
To keep opinionated people quiet
d.
To give members another CDE to participate in.
 

 36. 

Which of the following is not a type of motions?
a.
privileged
b.
subsidiary
c.
special
d.
incidental
 

 37. 

Which of the following motions requires a second?
a.
Raise a Question of Privilege
c.
point of order
b.
Division of the assembly
d.
suspend the rules
 

 38. 

Which of the following motions require a majority vote?
a.
Amend
b.
Previous Question
c.
Call for the orders of the day
d.
Object to the Consideration of the question
 

 39. 

Which of the following is not a incidental motion?
a.
Appeal
c.
Division of the Question
b.
Lay on the table
d.
Point of order
 

 40. 

What resource could a student use to learn more about parliamentary procedure than what is presented in the official manual
a.
Robert’s Rules of order
b.
The rules according to Robert
c.
Roberts ruling
d.
Robert’s book of parliamentary procedure
 

 41. 

During opening ceremonies, which officer states, “ I care for the meeting room and paraphernalia?”
a.
Vice president
b.
Secretary
c.
Reporter
d.
Sentinel
 

 42. 

Where is the treasurer stationed during opening ceremonies?
a.
at the plow
c.
at the emblem of Washington
b.
by the door
d.
by the owl
 

 43. 

During opening ceremonies, who says, “why do you keep a plow at your station?’
a.
president
b.
vice president
c.
secretary
d.
advisor
 

 44. 

During the Greenhand FFA Degree Ceremony, which officer states, “The FFA is a national organization of young men and women preparing for careers in agriculture. I am proud to, add our name to the roll of the __________ chapter, _________(state) Association and the national organization.”
a.
president
b.
vice president
c.
secretary
d.
advisor
 

 45. 

What metal is used to make the pin worn by Greenhand Degree recipients?
a.
gold
b.
silver
c.
copper
d.
bronze
 

 46. 

Which of the following is not a requirement for achieving the Chapter FFA degree?
a.
Have satisfactory scholastic record
b.
Have effectively led a group discussion for 15 minutes
c.
show progress toward individual achievement in the FFA award programs
d.
Have competed in 3 CDE’s
 

 47. 

What metal is used to make the pin worn by Chapter Degree recipients?
a.
gold
b.
silver
c.
copper
d.
bronze
 

 48. 

During the Honorary member ceremony, which officer states, “I welcome you as friends of the FFA. It is my privilege as______ to extend to each of you the symbolic handclasp of friendship and brotherhood.
a.
president
b.
secretary
c.
sentinel
d.
advisor
 

 49. 

What metal is used to make the charm worn by State Degree recipients?
a.
gold
b.
silver
c.
copper
d.
bronze
 

 50. 

Which of the following is not a requirement to earn the American Degree?
a.
Have graduated from high school at least 24 months prior to the national convention at which the degree is granted
b.
Have a record of outstanding leadership abilities and community involvement and have achieved a high school scholastic record of Co. or better as certified by the principal or superintendent.
c.
Have received the state degree
d.
Have been an active member for the past three years
 

 51. 

What does CDE stand for in regards to the National FFA Organization?
a.
Correcting Damaged Environments
c.
Career Developing Event
b.
Chapter Developing Event
d.
Career Developing Experience
 

 52. 

Which of the following is not a category of the National FFA Agriscience Fair?
a.
natural science
b.
botany
c.
engineering
d.
biochemistry/microbiology/food science
 

 53. 

Which of the following programs is not open to Middle School FFA members and chapters on the National level?
a.
national chapter award
c.
WLC
b.
food for America
d.
Agricultural issues forum
 

 54. 

Which National FFA award recognizes those who emphasize agricultural science and technology in their curriculum through innovative programs in biological, environmental, and engineering science and in agribusiness technologies?
a.
H.O. Sergeant Award
c.
Agriscience teacher of the year
b.
Larry D. Case Honorary Award
d.
American Star in Agriscience
 

 55. 

What National FFA award recognized both FFA members and non-members who have achieved and promoted diversity in agricultural education and FFA?
a.
H.O. Sergeant Award
c.
Agriscience Teacher of the year
b.
Larry D. Case Honorary Award
d.
American Star in Agriscience
 

 56. 

Which of the following is not a Proficiency Award Area?
a.
Equine Science
c.
Floriculture
b.
General Livestock
d.
Outdoor recreation
 

 57. 

How many finalists vie for the American Star Farmer Award?
a.
4
b.
5
c.
6
d.
7
 

 58. 

Which of the following is not a National FFA CDE?
a.
Agricultural Communications
c.
Job interview
b.
Environmental and Natural Resources
d.
Agronomy
 

 59. 

What are three divisions of the National Chapter Award program?
a.
Student development, chapter development, community development
b.
student development, school development, city development
c.
member development, chapter development,  community development
d.
member development, school development, community development
 

 60. 

What does PALS stand for?
a.
practicing active leadership skills
b.
partners in active learning support
c.
partners in agricultural leadership strategies
d.
practicing agricultural leadership strategies
 

 61. 

What is the goal of the Food for America program?
a.
collect food for local food banks
b.
teach elementary students about the importance of agriculture so they will know where their food comes from
c.
Have FFA members serve school lunches to make students more aware that food comes from farmers
d.
Members sell food products as a  fundraiser
 

 62. 

How many official delegates represent their respective state associates at the National FFA convention
a.
51,000
b.
47,500
c.
475
d.
50
 

 63. 

What part of the FFA Leadership and Personal Growth series is an experience for high school juniors and seniors that focuses on preparing for a future career and polishing leadership and communication skills through community service and volunteerism efforts?
a.
EDGE
b.
MFE
c.
ALD
d.
WLC
 

 64. 

Which program in the FFA leadership and personal Growth series is held in Washington DC?
a.
EDGE
b.
MFE
c.
ALD
d.
WLC
 

 65. 

Who is the blast off program targeted towards?
a.
middle school members
c.
state officers
b.
chapter officers
d.
advisors
 

 66. 

Who is the National FFA advisor?
a.
John P. Deere
c.
Tom R. International
b.
Larry D. Case
d.
Pete J. Ford
 

 67. 

Who is the National FFA Executive Secretary?
a.
R. James Ertl
c.
Marion Fletcher
b.
C. Coleman Harris
d.
James Woodard
 

 68. 

Who is the National FFA Treasurer?
a.
Seth Heinert
c.
Marion Fletcher
b.
Joel Mckie
d.
Julie Tyson
 

 69. 

Who are the National FFA organizations headquarters and principle offices located?
a.
US Dept of Education,Washington DC
c.
Kansas City, MO
b.
Indianapolis, IN
d.
Louisville, KY
 

 70. 

What part of the FFA leadership and personal growth series is an experience for high school juniors and seniors that focuses on preparing for a future career and polishing leadership and communication skills through community service an d volunteerism efforts?
a.
EDGE
b.
MFE
c.
ALD
d.
WLC
 

 71. 

Which program in the FFA Leadership and Personal Growth Series is held in Washington DC?
a.
EDGE
c.
ALD
b.
MFE
d.
WLC
 

 72. 

Who is the BLAST Off program targeted towards?
a.
Middle school members
c.
state officers
b.
chapter officers
d.
advisors
 

 73. 

Where are the National FFA organization headquarters and principle offices located?
a.
US Dept. of Education, Washington DC
b.
Indianapolis, IN     
c.
Kansas City, MO
d.
Louisville KY
 

 74. 

How many members make up the National FFA Foundation Board of Trustees?
a.
6
b.
10
c.
19
d.
25
 

 75. 

What is the vision of the National FFA Alumni Association?
a.
A world where people and communities can grow and develop to their fullest potential
b.
T o recruit members to fund FFA activities
c.
To help with FFA activities however and whenever possible
d.
To make all FFA members farmers
 

 76. 

How long may a member retain active membership in the National FFA Organization?
a.
Until September 30, following the second National FFA Convention after graduation from college.
b.
Until January 1, following their fourth National FFA convention
c.
Until November 30, following the fourth National FFA Convention after their graduation from high school
d.
Until December 31, following the third National FFA Convention after their graduation from high school
 

 77. 

Who is entitled to wear the official gold owl pin?
a.
Collegiate FFA members
c.
State Officers
b.
Alumni members
d.
Parents of State Officers
 

 78. 

To fulfill which offices are national student officers elected?
a.
President, Secretary, 4 Regional vice presidents
b.
President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, Sentinel
c.
President, Treasurer, 4 Regional Vice Presidents
d.
President, 5 Regional Vice Presidents
 

 79. 

In what year did the first female win the American Star Farmer Award?
a.
1945
b.
1969
c.
1981
d.
2002
 

 80. 

Who was the first woman to win the American Star farmer Award?
a.
Jan Eberly
c.
Karlene Lindow
b.
Sarah Clemenson
d.
Julie Tyson
 

 81. 

In what year did the FFA and NFA merge?
a.
1948
b.
1963
c.
1965
d.
1975
 

 82. 

What significant event occurred during 1969?
a.
The National FFA supply company began operations.
b.
The National FFA alumni association was established.
c.
Dolly the sheep was cloned.
d.
Women were admitted into the FFA
 

 83. 

What year marked the silver anniversary convention, which was highlighted by an address by President Eisenhower?
a.
3950
b.
1951
c.
1952
d.
1953
 

 84. 

Who was the first American Star in Agribusiness?
a.
Leslie Applegate
c.
Ken Dunagan
b.
Marion Fletcher
d.
Carlton Patton
 

 85. 

Which United States President addressed the National Convention in 1978?
a.
President Gerald Ford
c.
President Ronald Reagan
b.
President Jimmy Carter
d.
President George Bush
 

 86. 

Who was featured in the first FFA TV public service announcement?
a.
Eddie Albert
b.
President Jimmy Carter
c.
Larry D. Case
d.
1984-1985 National FFA President Steve Meredith
 

 87. 

In what year was the new National FFA Center dedicated?
a.
1953
b.
1987
c.
1998
d.
2001
 

 88. 

Where is the National FFA center located?
a.
Indianapolis, IN
c.
Washington, DC
b.
Louisville, KY
d.
Alexandrian, VA
 

 89. 

In what year was the discovery degree added?
a.
1927
b.
1956
c.
1987
d.
2000
 

 90. 

During what year did the FFA celebrate its 75th National FFA Convention?
a.
1999
b.
2000
c.
2002
d.
2004
 

 91. 

Who served as the first national FFA president?
a.
Bobby Tucker, Texas
c.
Leslie Applegate, Virginia
b.
Bobby Tucker, Virginia
d.
Leslie Applegate,  New Jersey
 

 92. 

Who was the first female national FFA President
a.
Jan Eberly
c.
Kris Schultz
b.
Sarah Clemenson
d.
Lisa McNamara
 

 93. 

Why did Harold Gum resign his office of National FFA President to National FFA Vice President Marvin Jagels during 1942-1943?
a.
His parents died and he was needed at home to run the family farm.
b.
He wanted to finish college
c.
he joined the military
d.
secrets about m were exposed
 

 94. 

Who was the last NFA president
a.
David Simmons
c.
Adolphus Simmons
b.
David Pinson
d.
Adolphus Pinson
 

 95. 

What does NFA stand for?
a.
Negro Farmers of America
c.
Negro Farmers Association
b.
New Farmers of America
d.
New Farmers association
 

 96. 

Where were the National NFA conventions held?
a.
Atlanta, GA
c.
Montgomery, AL
b.
Dallas, TX
d.
Charlotte, NC
 

 97. 

What were the National NFA colors?
a.
black and gold
c.
green and white
b.
orange and brown
d.
blue and yellow
 

 98. 

In what year did the united states adopt as its emblem the eagle with outspread wings, a shield upon its breast and holding an olive branch and a sheaf of arrows in its talons?
a.
1774
b.
1782
c.
1793
d.
1800
 



 
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