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2008 Ohio State Greenhand Quiz



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

 1. 

Which of the following cities has not hosted the National FFA Convention?
a.
Louisville, Kentucky
c.
Alexandria, Virginia
b.
Kansas City, Missouri
d.
Indianapolis, Indiana
 

 2. 

Which of the following officers is responsible for the chapter scrapbook?
a.
Reporter
c.
Vice President
b.
Secretary
d.
Advisor
 

 3. 

Which of these is not a division of the Program of Work?
a.
Student Development
c.
Community Development
b.
School Development
d.
Chapter Development
 

 4. 

On the FFA Emblem, the rising sun:
a.
Signifies progress and holds a promise that tomarrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity.
b.
Is recognized for its wisdom, symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.
c.
Serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons
d.
None are the correct answer
 

 5. 

What act of Congress established classes in Vocational Agriculture?
a.
National Vocational Education Act of 1917
b.
Smith- Hughes Act of 1990
c.
Education Reform Act of 1927
d.
None are the correct answer
 

 6. 

Leadership for the National FFA Organization is found in the executive branch of the US government within the Department of _____________.
a.
Agriculture
c.
Education
b.
Homeland Defense
d.
Interior
 

 7. 

What is the name of the Official FFA Alumni newsletter?
a.
FFA Alumni Update
c.
FFA Alumni New Horizons
b.
FFA Alumni New Vsions
d.
Making a Drfference
 

 8. 

Who was the first National FFA President?
a.
Leslie Applegate
c.
Mark Sanford
b.
David Cox
d.
Susie Barrett
 

 9. 

Where was the National FFA Foundation, Inc.first established?
a.
Indianapolis, Indiana
c.
Washington, D.C.
b.
Madison, Wisconsin
d.
Alexandria, Virginia
 

 10. 

Who was the last President of the United States to address the National FFA Convention?
a.
Ronald Reagan
c.
Bill Clinton
b.
George Herbert Bush
d.
Jimmy Carter
 

 11. 

A division can be called (select the incorrect answer)
a.
After a vote is taken and not announced.
b.
After a vote is taken and announced.
c.
After a vote is taken and announced but prior to the time when the next motion is presented.
d.
After the next motion is made and pending.
 

 12. 

What does CDE stand for?
a.
Contests, Displays and Exhibits
c.
Career Development Events
b.
Career Demonstration Exposition
d.
Cattle, Dairy Evaluation
 

 13. 

Who served as Ohio’s first National FFA Officer?
a.
Leslie Applegate
c.
Lawrence Augestine
b.
Steve Gratz
d.
Dean Vivian
 

 14. 

Which of the following is the FFA’s national charter?
a.
Smith- Hughes Act of 1920
c.
Act 12-1995
b.
Public Law 81-740
d.
Vocational Agriculture Act of 1917
 

 15. 

Which is the correct membership year for the Ohio FFA Association?
a.
January 1- December 31
c.
October 1- September 30
b.
September 1- August 31
d.
December 1- november 30
 

 16. 

Besides the four regional vice presidents, What other two officers are elected to the national FFA Officer team?
a.
Reporter and President
c.
President and Secretary
b.
Reporter and Treasurer
d.
Secretary and Reporter
 

 17. 

How many taps of the gavel call the meeting to order?
a.
one
c.
three
b.
two
d.
A series of sharp taps
 

 18. 

What metal is used to make the chapter degree pin?
a.
gold
b.
silver
c.
bronze
d.
platinum
 

 19. 

Which FFA officer is stationed by the door?
a.
Sentinel
b.
Reporter
c.
Secretary
d.
President
 

 20. 

What is the preferred method of disposing of an American flag in poor condition?
a.
Throw it in the trash.
b.
Tear it into small pieces.
c.
You never dispose of an American flag, regardless of condition.
d.
Burn it.
 

 21. 

The FFA is structured on three levels. Which of the following is not one of them?
a.
State
b.
Local
c.
Regional
d.
National
 

 22. 

What are the Official Colors of the FFA?
a.
Scarlett and Gray
c.
Royal Blue and Corn Gold
b.
National Blue and Corn Gold
d.
Blue and Maize
 

 23. 

Which of the following is the highest degree that a FFA Chapter can bestow?
a.
Greenhand Degree
c.
Chapter FFA Degree
b.
State FFA Degree
d.
Discovery Degree
 

 24. 

At which National FFA Convention was the FFA Creed Last revised?
a.
3rd national FFA Conventio
c.
70th National FFa Convention
b.
38th National FFA Convention
d.
63rd national FFA Convention
 

 25. 

Which of the following symbols is not part of the National FFA Emblem?
a.
a tractor
c.
an eagle
b.
a plow
d.
a rising sun
 

 26. 

Concerning the Greenhand Quiz Event, wich of the following is true?
a.
This event is only open to first year members.
b.
This event is only open to freshmem.
c.
This event is open to only freshmen and sophomores.
d.
This event is open to first and second year members.
 

 27. 

In what year did Ohio charter as a State FFA Association?
a.
1958
b.
1929
c.
1976
d.
1932
 

 28. 

The National FFA Headquarters is located in ___________.
a.
Alexandria, VA
c.
Columbus, OH
b.
Indianapolis, IN
d.
Kansas City, MO
 

 29. 

Which of the following programs would involve international travel?
a.
WLC
c.
WEA
b.
MFE
d.
Food for America
 

 30. 

In what year was teh National Future Farmer (now known as FFA New Horizons) magazine first published?
a.
1952
b.
1989
c.
1927
d.
1961
 

 31. 

Who was Ohio’s last National FFA President?
a.
Bruce Kettler
c.
Joe Schultz
b.
Mark Sanborn
d.
Rick Perkins
 

 32. 

Where was the first FFA Chapter established?
a.
Kansas City, MO
c.
Blacksburg, VA
b.
Louisvill, KY
d.
Baltimore, MD
 

 33. 

Where is Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum located?
a.
Carrolton, Ohio
c.
Mansfield, Ohio
b.
Columbus, Ohio
d.
Lancaster, Ohio
 

 34. 

Women were first allowed as FFA members in _________.
a.
1928
b.
1970
c.
1976
d.
1969
 

 35. 

Which of the following CDE’s held in Ohio is not held on the National FFA level?
a.
Agronomy
c.
Rural Soils
b.
Job Interview
d.
General Livestock
 

 36. 

In what year was the FFA Code of Ethics adopted?
a.
1952
b.
1928
c.
1969
d.
1945
 

 37. 

In what year did delegates vote to change the name from the Future Farmers of America to the National FFA Organization?
a.
1988
b.
1983
c.
1990
d.
1950
 

 38. 

What vote is required for a Quesion of Privilege motion?
a.
Only a second
c.
2/3 majority
b.
Majority
d.
No vote is required
 

 39. 

For a chapter to conduct official business more than half of the active membership must be present. This is called a ________.
a.
Membership
b.
Minority
c.
Quorum
d.
Roll
 

 40. 

Which officer has the responsibility of coordinating committees?
a.
President
c.
Advisor
b.
Vice President
d.
Secretary
 

 41. 

When tabling a motion, what vote is required?
a.
2/3 majority
c.
Only a second is required.
b.
No vote is required.
d.
Majority
 

 42. 

Who served as the first President of teh NFA?
a.
David Simmons
c.
Leslie Applegate
b.
Adolphus Pinson
d.
Seth Derner
 

 43. 

When was the National FFA Alumni formed?
a.
1928
b.
1969
c.
1971
d.
1988
 

 44. 

When did the NFA and the FFA merge?
a.
1965
b.
1969
c.
1971
d.
1988
 

 45. 

How many states were reresented at teh first National FFA Convention?
a.
48
b.
18
c.
42
d.
50
 

 46. 

What is teh maximum number of voting delegates allowed at the Natinal FFA Convention?
a.
100
b.
475
c.
275
d.
300
 

 47. 

Who served as the first National FFA Advisor?
a.
Henry Groseclose
c.
C.H. Lane
b.
E.M Tiffany
d.
Earl Kantner
 

 48. 

Who were the last two states to charter FFA associations?
a.
Alaska and Hawaii
c.
Idaho and Arizona
b.
Rhode Island and Alaska
d.
Maine and Rhode Island
 

 49. 

What is the 2008 National FFA Theme?
a.
Living the Legacy
c.
Blue Jackets, Gold Standards
b.
Living to Serve
d.
Blue Jackets, Bright Future
 

 50. 

What is the first5 line of the FFA Motto?
a.
Living to Serve
c.
Earning to Live
b.
Learrning to Do
d.
Doing to Learn
 

 51. 


Which U.S. Presidnet spoke at the Silver Anniversary National FFA Convention in 1953?
a.
Harry S. Truman
c.
Richard Nixon
b.
John F. Kennedy
d.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
 

 52. 

Which of the following is not required for the American FFA Degree?
a.
Must have graduated at least 12 months prior to receiving the degree.
b.
Must have a high school scholastic record of “C” or better.
c.
Must be enrolled in a collegiate agriculture program.
d.
Must hold the State FFA Degree.
 

 53. 

A motion to adjourn can be amended.
a.
True
b.
False
 

 54. 

Which of the following CDE’s would most likely require looking for defects in milking units?
a.
Dairy Products
c.
Dairy Cattle
b.
Agronomy
d.
Poultry
 

 55. 

which city hosted the first National FFA Convention?
a.
Louisville, KY
c.
Indianapolis, IN
b.
Washington, D.C.
d.
Kansas City, MO
 

 56. 

Which Ohio public speaking event is not held at the National FFA level?
a.
Prepared
c.
Creed
b.
Extemporaneous
d.
Beginning Prepared
 

 57. 

In most CDE’s held in Ohio banners are awarded __________.
a.
to only the winning team.
c.
to the top ten teams.
b.
to the top five teams.
d.
to the top individual.
 

 58. 

What phrase opens each paragraph ot the FFA Creed?
a.
I belive
c.
We need
b.
I think
d.
Please give
 

 59. 

which of the following awards recognizes members and non- members who have achieved and promoted diversity in the FFA?
a.
Honorary FFA Degree
c.
National Chapter Award
b.
H.O. Sargent Award
d.
PALS
 

 60. 

What is the first line of the FFA Opening Ceremony for a chapter meeting?
a.
Welcome to the agriculture education room.
b.
Are all officers at their stations?
c.
The meeting will come to order.
d.
We are now holding a meeting.
 

 61. 

Which of the following offices is not a FFA constitutional officer?
a.
Reporter
c.
Sentinel
b.
Secretary
d.
Student Advisor
 

 62. 

The American FFA Degree charm is made of ________.
a.
silver
b.
bronze
c.
platinum
d.
gold
 

 63. 

Which of the following states in not in the Eastern Region?
a.
Indiana
b.
Michigan
c.
Tennessee
d.
Ohio
 

 64. 

Where is the Ohio FFA Center located?
a.
at the Ohio State Fairgounds (Ohio Expo Center)
b.
at The Ohio State University
c.
at the Ohio state capitol
d.
None are the correct answer
 

 65. 

Who serves as Coordinator for all Ohio FFA CDE’s?
a.
Jim and Carol Ogden
c.
Ike Kershaw
b.
Steve Gratz
d.
Brenda Correll
 



 
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