Who Said It?
DECA Event Basics
Entrepreneur things ✌️
Our fearless leader
Let the games begin!
100

This famous entrepreneur said “Failure is an option.”

Who is Elon Musk?

100

This is what you do when first kicking off your role-play with a judge.

What is shaking hands and introduction? (Either/ and is fine)

100

These five steps that make up what process: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test.

What is the Design Thinking Process?

100

This is the name of Ms. Williams’ daughter.

Who is Kylie?

100

Each team gets to tell a joke. The one Ms. Williams thinks is the funniest wins.

Wow that was a funny joke

200

This innovator said “I have not failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that don’t work.”

Who is Thomas Edison?

200

This two page section creates the first impression of a business plan.

What is the “executive summary?”

200

This kind of intellectual property law protects brand names, logos, and business names.

What is a trademark?

200

This is the business Ms. William’s co-owns. (Bonus 100 points if you say the name)

What is a pool management business? (Northwest Pool Management) 

200

Each team gives their best description of DECA in one sentence. Ms. Williams chooses the best description.

Wow, y’all really know DECA!

300

This wise teacher told Damien, “Do better.”

(Damien approved of this message btw)

Who is Ms. Williams? 

300

This is how long before your DECA event starts you should arrive.

What is at least 10 minutes? (If you answered anything above 10 minutes that’s okay too)

300

This formula is used to determine a company’s acquisition cost.

(marketing expenses + sales expenses)/ # of new customers

300

This is the subject Ms. Williams used to teach.

What is family and consumer sciences?

300

Pick a representative from each team to make two free throws with the basketball. (If both teams get 2/2, continue until one misses)

Wow, hopefully you are as good at DECA as you are at basketball!

400

This leader once said (maybe more than once) “Hello DECA family!”

Who is O’Brian (DECA High School Division President 2021-2022)

400

This technique assesses 4 aspects of your business: threats, opportunities, weaknesses, and strengths. (which should be in all entreperneurship written event plans)

What is a SWOT analysis? 

400

This legal structure for a business in which the owners, or shareholders, are taxed separately from the entity. Good for international businesses. 

C-Corporation

400

This is the high school Ms. Williams went to.

What is Putnam City North? 

400

Each team makes a new acronym for DECA. Ms. Williams picks her favorite. (Funny would be the way to go)

Yay now DECA stands for something! 
500

This Einstein level genius once said, “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”

Who is Albert Einstein?

500

These are two things you should study to prep for a roleplay. (One thing relating to each part of the two-part event)

What is Test questions (for the appropriate cluster exam) and Performance Indicators (for the roleplay)?

500

The value that would be returned to a company's shareholders if all of the assets were liquidated and all of the company's debts were paid off

What is equity?

500

This is Ms. Williams‘ favorite dessert. 

What is an affogato? (I think, Ms. Williams can ultimately decide)

500

Each team has 3 minutes to develop a short pitch for a product. Glitter and time travel must be incorporated into your product. Ms. Williams‘ favorite gets the points.

Wow take my credit card I need that in my life!

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