SkillsUSA Trivia
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100
When was the name of the organization shortened to SkillsUSA from SkillsUSA-VICA?
2002
100
When an infant is weighed in at 44 pounds what would they weigh is measured in Kilograms?
20 Kg
100
When setting up a meeting, where should the treasurer sit with respect to the reporter?
To their left { Parliamentarian, Reporter, Treasurer, President, Secretary, Vice President, Optional Officer (from left to right if you are facing them) }
100
At the beginning of a tennis match when no one has scored yet, how would one announce the score?
Love-Love
100
How many strings does a violin have?
Four
200
What is the title of Timothy W. Lawrence of SkillsUSA and when was this title bestowed upon his honor?
(National) Executive Director, 2001
200
If on a map the scale is 1 cm = 8 km how long in Kilometers is 12.5 cm?
100 Km
200
In a SkillsUSA meeting, who is responsible for the Call to order?
President
200
Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?
Micheal Phelps
200
Who wrote the book series of the detective that lives at 221B Baker Street?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
300
Name the two of the three events that occur on the first day of nationals before any competitions start?
Activate, Leverage, Engage
300
What is the value of x when 2x + 3 = 3x - 4?
7
300
What is the latest edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised?
11th Edition, came out in 2011
300
Who is the world cup champion and two time Olympic gold medalist soccer goalkeeper, who called out the Video Assistant Referee for its "hindrance" in the World Cup rulings?
Hope Solo
300
What is the animal sign for the current year in the Chinese New Year Calendar?
Pig
400
Daily Double -- Finish the following sentence from the SkillsUSA mission statement: SkillsUSA empowers its members to become...
...world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.
400
What is the greatest common factor of 42, 126, and 210?
42
400
Describe the proper way to "spoon soup"
From front to back to prevent spilling
400
In horse racing, the what title is awarded to a horse which wins the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes?
The Triple Crown
400
Notorious Rutgers University alum Paul Robeson was the first person to perform at this opera house in 1960 when he climbed the scaffolding and sang Ol' Man River to the construction workers as they ate lunch; this famous opera house is visited by over 10.9 million people annually.
Sydney Opera House
500
Why are the SkillsUSA blazers red?
George Washington's Drummer Boys
500
The surface area of an official softball is (256/9) times the surface area of a major-league baseball. Give the improper fraction for the ratio of the radius of the softball to the radius of the baseball.
16/3 (must be simplified)
500
Describe the proper handshake
Firm, not bone-crushing and not a "dead-fish" grip
500
Who is the three-time Formula One champion and motorsport legend from Austria who passed away at the age of 70 in late June?
Niki Lauda
500
Daily Double -- What is the stage name of the American rapper and songwriter Terrence LeVarr Thornton who is responsible for creating the McDonald's jingle*?
*"Ba da ba ba ba"
Pusha T