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What global event caused widespread travel restrictions in 2020?
COVID-19
What does the acronym "STEM" stand for in the context of Skills USA competitions?
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
What is the term for the ability to effectively manage your time and prioritize tasks in a professional setting?
Time Management
What skill combines mathematical and scientific knowledge to create precision welds and metal structures?
welding and metal fabrication
What term describes the ability to bounce back from adversity and challenges?
Resilience
Who is the current President of the United States as of 2021?
Joe Biden
What is the Skills USA official motto?
"Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work"
What is the term for a written summary of a job applicant's work experience, skills, and qualifications?
Resume
This field involves coding and software development, often taught in computer science programs.
computer programming
What skill involves the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and reactions?
Emotional Intelligence
In 2022, this Asian city hosted the Winter Olympics.
Beijing
Skills USA holds an annual national leadership and skills competition. In which month does this event typically occur?
June
In a professional context, what is the term for the ability to adapt and respond positively to change and challenges?
Adaptability
Combining artistic and academic principles to create visual content is the focus of what skill?
graphic design
What is the term for setting specific, achievable goals to improve one's life or work?
Goal setting
What social media platform was in the news for its ban on former President Donald Trump?
In Skills USA, what color blazer is traditionally worn by the organization's officers?
Red
What is the term for the ability to make informed decisions based on data, analysis, and critical thinking?
Decision Making
Applying academic knowledge in engineering to design practical solutions is the essence of what technical skill?
engineering design
What skill involves the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others?
Communication
What company developed a vaccine for COVID-19 that was authorized for emergency use in late 2020?
Pfizer-BioNTech
Which Skills USA competition category focuses on culinary arts and restaurant management skills?
Culinary Arts
Workplace skills often involve collaboration with colleagues. What is the skill of working effectively with others toward a common goal called?
Teamwork
Involving understanding of mechanics and electronics behind automobiles, this skill integrates academic coursework.
automotive technology
What is the term for the ability to solve problems by thinking creatively and critically?
Problem Solving