Region IV Certification Exam 2008 Round II

The acronym DRC stands for Document Review Committee. It is used to refer to a committee or group of individuals responsible for reviewing and evaluating documents. The committee's main task is to assess the content, accuracy, and quality of various types of documents, such as reports, contracts, or legal documents. The acronym can be written in different formats, including uppercase or lowercase letters, with or without capitalization of each word. However, regardless of the specific formatting, the acronym always represents the same meaning and refers to the Document Review Committee.

The acronym "IC" stands for International Committee, which can be written in various ways such as "International committee" or "international committee". The term refers to a group or organization that operates on an international level, typically involved in decision-making, policy formation, or coordination of activities across different countries or regions.

The acronym USTR stands for Undergraduate Students in Technical Research. This acronym is used to refer to undergraduate students who are involved in technical research activities. It is important to note that acronyms are typically written in capital letters, regardless of whether the words they represent are capitalized or not. In this case, all three options provided in the question are correct representations of the acronym USTR.

The acronym "TPC" stands for Technical Professional Conference. It is used to refer to a conference that focuses on technical and professional topics. The three variations of the answer provided (Technical Professional Conference, Technical professional conference, technical professional conference) all convey the same meaning and are correct interpretations of the acronym.

The National Chair or National Chairperson is responsible for establishing the National Directives at the beginning of each term. They hold a position of leadership and authority within the organization, and their role includes setting the agenda and guidelines for the term.

The National Society of Black Engineers was founded on the campus of Purdue University.

The statement is true because it clearly states that a graduate student who qualifies for membership to the National Society can choose to participate either as a Member or as an Alumni member, but not both. This implies that they have the option to choose one of the two categories, but they cannot be a part of both simultaneously.

The correct answer is Alexandria, VA. This is where the NSBE Headquarters is located.

The correct answer is Detroit, MI. This is because the question is asking for the city and state where the 2008 Fall Regional Conference took place, and Detroit, MI is one of the options provided.

The correct answer is Toronto, Canada because the question asks where the 2010 National Convention will be held, and Toronto, Canada is one of the options provided.

The correct answer is $1200 because it is stated in the question that "Lifetime membership dues shall be" followed by the amount $1200. This indicates that the lifetime membership dues are fixed at $1200.

Members' conduct at non-Society-sponsored activities is considered their personal business, implying that the Society does not hold them accountable for their behavior in such situations. This suggests that the Society recognizes and respects the boundaries between personal and professional lives of its members. Therefore, the statement is true.

The highest ranking official in the National Society of Black Engineers is the National Chairperson. This individual is responsible for leading the organization and overseeing its activities and initiatives. They serve as the public face of the organization and work closely with other board members to set strategic goals and ensure the mission of the society is fulfilled. The National Chairperson plays a crucial role in representing the interests and advocating for the needs of black engineers within the society and the wider engineering community.

The correct answer is Senate because the term "collegiate legislative body" suggests a group responsible for making decisions and creating policies within the organization. The Senate is typically associated with a legislative body, making it the most appropriate choice. The House of Delegates may also be a legislative body, but it is not specifically mentioned as the collegiate legislative body in this context. The Regional Executive Board and Membership are not typically associated with a legislative body.

The statement is true because it states that a quorum for all transactions of business conducted at the National Convention must consist of at least 3 National Officers, 5 Regional Chairs, and 2 Members in good standing from any region. This means that in order for any business to be conducted at the National Convention, there must be a minimum number of representatives from each category present.

The statement is false because Region IV does not have its own constitution.

According to the Regional Bylaws, the Regional Vice Chairperson is not the chair of the Regional Awards Committee.

The Regional Chairperson can vote on a REB motion.

A change to the Regional By-laws can be made by the affirmative vote of 2/3 vote of the REB. This means that in order for a change to be made, at least two-thirds of the members of the Regional Executive Board (REB) must vote in favor of it. This indicates that a significant majority of the board members must agree on the change for it to be approved.

The statement is false because the annual membership dues cannot be changed yearly at the discretion of the NEB. There may be certain rules, regulations, or procedures in place that dictate how and when the membership dues can be changed. The NEB may have limited authority or may require approval from a higher authority before making any changes to the dues. Therefore, the statement is incorrect.

John Cason is the correct answer because he was the first National Chairperson. The other options, Anthony Harris, John Logan, and Edward Coleman, were not the first National Chairperson.

The statement is false because the National Academic Excellence Chair does not serve as the chairperson for the Community College Initiative (CCI) Committee.