Region IV Certification Exam 2008 Round II
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The purpose of the Regional Leadership Certification Exam is to ensure that you, chapter leadership positions of N. S. B. E, demonstrate your mastery of the basic knowledge you will need in order to effectively operate in your position throughout the year. The test must be completed in one sitting. Please be sure to read and answer all the questions carefully. You will have 60 minutes to complete this exam. There are a total of 30 questions. The categories are as follows: 10-Multiple Choice, 10-True or False and 10 Short Answer. Please make sure you have studied the all of the materials made available on the National website (www. Nsbe. Org) and the Region IV website (www. Nsbe. Org/region4). You need to receive a score of 75% or higher to receive a passing grade. *
- 1.The 2010 National Convention will be held in
- A.
Pittsburgh, PA
- B.
Toronto, Canada
- C.
Charlotte, NC
- D.
Detroit, MI
- 2.Lifetime membership dues shall be
- A.
$1200
- B.
$1300
- C.
$1250
- D.
$1500
- 3.The National Society of Black Engineers was founded on the campus of:
- A.
Howard University
- B.
Cornell University
- C.
Case Western University
- D.
Purdue University
- 4.In what city and state is the 2008 Fall Regional Conference?
- A.
Columbus, OH
- B.
Detroit, MI
- C.
Chicago, IL
- D.
Madison, WI
- 5.NSBE Headquarters is located in
- A.
Houston, TX
- B.
Columbus, OH
- C.
Alexandria, VA
- D.
Seattle, WA
- 6.The first National Chairperson was:
- A.
Anthony Harris
- B.
John Cason
- C.
John Logan
- D.
Edward Coleman
- 7.Who is the highest ranking official in the National Society of Black Engineers?
- A.
National Chairperson
- B.
National Advisory Board Chairperson
- C.
Executive Director
- D.
National Treasurer
- 8.The collegiate legislative body of the National Society of Black Engineers is called the:
- A.
House of Delegates
- B.
Senate
- C.
Regional Executive Board
- D.
Membership
- 9.Define acronym: DRC
- 10.Define acronym: USTR
- 11.Define acronym: TPC
- 12.Define acronym: IC
- 13.Region IV has its own constitution.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.Under no circumstance can the Regional Chairperson vote on a REB motion.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.Annual membership dues can be changed yearly by the discretion of the NEB.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 16.Conduct at non-Society-sponsored activities is viewed as the members’ personal business.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 17.A quorum for all transaction of business conducted at the National Convention must consist of no less than 3 National Officers, 5 Regional Chairs, and 2 Members in good standing from any region.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 18.A graduate student who qualifies for membership to the National Society may participate as a Member or an Alumni member, but not both.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 19.According to the Regional Bylaws, the Regional Vice Chairperson is the chair of the Regional Awards Committee.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 20.A change to the Regional By-laws can be made by the affirmative vote of 2/3 vote of the REB.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 21.The National Academic Excellence Chair serves as the chairperson for the Community College Initiative (CCI) Committee.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 22.The __________establishes the National Directives at the beginning of each term.
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