Name of Test
Entry Requirements
Accounting I
Must have
taken only Accounting I
Accounting II
Anyone
American Enterprise
Chapter Event
Written Report
Banking and Financial
Systems
Team (2-3)
Business Calculations
Anyone
Business Communication
Anyone
Business Ethics
Team (2-3)
Business Financial Plan
Team (1-3)
Business Law
Updated 11/2012
Anyone
What is the test about??
The accurate keeping of financial records is an
ongoing activity in all types of businesses. This
event provides recognition for FBLA members who
have an understanding of and skill in basic
accounting principles and procedures
Same as Accounting I plus an understanding of and
skill in accounting principles and procedures as
applied to sole proprietorships, partnerships, and
corporations.
Promote an awareness of some facet of the
American enterprise system within the school
and/or community.
Understanding how financial institutions operate
is important to successful business ownership and
management, as well as to personal financial
success. Understanding of and skills in the
general operations of the various components of
the financial services sector.
Using math to compute business problems such as
interest rates, payroll, taxes, discounts, etc.
Correct word choice, proper grammar, spelling and
punctuation, proofreading.
Case study involving making ethical business
decisions in the business world or workplace.
The topic to be researched and presented
during the 2013 conferences will be:
You are planning to open a full service pet spa
called Pampered Pooches in an upscale urban
area. You will provide grooming, doggie daycare,
obedience training, upscale bakery treats, and
party planning services as well as overnight
kennel facilities. There are two large national
chain pet supply stores in the area that provide
grooming services and obedience classes. There
also are several independent veterinarian
facilities in the area that provide kennel
facilities. No location in the immediate area
provides all of the upscale services within one
location. You are planning to open your facility
in a 10,000 square foot standalone facility. You
will need to purchase the entire inventory and
will need to meet the individual needs of
customers requesting grooming, doggie daycare,
kennel, and other services.
Both objective and case questions regarding
business law, including contracts, sales,
bankruptcy, etc.
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Name of Test
Business Math
Business Plan
Business Presentations
Entry Requirements
Grades 9 & 10
Using math to compute business problems such as
discounts, fractions, percents, etc.
Individual or Team of no
more than 3
This is an event that you would submit a business
plan that you created for starting up a business
Individual or Team of no
more than 3
Business Procedures
Anyone
Client Service
Anyone
Community Service Project
Computer Applications
Updated 11/2012
What is the test about??
Chapter Event
Anyone
Demonstrate the ability to effectively use
presentation technologies and software to prepare
and deliver their message. The presentation may
include elements such as graphics, pictures, music
and special effects, sound, text, and transitions.
2013 Topic
The topic to be developed in this presentation
and used for competition at the 2013
conferences will be: You are presenting to a
group of young professionals preparing to
interview for internship positions and/or fulltime employment. Create a presentation
explaining proper etiquette for a business
luncheon.
Questions about human relations, business terms
and technology, telecommunications and records
management.
This event consists of an individual interactive
simulation related to client service.
This event recognizes FBLA chapters that
successfully implement community service
projects to serve the citizens of the community.
(State and National Level)
Creating word processing, database and
spreadsheet applications. Hands on computer
test.
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Name of Test
Computer Game &
Simulation Programming
Entry Requirements
Individual or Team of no
more than 3
Computer Problem Solving
Anyone
Cyber Security
Anyone
Database Design &
Application
Anyone
Desktop Application
Programming
Desktop Publishing
Updated 11/2012
Anyone
Team of 2
What is the test about??
Tests the programmer’s skill in designing a
functional interactive simulation/game that will
both entertain and educate/inform the player
2013 Topic
The program to be developed in this presentation
and used for competition at the 2013 conferences
will be: You are to create a FBLA-PBL trivia game.
There must be at least 25 questions from a
minimum of five topics (five questions per topic)
as part of the game. Your audience is FBLA
members. Topics could include competitive event
guidelines, national officers for 2012-2013,
national partners, guidelines for running for
national office, basic parliamentary procedure,
national conference (NFLC and NLC)
dates/locations, etc. One suggested format is a
random topic with a time limit on how long the
person has to answer the question. The faster you
answer the question, the
more points you earn for the question.
The objective test may include questions on
personal computer components, laptop and
portable devices, operating systems, printers and
scanners, networks security, safety and
environmental issues.
Questions on firewalls intrusion detection,
network and physical security, cryptography,
public key, authentication, computer attacks, email
security, disaster recovery, and forensics
security.
Questions are based basic organization structure
of a database. (objective test)
This event tests the programmer’s skill in
designing a useful, efficient, and effective
program
2013 Topic
MMT Temporary Services has contracted with you
to create an employee evaluation system. You will
develop an interface that allows both MMT
supervisors and field placement supervisors to
evaluate employees for potential permanent
employment.
Good understanding of publishing software,
desktop layout and design rules. Hands on
computer test.
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Name of Test
Entry Requirements
Digital Design & Promotion
Individual or Team of 2
Digital Video Production
Individual or Team (no
more than 3)
D.J
Howard/Walker/Shell/Campbell/V
BEA Scholarships/S.L.T. Award
of Excellence
th
11 Grade
Economics
Anyone
Electronic Career Portfolio
Anyone
Updated 11/2012
What is the test about??
Commercial design and promotion are essential in
today’s business world; therefore, the preparation
of computer-based digital art is paramount to the
production of quality copy used for promotional
purposes.
2013 Topic
The topic to be addressed and developed for
competition at the 2013 conferences will be:
You will develop a corporate identity for
Xtreme Adventure Travel Company, a new
venture offering tours of the Southwestern
United States. The company is based in
Anaheim, California, and provides tours to small
groups via jeep, helicopter, hot air balloon,
bicycle, kayak/canoe, and other modes of
transport to experience the area’s natural
beauty up close. You, as a designer, have been
charged with the task of developing a corporate
logo with a tag line that can be used in a
variety of multiple designs and media.
Ability to create a video to present an idea to a
specific audience.
2013 Conference Topic
The topic to be developed in this presentation
and submitted for competition at the 2013
conferences will be: Create a video promoting
FBLA-PBL Week.
Member with both scholastic and leadership
abilities will be interviewed by a panel of judges.
(State Level)
Questions about the principles and policies of the
US government and other countries economies.
Supply, demand, competition, labor relations, etc.
Create an on-line portfolio with: Table of
contents; letter of application; résumé; career
goals/objectives.
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Name of Test
Emerging Business Issues
Entrepreneurship
FBLA Principles &
Procedures
Future Business Leader
Global Business
Gold Seal Chapter Award
of Merit
Health Care
Administration
Help Desk
Honor Chapter
Updated 11/2012
Entry Requirements
Team (2-3)
Team of 3
Grades 9 & 10
Anyone
Team (2-3)
Chapter Event
Individual
Anyone
Chapter Event
What is the test about??
Opportunity to develop and demonstrate skills in
researching and presenting an emerging business
issue.
2013 Topic
The topic to be researched and presented during
the 2013 conferences will be: American
corporations have been moving their headquarters
to foreign countries to avoid paying the federal
income tax in the United States which is 20 to 25
percent higher than foreign countries. Should the
federal income tax for corporations be lowered to
keep corporations in the United States? Argue
either affirmative
Questions about the starting of a business,
community/business relations, legal issues,
financial management, etc.
Questions regarding FBLA, our goals, the creed,
competitive events, and other items found in the
FBLA handbook.
Questions about FBLA and business concepts in
general. You will need a resume and letters of
reference at the Regional Competition.
Objective test may include questions on business
and its environment, forms of business ownership
and the law, ethics and social responsibility,
information and communication systems, planning
and strategic management, financial management,
human resource management, and careers.
Outstanding local chapters that have actively
participated in projects and programs identified
with the goals of FBLA-PBL are recognized
nationally for their achievements.
(National Level)
The written objective test may include questions
on managing office activities, enhancing
communication skills, identifying legal and ethical
issues in heath care practices, managing financial
functions, and enhancing employability skills.
written objective test may include questions on
operating systems hardware and set-up and
operation, software applications, e-mail, internet
access, printing, networking and network
connection issues, hardware protection including
spam, virus protection, and critical updates, and
communication skills
Chapters receive points based on the honor
chapter points sheet
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Name of Test
Impromptu Speaking
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business
Communications
Introduction to
Parliamentary Procedure
Intro to Technology
Concepts
Job Interview
L. Marguertie Crumley,
Frank Manning Peele,
Fountation’s Sarah Lowe
Thomson Scholarships
Largest Chapter
Membership
Entry Requirements
Grades 9 & 10
Participants will be given a topic related to one or
more of the following: FBLA-PBL goals, FBLA-PBL
activities, FBLA-PBL current national programs,
current events, and/or relevant business topics.
Questions on the characteristics and organization
of businesses, money management, owners rights
and responsibilities, etc.
Correct word choice, proper grammar, spelling and
punctuation, proofreading.
Grades 9 & 10
Questions about parliamentary procedures (the
proper way to run meetings) and FBLA bylaws.
Anyone
Grades 9 & 10
Grades 9 & 10
Anyone
State handbook
Chapter
Local Chapter Annual
Business Report
Chapter event
Local Recruitment of
Chapters
Chapter event
Updated 11/2012
What is the test about??
Questions about basic computer principles,
terminology, computer applications concepts,
programming concepts and procedures, and
computer equipment.
You will fill out a job application and you will need
to bring with you a resume and letter of
application. You will then be interviewed as if you
are really applying for a job at the Merit
Corporation.
A committee appointed by the Regional Director
will review the scholarship applications and select
two finalist and two alternates based upon the
submitted applications
Based on Reported membership March 1
Business reports are used extensively to inform
management, staff, stockholders, and the general
public about all aspects of the business. This
event recognizes FBLA chapters that effectively
summarize their year’s activities. This event
provides participants with valuable experience in
preparing annual business reports.
(State and National Level)
This event honors local chapters that charter or
reactivate chapters of FBLA and/or PBL.
Additional FBLA and PBL chapters provide more
students with the opportunity to become better
prepared for careers in business and information
technology and make possible the expansion of
services and activities.
(State and National Levels)
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Name of Test
Management Decision
Making
Management Information
Systems
Marketing
Network Design
Networking Concepts
Parliamentary Procedure—
D.L. Travis Award
Partnership with Business
Project
Entry Requirements
Team (2-3)
Team
(2-3)
Anyone
Team (2)
Anyone
Anyone
(Team of 4 or 5)
Chapter event
Written Report
Personal Finances
Anyone
Public Speaking I
9 & 10 Graders
Public Speaking II
11 & 12
Spreadsheet Applications
Anyone
Updated 11/2012
What is the test about??
Questions on Business and its environment; forms
of business ownership and the law, ethics and
social responsibility…
Case Study (State Level)
A case study will be given concerning a decisionmaking problem outlining a small business and its
informational environment and needs. Participants
will then analyze the situation and recommend an
information system solution to address the issues
raised.
Questions on marketing basics – the four P’s of
marketing, channels of distribution, market
research, etc.
The ability to evaluate the needs of an
organization and then design and implement
network solutions is a valuable skill in today’s
connected workplace.
Acquiring a high level of familiarization and
proficiency in working on and with networks is
essential in today’s connected workplace. This
event provides recognition for FBLA members who
have an understanding of data communications and
network administrations.
Questions about parliamentary procedures (the
proper way to run meetings) and FBLA bylaws.
This event recognizes FBLA chapters that develop
and implement the most innovative, creative, and
effective partnership plan for increasing
sustained communication and interaction with the
business and information technology community.
(State and National Level)
Written objective test may include questions on
the financial principles related to personal
decision making, earning a living (income, taxes),
managing budgets and finance, saving and
investing, buying goods and services, banking,
credit, and insurance.
Create a 4-minute speech of a business nature
based on at least one of the FBLA Goals.
Create a 4-minute speech of a business nature
based on at least one of the FBLA Goals.
Questions on knowledge of data-entry techniques,
editing capabilities, creating formulas, using
functions, formatting, charting, and analyzing
chart data.
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Name of Test
State Service Project
Technology Concepts
Web Site Design
Who’s Who in FBLA
Entry Requirements
Chapter event
Written Report
Anyone
Anyone or Team (2-3)
Anyone
Word Processing I
Must have taken only 1
year of keyboarding.
Word Processing II
Information Systems
students
Updated 11/2012
What is the test about??
Project ASK is the FBLA-PBL State Service
Project. ASK, Association for the Support of
Children with Cancer, is a non-profit association of
parents, health professionals, and concerned
citizens throughout Virginia. FBLA-PBL’s support
of Project ASK allows the organization to conduct
diagnostic research, fund the position for a
patient counselor/chaplain, and serve as a support
group for families of children with cancer.
(State and National Levels)
Questions about the internet, networking,
telecommunications, computer applications,
integration, etc.
Design a website with business and community as
the audience. Participation in this event will allow
members to demonstrate proficiency in
conceptualizing, designing, and creating Web sites.
2013 National Topic
The Web site developed for competition at the
2013 NLC will be based on the following: Your
FBLA has decided to create a community calendar
where you will feature all community events in one
centralized place. The Web site should provide
information about the events, times, locations, and
other relevant information. Contact information,
maps, or directions also would be helpful elements
in the Web site. Please provide your own FBLA
chapter's events. Incorporate one type of social
media, which will allow for others to find out
about the calendar through Facebook, Twitter,
etc.
Member that has made an outstanding
contribution to the association at the local, state
and national levels.
(State and National Levels)
Use word-processing software to create letters,
memos, tables, resumes, reports, etc. Create
documents from handwritten material, proper
layout of documents, etc. Hands on computer test.
Use word-processing software to create letters,
memos, tables, resumes, reports, etc. Create
documents from handwritten material, proper
layout of documents, etc. Hands on computer test.
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