WELCOME TO KOSSA BLITZ!
• Please have a seat at a desk FIRST. Once the
desks are filled, you may then move to the
computer desks.
Agenda
• Welcome.
– Nominate for Homecoming Queen and King
• KOSSA Basics
• Practice Multiple Choice Questions
What is the KOSSA?
• Kentucky Occupational Skills Standards
Assessment.
– A test that measures your knowledge in
marketing, business, employability, and business
math skills.
Why Am I Here?
• To participate in this assessment a student
must have completed three courses in the
marketing program area.
– Ie: Computer Applications, Principles of
Marketing, Business Management, Sports
Marketing, Fashion Marketing, Business Principles,
Yearbook, Co-op, Pathways to Careers, Word
Processing, and even some old graphic classes are
counted towards your 3 classes.
Is This Required?
• Yes, the state keeps tabs on each student
through TEDS (a data system). If you miss the
test, you will be required to attend a make-up
session of the test with Ms. Fox.
Alright, so when is this test?
• Friday, February 8th and Monday February
11th.
– Friday = Multiple Choice Test (1st and 2nd period)
– Monday = Scenario Test (1st and 2nd period)
You will be granted additional time if needed.
So, what is on this test?
FRIDAY’S TEST
• The test is 100 questions, that is composed of:
– 25 academic
– 25 employability skills (resumes, job interviews,
chain of command, etc)
– 50 occupation skills (specific to marketing)
The minimum passing score on the multiple
choice part of the assessment is a 70%.
So, what is on this test?
MONDAY’S TEST
• You will be given 2 scenario options. You will
choose 1 of the 2 scenarios and write a
complete and detailed essay for the scenario.
You will need to make a “3” or “4” score on the
scenario in order to pass this part of the
assessment.
Goal for Today:
• Read over a few sample multiple choice
questions and answer the questions as a class.
• Complete the remaining questions on your own.
• Incentive: Bring the completed test back to me
ON TUESDAY. If you answered at least 65
questions correctly I will have a drink/candy
available for you on our next KOSSA Blitz session.
Question #1
OCCUPATION SKILLS SAMPLE ?
Jim’s t-shirt Company has decided to sell its
custom t-shirts at American Eagle. What type of
marketing decision was this?
a. price
b. product
c. promotion
d. place
Question #4
OCCUPATION SKILLS SAMPLE ?
Lily’s job is to assist customers in finding makeup
that matches their skin type. Which of the
functions of marketing does this demonstrate?
a. selling
b. purchasing
c. promotion
d. product management
Question #11
OCCUPATION SKILLS SAMPLE ?
Mrs. Harris took a survey of the seniors to see what
senior shirt design they liked the best. This would
be an example of what marketing function?
a. product/service management
b. financing
c. promotion
d. marketing information management.
Question #13
ACADEMIC SKILLS SAMPLE ?
Paul has paid all of his bills for the month. He
decides to use the money that he has left over to go
out to eat and to the movies. This money would be
considered his __________________ income.
a. limited
b. discretionary
c. disposable
d. direct
Question #15
ACADEMIC SKILLS SAMPLE ?
What type of software program would a business
owner need to use when using formulas for their
income statement calculations?
a. presentation software.
b. spreadsheet software.
c. database software.
d. writing software.
Question #17
ACADEMIC SKILLS SAMPLE ?
When doing problem-solving, what should be
the first step?
a. gather information.
b. identify solutions.
c. define the problem.
d. evaluate alternatives.
Question #21
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS SAMPLE ?
In this main activity of a business, the hiring,
retirement, and health insurance is
administered:
a. human resources.
b. marketing.
c. financial analysis.
d. employee management.
Question #25
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS SAMPLE ?
Ginger needs to send out some information to
everyone in her business quickly. In this situation,
what would be the best format to use?
a. a standard business letter.
b. a formal business letter.
c. an interoffice memo.
d. all of these.
Question #56
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS SAMPLE ?
Fred had some chemicals that were mislabeled at
his business. The agency that may fine his business
if they come in and find this error is the
a. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
b. Safety Board Agency.
c. Food and Drug Administration.
d. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Your Task
• In small groups or individually work on the
remaining 100 questions.
• If you need clarification, today is the time to
ask for clarification.
• Questions cannot be asked on the day of the
test!
• Remember if you return the test to me BY
TUESDAY and answer 65 questions correctly, I
will bring you a treat next WEDNESDAY.