Unit 1 Hort. 1 Test

What Brian learns while serving as FFA Chapter Secretary could be used after graduation in horticulture organizations to:

• count money.

• prepare budgets.

• preside over meetings.

• write minutes of meetings.

The eagle is an important part of FFA tradition because it symbolizes the national scope of the FFA. Students most likely will find an eagle in the FFA:

• colors.

• emblem.

• motto.

• pledge.

The rising sun is an important part of the FFA emblem because it represents:

• agricultural knowledge and wisdom.

• agricultural opportunity and progress.

• the hard work associated with agriculture.

• the national scope of the FFA.

Sue wears a white collared shirt, black shoes, black skirt, FFA scarf, and FFA jacket zipped halfway to the top. What component of official FFA dress is she missing?

• Her black shoes should be brown.

• Her jacket should be zipped to the top.

• Her shirt should be blue rather than white.

• Her skirt should be navy blue.

The plow reminds agricultural students and FFA members of what important principle?

• Common agricultural interest of all students

• Importance of knowledge to success

• National scope of the FFA

• Value of hard work

Serving as FFA Treasurer can help Juan gain experience that he might later use in an horticulture organization to:

• cook steaks.

• keep financial records.

• write minutes of meetings.

• write news reports.

Which FFA Career Development Event (CDE) will help develop knowledge and skills needed to effectively participate in a horticulture organization’s business meeting?

• Floriculture

• Introduction to Horticulture

• Nursery/Landscape

• Parliamentary Procedure

FFA helps students develop leadership beyond the class, local school chapter, and federation. What is the first level of participation above the federation level?

• International

• National FFA Organization

• North Carolina FFA Association

• Region

What part of the horticulture instructional program provides the most opportunities to develop leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and personal growth?

• FFA

• Horticulture knowledge

• Plant nursery

• Supervised Agricultural Experience

Which most likely represents the FFA goal to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success?

• Colors

• Mission statement

• Motto

• Official dress