nap test bank questions 1-22

1. What is the name given to the tradition of rules and customs that has grown up in the civilized world for dealing with meeting problems? (pg. 5)

• a. Parliamentary procedure

• b. Group interaction

• c. Resolution

2. Groups that meet to decide on action to be taken are known as: (pg. 5)

• a. Caucuses

• b. Deliberative assemblies

• c. Special organizations

3. The person chosen to preside over a meeting: (p. 12)

• a. Makes all the decisions in the meeting

• b. Keeps order in the meeting

• c. Should not designate who can speak

4. The minimum number of members who must be present for a meeting is called: (pg. 12)

• a. The quorum

• b. The agenda

• c. The session

5. Which items may be found in the standard order of business? (pg. 13)

• a. Approval of minutes, reports, and new business

• b. Opening ceremonies, old business, and awards

• c. Adoption of motions, code of ethics, and inspirations

6. What does the chair say after the secretary reads the minutes? (pg. 14)

• a. “Are there any additions, corrections, or changes to the minutes?”

• b. “Has everyone read the minutes?”

• c. “Are there any corrections to the minutes?”

7. When the draft minutes are sent to everyone before the meeting: (pg. 14)

• a. They must still be read out loud

• b. They do not have to be read unless a member insists

• c. They are never read in the meeting

8. What does the chair say when there are no (or no more) corrections to the minutes? (pg. 14)

• a. All in favor of approving the minutes, say aye. Those opposed, say no

• b. If there is no objection, the minutes are approved

• c. If there are no (further) corrections, the minutes are approved

9. When a report is given in the meeting: (pg. 14)

• a. Any recommendations are considered at the end of the report

• b. Any recommendations are considered under new business

• c. Any recommendations are postponed until the next meeting

10. Unfinished business on the agenda is: (pg. 15)

• a. Another name for old business

• b. Items on the agenda at the last meeting that were not reached before adjourning

• c. Items of business that have been discussed in the past