This document is posted to help you gain knowledge. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think about it! Share it to your friends and learn new things together.
Table of Contents: * Click on the hyperlinked event names to go straight to study resources for that event! ** http://fbla.testfrenzy.com/index.php has tons of practice tests for most events!
Event Name Page
Number Event Name Page
Number Accounting 1 and 2 2 Healthcare Administration 19 Business Calculations 3 Help Desk 19 Business Math 3 Hospitality Management 19 Business Communications 4 Introduction to Business 20 Business Law 5 Introduction to Business
Communications 4
Business Procedures 6 Introduction to Technology Concepts 25 Computer Applications 7 Job Interview 21 Computer Game and Simulation Programming
8 Management Decision Making 22
Computer Problem Solving 9 Management Information Systems 24 Cyber Security 10 Marketing 23 Creed 11 Networking Concepts 25 Database Design and Application
12 Parliamentary Procedure 26
Economics 13 Public Speaking 1 and 2 27 Entrepreneurship 14 Sports Management 28 FBLA Principles and Procedures
15 Spreadsheet Applications 29
Future Business Leader 16 - 17 Technology Concepts 30 Global Business 18 Word Processing 1 and 2 24
Study Tips and Resources (Section) Accounting 1 and 2 Tips:
Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable, Journalizing and posting, Purchases and sales, Financial statements, Partnerships and corporate accounting, Worksheet, Account classification, Bank reconciliation, Income tax, Payroll, Inventory, Plant assets and depreciation, and Departmentalized accounting.
I would also ask your adviser to contact Southwestern and Glencoe textbook companies and ask for examination copies of textbooks and tests. They will come with a test bank that will help you.
Make sure you can fill out a Balance Sheet, Income Statement & Statement of Net Income correctly without a template. Helpful Links: http://www.businessbookmall.com/free-stuff-accounting.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sec/accounting/student/quiz/index.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sec/accounting/4th/index.html http://www.glencoe.com/sec/accounting/5th/index.html http://www.be.wvu.edu/divacctg/lynch/practest.html http://www.funtrivia.com/quizlistgold.cfm?cat=10192 http://www.principlesofaccounting.com/ http://www.accountingcoach.com/accounting-quizzes.html http://simplestudies.com/ FBLA information/General information http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/fbla3/trivia.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml http://65.169.41.18/public/ghs/clubs/fbla/fblacontest.html (a general FBLA practice test for all events) http://www.nde.state.ne.us/BUSED/fbla/PDF/CompetitiveEventsPreparationGuide.pdf
Study Tips and Resources Business Calculations and Business Math Coverage:
Percentages, decimals, profit/loss questions, fractions, discounts, markups and markdowns, bank reconciliation, proportions, calculate sales check (with tax), common conversions (i.e. mL to gallons), 2/10, n/30 payments, Binary & hexadecimal math, Receipts, Deposits & withdrawals --> net balance, LIFO, FIFO inventories
Math used in everyday business – figuring rates, taxes, interests, etc. Basic consumer math with some accounting type questions Look through a consumer math book
Tips:
Business Math is won/lost on the amount of dumb errors you make (since the test itself is really, really simple), so don't rush through the test. It's not like Business Calc, where you're pressed for time -- just keep a steady pace and be sure to read the questions carefully. Helpful Links: http://www.aaamath.com/pct.html http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/index.html http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/entre/student/index.htm FBLA information/General information http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/fbla3/trivia.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml http://65.169.41.18/public/ghs/clubs/fbla/fblacontest.html (a general FBLA practice test for all events) http://www.nde.state.ne.us/BUSED/fbla/PDF/CompetitiveEventsPreparationGuide.pdf
Study Tips and Resources Business Communication and Intro to Business Communication Coverage:
Grammar, different letter formats, spacing, openings and closings, listening and body language, capitalization, proofreading, spelling, word choice, apostrophes, “s”
Sentence structure, homophones Written, oral, nonverbal communication skills Email and cell phone etiquette
Helpful Links: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070880581/student_view0/ http://www.prenhall.com/grammarassessment/ http://dchrist.tripod.com/Business_Communication_Quiz_1.htm http://www.glencoe.com/qe/qe89.php?qi=2702 http://www.english-test.net/esl/learn/english/grammar/ai086/esl-test.php http://a4esl.org/q/j/ http://www.ego4u.com/en/business-english/communication FBLA information/General information http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/fbla3/trivia.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml http://65.169.41.18/public/ghs/clubs/fbla/fblacontest.html (a general FBLA practice test for all events) http://www.nde.state.ne.us/BUSED/fbla/PDF/CompetitiveEventsPreparationGuide.pdf
Study Tips and Resources Business Law Coverage: Agencies, UCC, bankruptcy, wills, contract law, how businesses are formed (partnerships, corporations, limited liability, etc) Vocabulary and end of chapter summary from South Western and Glencoe books Helpful Links: http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/bplaw/index.html http://grandroyalinferno.tripod.com/law1.htm http://grandroyalinferno.tripod.com/law2.htm http://www.csun.edu/bus302/Lab/SampleExams/lawquiz.pdf FBLA information/General information http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/fbla3/trivia.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml http://65.169.41.18/public/ghs/clubs/fbla/fblacontest.html (a general FBLA practice test for all events) http://www.nde.state.ne.us/BUSED/fbla/PDF/CompetitiveEventsPreparationGuide.pdf
Study Tips and Resources Business Procedures Tips:
Find a Business Office procedures textbook (how to work office equipment, filing procedures, what type of equipment is used) Be familiar with many things in the office Know the basic concepts on each of the competencies Go for breadth, not depth Helpful Links: http://www.isquare.com/glossary.cfm FBLA information/General information http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/fbla3/trivia.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml http://65.169.41.18/public/ghs/clubs/fbla/fblacontest.html (a general FBLA practice test for all events) http://www.nde.state.ne.us/BUSED/fbla/PDF/CompetitiveEventsPreparationGuide.pdf
Study Tips and Resources Computer Applications Tips: Know some business math for the spreadsheet part Questions are styled more as if it were 1990, not 2004 Ask for integrated problems for Computer Applications Coverage: All aspects of the software package: word processing, spreadsheet, database, charts and presentation Be able to merge, embed, and integrate the packages. Helpful Links: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072464011/student_view0/ http://www.cse.ucsc.edu/classes/cmpe003/Fall03/ http://www.glencoe.com/norton/online/index.phtml http://www.pcguide.com/ http://www.webopedia.com/ Search "A+" +"practice test" on google FBLA information/General information http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/fbla3/trivia.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml http://65.169.41.18/public/ghs/clubs/fbla/fblacontest.html (a general FBLA practice test for all events) http://www.nde.state.ne.us/BUSED/fbla/PDF/CompetitiveEventsPreparationGuide.pdf
Study Tips and Resources Computer Game and Simulation Programming Tips:
The program must address the topic and is appropriate for the audience. Showing creativity and cohesiveness of design through game world graphics, text treatment, and special effects are extremely important. The user interface is intuitive and responsive to program operations. Navigation is logical and designed to lead the player to the intended objective. The program demonstrates a finished and well-tuned product free of artifacts and glitches. Gameplay incorporates both entertainment and edutainment play within the specifications of the topic. Artistry, character, overall layout, color choice, and design is creative and appealing to the target audience. The program contains some element of skill, chance, competition or random actions that will inspire replay more than once. Player interactions with other characters, objects, obstacles, and iconic graphics are appropriate to the topic and create a feeling of immersion within the game world. Storyline is sufficient to engage player and communicate a clear thought process and n intended, planned direction with formulation and execution of a firm idea. The player tasks are non-trivial and receive appropriate rewards. Information should be effectively communicated in addition to following copyright laws. Helpful Links: http://www.knowledgehound.com/topics/gameprog.htm http://www.stormthecastle.com/mainpages/videogametutorial/video_game_programming.htm http://www.floridafbla-pbl.com/fbla/competitive-events1/computer-game--simulation-programming.aspx
Study Tips and Resources Computer Problem Solving Tips: Read computer magazines and expand your knowledge. Sometimes, questions can refer to older technologies. Also try study resources from other Technology events. Anything computer related. Helpful Links: http://www.triumphpc.com/exam/exam.shtml FBLA information/General information http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/fbla3/trivia.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml http://65.169.41.18/public/ghs/clubs/fbla/fblacontest.html (a general FBLA practice test for all events) http://www.nde.state.ne.us/BUSED/fbla/PDF/CompetitiveEventsPreparationGuide.pdf
Study Tips and Resources Cyber Security Tips: Read computer magazines and expand your knowledge. Sometimes, questions can refer to older technologies. Also try study resources from other Technology events. Anything computer related. Helpful Links: http://www.informit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=170284 http://www.simulationexams.com/SampleQuestions/comptia/security+-q10.htm http://www.certification-crazy.net/security+_resources.htm
Tips: Sometimes, questions can refer to older technologies. Also try study resources from other Technology events. Anything computer related. Sometimes, questions can refer to older technologies. Helpful links: http://www.sqlteam.com/article/database-design-and-modeling-fundamentals http://www.geekinterview.com/Interview-Questions/Database
5 principles of economics Definitions: no free lunch, invisible hand, elasticity, externalities How to find: GDP, real GDP, nominal GDP, inflation rate, unemployment rate, etc.
Helpful Links: http://www.michecon.org/glossary.html http://www.sparknotes.com/economics/ FBLA information/General information http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/fbla3/trivia.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml http://65.169.41.18/public/ghs/clubs/fbla/fblacontest.html (a general FBLA practice test for all events) http://www.nde.state.ne.us/BUSED/fbla/PDF/CompetitiveEventsPreparationGuide.pdf
Study Tips and Resources Entrepreneurship Tips: Look for – Business ownership and management, business planning (business plan structure), business ethics, legal issues with business, capital and credit, asset protection, computer applications related to business, personnel, financial and marketing management, taxes, government regulations Know how to solve problems Use the textbooks from the school Business Department Helpful Links: http://www.ncee.net/resources/ http://snapshot.swlearning.com/Snapshot.do?ttl=null&aud=060&dis=BE&sub=BE06&isbn=0538432411 http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/entre/student/index.htm http://www.zeromillion.com/ http://www.econlib.org/library/Enc/Entrepreneurship.html http://www.khake.com/page31.html http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lesson=228&page=teacher
FBLA information/General information http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml http://65.169.41.18/public/ghs/clubs/fbla/fblacontest.html (a general FBLA practice test for all events) http://www.nde.state.ne.us/BUSED/fbla/PDF/CompetitiveEventsPreparationGuide.pdf
FBLA Principles and Procedures Coverage: FBLA bylaws, National officers (including professional division and PBL) and national staff FBLA creed, goals, code of ethics (try to memorize these) Deadlines and important dates (FBLA-PBL week, American Enterprise Day) FBLA partners and programs (i.e. scholarships) Who various events are named after (i.e. Edward Miller = American Enterprise Project) FBLA history and dates Basic parliamentary procedure Tips: Read the Chapter Management Handbook, especially sections on competitive events, chapter/member recognition, national programs and national organization Go through the FBLA-PBL website, browse membership, conference, competitive events, and what’s new sections Read Tomorrow’s Business Leader Helpful Links: http://lessonplans.btskinner.com/fblares.html California FBLA: http://www.cafbla.org/ National FBLA: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/web/page/587/sectionid/587/pagelevel/2/fbla.asp http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml FBLA information/General information http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/fbla3/trivia.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml http://65.169.41.18/public/ghs/clubs/fbla/fblacontest.html (a general FBLA practice test for all events) http://www.nde.state.ne.us/BUSED/fbla/PDF/CompetitiveEventsPreparationGuide.pdf
Study Tips and Resources Future Business Leader Coverage: Content from different business courses FBLA principles, programs, structure, basic parliamentary procedure Review business law, accounting, economics definitions Approximate question breakdown – 10 business law, 10 parlipro, 10 business procedures, 10 business communications, 20 technology/computer/networking concepts, 20 business management and entrepreneurship, 20 FBLA history/procedures Many things for economics (interest rates, calculation, types of contracts) Current events Leadership concepts Resume/Cover Letter: Follow the format guide, make sure everything is spelled correctly Easy to read Relevant and accurate info (they might ask you about it) Use quality paper with a watermark on it Interview: Set up mock interviews with teachers, principals, parents, etc. Look for interview tips and be prepared fore some questions (i.e. what are your weaknesses) Pull your hair back so they can see your face Don’t fiddle with nametag or say “um” a lot Get a good night’s sleep before Smile, have eye contact and say thank you for the interview, sound confident Sample interview question: If you were to start a new business to target the increase of homeless people in need of employment, how would you go about doing so? Be prepared for random and interesting interview questions Interview questions ask you for your opinion on various things (corporations, current events) and be prepared to integrate your future plans and accomplishments into your explanations Read the Wall Street Journal every day Make sure the resume and letter of application are error free, ask an English teacher to edit them Find sample tests from accounting, business communication, business law, economics, fbla principles and procedures, bylaws, practice job interview; study review questions, vocabulary, key concepts Be prepared to answer “Do you have any questions for us” at the end to leave a good impression Questions on leadership style preferred Know current events, especially economy or ethics, for example… 1. Explain how high oil prices will effect the rest of the American economic system. 2. Do you think Kofi Annan should resign for the Oil For Food Scandal 3. Do you think what Martha Stewart did was wrong? 4. Who is the current Secretary of State? 5. If I was to hire you today, what would you do for my company? (asked by CEO of Yamaha)
Usually first question is “Tell me a little bit about yourself” so prepare for that! 20% Business Law 20% Computer Concepts 20% Marketing / Entrepreneurship 10% Business Math 10% Principles & Procedures / Parliamentary Procedure 10% Accounting 10% Miscellaneous Helpful Links: http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/busmanagement/student/index.htm FBLA information/General information http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/fbla3/trivia.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml http://65.169.41.18/public/ghs/clubs/fbla/fblacontest.html (a general FBLA practice test for all events) http://www.nde.state.ne.us/BUSED/fbla/PDF/CompetitiveEventsPreparationGuide.pdf
Study Tips and Resources Global Business Tips: The section test typically consists of questions taken from the Glencoe textbook. The state test, however, uses a variety of other textbooks, many of them mentioned on the textbook document. The national test uses a variety of other textbook as well. Getting to states is fairly simple, but advancing beyond that takes a lot of preparation. The presentation/case study is fairly common sense, but be sure to include as much information as possible concerning foreign cultures, and throw in business terminology as well. Helpful Links: http://www.ncee.net/resources/ http://snapshot.swlearning.com/Snapshot.do?ttl=null&aud=060&dis=BE&sub=BE06&isbn=0538432411 http://www.sbaer.uca.edu/publications/international_business/pdf/01.pdf http://tutor2u.net/business/strategy/global-business-global-strategy.html http://globaledge.msu.edu/ http://www.inc.com/entering-global-markets FBLA information/General information http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml http://65.169.41.18/public/ghs/clubs/fbla/fblacontest.html (a general FBLA practice test for all events) http://www.nde.state.ne.us/BUSED/fbla/PDF/CompetitiveEventsPreparationGuide.pdf
Healthcare Administration This is a brand new event this year! It would probably be very unlikely to find FBLA practice tests and study materials for this event. Study based off of guidelines presented in the competitive events packet, California FBLA website, and the National Website. Try surfing the web!
Help Desk
See resources for Computer Problem Solving, Networking Concepts, Technology Concepts. Also try resources for other computer related events.
Hospitality Management: This is a brand new event this year! It would probably be very unlikely to find FBLA practice tests and study materials for this event. Study based off of guidelines presented in the competitive events packet, California FBLA website, and the National Website. Try surfing the web!
Study Tips and Resources Introduction to Business Coverage: Types of business, finance, insurance, consumerism, general business facts Factors of production, types of investments, economic cycle, retirement and investment packages Tips: Study a little bit of everything, be prepared Helpful Links: http://www.nytimes.com/library/financial/glossary/bfglosa.htm http://glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/introbus/student/sh.html FBLA information/General information http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/fbla3/trivia.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml http://65.169.41.18/public/ghs/clubs/fbla/fblacontest.html (a general FBLA practice test for all events) http://www.nde.state.ne.us/BUSED/fbla/PDF/CompetitiveEventsPreparationGuide.pdf
Study Tips and Resources Job Interview Cover Letter and Resume:
First, you need to make a great impression with your cover letter and resume. The letter should tie all relevant experiences in with how much you want the job you’re applying for. Do not have any spelling mistakes!
The resume should have all your experiences, qualifications, etc. on it, and if you’re in FBLA, you should have plenty of good things to include! Make sure it is organized in an easy-to-read manner. Both the letter and resume should be on professional paper.
While filling out your job application, make sure you keep all information consistent with what you said in the resume, maybe even bring a copy of your resume with you. Write in blue/black ink legibly. Interview:
Of course, wear appropriate business attire. Be confident, smile, shake hands firmly, and respond honestly. This is the best opportunity to show the judges who you are. Usually at the end they will say, do you have any questions for us? Have a question ready for them (i.e. I love to travel, and I was curious what the traveling in this job entails.)
Be prepared for all types of questions, try to get mock interviews Make eye contact Wear a darker colored suit, and have a neat appearance Don’t be a smart aleck
Helpful Links: http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/wharton/intguide.html FBLA information/General information http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/fbla3/trivia.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml http://65.169.41.18/public/ghs/clubs/fbla/fblacontest.html (a general FBLA practice test for all events) http://www.nde.state.ne.us/BUSED/fbla/PDF/CompetitiveEventsPreparationGuide.pdf
Study Tips and Resources Management Decision Making Helpful Links: http://www.ncee.net/resources/ http://snapshot.swlearning.com/Snapshot.do?ttl=null&aud=060&dis=BE&sub=BE06&isbn=0538432411 http://www.thinkingmanagers.com/business-management/decision-making.php http://www.outlookventures.com/newsletter/october2003/article2.html http://www.helium.com/knowledge/81441-managerial-decision-making-and-the-decision-process http://www.viterbo.edu/perspgs/Staff/MFranz/chap4_fast/index.htm FBLA information/General information http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml http://65.169.41.18/public/ghs/clubs/fbla/fblacontest.html (a general FBLA practice test for all events) http://www.nde.state.ne.us/BUSED/fbla/PDF/CompetitiveEventsPreparationGuide.pdf
Marketing The Glencoe site (as always) has some good stuff on it - Interactive Tutor, some good study links, etc. Of course, you know the test will encompass material from both the Glencoe & South-Western publishing textbooks, so study both of those. Coverage: The Four P’s (product, price, place and promotions) Some economics Helpful Links: http://www.glencoe.com/ps/busadmin/marketing/student/study/study.shtml http://www.lasalle.edu/~jonesd/t2prac.htm http://www.4tests.com/exams/examdetail.asp?eid=32 http://glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/marketing/sh/index.html http://www.beckmanmarketing8e.nelson.com/default.html FBLA information/General information http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/fbla3/trivia.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml http://65.169.41.18/public/ghs/clubs/fbla/fblacontest.html (a general FBLA practice test for all events) http://www.nde.state.ne.us/BUSED/fbla/PDF/CompetitiveEventsPreparationGuide.pdf
Look around the internet for existing management information systems that you can model. This competition is not very popular, but your competitors will have read up a lot so you should try to gather as much information as possible.
Helpful Links: http://management-info-systems.bestmanagementarticles.com/ http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/tech-manager/?p=610 FBLA information/General information http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/fbla3/trivia.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml http://65.169.41.18/public/ghs/clubs/fbla/fblacontest.html (a general FBLA practice test for all events) http://www.nde.state.ne.us/BUSED/fbla/PDF/CompetitiveEventsPreparationGuide.pdf
Study Tips and Resources Networking and Technology Concepts Coverage: - Several questions taken from CAFBLA and National practice tests:WORM optical disc 6 major types of software (according to CAFBLA test) "Historical data" SQL
Network topologies (ring, star, bus, etc.) OSI layers (just what they are, not what they mean) Volatile vs. non-volatile memory # of bytes in a MB
Other topics: FDDI Terminal X26 Cisco networking certification Microsoft developer certification Micrographs Ultrafiche/microfiche ATM Point-of-Sale Terminal Laser printers SMTP Tags HTML Field-type versus field "Scatter" graphs The computer's "scratch pad" Kerning
Leading Multiplexers Asynchronous vs. Synchronous Communication (which is more used, which is faster) Central office (Feature Groups A-E) Baby bell boundaries Hub vs. Routers "Electronic Frontier" = Cyberspace? Modems Interference from different types of modulation (freq, amplitude, phase) Database queries Expert Systems Neural Networks Compilers vs. Interpreters A little bit of telecom history (in the 80's
Helpful Links: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072464011/student_view0/ http://www.cse.ucsc.edu/classes/cmpe003/Fall03/ http://www.glencoe.com/norton/online/index.phtml http://www.pcguide.com/ http://www.webopedia.com/ Search "A+" +"practice test" on google FBLA information/General information http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/fbla3/trivia.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml http://65.169.41.18/public/ghs/clubs/fbla/fblacontest.html (a general FBLA practice test for all events) http://www.nde.state.ne.us/BUSED/fbla/PDF/CompetitiveEventsPreparationGuide.pdf
Get a hold of the NAP questions from the FBLA marketplace. Read Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised until you fully understand all of the information in there. Also know some basic FBLA trivia, which comprise of a small portion of the written test. For the presentation, be sure to meet all of the requirements in the prompt, and practice, practice, practice! Your parliamentarian will lead your studying efforts for this competition.
Public Speaking 1 and 2 Tips: Make sure you have sufficiently prepared your speech beforehand! Aside from that, this event is no different from any of the other public speaking activities or workshops you may have done, or even presentations at school. Be fluent when you speak, but avoid corniness at all costs – judges can tell if you’re being over-the-top very easily. Helpful Links: http://www.ncee.net/resources/ http://snapshot.swlearning.com/Snapshot.do?ttl=null&aud=060&dis=BE&sub=BE06&isbn=0538432411 http://www.aresearchguide.com/3tips.html http://www.mindtools.com/CommSkll/PublicSpeaking.htm http://www.cs.umd.edu/class/spring2002/cmsc434-0101/MUIseum/applications/presentationtips.html http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/09/01/10-tips-for-a-killer-presentation/ FBLA information/General information http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml http://65.169.41.18/public/ghs/clubs/fbla/fblacontest.html (a general FBLA practice test for all events) http://www.nde.state.ne.us/BUSED/fbla/PDF/CompetitiveEventsPreparationGuide.pdf
Sports Management Tips: This competitive event is not easy to study for, because there is not a lot of accurate study material out there. After taking all of the practice tests found at TestFrenzy, review topics pertaining to the “Competency Guidelines,” as well as sports management trivia.
Competencies: sports marketing/strategic marketing, facility and event management, human resource management [labor relations], financing and economic input, management and leadership in sports, sports law, overview of sports industry, communications in sports, ethics, licensing, history, sport governance
Study Tips and Resources Spreadsheet Applications Tips:
Check the index of 'Security Now' (the first website in “Helpful Links”) and see if there's anything related for tips on specific fields. It's a nice audio/html supplement to other studies, with easy to follow concepts & explanations. Also, take all of the practice tests found on TestFrenzy. Helpful Links:
Study Tips and Resources Word Processing 1 and 2 Production Test: - Almost all based on official FBLA format guide - Some formats not in format guide, but somewhat specified in instructions - Proofreading terms Written Test: - 1/3 of the test is grammar (word usage, spelling, punctuation, grammar) - 2/3 of the test is basic word processing:
Envelope types & sizes Leading Basic computer hardware (CPU, RAM, etc.) Margins and Spacing Basic Internet terms
Helpful Links: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072554118/student_view0/ http://www.glencoe.com/sec/computered/cas/word2002/index.html http://www.webopedia.com/Software/Word_Processing/ FBLA information/General information http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/fbla3/trivia.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/mathba/student/fbla.shtml http://65.169.41.18/public/ghs/clubs/fbla/fblacontest.html (a general FBLA practice test for all events) http://www.nde.state.ne.us/BUSED/fbla/PDF/CompetitiveEventsPreparationGuide.pdf