DSP exam questions with correct verified answers

1. Of the four types of college fraternities, which one is DSP? - Correct Answers Professional Fraternity 2. Of which national interfraternal association is DSP a prominent member? - Correct Answers Professional Fraternity Association 4. Give the date and place of the founding of DSP - Correct Answers November 7, 1907. School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance. New York University, New York, New York 5. Give the complete names of 4 founders of DSP - Correct Answers Alexander Frank Makay, Alfred Moysello, Henry Albert Tienken, Harold Valentine Jacobs 3. What is the purpose of Delta Sigma Pi as stated in the Preamble of our Bylaws? (Spelling and punctuation count!) - Correct Answers Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce, and to further a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community. 6. What is Delta Sigma Pi's "Central Office" and how is the Central Office staff different from the national Board of Directors? - Correct AnswersThe Central Office is the national administrative headquarters of Delta Sigma Pi for both the Fraternity and Leadership Foundation. The Executive Director is in charge of the Central Office and has a paid full time staff of directors and administrative personnel. The Board of Directors is a group of elected, unpaid volunteers who serve as the executive, legislative and judicial body of the Fraternity during the interim sessions between Grand Chapter Congresses. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors. 7. Who established the Central Office and served as its director for 31 years? - Correct AnswersH. G. "Gig" Wright 8. In what city was the Central Office established? Where is it located today? - Correct AnswersChicago; 330 South Campus Avenue, Oxford, Ohio 45056. 9. Name the Fraternity's supreme governing body. Where and when does it next meet? - Correct AnswersThe Grand Chapter. It will meet next August 12-16, 2015 at Grand Chapter Congress in Chicago, Illinois. 10. Name the current Grand President, Past Grand President, Vice President-Organizational Development, Vice President-Finance and National Collegians of the Year. - Correct AnswersCurrent Grand President - Onuka Ibe; Past Grand President - Mark Chiacchiari; Vice President-Finance - Shane Borden; National Collegians of the Year - Cody M. Candee (2012) Richie M. Brandt (2013) *Vice President-Organizational Development position was removed from the Board per an approved proposal at the 49th Grand Chapter Congress. 11) Who are your Provincial Vice President and Regional Vice President? - Correct AnswersHenry McDaniel, Jeanette Buie 12) What are the names of your province and region and what are the names of the active collegiate chapters, alumni chapters, and colonies in your region? - Correct AnswersSouth Central Province and Gateway Region Alpha Beta: University of Missouri-Columbia- Columbia, MO Alpha Chi: Washing University in St. Louis- St. Louis, MO Beta Sigma: Saint Louis Univeristy- St. Louis, MO Eta Nu: University of Missouri- St. Louis- St. Louis, MO Eta Sigma: Southern Illinois University- Edwardsville, IL Iota Nu: Truman State University- Kirksville, MO Kappa Omicron: Missouri State University- Springfield, MO Kappa Delta Iota: Lindenwood University- Saint Charles, MO St. Louis Alumni Chapter 13) Who appoints a District Director? Name your District Director. - Correct AnswersThe Regional Vice President; Cory Teller 14) Name your Chapter Advisor. Who may serve as a Chapter Advisor and how is he or she elected? - Correct AnswersDr. Debra Cartwright, & Dr. Nabil Alghalith. One individual, who must be a faculty initiate of the Fraternity or member of the school's faculty or administration, elected by a majority vote of the chapter and reported to the Central Office. 15) Name at least six services provided, and/or publications produced, by the Fraternity's Central Office staff. - Correct AnswersMAINTAINS mailing lists DISTRIBUTES supplies CONDUCTS the Grand Chapter Congress PUBLISHES manuals, forms, REPRESENTS the Fraternity nationally 16.What is the Chapter Management Program? What are the three levels a chapter can achieve? What level is every chapter expected to achieve? - Correct AnswersCMP- web based program, formal communication between collegiate chapters and the national Fraternity. Divided into 3 achievement levels: 1) basic operational requirements in recruitment, membership, finances 2) professional and service programs 3) leadership development for collegiate chapters during an academic year. Reflect professional and leadership development opportunities for each member 3 levels a chapter can achieve: Accredited Chapter, Chapter of Recognition and Chapter of Excellence. Every chapter is expected to achieve the Accredited Level. 17. To whom is the Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key awarded? - Correct AnswersTo the graduating senior (Deltasig or not) in commerce and business administration who ranks highest in his or her class. 18. What is the difference between a LEAD School and LEAD Provincial Conference and why should you participate? - Correct AnswersThe LEAD program- Leadership and Excellence Academies for Deltasigs, which are training, educational, and social gatherings of brothers from across the country. This program combines LEAD Provincial Conferences, LEAD Schools, regional conferences, area conferences, and volunteer leadership training. Scheduled across the country usually in October and November and include educational sessions. Annual LEAD Provincial Conferences for each province in February or March. Provincial Conferences usually run Friday to Sunday and include educational sessions, a banquet and a provincial council meeting. I should participate to better myself personally, professionally and fraternally, develop my leadership skills, support the Fraternity, and have fun. 19. What is the National Fraternity's website address? - Correct A 20. Explain the Educational and Leadership Consultant program in your own words. - Correct AnswersThe Educational and Leadership Consultants, and various other staff members, periodically visit each collegiate chapter. These visits include include business meetings, training, and discussions about all areas of chapter operations including recruiting, financial management, professional programming, service events, diversity, risk management and conduct, academic encouragement, faculty and campus relations, alumni relations, motivation, teamwork, and more. Chapter operating documents and reference materials are also reviewed, discussed, and updated, including reports in the Chapter Management Program, chapter bylaws, chapter policies, pledge education program, budgets and financial records, membership records, and inventory of chapter assets. Visits also promote and discuss membership benefits, the Leadership Foundation, and leadership opportunities. Campus visits include public relations meetings with business Deans and Student Activities staff. Leaves chapter members with improved knowledge about national and chapter operations and provide new ideas for activities and resolutions to challenges faced by student organizations. The result leads to a well-rounded chapter with improved effectiveness in business operations and more dedicated, confident, and informed chapter members. 21. How many collegiate chapters have been established and how many collegiate chapters are active today? How many alumni chapters are active today? - Correct Answers281 established collegiate chapters; 209 active collegiate chapters; 51. 22. Write the Greek alphabet both in English and using the Greek letters.(24) - Correct AnswersAlpha, beta, gamma, delta, epsilon, zeta, eta, theta, iota, kappa, lambda, mu, nu, xi, omicron, pi, rho, sigma, tau, upsilon, phi, chi, psi, omega 23. What is the Greek letter name of your chapter and on what date was it founded? - Correct AnswersIota Nu, December 9, 1978 24. Name up to five Deltasigs who are members of your school's faculty and/or staff as provided to you by your vice president-pledge education. - Correct AnswersDebra Cartwright, Alan Davis, Jason Lin, Andrew Mun, Adrian Presley 25. Approximately how many people have been initiated into the Fraternity since its founding? - Correct AnswersNearly 250,000. 26. Write the words to the chorus of the song "Rose of Deltasig." - Correct AnswersRose of Deltasig I love you, Rose of Delta Sigma Pi, When the shades of night are falling I dream of days gone by; As I go thru life's long journey, Memories will never die, I will always hear you calling, Rose of Delta Sigma Pi. 27. Write the correct abbreviation for a member of Delta Sigma Pi. - Correct AnswersDeltasig 28. In your own words, what is the mission of the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation? - Correct AnswersRaise money to fund scholarships and educational programs, give fellowship to members 29. Name several ways to support the Fraternity after graduation. - Correct AnswersPARTICIPATING in an alumni chapter or national leadership events ATTENDING collegiate chapter events SERVING on the national level ESTABLISHING a new collegiate or alumni chapter in your area DONATING money or services 30. In your own words, define the ideal member. - Correct AnswersSomeone who is dedicated and involved and willing to give back to the fraternity 31. In your own words, define the ideal chapter. - Correct AnswersActive members who work well together, keeps contact with the Central Office, the alumni, and other chapters Successfully sponsors professional programs 32. What are the five categories of the General Risk Management Policy? - Correct Answers1. Alcohol and Drugs 2. Statement on Hazing 3. Discrimination and Harassment 4. Chapter Houses and Meeting Facilities 5. Fraternity Events 33. Name six provisions, from any of the categories, of the Risk Management, Insurance and Conduct Policy. - Correct Answers1. No alcohol at at chapter business meetings or initiation ceremony 2. Treat everyone with respect 3. Don't lie, cheat, steal 4. No hazing, blindfolds cant be used at any time 5. No discrimination against race 6. No alcohol can be bought by Fraternity funds 34. To whom does the Individual Code of Conduct and General Risk Management Policy apply? - Correct AnswersAll organizational members and employees 35. As defined in the Risk Management, Insurance & Conduct Policy, what constitutes a "fraternity event"? - Correct Answersany event, activity, or situation sponsored or co-sponsored by the chapter, or any