KAPPA ALPHA PSI - CUMULATIVE TEST – 1 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.

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KAPPA ALPHA PSI - CUMULATIVE
TEST – 1 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.

When was the fraternity founded? - ANSWER-January 5, 1911




When was the Alpha Chapter charted? - ANSWER-May 15,
1911




What was the ORIGINAL name for the fraternity? - ANSWER-
Kappa Alpha Nu




Who is known as the "Original Pretty Boy"? - ANSWER-Paul
Waymond Caine.




What does "Phi Nu Pi" mean? - ANSWER-it is never to be
written nor spoken.

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What does "NUPE" mean? - ANSWER-Negroes Under
Pressure, Excelling




The Grand Chapter recognized the cane as an official part of
Kappa Alpha Psi when? - ANSWER-1986 at the 66th Grand
Chapter meeting.




What does the first K stand for? - ANSWER-Nothing. The K is
always silent.




What does the first A stand for? - ANSWER-denotes
accomplishment.




What does the first P stand for? - ANSWER-denotes
performance.




What does the second P stand for? - ANSWER-denotes
preparation.




What does the last A stand for? - ANSWER-denotes assurance.

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What is the fraternity motto? - ANSWER-Achievement in every
field of human endeavor.




How long were the original canes? - ANSWER-36 inches or 3
feet.




The cane has been used since....? - ANSWER-Trick question:
ever. Since the beginning of the fraternity, canes were used.
Although, the original "original" canes did not have hooks and
were not used for stepping. The canes were a symbol of
elegance and a gentleman.




The canes used today are thought to resemble who or what? -
ANSWER-If the canes are turned upside down, it resembles
the letter "J" for Jesus.




Who is the original Kappa? - ANSWER-Moses carried a cane,
therefore is sometimes referred to as the original Kappa.