Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc Week 1 Exam (IMDP) Test with Questions and Answers

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., strictly prohibits hazing in any form whether physical or mental as a term or condition of membership into the organization. True or False? - True Any action taken or situation created that involves or results in abusive physical contact or mental harassment of a prospective Fraternity member is considered HAZING only if it occurs on Fraternity premises, campus, or place where prospective members meet? True or False - False Failure by the candidate to abide by the Initial Membership Development Process may exclude the candidate, Sphinx Club member, or Probate Club member from membership in the Fraternity. True or False? - True Failure by the candidate to report illegal activities, whether he participated or not, may exclude the candidate, Sphinx Club member, or Probate Club member from membership in the Fraternity. True or False? - True Hazing, in a proper form, can be an effective way to teach respect and develop discipline. True or False? - False If someone agrees to participate in an activity, it can't be considered hazing because they did so of their own free will and accord. True or False? - False In the criminal concept of "Party to a crime" IF THEY ACT TOGETHER, ALL PARTIES ARE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTS OF ANY PROBLEM INVOLVED. True or False - True In debate, opinions of each member present have equal weight? True or False. - True A Constitution defines how an organization operates. True or False - False By-laws define the organization and list its principles and tenants. True or False? - False In parliamentary procedure, a friendly amendment is acceptable. True or False - True What is considered the founding date and place of origin of the fraternity? - Tuesday, December 4, 1906, Cornell University, Ithaca New York What is the name of the history book of Alpha Phi Alpha - The History of Alpha Phi Alpha: A development in College Life What is the chapter 1 of the history book - Origin of Alpha Phi Alpha This founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. returned home to Washington, DC. after leaving Cornell, where he taught in public schools. Much of his career was spent at Armstrong Vocational High School in the District of Columbia: - Nathaniel Allison Murray This founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was Alpha Chapter's first president and graduated with a degree in civil engineering. He became the first African American engineer registered in the state of New York: - George Biddle Kelley This founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. became New York's first registered black architect with offices on Boadway in New York City. He holds the distinction of being the first African American to pass the military commissioning examination and was commissioned First Lieutenant in the 15th Infantry of the New York State National Guard. - Vertner Woodson Tandy This founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. became the first Executive Secretary of the National Urban League and help organized the first three Chapters that branched from the mother Chapter. He was the last to be designated a founder in 1952: - Eugene Kinckle Jones This founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. entered the career secretarial field and had a unique privilege of serving as a professional staff member to the United States Senate Committee on Appropriations. - Robert Harold Ogle What is the title of Chapter 2 of the history book - Period of Consolidation What is the dedication of the History Book? - To the Youths who march onward and upward toward the light, this volume is respectfully dedicated. Who were the first initiates? - Eugene Kinckle Jones Gordon Jones Lemuel E Graves How did the Beta Chapter select its initiates and why was this practice stopped? - Tap Day - Students would line up across from the student union and brothers would tap them on the shoulder while wearing their schools colors. This was stopped because it brought negative light to the fraternity. Name the three stages of Alpha's development - Social Study Club, Literary Society, Fraternity What was the cost of the first incorporation (include any discounts) - $25.27 discount of $0.27, final cost $25.00 The mission statement of Alpha Phi Alpha? - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities. In what city and what general convention was the last founder officially designated - 38th General Convention, Clevland Ohio What is a Shingle? - Certificate of membership which states that one is a duly initiated member of Alpha Phi Alpha Who's is credited with designing the first shingle? - George Biddle Kelley Who is crediting with designing the Fraternity Pin? - Vertner Woodson Tandy Who is considered the precursor of Alpha? - Charles "CC" Poindexter