TExES Agriculture, Food & Natural
Resources 6-12 (272) Exam
Authoritarian - Correct Answers -Form of leadership in which the leader holds all
authority and makes all decisions.
Democratic - Correct Answers -Form of leadership that gives the leader the final say in
decisions, but subordinates can contribute, and communication is encouraged.
Situational Leadership - Correct Answers -Form of leadership in which leaders must
change their leadership style to accommodate their subordinates.
Transformational Leadership - Correct Answers -Form of leadership where leaders work
by motivating and empowering subordinates.
Visionary Leadership - Correct Answers -Form of leadership where leaders motivate
others to work toward a common goal or vision.
rooster - Correct Answers -mature male chicken
pullet - Correct Answers -female chicken that is not sexually mature
cockerel - Correct Answers -male chicken that is not sexually mature
chick - Correct Answers -baby chick of either sex
capons - Correct Answers -castrated male chicken
gilt - Correct Answers -female pig that has not given birth
sow - Correct Answers -female pig that has given birth
Facilitative Leadership - Correct Answers -Form of leadership where leaders guide
subordinates only as much as needed to be successful.
Laissezfaire Leadership - Correct Answers -Form of leadership that is not usually
effective and gives all authority to subordinates.
,Transactional Leadership - Correct Answers -Form of Leadership where leaders give
subordinates expectations and reward them when the orders are followed.
SMART Goal - Correct Answers -Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic/Relevant
and Time-Bound
FFA Mission Statement - Correct Answers -FFA makes a positive difference in the lives
of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and
career success through agricultural education.
FFA Motto - Correct Answers -Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to
Serve
FFA Officer Positions - Correct Answers -President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Reporter, Sentinel and Advisor
FFA Ceremonies: FFA President asks "FFA members, why are we here?" - Correct
Answers -All members respond: "To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural
opportunities and responsibilities and develop those qualities of leadership which an
FFA member should possess."
4 Types of FFA Membership - Correct Answers -Active, Honorary, Collegiate and
Alumni
Active FFA Membership - Correct Answers -FFA membership for students in grades 7-
12 who are actively enrolled in secondary agriculture programs. To become an active
member, students must be enrolled in at least one agricultural course, pay chapter
dues, be interested in FFA and agricultural activities, and remain in good conduct
standing with chapter, local, state and national FFA.
Honorary FFA Membership - Correct Answers -FFA membership that is reserved for
individuals who have made significant contributions to the FFA and agricultural
education.
Collegiate FFA Membership - Correct Answers -FFA membership that is for students
enrolled in two- or four-year postsecondary schools. Collegiate memberships are
through the college's FFA chapter.
Alumni FFA Membership - Correct Answers -FFA membership that is reserved for
former active members, collegiate members, honorary members, or agricultural
education supporters.
Smith-Hughes Act - Correct Answers -1917 - provided financial support of secondary
agricultural education.
,Future Farmers of Virginia - Correct Answers -1925 - Virginia educators Henry C.
Groseclose, Harry Sanders, Walter S. Newman, and Edmund C. Magill organized the
Future Farmers of Virginia, which would serve as the model for the Future Farmers of
America (FFA).
Established in 1928 in Kansas City, MO - Correct Answers -FFA
Established in 1929 - Correct Answers -FFA's National blue and corn gold colors
Established in 1930 - Correct Answers -The National FFA Creed, written by E. M.
Tiffany
Established in 1933 - Correct Answers -The FFA blue corduroy jacket, the official FFA
dress
Established in 1935 - Correct Answers -The NFA, New Farmers of America, is created
for African Americans
1965 Historical FFA Moment - Correct Answers -NFA (New Farmers of America) and
FFA merge
1969 Historical FFA Moment - Correct Answers -FFA membership opens to girls
1971 Historical FFA Moment - Correct Answers -National FFA Alumni Association is
created
1991 Historical FFA Moment - Correct Answers -FFA Chapters from US Virgin Islands
and Guam are chartered
Corey Flournoy - Correct Answers -The first African American National FFA President,
elected in 1994.
FFA President - Correct Answers -FFA Officer that represents the chapter, engages in
meetings, and appoints committees.
FFA Vice President - Correct Answers -FFA Officer that coordinates committee work,
assumes the duties of the president when absent, and maintains a chapter file.
FFA Secretary - Correct Answers -FFA Officer that prepares the meeting agenda,
records meeting minutes, and is responsible for chapter correspondence.
FFA Treasurer - Correct Answers -FFA Officer that collects dues, prepares membership
rosters, and maintains accurate records.
FFA Reporter - Correct Answers -FFA Officer that publishes a chapter newsletter, acts
as photographer, and plans public information programs.
, FFA Sentinel - Correct Answers -FFA Officer that helps maintain order during meetings,
keeps the meeting room comfortable, and involves the community with activities.
FFA Advisor - Correct Answers -FFA Officer that supervises members and informs
them.
Optional FFA Officer Positions - Correct Answers -Parliamentarian, historian and
chaplain
5 Types of FFA Degrees - Correct Answers -Discovery, Green Hand, Chapter, State
and American
Discovery Degree - Correct Answers -A local FFA degree awarded to students enrolled
in agriculture for at least part of the year and are paid FFA members. It is symbolized
with a discovery pin.
Green Hand Degree - Correct Answers -A FFA degree awarded to first-year high school
FFA members and serves as the basic local degree. It is symbolized with a bronze pin.
Chapter Degree - Correct Answers -A local FFA degree awarded to students in their
second or third year of FFA. Students must have an active SAE (supervised agricultural
experience). It is represented with a silver pin.
State Degree - Correct Answers -A FFA degree that is awarded at the state level. It
requires at least 24 months of membership. Students must hold an office at the chapter
level. It is symbolized with a golden chain above the name on the jacket.
American Degree - Correct Answers -A FFA degree that is the highest degree awarded
and is awarded at the national level. Students must have 36 months of FFA
membership, be a high school graduate, have a strong SAE and exhibit strong
community involvement and leadership skills. It is symbolized with a golden chain with a
key at the end.
POA (Program of Activities) - Correct Answers -Outlines the proposed activities for a
FFA chapter for the year. It is available for students, educators, board members, FFA
advisors, and the community to view planned FFA events throughout the year. It is
broken down into student development, chapter development, and community
development sections.
Committees - Correct Answers -Used to divide the work set forth in the POA into
manageable sections. Created to accomplish goals and each FFA member should
serve on at least one. They can be split up in various ways but are commonly split to
cover standards set forth in the POA.
Resources 6-12 (272) Exam
Authoritarian - Correct Answers -Form of leadership in which the leader holds all
authority and makes all decisions.
Democratic - Correct Answers -Form of leadership that gives the leader the final say in
decisions, but subordinates can contribute, and communication is encouraged.
Situational Leadership - Correct Answers -Form of leadership in which leaders must
change their leadership style to accommodate their subordinates.
Transformational Leadership - Correct Answers -Form of leadership where leaders work
by motivating and empowering subordinates.
Visionary Leadership - Correct Answers -Form of leadership where leaders motivate
others to work toward a common goal or vision.
rooster - Correct Answers -mature male chicken
pullet - Correct Answers -female chicken that is not sexually mature
cockerel - Correct Answers -male chicken that is not sexually mature
chick - Correct Answers -baby chick of either sex
capons - Correct Answers -castrated male chicken
gilt - Correct Answers -female pig that has not given birth
sow - Correct Answers -female pig that has given birth
Facilitative Leadership - Correct Answers -Form of leadership where leaders guide
subordinates only as much as needed to be successful.
Laissezfaire Leadership - Correct Answers -Form of leadership that is not usually
effective and gives all authority to subordinates.
,Transactional Leadership - Correct Answers -Form of Leadership where leaders give
subordinates expectations and reward them when the orders are followed.
SMART Goal - Correct Answers -Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic/Relevant
and Time-Bound
FFA Mission Statement - Correct Answers -FFA makes a positive difference in the lives
of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and
career success through agricultural education.
FFA Motto - Correct Answers -Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to
Serve
FFA Officer Positions - Correct Answers -President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Reporter, Sentinel and Advisor
FFA Ceremonies: FFA President asks "FFA members, why are we here?" - Correct
Answers -All members respond: "To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural
opportunities and responsibilities and develop those qualities of leadership which an
FFA member should possess."
4 Types of FFA Membership - Correct Answers -Active, Honorary, Collegiate and
Alumni
Active FFA Membership - Correct Answers -FFA membership for students in grades 7-
12 who are actively enrolled in secondary agriculture programs. To become an active
member, students must be enrolled in at least one agricultural course, pay chapter
dues, be interested in FFA and agricultural activities, and remain in good conduct
standing with chapter, local, state and national FFA.
Honorary FFA Membership - Correct Answers -FFA membership that is reserved for
individuals who have made significant contributions to the FFA and agricultural
education.
Collegiate FFA Membership - Correct Answers -FFA membership that is for students
enrolled in two- or four-year postsecondary schools. Collegiate memberships are
through the college's FFA chapter.
Alumni FFA Membership - Correct Answers -FFA membership that is reserved for
former active members, collegiate members, honorary members, or agricultural
education supporters.
Smith-Hughes Act - Correct Answers -1917 - provided financial support of secondary
agricultural education.
,Future Farmers of Virginia - Correct Answers -1925 - Virginia educators Henry C.
Groseclose, Harry Sanders, Walter S. Newman, and Edmund C. Magill organized the
Future Farmers of Virginia, which would serve as the model for the Future Farmers of
America (FFA).
Established in 1928 in Kansas City, MO - Correct Answers -FFA
Established in 1929 - Correct Answers -FFA's National blue and corn gold colors
Established in 1930 - Correct Answers -The National FFA Creed, written by E. M.
Tiffany
Established in 1933 - Correct Answers -The FFA blue corduroy jacket, the official FFA
dress
Established in 1935 - Correct Answers -The NFA, New Farmers of America, is created
for African Americans
1965 Historical FFA Moment - Correct Answers -NFA (New Farmers of America) and
FFA merge
1969 Historical FFA Moment - Correct Answers -FFA membership opens to girls
1971 Historical FFA Moment - Correct Answers -National FFA Alumni Association is
created
1991 Historical FFA Moment - Correct Answers -FFA Chapters from US Virgin Islands
and Guam are chartered
Corey Flournoy - Correct Answers -The first African American National FFA President,
elected in 1994.
FFA President - Correct Answers -FFA Officer that represents the chapter, engages in
meetings, and appoints committees.
FFA Vice President - Correct Answers -FFA Officer that coordinates committee work,
assumes the duties of the president when absent, and maintains a chapter file.
FFA Secretary - Correct Answers -FFA Officer that prepares the meeting agenda,
records meeting minutes, and is responsible for chapter correspondence.
FFA Treasurer - Correct Answers -FFA Officer that collects dues, prepares membership
rosters, and maintains accurate records.
FFA Reporter - Correct Answers -FFA Officer that publishes a chapter newsletter, acts
as photographer, and plans public information programs.
, FFA Sentinel - Correct Answers -FFA Officer that helps maintain order during meetings,
keeps the meeting room comfortable, and involves the community with activities.
FFA Advisor - Correct Answers -FFA Officer that supervises members and informs
them.
Optional FFA Officer Positions - Correct Answers -Parliamentarian, historian and
chaplain
5 Types of FFA Degrees - Correct Answers -Discovery, Green Hand, Chapter, State
and American
Discovery Degree - Correct Answers -A local FFA degree awarded to students enrolled
in agriculture for at least part of the year and are paid FFA members. It is symbolized
with a discovery pin.
Green Hand Degree - Correct Answers -A FFA degree awarded to first-year high school
FFA members and serves as the basic local degree. It is symbolized with a bronze pin.
Chapter Degree - Correct Answers -A local FFA degree awarded to students in their
second or third year of FFA. Students must have an active SAE (supervised agricultural
experience). It is represented with a silver pin.
State Degree - Correct Answers -A FFA degree that is awarded at the state level. It
requires at least 24 months of membership. Students must hold an office at the chapter
level. It is symbolized with a golden chain above the name on the jacket.
American Degree - Correct Answers -A FFA degree that is the highest degree awarded
and is awarded at the national level. Students must have 36 months of FFA
membership, be a high school graduate, have a strong SAE and exhibit strong
community involvement and leadership skills. It is symbolized with a golden chain with a
key at the end.
POA (Program of Activities) - Correct Answers -Outlines the proposed activities for a
FFA chapter for the year. It is available for students, educators, board members, FFA
advisors, and the community to view planned FFA events throughout the year. It is
broken down into student development, chapter development, and community
development sections.
Committees - Correct Answers -Used to divide the work set forth in the POA into
manageable sections. Created to accomplish goals and each FFA member should
serve on at least one. They can be split up in various ways but are commonly split to
cover standards set forth in the POA.
