Kappa Alpha Psi - Cumulative Test - 1
Actual 2025-2026 Questions and Correct
Answers GRADED A+
When was the fraternity founded? - CORRECT ANSWERS January 5, 1911
When was the Alpha Chapter charted? - CORRECT ANSWERS May 15, 1911
What was the ORIGINAL name for the fraternity? - CORRECT ANSWERS Kappa Alpha
Nu
Who is known as the "Original Pretty Boy"? - CORRECT ANSWERS Paul Waymond
Caine.
What does "Phi Nu Pi" mean? - CORRECT ANSWERS it is never to be written nor spoken.
What does "NUPE" mean? - CORRECT ANSWERS Negroes Under Pressure, Excelling
The Grand Chapter recognized the cane as an official part of Kappa Alpha Psi when? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 1986 at the 66th Grand Chapter meeting.
What does the first K stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS Nothing. The K is always silent.
What does the first A stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS denotes accomplishment.
What does the first P stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS denotes performance.
What does the second P stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS denotes preparation.
What does the last A stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS denotes assurance.
What is the fraternity motto? - CORRECT ANSWERS Achievement in every field of human
endeavor.
How long were the original canes? - CORRECT ANSWERS 36 inches or 3 feet.
The cane has been used since....? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS If
the canes are turned upside down, it resembles the letter "J" for Jesus.
Who is the original Kappa? - CORRECT ANSWERS Moses carried a cane, therefore is
sometimes referred to as the original Kappa.
What do the stripes represent? - CORRECT ANSWERS The father, the son, the holy spirit,
and the blood of Christ.
With changing the name, Nu was replaced with Psi. Why? - CORRECT ANSWERS if
written, the letter Psi is almost identical to the symbol of the university where it was
founded, "I U"
What is the significance to the "diamond in the sky"? - CORRECT ANSWERS It is a tribute
to the ten deceased founders of Kappa Alpha Psi.
If someone asks you "how long were you on line", how do you respond? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Forever and a Day.
What is the Kappabet? - CORRECT ANSWERS It is where you speak the greek alphabet,
but you start and end with kappa.
What is the official song of the fraternity? - CORRECT ANSWERS "Oh Noble Kappa Alpha
Psi".
What separates business and pleasure? - CORRECT ANSWERS The Jordan River. At
Indiana University, the Jordan River is between the college of business and the female
dormitories.
Stance on Hazing - CORRECT ANSWERS Kappa Alpha Psi has never condoned hazing
but is aware it still happens. In 1990 kappa along with other NPHC organizations issued a
statement announcing the elimination of pledging. The fraternity backed its stance by
releasing executive order one in 1988, two in 1993, and three in 1994. Three being the
most recent one states that "any member, who participates in underground pledge
activities, or hazing of any kind, shall be expelled from the Fraternity.
What is Kappa League? - CORRECT ANSWERS Kappa League was founded on
Thursday, February 12, 1969, by the Los Angeles Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc., at Alain
• It was renamed the Kappa Instructional Leadership League
• The Founders were Mel L. Davis and Edgar H. Bishop.
• It was designed to help young men grow, receive, and develop their leadership talents in
every phase of human endeavor.
• The 5 phases of kappa league are:
• Self-Identity
Actual 2025-2026 Questions and Correct
Answers GRADED A+
When was the fraternity founded? - CORRECT ANSWERS January 5, 1911
When was the Alpha Chapter charted? - CORRECT ANSWERS May 15, 1911
What was the ORIGINAL name for the fraternity? - CORRECT ANSWERS Kappa Alpha
Nu
Who is known as the "Original Pretty Boy"? - CORRECT ANSWERS Paul Waymond
Caine.
What does "Phi Nu Pi" mean? - CORRECT ANSWERS it is never to be written nor spoken.
What does "NUPE" mean? - CORRECT ANSWERS Negroes Under Pressure, Excelling
The Grand Chapter recognized the cane as an official part of Kappa Alpha Psi when? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 1986 at the 66th Grand Chapter meeting.
What does the first K stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS Nothing. The K is always silent.
What does the first A stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS denotes accomplishment.
What does the first P stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS denotes performance.
What does the second P stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS denotes preparation.
What does the last A stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS denotes assurance.
What is the fraternity motto? - CORRECT ANSWERS Achievement in every field of human
endeavor.
How long were the original canes? - CORRECT ANSWERS 36 inches or 3 feet.
The cane has been used since....? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS If
the canes are turned upside down, it resembles the letter "J" for Jesus.
Who is the original Kappa? - CORRECT ANSWERS Moses carried a cane, therefore is
sometimes referred to as the original Kappa.
What do the stripes represent? - CORRECT ANSWERS The father, the son, the holy spirit,
and the blood of Christ.
With changing the name, Nu was replaced with Psi. Why? - CORRECT ANSWERS if
written, the letter Psi is almost identical to the symbol of the university where it was
founded, "I U"
What is the significance to the "diamond in the sky"? - CORRECT ANSWERS It is a tribute
to the ten deceased founders of Kappa Alpha Psi.
If someone asks you "how long were you on line", how do you respond? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Forever and a Day.
What is the Kappabet? - CORRECT ANSWERS It is where you speak the greek alphabet,
but you start and end with kappa.
What is the official song of the fraternity? - CORRECT ANSWERS "Oh Noble Kappa Alpha
Psi".
What separates business and pleasure? - CORRECT ANSWERS The Jordan River. At
Indiana University, the Jordan River is between the college of business and the female
dormitories.
Stance on Hazing - CORRECT ANSWERS Kappa Alpha Psi has never condoned hazing
but is aware it still happens. In 1990 kappa along with other NPHC organizations issued a
statement announcing the elimination of pledging. The fraternity backed its stance by
releasing executive order one in 1988, two in 1993, and three in 1994. Three being the
most recent one states that "any member, who participates in underground pledge
activities, or hazing of any kind, shall be expelled from the Fraternity.
What is Kappa League? - CORRECT ANSWERS Kappa League was founded on
Thursday, February 12, 1969, by the Los Angeles Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc., at Alain
• It was renamed the Kappa Instructional Leadership League
• The Founders were Mel L. Davis and Edgar H. Bishop.
• It was designed to help young men grow, receive, and develop their leadership talents in
every phase of human endeavor.
• The 5 phases of kappa league are:
• Self-Identity
