Parli Pro Test Practice Flashcards
What is the name given to the tradition of rules and customs that has grown up in the civilized world for dealing with meeting problems?
a- parliamentary procedures
b- group interaction
c- resolution
a- parliamentary procedure
Groups that meet to decide on action to be taken are known as:
a- caucuses
b- deliberative assemblies
c- special organizations
b- deliberative assemblies
The person chosen to preside over a meeting:
a- makes all the decisions in the meeting
b- keeps order in the meetings
c- should not designate who can speak
b- keeps order in the meetings
The minimum number of members who must be present for a meeting to be called:
a- the quorum
b- the agenda
c- the session
a- the quorum
Which items may be found in the standard order of business?
a- approval of minutes, reports, and new business
b- opening ceremonies, old business, and awards
c- adoption of minutes, code of ethics, and inspirations
a- approval of minutes, reports, and new business
What does the chair say after the secretary reads the minutes?
a- “Are there any additions, corrections, or changes to the minutes?”
b- “Has everyone read the minutes?”
c- “Are there any corrections to the minutes?”
c- “Are there any corrections to the minutes?”
When the draft minutes are sent to everyone before the meeting:
a- they must still be read out loud
b- they do not have to be read out loud unless a member insists
c- they are never read in the meeting
b- they do not have to be read out loud unless a member insists
What does the chair say when there are no( or no more) corrections to the minutes?
a- all in favor of approving the minutes, say aye. Those opposed, say no
b-if there is no objection, the minutes are approved
c- if there is no (further) corrections, the minutes are approved
c- if there is no (further) corrections, the minutes are approved
When a report is given in the meeting:
a- any recommendations are considered at the end of the report
b- any recommendations are considered under a new business
c- any recommendations are postponed until the next meeting
a- any recommendations are considered at the end of the report
Unfinished business on the agenda is:
a- another name for old business
b- items on the agenda at the last meeting that were not reached before adjourning
c- items of business that have been discussed in the past
b- items on the agenda at the last meeting that were not reached before adjourning.
How can a group use an agenda that is different from the standard order of business?
a- the president declares the alternative agenda to be in use.
b- The group must use the standard agenda
c- The agenda must be adopted by the group at the start of the meeting.
c. The agenda must be adopted by the group at the start of the meeting.
What does the chair say when the meeting is done?
a- since there is no further business, this meeting is over
b- Is there any further business? Since there is no further business, the meeting is adjourned
c- good night and thank you for coming
b. Is there any further business? Since there is no further business,the meeting is adjourned.
How is an item of business proposed in a meeting?
a- form a committee
b- make a motion
c- start a discussion
b. Make a motion
In order to speak in a meeting, you should:
a- raise your hand and keep it up until the chair calls on you
b- After the previous speaker finishes, stand and say, “Mr. or Madam President”
c- After the previous speaker finishes, call out Mr. or Madam President
b- After the previous speaker finishes, stand and say, “Mr. or Madam President”
What do you say to properly make a motion?
a- I’d like to make a motion
b- I motion that…
c- I move to…
c- I move to…
