CAE ASAE Sample ?s

Description:	CAE ASAE Sample Exam Questions
Category:	Management
Created by:	spdracrrr on 2008-08-21

Question	Answer
An annual fund campaign is the most effective approach for A. raising funds to meet current financial needs B. developing funds to meet future financial needs C. meeting financial goals for a specified purpose D. helping donors meet annual	A. raising funds to meet current financial needs
A volunteer-driven association is most often found in what stage of association development? A. Embryonic B. Early growth C. Mature D. Aging	A. Embryonic
Which of the following factors is the most important in developing product standards programs? A. Structuring the program so that members' products meet the standards B. Using members to develop the standards C. Developing an impartial process f	C. Developing an impartial process for complaints and appeals
An association member declares candidacy for a congressional seat and asks for the association's support. Which of the following association activities is most likely to endange its tax exemption under IRS 501(c)(3)? A. Publishing an article discussi	B. Distributing pamphlets in support of the candidate
As a series of meeting on product liability progresses, there is agreement on three out of five critical points. At this stage, it is appropriate for CSE to: A. review the decisions to date and secure direction on the remaining issues B. publiciz	A. review the decisions to date and secure direction on the remaining issues
The provisions of the Family & Medical Leave Act must be incorporated as policy in association with a minimum of how many employees? A. 15 B. 30 C. 50 D. 150	C. 50
An association is budgeting for a workshop. If fixed costs are $10,000, variable costs per registrant are $100, & the tuition is $300 per registrant, how many registrants are needed for the workshop to break even? A. 50 B. 150 C. 300 D. 500	A. 50
The diversity committee of an association asks the chief staff executive to report on the diversity of the professional staff. It is found that 30% of the staff are female, 10% are African American, and 20% are Hispanic. Exempt positions are held solely	D. Identify diverse candidates and eliminate barriers to successful performance and advancement for all staff.
An association is preparing to launch a fund-raisin campaign focusing on corporate contributions. What is the best first step in developing an effective solicitation program? A. Secure mailing lists of potential contributors. B. Research the contr	C. Create a case for supporting the campaign.
The main purpose of the statement of financial position is to provide a summary of which of the following? A. Revenue and expenses for a given period. B. Assets and liabilities. C. Realized and unrealized gains on securities. D. Direct and	B. Assets and liabilities.
Association staff have discovered that committee members tend to represent the association's old guard and are not representative of the newer members. Which of the following actions is most likely to remedy this problem? A. Altering the committee an	A. Altering the committee and chair appointment process.
When arguing in favor of industry self-regulation over government regulation, it is most effective to propose that industry self-regulation: A. is more consumer-driven. B. can be more effectively enforced. C. ensures a higher level of competen	D. costs less and involves more expertise.
A 501(c)(6) organization can establish a 501(c)(3) organization to: A. create a tax shelter B. conduct educational reserach C. lobby the federal government D. operate association affinity programs	B. conduct educational reserach
At a general membership meeting of an association, a member recommends to all attendees that their companies discontinue doing business with a particular supplier until the supplier changes its pricing practices. The member also urges the association to	A. Stop the discussion, explain why the attendees should disregard the comments, and move on to the next agenda item.
When developing a needs assessment survey, the chief staff executive should first: A. set objectives B. hire a survey specialist C. determine the sample size D. determine the research instrument	A. set objectives
Ideally, professional development opportunities for employees should be identified by which of the following individuals or entities? A. The employee alone. B. The employee in consultation with the suprevisor. C. The human resource department.	B. The employee in consultation with the suprevisor.
The new chief staff executive of a 50-employee association has asked the human resources manager to create a number of options to improve teamwork. Which of the following options would be most effective? A. Create cross-functional staff committees to	A. Create cross-functional staff committees to address association issues.
The primary types of budgets used by associations are: A. revenue and expense B. revenue and capital C. personnel, revenue and capital D. annual operating, cash flow, and capital	D. annual operating, cash flow, and capital
Although associations are tax exempt under IRS regulations, the IRS may require them to pay income tax on: A. conference registrations B. investment income C. membership dues D. group purchasing services	D. group purchasing services
Which of the following is a system for organizing ongoing financial data? A. Statement of financial position B. Statement of cash flows C. Chart of accounts D. Annual Audit	C. Chart of accounts
Which of the following adverse consequences will most likely arise when an association concentrates primarily on generating income? A. Loss of member focus B. Loss of tax-exempt status C. Decreased volunteer participation D. Increased taxa	A. Loss of member focus
Following a major change in customer demands, a national 501(c)(6) association is reviewing its mission. What should be the first step in the review process? A. Conduct a membership survey to get member input. B. Begin an environmental scan to es	B. Begin an environmental scan to establish the current state of the industry.
The board chair-elect proposes that an association undertake a $100,000 direct mail campaign to generate sales leads for distributor members during the next year. No funds are available for the project at this time. The most appropriate next step is to:	B. determine how the proposal fits into the context of the association's strategic plan
Effective consensus building requires that: A. decisions be based on majority opinion B. participants willingly accept the group's general agreement C. everyone in the group must agree D. everyone must meet face-to-face	B. participants willingly accept the group's general agreement
Six weeks prior to an association's annual convention, the association's CEO requests that the CSE replace the contracted keynote with a speaker specified by the CEO. The CSE's most appropriate initial response is to: A. consulte with the education s	C. determine what the officer is trying to accomplish by changing the speaker
What is the primary motivator in retaining quality staff? A. Above average salary B. Comprehensive benefit plan C. State of the art working conditions D. Relationship with direct supervisor	D. Relationship with direct supervisor
An applicant for a national professional association's certification program submits medical documentation of a vision problem and requests a reader for the three-hour certification examination. The cost for a reader is $25 per hour. What is the most ap	C. Provide a reader at the association's cost.