In today's fast-changing, technology-oriented world, the ability of the next generation of leaders to utilize technology effectively is important. FBLA offers a number of technology competitions, ranging in subject matter from software development to information technology.
Technology competitions that involve programming consist of a program portion, due sometime in February for pre-judging, and a presentation portion at the State Leadership Conference. Competitors in these competitions will be given a prompt (prompts are reproduced on this page).
To learn more about each competition, click on the links below.
All of the following tech comps start at the state level.
Desktop Application Programming - Individual
Certain types of accounting processes require that each record in the file be processed. Desktop Application Programming focuses on these procedural style processing systems. This event tests the programmer’s skill in designing a useful, efficient, and effective program in the area described below.
This event consists of two (2) parts: a prejudged program and a performance component. Participants are required to complete all parts to be eligible to win an award. The program must address the topic given. Performances should describe the program completed. Specifically, the performance should address the program creation, processes used, and results of the program.
The prompt for 2010-2011 is: You will write a class gradebook program that accepts an integer from 1-25, representing the number of studennts in a class; an integer from 4-10, representing the number of grades to be submitted; percentage to be entered for each grade for each student. Ask the user for the location of a .dat file containing this data and do the necessary processing to return the averages for each student, and the averages, maximums, and minimums for each set of grades.
It is highly advised that competitors in this event have prior knowledge of a desktop programming language (Java, C++, etc.)
Digital Video Production - Team (3)
Digital video has become a prominent and effective way of conveying new ideas and products. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate the ability to create an effective video to present an idea to a specific audience.
This event consists of two (2) parts: a prejudged project and a performance component. Participants are required to complete all parts to be eligible to win an award. A prejudged project should be developed based on the state and national topic listed.
The prompt for 2010-2011 is: Create a promotional video for the 2012 NLC in San Antonio, Texas.
E-Business - Team (3)
One critical element in a business’ success in today’s global market is the ability to sell products and services to the consumer via the Internet. This event recognizes FBLA members who have developed proficiency in the creation and design of Web commerce sites.
This event consists of two (2) parts: a prejudged project and a performance component. Participants are required to complete all parts to be eligible to win an award. A prejudged project should be developed based on the topic listed.
The prompt for 2010-2011 is: Your FBLA chapter has been approached by the school's administration to boost school spirit by creating an online store that offers items that the student body and community can purcahse online to show support of their school. The items should be divided into a minimum of three categories such as school, clubs, sports, academics, etc. Items could include, but not limited to, t-shirts, bumper stickers, hoodies, license plates, banners, posters, etc. The site may be real for fictional. Included in the site should be a navigation bar to allow participants to view, select and purcahse all items and events. It must also offer a shopping cart, pricing and payment information (including payment options), mailing options (including local pickup), and security/service information.
It is highly advised that competitors in this event have prior knowledge of a web application language (PHP, JSP, ASP) and XHTML/CSS.
Computer Game and Simulation Programming - Team (3)
This competition replaces Internet Application Programming.
The prompt for 2010-2011 is: You will develop an entertaining simulation/game that will show travelling beginning by highway from Chicago, Illinois to the FBLA 2011 National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida. Along the way, billboards will display multiple choice questions related to financial literacy. The player must choose the correct lane with the right answer to get more fuel for the trip.
Network Design - Team (3)
The ability to evaluate the needs of an organization and then design and implement network solutions is a valuable skill in today’s connected workplace. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply these skills.
When a team registers for the state conference, there is an option to list one alternate who may replace one of the members. The registered alternate may substitute for a member of the team. The teams who register to compete at the state level must have the same students participate in both components of the event.
This event is a sequestered event and therefore does not have a "prompt."
Website Development - Team (3)
The ability to communicate ideas and concepts, and to deliver value to customers, using the Internet and related technologies, is an important element in a business' success. This event recognizes FBLA members who have developed proficiency in the creation and design of Web sites.
This event consists of two (2) parts: a prejudged project and a performance component for the top five (5) entries based on the prejudged scores. Participants are required to complete all parts to be eligible to win an award.
The prompt for 2010-2011 is: The career specialist at your high school has asked for FBLA's assistance. The specialist has been getting phone calls from local businesses to hire 16-18 year old high school students. The local businesses would like to find a quicker and easier way to look for qualified students to interview. She doesn't have time to post the jobs on the school website. She would like for FBLA to develop a website.
It is highly advised that competitors in this event have prior knowledge of a web application language (PHP, JSP, ASP) and XHTML/CSS.
Digital Design and Promotion - Individual
Research FBLA-PBL and create an original logo and tag line to reflect the mission and purpose of the organization.
This is a new event for the 2010-2011 school year.
Management Information Systems - Team (3)
The ability to design and implement and information system solution to effectively manage vast amounts of information is a valuable skill that leads to the success of many business entities today. The use of technology to develop these information systems plays a crucial role in a business' ability to compete in today's business environment. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply these skills.
This event is composed of two (2) parts: an objective test and a performance component.
Objective Test: A one (1) hour objective test will be administered based on the competencies listed. Team members will take one (1) objective test collaboratively. The top five (5) teams with the highest objective scores will compete in the performance portion of the event