Preston Quiz Bank Practice Questions PDF

**Preston Quiz Bank** 1. Several buildings on the AZ Preston Hall have been named after people who have contributed significantly to the establishment of the Hall. 1 of these buildings is Walkers Café. Who is Walker? a. Ans: Preston's First watchman 2. What year anniversary will Pr...

**Preston Quiz Bank** 1. Several buildings on the AZ Preston Hall have been named after people who have contributed significantly to the establishment of the Hall. 1 of these buildings is Walkers Café. Who is Walker? a. Ans: Preston's First watchman 2. What year anniversary will Preston be celebrating next Academic Year? b. Ans: 3. One Resident Advisor, while serving as a host of E-Splash previously described themselves as the "Only Kardashian on Campus". Name that RA c. Ans: Lanoi "Cheeks" Beech 4. Leadership is continuous and some leaders serve continuously. Identify 2 Hall Committee Members who served on the 2023-2024 Hall Committee. d. Ans: Ajani "Pot Cova" Campbell, Jade "Platoon" Martin 5. A Returning Officer, appointed by Prestonites, is responsible for overseeing the electoral process of the AZ Preston Hall Executive committee. Who is your current Returning Officer? e. Ans: Shamario "Gun" James 6. How many Clusters are there on Preston? f. Ans: 13 7. What is Commandment \#6? g. Ans: Be true and respectful to the Preston Family 8. Who is not allowed to walk up the Shark Steps? h. Ans: Presmen and Presetes 9. Why do we celebrate Preston Week in April? i. Ans: The Hall's founder was born in April and the hall was officially opened in April 10. Why is Cluster 4 significant? j. Ans: It is the Hall Chair's residence 11. This programme is found exclusively on AZ Preston but serves the entire UWI Mona community at Carnival k. Ans: Drink Right 12. Name 3 events Preston participated in during orientation 13. What is the theme for Preston's Hall Committee this year? l. Ans: The Purple Reign 14. Where are the Resident Advisor flats located? m. Ans: Sherwood Manor, Einheit, Italia, Porto Santo, La Maison, Burgplatz 15. Which cluster is the highest point on Preston? n. Ans: Burgplatz 16. Which countries are flag raisings done for? o. Ans: CARICOM Member States 17. Which member of the Hall Committee is responsible for facilities? p. Ans: Deputy Hall Chair 18. How are your Hall Chair and Deputy Hall Chairs selected? q. Ans: Prestonites vote for their preferred candidates during the UWI Mona Guild Elections 19. When was the first flag raising held on Preston for the year and which country was being celebrated? r. Ans: September 19 -- St. Kitts and Nevis 20. Name any 3 sports Preston Participates in 21. Name one of the main symbols associated with A.Z. Preston Hall 22. Describe one community service activity that residents of A.Z. Preston Hall participate in. 23. Resident Advisors are responsible for the management of academic affairs in Preston Hall. Answer: False. This Jamaican cultural icon was featured in 62^nd^ Independence Anniversary Drone Show. Ans: Louise Bennett-Coverley This Member of Cabinet resigned from his post earlier in the semester to take up a new role at the World Bank. Ans: Dr. Nigel Clarke Two English-Speaking Caribbean countries received their first Olympic medals this past Olympics... Name those countries Ans: Dominica and St. Lucia Who were they? **CLUSTER** **Short Answer Questions** 1. **Which cluster\'s origin is inspired by Scandinavian explorers, traders, and warriors?** - **Answer:** Vikings 2. **What is the meaning of the German word \"Einheit\"?** - **Answer:** Unity 3. **Name the cluster that symbolizes elegance and community, inspired by French culture.** - **Answer:** La Maison 4. **What cluster name refers to an island off the coast of Portugal?** - **Answer:** Porto Santo 5. **Which cluster is named after the capital of the Netherlands, emphasizing openness and diversity?** - **Answer:** Amsterdam 6. **La Maison is the French meaning for:** 7. **Belgique is the French word for:** **True or False Questions** 1. **\"Italia\" emphasizes academic pursuits and lifelong friendships.** - **Answer:** False (It embodies Italian values of passion and tradition.) 2. **The cluster \"Olympia\" is inspired by the ancient Olympic Games.** - **Answer:** True 3. **\"Einheit\" is a French word meaning \"unity.\"** - **Answer:** False (It is a German word meaning \"unity.\") 4. **\"Porto Santo\" is known for its golden beaches and relaxed atmosphere.** - **Answer:** True 5. **\"Burgplatz\" was inspired by the Viking Age and represents adventure and resilience.** - **Answer:** False (It was inspired by historic squares in German cities that foster social gatherings.) **Fill in the Blank Questions** 1. \"Sherwood Manor\" is inspired by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Forest in England and is linked to the legend of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. - **Answer:** Sherwood; Robin Hood 2. \"Los Matadores\" is Spanish for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. - **Answer:** The Bullfighters 3. \"Shamrock\" represents a fusion of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ cultural influences. - **Answer:** Jamaican; Irish 4. The cluster \"Regensen\" was inspired by a historic student residence located in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, Denmark. - **Answer:** Copenhagen 5. \"Burgplatz\" is German for \"\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Square.\" - **Answer:** Castle **Also KNOW** Sponsoring countries Monopoly Cluster cheer Zones (number of zones, colours of each zone, name of each zone and which clusters are apart of each zone). **COMMANDMENTS** **Short Answer Questions** 1. **What should Preston Hall members not keep in their possession?** - **Answer:** Objects or artifacts glorifying another hall. 2. **How should Preston Hall members treat each other?** - **Answer:** As brothers and sisters. 3. **What are Preston Hall members instructed to hold in high reverence?** - **Answer:** The properties of A.Z. Preston Hall. 4. **What is sacred in Preston Hall that members are instructed not to tread on?** - **Answer:** The lawns. 5. **What should Preston Hall members remember and keep holy?** - **Answer:** The commandments of Preston Hall. **True or False Questions** 1. **Preston Hall members are allowed to serve other halls in addition to Preston.** - **Answer:** False 2. **Preston Hall members are encouraged to treat each other with respect and as family.** - **Answer:** True 3. **The lawns of Preston Hall are considered sacred and should not be tread upon.** - **Answer:** True 4. **Members are allowed to display objects from other halls in their rooms.** - **Answer:** False 5. **One of the commandments instructs members to keep the commandments holy.** - **Answer:** True **Fill in the Blank Questions** 1. Thou shall serve no other hall but \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. - **Answer:** Preston 2. Conduct thyself in the manner of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. - **Answer:** A.Z. Preston Hall 3. Thou shall hold in high reverence the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of A.Z. Preston Hall. - **Answer:** properties 4. Tread not on the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ for they are sacred. - **Answer:** lawns 5. Protect thy neighbor\'s \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ as thy own. - **Answer:** properties 1. **What is Commandment 1?** - **Answer:** Thou shall serve no other hall but Preston. 2. **What is Commandment 2?** - **Answer:** Thou shall give full support to the hall\'s activities. 3. **What is Commandment 3?** - **Answer:** Conduct thyself in the manner of A.Z. Preston Hall. 4. **What is Commandment 4?** - **Answer:** Thou shall not keep in thy possession objects or artifacts glorifying another hall. 5. **What is Commandment 5?** - **Answer:** Thou shall treat fellow Prestonites as your brothers and sisters. 6. **What is Commandment 6?** - **Answer:** Be true and respectful to the Preston family. 7. **What is Commandment 7?** - **Answer:** Thou shall hold in high reverence the properties of A.Z. Preston Hall. 8. **What is Commandment 8?** - **Answer:** Tread not on the lawns for they are sacred. 9. **What is Commandment 9?** - **Answer:** Protect thy neighbors\' properties as thy own. 10. **What is Commandment 10?** - **Answer:** Remember these commandments and keep them holy. **DR ASTON PRESTON** **Short Answer Questions** 1. **When was Aston Zachariah Preston born?** - **Answer:** April 16, 1925. 2. **What was Dr. Preston's first position at the University College of the West Indies?** - **Answer:** Senior Accounting Clerk. 3. **In what year did Dr. Preston become Vice-Chancellor of the University?** - **Answer:** 1974. 4. **What degree did Dr. Preston earn from the University of London?** - **Answer:** Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB). 5. **What was the name of the hall at UWI Mona named in Dr. Preston's honor?** - **Answer:** A.Z. Preston Hall. 6. **What profession were his parents:** **Ans:** a ship\'s mechanic and a housewife. 7. **In the 1930\'s he attended elementary school and received his secondary education at:** **Ans:** Kingston Technical High School. 8. What year did Dr Peston died? Ans 1969 9. **List at least three organizations or boards outside the university community that Vice-Chancellor Preston was a part of.** *Answer:* - Chairman of the Public Accountancy Board - Chairman of the Caribbean Epidemiology Centre (PAHO) in Trinidad - Member of the board of Governors at the University of Guyana - Member of the Grants Committee of the University of the South Pacific - Member of UNESCO\'s Advisory Committee of the Regional Centre of Higher Education in Latin America - Council Chairman of the Association of Commonwealth Universities 10.  **Up until what year did Vice-Chancellor Preston serve in his capacity at the University?** *Answer:* 1986. 11.  **Which board did Vice-Chancellor Preston chair in addition to his duties at the University?** *Answer:* The Public Accountancy Board. 12.  **Vice-Chancellor Preston was the Chairman of which Caribbean health organization?** *Answer:* The Caribbean Epidemiology Centre (PAHO) in Trinidad. 13.  **On which university's board of governors did Vice-Chancellor Preston serve?** *Answer:* The University of Guyana. 14.  **Vice-Chancellor Preston was a member of the Grants Committee for which university?** *Answer:* The University of the South Pacific. 15.  **Which UNESCO committee did Vice-Chancellor Preston serve on?** *Answer:* UNESCO\'s Advisory Committee of the Regional Centre of Higher Education in Latin America. 16.  **What role did Vice-Chancellor Preston hold within the Association of Commonwealth Universities?** *Answer:* Council Chairman. **True or False Questions** 1. **Dr. Aston Preston joined the University College of the West Indies as an Accountant.** - **Answer:** False (He joined as a Senior Accounting Clerk). 2. **Dr. Preston became Pro-Vice Chancellor in charge of finance in 1969.** - **Answer:** True 3. **Dr. Preston was the eldest of six children.** - **Answer:** False (He was the last of six children). 4. **The European Development Fund provided financing for A.Z. Preston Hall in 1990.** - **Answer:** True 5. **Dr. Preston served as Chairman of the Caribbean Epidemiology Centre in PAHO, Trinidad.** - **Answer:** True **Fill in the Blank Questions** 1. Aston Zachariah Preston was born in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ on April 16, 1925. - **Answer:** Kingston 2. Dr. Preston joined the University College of the West Indies in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ as a Senior Accounting Clerk. - **Answer:** 1951 3. Dr. Preston earned his Bachelor of Law Degree from the University of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. - **Answer:** London 4. In 1974, Dr. Preston became the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of the University. - **Answer:** Vice-Chancellor 5. Financing for the building of A.Z. Preston Hall was approved by the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in 1990. - **Answer:** European Development Fund - 6. In \_\_\_\_, Dr. Preston was appointed bursar and he, through his scholastic achievement that same year, also earned an external Bachelor of Law Ans: 1955 7. On \_\_\_\_\_\_ at age 26, he joined the staff of the then University College of the West Indies as a Senior Accounting Clerk. Ans: June 1. 1951 8. He worked tirelessly in his new job, and two years later, was promoted to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Ans: Accountant. **HALL SONG** **Short Answer Questions** 1. **Who wrote the Preston Hall Song?** - **Answer:** Franklin Haliburton and Jenelle Babb. 2. **Who arranged the music for the Preston Hall Song?** - **Answer:** Marlon Simms. 3. **What qualities do Preston Hall members pledge to serve with?** - **Answer:** Unfailing duty and excellence. 4. **To whom is the song's salute directed at the end?** - **Answer:** A.Z. Preston Hall. 5. **What is described as \"relentless as a shark\" in the song?** - **Answer:** The duty and commitment of Preston Hall members. **True or False Questions** 1. **The Preston Hall Song pledges loyalty to A.Z. Preston Hall.** - **Answer:** True 2. **The song mentions \"unfailing duty\" and \"excellence\" as hallmarks of Preston Hall.** - **Answer:** True 3. **The song's musical arrangement was done by Franklin Haliburton.** - **Answer:** False (It was arranged by Marlon Simms). 4. **The song includes a promise to rise to greater heights.** - **Answer:** True 5. **The Preston Hall Song was written solely by Franklin Haliburton.** - **Answer:** False (It was written by Franklin Haliburton and Jenelle Babb). **Fill in the Blank Questions** 1. Preston Hall we sing our praises true, and give our hearts, our best, our all to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. - **Answer:** you 2. Preston Hall we pledge our \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, serving with unfailing duty. - **Answer:** loyalty 3. Relentless as a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, with excellence our mark. - **Answer:** shark 4. Sing we now for you, oh Preston Hall, that your name forever will stand \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. - **Answer:** tall 5. With heads uplifted high, we turn our hopes toward the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. - **Answer:** sky **KNOW THE HALL SONG** **INFACT SING IT RN\ ** **HISTORY** **Short Answer Questions** 1. **What was the main reason for the establishment of Aston Preston Hall?** - **Answer:** To provide more student accommodation on the UWI Mona campus. 2. **When was financing approved for the hall by the European Development Fund?** - **Answer:** March 20, 1990. 3. **On what date was the contract for Aston Preston Hall signed?** - **Answer:** January 15, 1991. 4. **When did construction of Aston Preston Hall start?** - **Answer:** September 1, 1993. 5. **What date was the hall officially opened?** 6. **Who was the first Warden of Aston Preston Hall?** - **Answer:** Horton Dolphin. 7. **What nickname is given to Aston Preston Hall?** - **Answer:** \"Sandals Mona.\" 8. **Who were the architects selected to design Aston Preston Hall?** - **Answer:** Marvin Goodman and Associates (Jamaica) and Norman Dawbarn (United Kingdom). **True or False Questions** 1. **Aston Preston Hall was funded by the European Development Fund under the Lome Regional Programme.** - **Answer:** True 2. **The design of Aston Preston Hall includes 15 clusters.** - **Answer:** False (It includes 13 clusters). 3. **The hall opened to its first student residents in the 1995-1996 academic year.** - **Answer:** True 4. **Aston Preston Hall was created solely for residential purposes without any focus on academic and cultural development.** - **Answer:** False (It was intended to foster learning and regional student integration). 5. **The architectural design of Aston Preston Hall was chosen through a competition.** - **Answer:** True **Fill in the Blank Questions** 1. Financing for Aston Preston Hall was approved by the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ on March 20, 1990. - **Answer:** European Development Fund (EDF) 2. The design of Aston Preston Hall emphasizes a succession of spaces from public access to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. - **Answer:** clusters 3. The hall\'s design aimed to foster a sense of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. - **Answer:** place, control, security, and responsibility 4. Aston Preston Hall has \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ clusters, each named after a European Union country. - **Answer:** 13 5. Aston Preston Hall is affectionately nicknamed \"\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\" as it is known as the jewel in Mona\'s crown. - **Answer:** Sandals Mona **MOTTO** **Short Answer Questions** 1. **What is the motto of Aston Preston Hall?** - **Answer:** \"\...In Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.\" 2. **What are the five qualities mentioned in Preston Hall's mission statement?** - **Answer:** Discipline, Respect, Dedication, Efficiency, and Erudition. 3. **According to the mission statement, what role do Prestonites play within the University community?** - **Answer:** They lead by example in restoring positive qualities within and outside the University community. 4. **Name two emblems associated with Aston Preston Hall.** - **Answer:** Hall Crest and Hall Logo. 5. **What phrase begins the mission statement of Preston Hall?** - **Answer:** \"So long as there is desideratum of discipline\...\" **KNOW THE MISSION STATEMENT** **Mission Statement** SO LONG AS THERE IS DESIDERATUM OF DISCIPLINE, RESPECT, DEDICATION, EFFICIENCY AND ERUDITION IN OUR SOCIETY, PRESTONITES SHALL ALWAYS LEAD BY EXAMPLE IN RESTORING THESE QUALITIES WITHIN AND WITHOUT THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY. **\ ** **Noticeable PAST PRESTONITES** **Short Answer Questions** 1. **Who is the Executive Director of the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation?** - **Answer:** Cordel Green. 2. **Which Preston alum is known as a media personality?** - **Answer:** Debbie Bissoon. 3. **Who is the Communications Specialist from Antigua and Barbuda?** - **Answer:** Angelica O\'Donogue. 4. **Who serves as the JCDC Director for Events Management and Production?** - **Answer:** Greggory Simms. 5. **Who is the CEO of the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica?** - **Answer:** Barrington Lewis. 6. **Which Preston alum was a 2016 Rhodes Scholar?** - **Answer:** Sherona Forrester. 7. **Who received the Prime Minister's Youth Award for Leadership and the Governor General\'s Achievement Award for Excellence in Education?** - **Answer:** Amorkard Brown. 8. **Who is a West Indies Cricketer and T20 Captain?** - **Answer:** Rovman Powell. 9. **Which Preston alum is a Reggae Girl Midfielder?** - **Answer:** Sherona Forrester. - 10. **This former Prestonite was crowned Miss Preston 2016, Miss UWI 2017 and then 2 years later Miss Jamaica World. Please name this Prestonite** **Ans:** Brithney "Pom Pom" Clarke 11. **Michelle Serieux -- Film Maker (St. Lucia)** 12. **Jerahmeel James - Hall Chairman 2015 - Digital Media Manager/Film Maker** 13. **Ryan Esson -- Audio Engineer** **HALL PLEDGE** **Short Answer Questions** 1. **What do Prestonites promise to serve to the best of their ability?** - **Answer:** This prestigious institution. 2. **What type of persons do Prestonites pledge to encourage themselves to be?** - **Answer:** Productive persons. 3. **In what manner do Prestonites promise to conduct themselves?** - **Answer:** In the manner and spirit of a true Preston Soldier. 4. **Who do Prestonites promise to protect and care for?** - **Answer:** The members of their Preston family. 5. **What should Prestonites never mistreat?** - **Answer:** Their surroundings, their home. 6. **What vision do Prestonites pledge to always remember?** - **Answer:** The vision of this illustrious institution. 7. **What path do Prestonites vow to pursue?** - **Answer:** The path to the relentless pursuit of excellence. **Fill in the Blank Questions** 1. We Prestonites do solemnly promise to serve this prestigious \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the best of our ability. - **Answer:** institution 2. We will encourage ourselves to be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ persons, conducting ourselves in the manner and spirit of a true Preston Soldier. - **Answer:** productive 3. We will remember to protect and care for the members of our \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ family. - **Answer:** Preston 4. We will never mistreat these surroundings, our \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. - **Answer:** home 5. We will always be mindful of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of this illustrious institution. - **Answer:** vision 6. We shall forever trudge the path to the relentless pursuit of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. - **Answer:** excellence KNOW THE HALL PLEDGE **Hall Pledge** We Prestonites do solemnly promise to serve this prestigious institution to the best of our ability for the upcoming year and years to come. We will encourage to be productive persons, conducting ourselves in the manner and spirit of a true Preston Soldier. We will remember to protect and care for the members of our preston family and never mistreat these surroundings, our home. We will always be mindful of the vision of this illustrious and forever trudge the path to the relentless pursuit of excellence. **KNOW THESE** GENERAL PRESTON KNOWLEDGE (inclusive of the grounds of Preston, PEACE, Preston media and Preston's comprehensive involvement in sports and other activities.) SHARK DICTIONARY PRESTON MAP HALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS and their roles RA'S AND THE CLUSTERS THEY ARE INCHARGE OF PEACE COMMITTEE, Flag raisings, countries PRESTON MEDIA COMMITTEE 1\. \*Tank Talk (Jenicia \"60\" Jones) \* E- Splash (Donte \"Officer\" Clarke) \* Shark Wave News(Toni-shae Smith) 2\. Birthday on September 23, 2017 Celebrating 7 years **FLAG** **Short Answer Questions** 1. **What do the 13 shark fins on the flag represent?** - **Answer:** The number of clusters. 2. **What do the circles on the flag symbolize?** - **Answer:** The unity of all clusters. 3. **What does the sun-like appearance of the shark fins signify?** - **Answer:** The rising of a new beginning. 4. **What do the 4 squares on the flag represent?** - **Answer:** The structure and community of the clusters. 5. **Where is the hall crest located on the flag?** - **Answer:** In the center of the flag. 6. **What does the hall crest embody?** - **Answer:** The spirit of Preston. **SECURITY** 1\. \*\*What should you do with the doors to your living quarters when not occupied?\*\* \- \*\*Answer:\*\* Keep them locked. 2\. \*\*What should you reduce the number of in your quarters?\*\* \- \*\*Answer:\*\* Valuables, especially cash. 3\. \*\*Who should you avoid going to the ATM with after banking hours?\*\* \- \*\*Answer:\*\* Alone. 4\. \*\*What do visitors need before they can be allowed on Hall?\*\* \- \*\*Answer:\*\* Your authorization. 5\. \*\*What should you do if you see a suspicious character on the compound?\*\* \- \*\*Answer:\*\* Alert security or other members of your cluster. 6\. \*\*What should you always wear or keep in your possession?\*\* \- \*\*Answer:\*\* Your ID card. 7\. \*\*When should you use the security escort service?\*\* \- \*\*Answer:\*\* When traversing the campus alone or in small groups at night. 8\. \*\*Who should you advise if you plan to be away for an extended period?\*\* \- \*\*Answer:\*\* Members of your household. 9\. \*\*Who should you communicate security concerns to?\*\* \- \*\*Answer:\*\* Your Resident Advisors, Student Services and Development Manager, or Director of Security. 10\. \*\*What is the emergency number for Police?\*\* \- \*\*Answer:\*\* 119. 11\. \*\*What is the emergency number for Fire?\*\* \- \*\*Answer:\*\* 110.