How many taps of the gavel begin an FFA meeting?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer: (B)

The timing of gavel taps signals when the meeting officially starts. In FFA meeting procedures, two sharp taps are used to bring the meeting to order. This two-tap cue provides a clear, audible signal that business is about to begin and that members should be seated, attentive, and ready to proceed. It creates a consistent start to proceedings and helps keep everyone on the same page from the moment the chair declares the meeting open. While other taps have their own uses in different parliamentary contexts (such as signaling attention or different actions), the formal start of business is established with two taps.