Question 1

When organizing a speech or presentation,your first step is to

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A) develop an outline. 
B) define the main idea. 
C) write the introduction. 
D) decide on the delivery style. 
A) develop an outline. 
B) define the main idea. 
C) write the introduction. 
D) decide on the delivery style.

Question 2

Which of the following is a benefit of online presentations?

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A) Less backchanneling 
B) Better ability to read nonverbal cues 
C) Additional material can be sent after the presentation 
D) Communicating with a geographically dispersed audience 
E) There is less need to practice 
A) Less backchanneling 
B) Better ability to read nonverbal cues 
C) Additional material can be sent after the presentation 
D) Communicating with a geographically dispersed audience 
E) There is less need to practice

Question 3

When using conventional structured slides,try to average one slide for

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A) each minute you speak. 
B) every 3 minutes you speak. 
C) every 7 minutes you speak. 
D) every 10 minutes you speak. 
E) each separate and distinct topic. 
A) each minute you speak. 
B) every 3 minutes you speak. 
C) every 7 minutes you speak. 
D) every 10 minutes you speak. 
E) each separate and distinct topic.

Question 4

If you face hostile or difficult questions during a question-and-answer session

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A) enlist the help of the audience to ridicule the questioner. 
B) respond honestly and directly while keeping your cool. 
C) stand your ground and answer the questions aggressively. 
D) ignore anyone who asks such questions and change the subject. 
E) have the person asking the question to explain their point of view. 
A) enlist the help of the audience to ridicule the questioner. 
B) respond honestly and directly while keeping your cool. 
C) stand your ground and answer the questions aggressively. 
D) ignore anyone who asks such questions and change the subject. 
E) have the person asking the question to explain their point of view.

Question 5

How can a presenter limit the scope of the presentation and be sure to stay within that scope?

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Limiting your scope is important with an

Question 6

Which of the following is the purpose of preparing a presentation outline?

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A) It clarifies your purpose and main idea 
B) It organizes the message and serves as the foundation for delivering the presentation 
C) It allows the audience to identify transitions between major points 
D) It will eliminate the need for a speaking outline 
E) It can include a script for the entire presentation 
A) It clarifies your purpose and main idea 
B) It organizes the message and serves as the foundation for delivering the presentation 
C) It allows the audience to identify transitions between major points 
D) It will eliminate the need for a speaking outline 
E) It can include a script for the entire presentation

Question 7

Give an example of one way to arouse audience attention at the beginning of a presentation on your company's new long-term disability insurance.

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One way to get the audience's attention

Question 8

If the audience for your presentation will be interested in but neutral to what you have to say

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A) reward their goodwill by speaking in a relaxed,confident manner. 
B) dismiss their concerns and persuade them that they are mistaken for feeling that way. 
C) consider the indirect approach to find common ground and diffuse skepticism. 
D) build your credibility as you present compelling reasons to accept your message. 
E) eliminate background information. 
A) reward their goodwill by speaking in a relaxed,confident manner. 
B) dismiss their concerns and persuade them that they are mistaken for feeling that way. 
C) consider the indirect approach to find common ground and diffuse skepticism. 
D) build your credibility as you present compelling reasons to accept your message. 
E) eliminate background information.

Question 9

Discuss techniques to help get the audience interested in the presentation.

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Some subjects are naturally more interes

Question 10

When you're introducing a presentation,include a(n)________ to help your audience understand the structure and content of your message.

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A) catalogue of sources 
B) preview section 
C) bimodal transition 
D) contextual pattern 
E) executive summary 
A) catalogue of sources 
B) preview section 
C) bimodal transition 
D) contextual pattern 
E) executive summary

Question 11

Sending preview materials to the audience prior to an online presentation

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A) will cause most audience members to ignore what you present later. 
B) suggests that you are not confident. 
C) can be helpful. 
D) is an example of the backchannel in action. 
E) is an effective way to eliminate the need for the audience to attend the presentation. 
A) will cause most audience members to ignore what you present later. 
B) suggests that you are not confident. 
C) can be helpful. 
D) is an example of the backchannel in action. 
E) is an effective way to eliminate the need for the audience to attend the presentation.

Question 12

Answering questions at the end of a presentation gives you a chance to

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A) obtain important information. 
B) build enthusiasm for your point of view. 
C) emphasize your main ideas and supporting points. 
D) all of the above. 
A) obtain important information. 
B) build enthusiasm for your point of view. 
C) emphasize your main ideas and supporting points. 
D) all of the above.

Question 13

The most important aspect of any presentation is

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A) enveloping your message within a cloak of technology. 
B) impressing the audience with your knowledge,skills,and abilities. 
C) getting the audience to receive,understand,and embrace your message. 
D) regarding your audience as passive recipients rather than trying to engage them. 
E) engaging the audience by asking questions and increasing their involvement. 
A) enveloping your message within a cloak of technology. 
B) impressing the audience with your knowledge,skills,and abilities. 
C) getting the audience to receive,understand,and embrace your message. 
D) regarding your audience as passive recipients rather than trying to engage them. 
E) engaging the audience by asking questions and increasing their involvement.

Question 14

An effective introduction to a presentation will accomplish all of the following EXCEPT

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A) arousing the audience's interest in your topic. 
B) establishing your credibility. 
C) preparing the audience for the rest of the presentation. 
D) telling the audience how to take action based on your recommendations. 
A) arousing the audience's interest in your topic. 
B) establishing your credibility. 
C) preparing the audience for the rest of the presentation. 
D) telling the audience how to take action based on your recommendations.

Question 15

What is the first step in planning a presentation?

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A) Gather information 
B) Analyze the situation 
C) Practice 
D) Organize the information 
E) Select the right medium 
A) Gather information 
B) Analyze the situation 
C) Practice 
D) Organize the information 
E) Select the right medium

Question 16

If you have 10 minutes or less to deliver your presentation,organize it much as you would a brief written message.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is an important tool in projecting confidence during a presentation?

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A) Good posture 
B) Not using notes 
C) A colorful slide deck 
D) Being as close to the audience as possible 
E) Memorizing the opening statement 
A) Good posture 
B) Not using notes 
C) A colorful slide deck 
D) Being as close to the audience as possible 
E) Memorizing the opening statement

Question 18

Formal speeches differ from informal ones in that

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A) formal speeches always include obscure,unfamiliar vocabulary. 
B) formal speeches are always much longer. 
C) formal speeches are often delivered from a stage or platform. 
D) when delivering a formal speech,you should speak more rapidly. 
E) they do not include visual aids. 
A) formal speeches always include obscure,unfamiliar vocabulary. 
B) formal speeches are always much longer. 
C) formal speeches are often delivered from a stage or platform. 
D) when delivering a formal speech,you should speak more rapidly. 
E) they do not include visual aids.

Question 19

To hold your audience's attention during the body of your speech

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A) make at least seven or eight main points. 
B) include numerous abstract ideas. 
C) relate your subject to your audience's needs. 
D) dim the room lights so the visuals are more vibrant. 
E) offer a new handout every 10 minutes or so. 
A) make at least seven or eight main points. 
B) include numerous abstract ideas. 
C) relate your subject to your audience's needs. 
D) dim the room lights so the visuals are more vibrant. 
E) offer a new handout every 10 minutes or so.

Question 20

When giving a presentation to an international audience,what can be done to increase the clarity of your message?

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A) Avoid slang and cultural idioms 
B) Incorporate metaphors where possible 
C) Replace one-word verbs with two-word verbs 
D) Use abbreviations 
E) Incorporate acronyms 
A) Avoid slang and cultural idioms 
B) Incorporate metaphors where possible 
C) Replace one-word verbs with two-word verbs 
D) Use abbreviations 
E) Incorporate acronyms

When organizing a speech or presentation,your first step is to

Which of the following is a benefit of online presentations?

When using conventional structured slides,try to average one slide for

If you face hostile or difficult questions during a question-and-answer session

How can a presenter limit the scope of the presentation and be sure to stay within that scope?

Which of the following is the purpose of preparing a presentation outline?

Give an example of one way to arouse audience attention at the beginning of a presentation on your company's new long-term disability insurance.

If the audience for your presentation will be interested in but neutral to what you have to say

Discuss techniques to help get the audience interested in the presentation.

When you're introducing a presentation,include a(n)________ to help your audience understand the structure and content of your message.

Sending preview materials to the audience prior to an online presentation

Answering questions at the end of a presentation gives you a chance to

The most important aspect of any presentation is

An effective introduction to a presentation will accomplish all of the following EXCEPT

What is the first step in planning a presentation?

If you have 10 minutes or less to deliver your presentation,organize it much as you would a brief written message.

Which of the following is an important tool in projecting confidence during a presentation?

Formal speeches differ from informal ones in that

To hold your audience's attention during the body of your speech

When giving a presentation to an international audience,what can be done to increase the clarity of your message?

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 16: Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

When organizing a speech or presentation,your first step is to

Which of the following is a benefit of online presentations?

When using conventional structured slides,try to average one slide for

If you face hostile or difficult questions during a question-and-answer session

How can a presenter limit the scope of the presentation and be sure to stay within that scope?

Which of the following is the purpose of preparing a presentation outline?

Give an example of one way to arouse audience attention at the beginning of a presentation on your company's new long-term disability insurance.

If the audience for your presentation will be interested in but neutral to what you have to say

Discuss techniques to help get the audience interested in the presentation.

When you're introducing a presentation,include a(n)________ to help your audience understand the structure and content of your message.

Sending preview materials to the audience prior to an online presentation

Answering questions at the end of a presentation gives you a chance to

The most important aspect of any presentation is

An effective introduction to a presentation will accomplish all of the following EXCEPT

What is the first step in planning a presentation?

If you have 10 minutes or less to deliver your presentation,organize it much as you would a brief written message.

Which of the following is an important tool in projecting confidence during a presentation?

Formal speeches differ from informal ones in that

To hold your audience's attention during the body of your speech

When giving a presentation to an international audience,what can be done to increase the clarity of your message?

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Filters