Question 1

Discuss issues to consider before sending presentation materials to the audience ahead of time.

Accepted Answer

Consider sending preview study materials

Question 2

List the four steps involved in planning an oral presentation.

Accepted Answer

(1)Analyze the situation.(2)Ga

Question 3

Which type of presentation organization would be most effective if a presenter wants to move back and forth between topics and levels of detail?

Accepted Answer

A) Nonlinear 
B) Indirect 
C) Linear 
D) Persuasive 
E) Direct 
A) Nonlinear 
B) Indirect 
C) Linear 
D) Persuasive 
E) Direct

Question 4

If a presenter wants to incorporate small groups and breakout sessions during the presentation,what type of seating arrangement would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

A) Classroom 
B) Theater 
C) Conference tables 
D) Horseshoe 
E) Café 
A) Classroom 
B) Theater 
C) Conference tables 
D) Horseshoe 
E) Café

Question 5

Presentations offer important opportunities for you to put all your communication skills on display.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Selecting the right medium for your presentation is

Accepted Answer

A) easy-you're simply giving a speech. 
B) an important decision since technology offers a number of choices. 
C) only an issue when addressing audiences from other cultures. 
D) not something you need to think about early on. 
E) usually determined by your manager. 
A) easy-you're simply giving a speech. 
B) an important decision since technology offers a number of choices. 
C) only an issue when addressing audiences from other cultures. 
D) not something you need to think about early on. 
E) usually determined by your manager.

Question 7

If you need to design a venue for delivering a presentation to a large audience,________ will usually be the best seating arrangement.

Accepted Answer

A) café style seating 
B) conference table seating 
C) classroom or theater seating 
D) horseshoe or "U" shaped seating 
E) work table seating 
A) café style seating 
B) conference table seating 
C) classroom or theater seating 
D) horseshoe or "U" shaped seating 
E) work table seating

Question 8

When planning a presentation,what does it mean to analyze the situation? Briefly explain each of the tasks involved.

Accepted Answer

Analyzing the situation involves definin

Question 9

When you're analyzing the situation for a presentation,develop an ________ to anticipate the likely emotional state of your audience.

Accepted Answer

A) audience profile 
B) extended slide deck 
C) interactive contingency plan 
D) interpersonal awareness matrix 
A) audience profile 
B) extended slide deck 
C) interactive contingency plan 
D) interpersonal awareness matrix

Question 10

Use a ________ when you want to convey your message point-by-point or use logical steps to build up to a conclusion.

Accepted Answer

A) convergent presentation model 
B) linear presentation model 
C) recursive presentation model 
D) nonlinear presentation model 
A) convergent presentation model 
B) linear presentation model 
C) recursive presentation model 
D) nonlinear presentation model

Question 11

If the purpose of your presentation is to get your audience involved in an upcoming project,you should

Accepted Answer

A) open the floor for questions,as soon as you've covered your main points. 
B) make sure that your close is ambiguous. 
C) close by explaining who'll be involved and what they'll do. 
D) gloss over any difficulties that will be involved when completing the project. 
E) set up the next meeting date. 
A) open the floor for questions,as soon as you've covered your main points. 
B) make sure that your close is ambiguous. 
C) close by explaining who'll be involved and what they'll do. 
D) gloss over any difficulties that will be involved when completing the project. 
E) set up the next meeting date.

Question 12

When you have covered all the main points in your speech

Accepted Answer

A) wrap up the presentation as quickly as possible. 
B) get ready to end your message on a strong,positive note. 
C) avoid using such phrases as "To sum it all up" and "In conclusion." 
D) conclude with a detailed explanation of how hard you worked when preparing for your speech. 
E) reinforce the main points with addition visual aids. 
A) wrap up the presentation as quickly as possible. 
B) get ready to end your message on a strong,positive note. 
C) avoid using such phrases as "To sum it all up" and "In conclusion." 
D) conclude with a detailed explanation of how hard you worked when preparing for your speech. 
E) reinforce the main points with addition visual aids.

Question 13

You want to prepare a speaking outline for an upcoming presentation.Which one of the following will help you get off to a good start?

Accepted Answer

A) Ignore your planning outline and chart a new course based on your personal idiosyncrasies 
B) Find your planning outline and remove anything you don't plan to say directly to your audience 
C) Keyboard your script onto your presentation slides so you can read each slide word for word 
D) Insert additional examples,details,and data into your original planning outline 
E) Begin with a question-and-answer session to gauge the audience's level of understanding 
A) Ignore your planning outline and chart a new course based on your personal idiosyncrasies 
B) Find your planning outline and remove anything you don't plan to say directly to your audience 
C) Keyboard your script onto your presentation slides so you can read each slide word for word 
D) Insert additional examples,details,and data into your original planning outline 
E) Begin with a question-and-answer session to gauge the audience's level of understanding

Question 14

Storytelling should be avoided when giving a presentation on important material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When you're delivering a presentation online

Accepted Answer

A) ask for feedback frequently. 
B) wait until the end of the presentation to seek feedback. 
C) ask your audience to upload their feedback to your website. 
D) don't worry about asking for feedback. 
E) use visual cues from the audience as your source of feedback. 
A) ask for feedback frequently. 
B) wait until the end of the presentation to seek feedback. 
C) ask your audience to upload their feedback to your website. 
D) don't worry about asking for feedback. 
E) use visual cues from the audience as your source of feedback.

Question 16

Longer speeches and presentations are organized like

Accepted Answer

A) reports. 
B) memos. 
C) letters. 
D) email messages. 
E) indirect message. 
A) reports. 
B) memos. 
C) letters. 
D) email messages. 
E) indirect message.

Question 17

Time constraints always reduce the effectiveness of a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss how to effectively preview a message for an audience.

Accepted Answer

In addition to arousing audience interes

Question 19

In business presentations,the backchannel is

Accepted Answer

A) the notes portion of an electronic slide,which only the presenter can see. 
B) subtle,nonverbal cues the presenter sends during the presentation. 
C) electronic communication among audience members during the presentation. 
D) password-protected electronic slides that only certain audience members are allowed to view. 
E) distortion on visual aids that are projected on a large screen. 
A) the notes portion of an electronic slide,which only the presenter can see. 
B) subtle,nonverbal cues the presenter sends during the presentation. 
C) electronic communication among audience members during the presentation. 
D) password-protected electronic slides that only certain audience members are allowed to view. 
E) distortion on visual aids that are projected on a large screen.

Question 20

When delivering presentations online,it is especially important to ask the audience for frequent feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Discuss issues to consider before sending presentation materials to the audience ahead of time.

List the four steps involved in planning an oral presentation.

Which type of presentation organization would be most effective if a presenter wants to move back and forth between topics and levels of detail?

If a presenter wants to incorporate small groups and breakout sessions during the presentation,what type of seating arrangement would be most effective?

Presentations offer important opportunities for you to put all your communication skills on display.

Selecting the right medium for your presentation is

If you need to design a venue for delivering a presentation to a large audience,________ will usually be the best seating arrangement.

When planning a presentation,what does it mean to analyze the situation? Briefly explain each of the tasks involved.

When you're analyzing the situation for a presentation,develop an ________ to anticipate the likely emotional state of your audience.

Use a ________ when you want to convey your message point-by-point or use logical steps to build up to a conclusion.

If the purpose of your presentation is to get your audience involved in an upcoming project,you should

When you have covered all the main points in your speech

You want to prepare a speaking outline for an upcoming presentation.Which one of the following will help you get off to a good start?

Storytelling should be avoided when giving a presentation on important material.

When you're delivering a presentation online

Longer speeches and presentations are organized like

Time constraints always reduce the effectiveness of a presentation.

Discuss how to effectively preview a message for an audience.

In business presentations,the backchannel is

When delivering presentations online,it is especially important to ask the audience for frequent feedback.

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

Discuss issues to consider before sending presentation materials to the audience ahead of time.

List the four steps involved in planning an oral presentation.

Which type of presentation organization would be most effective if a presenter wants to move back and forth between topics and levels of detail?

If a presenter wants to incorporate small groups and breakout sessions during the presentation,what type of seating arrangement would be most effective?

Presentations offer important opportunities for you to put all your communication skills on display.

Selecting the right medium for your presentation is

If you need to design a venue for delivering a presentation to a large audience,________ will usually be the best seating arrangement.

When planning a presentation,what does it mean to analyze the situation? Briefly explain each of the tasks involved.

When you're analyzing the situation for a presentation,develop an ________ to anticipate the likely emotional state of your audience.

Use a ________ when you want to convey your message point-by-point or use logical steps to build up to a conclusion.

If the purpose of your presentation is to get your audience involved in an upcoming project,you should

When you have covered all the main points in your speech

You want to prepare a speaking outline for an upcoming presentation.Which one of the following will help you get off to a good start?

Storytelling should be avoided when giving a presentation on important material.

When you're delivering a presentation online

Longer speeches and presentations are organized like

Time constraints always reduce the effectiveness of a presentation.

Discuss how to effectively preview a message for an audience.

In business presentations,the backchannel is

When delivering presentations online,it is especially important to ask the audience for frequent feedback.

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