Question 1

In an oral presentation,humor should be avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

It is more effective for most people to read a speech than to present it extemporaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Planning the content and physical aspects of a presentation is especially important for team (collaborative)presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Rosa plans to give a presentation to her co-workers on how to use her company's new requisitions process,and she is using presentation software to create a visual aid.Each slide uses 30-point headings,no more than six bullet points,and black text on a white background with large,dark red and blue paint splashes.She is careful to use animation only to transition to new major points,not subpoints.What has Rosa done wrong?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her slides are inconsistent. 
B)  Her slides contain too much information. 
C)  Her slides are too busy. 
D)  Her information is too small. 
E)  She is using too much animation. 
A)  Her slides are inconsistent. 
B)  Her slides contain too much information. 
C)  Her slides are too busy. 
D)  Her information is too small. 
E)  She is using too much animation.

Question 5

A webcast is a web-based get-together where a small group interacts online instead of in a conference room.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements about audience interaction is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It should always be saved for the question-and-answer session at the end of the presentation. 
B)  It is unnecessary to plan audience interaction because it will happen naturally. 
C)  You should always include some form of audience participation in your presentation. 
D)  Audience participation during webinars should be limited to listeners tweeting questions and responses. 
E)  If you are giving a training presentation,you may give listeners a moment to practice something on their own. 
A)  It should always be saved for the question-and-answer session at the end of the presentation. 
B)  It is unnecessary to plan audience interaction because it will happen naturally. 
C)  You should always include some form of audience participation in your presentation. 
D)  Audience participation during webinars should be limited to listeners tweeting questions and responses. 
E)  If you are giving a training presentation,you may give listeners a moment to practice something on their own.

Question 7

Which of the following is a physical aspect to be considered when delivering a collaborative presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  coordinating attire that presents an impression of competence and professionalism 
B)  determining the sequence of the presentation to ensure that the idea is well presented 
C)  determining the content and the extent of contribution from each member 
D)  planning the strategy of handling audience queries 
E)  planning a conclusion and selecting the method of audience interaction 
A)  coordinating attire that presents an impression of competence and professionalism 
B)  determining the sequence of the presentation to ensure that the idea is well presented 
C)  determining the content and the extent of contribution from each member 
D)  planning the strategy of handling audience queries 
E)  planning a conclusion and selecting the method of audience interaction

Question 8

Briefly describe informative presentations.

Accepted Answer

Informative presentations are primarily

Question 9

When should you pause during a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  after each sentence 
B)  only right before the conclusion 
C)  to emphasize upcoming content 
D)  as frequently as possible 
E)  before every transition 
A)  after each sentence 
B)  only right before the conclusion 
C)  to emphasize upcoming content 
D)  as frequently as possible 
E)  before every transition

Question 10

Hayao is speaking to investors about a project his team has been working on.The project has been going well,but whether it continues to receive funding depends in part on this presentation,so Hayao wants to form a real connection with his listeners to show them that he has genuine interest in them.He knows that one way to do this is to make good eye contact,but he finds that making eye contact with various members of the audience tends to make him lose his train of thought.What should Hayao do?

Accepted Answer

A)  He should pick one audience member to make eye contact with the whole time. 
B)  He should simply look at people's faces rather than into their eyes. 
C)  He should keep his eyes focused on his visuals. 
D)  He should keep his eyes focused on his notes. 
E)  He should focus his eyes on a point near the ceiling at the back of the room. 
A)  He should pick one audience member to make eye contact with the whole time. 
B)  He should simply look at people's faces rather than into their eyes. 
C)  He should keep his eyes focused on his visuals. 
D)  He should keep his eyes focused on his notes. 
E)  He should focus his eyes on a point near the ceiling at the back of the room.

Question 11

Audiences typically wait until after the introduction of a presentation to begin assessing whether to trust a speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In which of the following parts of a speech do you need to convey the central topic to and make a personal connection with the audience?

Accepted Answer

A)  the conclusion 
B)  the acknowledgement 
C)  the body 
D)  the introduction 
E)  the goodwill message 
A)  the conclusion 
B)  the acknowledgement 
C)  the body 
D)  the introduction 
E)  the goodwill message

Question 13

When presenting information using visuals,you need not explain them since they have been added just for visual interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Smiles,grimaces,and frowns should be avoided when making oral presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When preparing yourself to speak,which of the following elements generates trust and conviction when combined with competence?

Accepted Answer

A)  confidence 
B)  glamor 
C)  sincerity 
D)  inflection 
E)  dominance 
A)  confidence 
B)  glamor 
C)  sincerity 
D)  inflection 
E)  dominance

Question 16

Which of the following methods of presentation is the most difficult and usually results in the speaker becoming flustered if he or she misses out a word or two in the presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  the extemporaneous method 
B)  the reading method 
C)  the impromptu method 
D)  the visual aid method 
E)  the memorizing method 
A)  the extemporaneous method 
B)  the reading method 
C)  the impromptu method 
D)  the visual aid method 
E)  the memorizing method

Question 17

When preparing yourself to speak,talking in strong,clear tones is a technique that projects the appealing personal trait of

Accepted Answer

A)  competence. 
B)  punctuality. 
C)  sincerity. 
D)  confidence. 
E)  confidentiality. 
A)  competence. 
B)  punctuality. 
C)  sincerity. 
D)  confidence. 
E)  confidentiality.

Question 18

When planning the duration of your speech,it is better to err on the side of saying too little than saying too much.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When using visuals in delivering an oral presentation,it is recommended that you avoid

Accepted Answer

A)  including only five brief bullet points per slide. 
B)  using a 32 point-type for headings. 
C)  using an 18 point-type for text. 
D)  using a color combination that is complimentary. 
E)  using a similar format across all slides. 
A)  including only five brief bullet points per slide. 
B)  using a 32 point-type for headings. 
C)  using an 18 point-type for text. 
D)  using a color combination that is complimentary. 
E)  using a similar format across all slides.

Question 20

When organizing the body of a presentation,it is important to

Accepted Answer

A)  use at least three levels of hierarchy in the structure. 
B)  avoid dividing the body into comparable parts. 
C)  choose an opening that steers away from the topic of the speech. 
D)  avoid stressing the shift from one section or subtopic to another. 
E)  emphasize the transitions between the divisions. 
A)  use at least three levels of hierarchy in the structure. 
B)  avoid dividing the body into comparable parts. 
C)  choose an opening that steers away from the topic of the speech. 
D)  avoid stressing the shift from one section or subtopic to another. 
E)  emphasize the transitions between the divisions.

In an oral presentation,humor should be avoided.

It is more effective for most people to read a speech than to present it extemporaneously.

Planning the content and physical aspects of a presentation is especially important for team (collaborative)presentations.

A webcast is a web-based get-together where a small group interacts online instead of in a conference room.

Which of the following statements about audience interaction is true?

Which of the following is a physical aspect to be considered when delivering a collaborative presentation?

Briefly describe informative presentations.

When should you pause during a presentation?

Audiences typically wait until after the introduction of a presentation to begin assessing whether to trust a speaker.

In which of the following parts of a speech do you need to convey the central topic to and make a personal connection with the audience?

When presenting information using visuals,you need not explain them since they have been added just for visual interest.

Smiles,grimaces,and frowns should be avoided when making oral presentations.

When preparing yourself to speak,which of the following elements generates trust and conviction when combined with competence?

Which of the following methods of presentation is the most difficult and usually results in the speaker becoming flustered if he or she misses out a word or two in the presentation?

When preparing yourself to speak,talking in strong,clear tones is a technique that projects the appealing personal trait of

When planning the duration of your speech,it is better to err on the side of saying too little than saying too much.

When using visuals in delivering an oral presentation,it is recommended that you avoid

When organizing the body of a presentation,it is important to

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Exam 13: Delivering Business Presentations and Speeches

In an oral presentation,humor should be avoided.

It is more effective for most people to read a speech than to present it extemporaneously.

Planning the content and physical aspects of a presentation is especially important for team (collaborative)presentations.

A webcast is a web-based get-together where a small group interacts online instead of in a conference room.

Which of the following statements about audience interaction is true?

Which of the following is a physical aspect to be considered when delivering a collaborative presentation?

Briefly describe informative presentations.

When should you pause during a presentation?

Audiences typically wait until after the introduction of a presentation to begin assessing whether to trust a speaker.

In which of the following parts of a speech do you need to convey the central topic to and make a personal connection with the audience?

When presenting information using visuals,you need not explain them since they have been added just for visual interest.

Smiles,grimaces,and frowns should be avoided when making oral presentations.

When preparing yourself to speak,which of the following elements generates trust and conviction when combined with competence?

Which of the following methods of presentation is the most difficult and usually results in the speaker becoming flustered if he or she misses out a word or two in the presentation?

When preparing yourself to speak,talking in strong,clear tones is a technique that projects the appealing personal trait of

When planning the duration of your speech,it is better to err on the side of saying too little than saying too much.

When using visuals in delivering an oral presentation,it is recommended that you avoid

When organizing the body of a presentation,it is important to

Communicating in the Workplace

Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

Designing Documents With Visual Appeal

Communicating With Visuals

Crafting Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Creating the Right Type of Report

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations and Meetings

Communicating in the Job Search

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