Question 1

How does the delivery of a webinar differ from that of an actual presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  In a webinar,the speaker makes use of visual aids to assist in the presentation. 
B)  In a webinar,the speaker delivers the presentation from a desktop using a microphone. 
C)  In a webinar,the speaker makes use of verbal cues to gauge the audience's understanding. 
D)  In a webinar,the speaker varies the presentation depending on the response of the audience. 
E)  In a webinar,the speaker uses vocal emphasis to aid in the understanding of the audience. 
A)  In a webinar,the speaker makes use of visual aids to assist in the presentation. 
B)  In a webinar,the speaker delivers the presentation from a desktop using a microphone. 
C)  In a webinar,the speaker makes use of verbal cues to gauge the audience's understanding. 
D)  In a webinar,the speaker varies the presentation depending on the response of the audience. 
E)  In a webinar,the speaker uses vocal emphasis to aid in the understanding of the audience.

Question 2

List at least four pitfalls that a speaker must avoid when using presentation software for a speech or an oral report.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Possible answers inclu

Question 3

When you are responding to a crisis or giving an important announcement,which of the following methods of presentation are you most likely to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  the extemporaneous method 
B)  the notes method 
C)  the memorizing method 
D)  a presentation where you improvise as you deliver the speech 
E)  a presentation where you read a prepared speech 
A)  the extemporaneous method 
B)  the notes method 
C)  the memorizing method 
D)  a presentation where you improvise as you deliver the speech 
E)  a presentation where you read a prepared speech

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the appropriate use of presentation software?

Accepted Answer

A)  putting a lot of information on each slide 
B)  using different fonts for the slide titles 
C)  using bright color combinations 
D)  limiting your use of animation 
E)  using a variety of formats for your slides 
A)  putting a lot of information on each slide 
B)  using different fonts for the slide titles 
C)  using bright color combinations 
D)  limiting your use of animation 
E)  using a variety of formats for your slides

Question 5

Being extremely knowledgeable about the topic you're presenting,gathering necessary information,and making a presentation well designed and well written,with no grammatical errors,are techniques that project the personal trait of

Accepted Answer

A)  competence. 
B)  punctuality. 
C)  friendliness. 
D)  sincerity. 
E)  compassion. 
A)  competence. 
B)  punctuality. 
C)  friendliness. 
D)  sincerity. 
E)  compassion.

Question 6

Briefly describe how you should respond if an audience member asks you a question you do not know the answer to.

Accepted Answer

If you are asked a question you don't kn

Question 7

Vocal emphasis involves varying which three elements?

Accepted Answer

A)  presentation pace,vocal pitch,and vocal volume 
B)  voice quality,accent,and presentation pace 
C)  pronunciation,sentence length,and vocal pitch 
D)  voice volume,accent,and voice quality 
E)  speaking rate,use of pauses,and vocal pitch 
A)  presentation pace,vocal pitch,and vocal volume 
B)  voice quality,accent,and presentation pace 
C)  pronunciation,sentence length,and vocal pitch 
D)  voice volume,accent,and voice quality 
E)  speaking rate,use of pauses,and vocal pitch

Question 8

An entertaining presentation will likely involve

Accepted Answer

A)  an intermission. 
B)  audience interaction throughout the speech. 
C)  a question-and-answer session following the introduction. 
D)  an uninterrupted speech by the speaker. 
E)  a predetermined subject. 
A)  an intermission. 
B)  audience interaction throughout the speech. 
C)  a question-and-answer session following the introduction. 
D)  an uninterrupted speech by the speaker. 
E)  a predetermined subject.

Question 9

Describe the aspects to be covered when preparing and delivering a collaborative presentation.

Accepted Answer

The first step is to plan the presentati

Question 10

When working on a collaborative presentation,individual speakers should rehearse on their own and avoid rehearsing as a group in order to avoid distracting each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is true of an extemporaneous presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  An extemporaneous presentation is the least effective method of presenting a speech. 
B)  An extemporaneous presentation is the product of careful planning and practice. 
C)  You do not prepare notes when preparing for an extraneous presentation. 
D)  You memorize a long succession of words when preparing for an extemporaneous presentation. 
E)  You read the entire speech from a carefully prepared report in an extemporaneous presentation. 
A)  An extemporaneous presentation is the least effective method of presenting a speech. 
B)  An extemporaneous presentation is the product of careful planning and practice. 
C)  You do not prepare notes when preparing for an extraneous presentation. 
D)  You memorize a long succession of words when preparing for an extemporaneous presentation. 
E)  You read the entire speech from a carefully prepared report in an extemporaneous presentation.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about rehearsing for a collaborative presentation is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual members should always rehearse alone. 
B)  The entire group should practice the entire presentation several times. 
C)  Only the transitions need to be practiced with the entire group. 
D)  It is best to avoid seeking critiques from people outside the group. 
E)  Only the introduction and conclusion need to be practiced as a group. 
A)  Individual members should always rehearse alone. 
B)  The entire group should practice the entire presentation several times. 
C)  Only the transitions need to be practiced with the entire group. 
D)  It is best to avoid seeking critiques from people outside the group. 
E)  Only the introduction and conclusion need to be practiced as a group.

Question 13

Handouts should always be given before a presentation so that listeners can review them and prepare questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If you ask a question during a presentation and no one responds,you should ignore the lack of response and move on.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following features live video broadcast to an audience and no means of audience participation?

Accepted Answer

A)  a web meeting 
B)  a webcast 
C)  a webinar 
D)  a blog 
E)  a vlog 
A)  a web meeting 
B)  a webcast 
C)  a webinar 
D)  a blog 
E)  a vlog

Question 16

Willa,a human resources manager,is giving a presentation about discrimination to the employees at her office.She has used presentation software to create slides with images,statistics,and some key points.When should she look at her slides?

Accepted Answer

A)  She should look at them only when she wants the audience to look at them. 
B)  She should look at them only when she is reading their contents aloud. 
C)  She should keep her eyes focused on them throughout the entire presentation. 
D)  She should avoid looking at them until her presentation is done. 
E)  She should look at them only during the pauses in her presentation. 
A)  She should look at them only when she wants the audience to look at them. 
B)  She should look at them only when she is reading their contents aloud. 
C)  She should keep her eyes focused on them throughout the entire presentation. 
D)  She should avoid looking at them until her presentation is done. 
E)  She should look at them only during the pauses in her presentation.

Question 17

List the appearance and physical factors to be considered when delivering a speech.

Accepted Answer

When delivering a speech,the factors per

Question 18

When creating a slideshow presentation,it is important to use animation to transition between each slide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The most popular and effective way to give a speech is to

Accepted Answer

A)  memorize it. 
B)  use the extemporaneous method. 
C)  read it. 
D)  use the impromptu method. 
E)  use a teleprompter. 
A)  memorize it. 
B)  use the extemporaneous method. 
C)  read it. 
D)  use the impromptu method. 
E)  use a teleprompter.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about preparing your presentation is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should always plan the scope and duration so that you will stay within your time limit. 
B)  Your background and knowledge is the single most important factor to consider when choosing your topic. 
C)  It is better to have a little too much to say and go over your time limit than to say too little. 
D)  Most oral presentations are given using a direct structure. 
E)  Business presentations are best organized using the chronological pattern. 
A)  You should always plan the scope and duration so that you will stay within your time limit. 
B)  Your background and knowledge is the single most important factor to consider when choosing your topic. 
C)  It is better to have a little too much to say and go over your time limit than to say too little. 
D)  Most oral presentations are given using a direct structure. 
E)  Business presentations are best organized using the chronological pattern.

How does the delivery of a webinar differ from that of an actual presentation?

List at least four pitfalls that a speaker must avoid when using presentation software for a speech or an oral report.

When you are responding to a crisis or giving an important announcement,which of the following methods of presentation are you most likely to use?

Which of the following best describes the appropriate use of presentation software?

Being extremely knowledgeable about the topic you're presenting,gathering necessary information,and making a presentation well designed and well written,with no grammatical errors,are techniques that project the personal trait of

Briefly describe how you should respond if an audience member asks you a question you do not know the answer to.

Vocal emphasis involves varying which three elements?

An entertaining presentation will likely involve

Describe the aspects to be covered when preparing and delivering a collaborative presentation.

When working on a collaborative presentation,individual speakers should rehearse on their own and avoid rehearsing as a group in order to avoid distracting each other.

Which of the following is true of an extemporaneous presentation?

Which of the following statements about rehearsing for a collaborative presentation is true?

Handouts should always be given before a presentation so that listeners can review them and prepare questions.

If you ask a question during a presentation and no one responds,you should ignore the lack of response and move on.

Which of the following features live video broadcast to an audience and no means of audience participation?

Willa,a human resources manager,is giving a presentation about discrimination to the employees at her office.She has used presentation software to create slides with images,statistics,and some key points.When should she look at her slides?

List the appearance and physical factors to be considered when delivering a speech.

When creating a slideshow presentation,it is important to use animation to transition between each slide.

The most popular and effective way to give a speech is to

Which of the following statements about preparing your presentation is true?

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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Exam 13: Delivering Business Presentations and Speeches

How does the delivery of a webinar differ from that of an actual presentation?

List at least four pitfalls that a speaker must avoid when using presentation software for a speech or an oral report.

When you are responding to a crisis or giving an important announcement,which of the following methods of presentation are you most likely to use?

Which of the following best describes the appropriate use of presentation software?

Being extremely knowledgeable about the topic you're presenting,gathering necessary information,and making a presentation well designed and well written,with no grammatical errors,are techniques that project the personal trait of

Briefly describe how you should respond if an audience member asks you a question you do not know the answer to.

Vocal emphasis involves varying which three elements?

An entertaining presentation will likely involve

Describe the aspects to be covered when preparing and delivering a collaborative presentation.

When working on a collaborative presentation,individual speakers should rehearse on their own and avoid rehearsing as a group in order to avoid distracting each other.

Which of the following is true of an extemporaneous presentation?

Which of the following statements about rehearsing for a collaborative presentation is true?

Handouts should always be given before a presentation so that listeners can review them and prepare questions.

If you ask a question during a presentation and no one responds,you should ignore the lack of response and move on.

Which of the following features live video broadcast to an audience and no means of audience participation?

Willa,a human resources manager,is giving a presentation about discrimination to the employees at her office.She has used presentation software to create slides with images,statistics,and some key points.When should she look at her slides?

List the appearance and physical factors to be considered when delivering a speech.

When creating a slideshow presentation,it is important to use animation to transition between each slide.

The most popular and effective way to give a speech is to

Which of the following statements about preparing your presentation is true?

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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