Question 1

Which item below is NOT a sign of poor delivery because of speaker apprehension?

Accepted Answer

A)  makes too little eye contact 
B)  talks too fast 
C)  talks too quietly 
D)  did too little preparation 
A)  makes too little eye contact 
B)  talks too fast 
C)  talks too quietly 
D)  did too little preparation

Question 2

The most effective of the three methods for reducing fear of public speaking is systematic desensitization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If you experience a great deal of anxiety when you are preparing to give a speech, you might consider systematic desensitization, which includes relaxing, visualizing, and active engagement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Studies of vocal variety showed all of the following EXCEPT that

Accepted Answer

A)  when read to out loud, audiences exposed to speakers who used large variations in rate, force, pitch, and voice quality retained more information. 
B)  audience comprehension of prose and poetry fell 10% when the author spoke in a monotone voice. 
C)  skilled speakers are more effective than unskilled ones whether the material is organized or disorganized, easy or difficult. 
D)  neither understanding nor recall improved when the message was delivered by a skilled speaker. 
A)  when read to out loud, audiences exposed to speakers who used large variations in rate, force, pitch, and voice quality retained more information. 
B)  audience comprehension of prose and poetry fell 10% when the author spoke in a monotone voice. 
C)  skilled speakers are more effective than unskilled ones whether the material is organized or disorganized, easy or difficult. 
D)  neither understanding nor recall improved when the message was delivered by a skilled speaker.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true concerning modes of speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  The speaker's skill is more important than the mode being used. 
B)  Context is unrelated to delivery mode. 
C)  A speaker can only use one delivery mode effectively. 
D)  Students use the manuscript delivery mode most when learning public speaking. 
A)  The speaker's skill is more important than the mode being used. 
B)  Context is unrelated to delivery mode. 
C)  A speaker can only use one delivery mode effectively. 
D)  Students use the manuscript delivery mode most when learning public speaking.

Question 6

As a student speaker in your communication course, you should plan on giving memorized speeches because this mode of delivery will decrease your fear of public speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Cultures vary in their use of face, arms, and hands when they communicate, a bodily aspect of delivery called

Accepted Answer

A)  contact. 
B)  movement. 
C)  gestures. 
D)  projection. 
A)  contact. 
B)  movement. 
C)  gestures. 
D)  projection.

Question 8

There are some good delivery tips for non-native speakers. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

A)  Non-native speakers may have to begin working on their speeches earlier than classmates who speak English as a first language. 
B)  Non-native speakers should prepare by working with the teacher on how to pronounce words in English. 
C)  Non-native speakers should work to improve eye contact even if that practice is not common in their native culture because it is expected in most situations in the United States. 
D)  Non-native speakers should give a manuscript speech instead of an extemporaneous speech because they will then feel less nervous about word choice and pronunciation. 
A)  Non-native speakers may have to begin working on their speeches earlier than classmates who speak English as a first language. 
B)  Non-native speakers should prepare by working with the teacher on how to pronounce words in English. 
C)  Non-native speakers should work to improve eye contact even if that practice is not common in their native culture because it is expected in most situations in the United States. 
D)  Non-native speakers should give a manuscript speech instead of an extemporaneous speech because they will then feel less nervous about word choice and pronunciation.

Question 9

Many beginning speakers include nonword sounds such as "ah," "uh," or "hmm" in their speeches. These sounds are normal and will not interfere with the speech or how the audience receives it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A spontaneous toast of a bride and groom is an example of what mode of delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  memorized 
B)  impromptu 
C)  extemporaneous 
D)  manuscript 
A)  memorized 
B)  impromptu 
C)  extemporaneous 
D)  manuscript

Question 11

A local group invited you to give a talk on organic gardening-a topic on which you are an expert. The best mode of delivery in this situation is probably the

Accepted Answer

A)  manuscript mode. 
B)  impromptu mode. 
C)  extemporaneous mode. 
D)  memorized mode. 
A)  manuscript mode. 
B)  impromptu mode. 
C)  extemporaneous mode. 
D)  memorized mode.

Question 12

Which item is NOT a feature of poor speech delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  The speaker is fidgety and nervous. 
B)  The speaker has a monotonous voice. 
C)  The speaker uses little or no eye contact. 
D)  The speaker uses too many big words. 
A)  The speaker is fidgety and nervous. 
B)  The speaker has a monotonous voice. 
C)  The speaker uses little or no eye contact. 
D)  The speaker uses too many big words.

Question 13

Which item below can have a negative effect on delivery in a public speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  projection 
B)  fluency 
C)  vocalized pauses 
D)  pitch control 
A)  projection 
B)  fluency 
C)  vocalized pauses 
D)  pitch control

Question 14

Which mode demands preparation and practice but contributes to a conversational tone?

Accepted Answer

A)  impromptu 
B)  extemporaneous 
C)  memorized 
D)  manuscript 
A)  impromptu 
B)  extemporaneous 
C)  memorized 
D)  manuscript

Question 15

The technique for overcoming nervousness that includes progressive relaxation, visualization, and active engagement exercises is called

Accepted Answer

A)  operant conditioning. 
B)  systematic desensitization. 
C)  psychological reinforcement. 
D)  Monroe Motivated Sequence. 
A)  operant conditioning. 
B)  systematic desensitization. 
C)  psychological reinforcement. 
D)  Monroe Motivated Sequence.

Question 16

The best method of reducing your fear of public speaking is to avoid it as much as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The term for the relative loudness of one's voice is

Accepted Answer

A)  projection value. 
B)  volume. 
C)  tone. 
D)  pitch. 
A)  projection value. 
B)  volume. 
C)  tone. 
D)  pitch.

Question 18

Non-native English speakers

Accepted Answer

A)  require less time to prepare their speeches. 
B)  should check pronunciations for unfamiliar words. 
C)  should avoid using manuscript delivery. 
D)  receive no benefit from skills training. 
A)  require less time to prepare their speeches. 
B)  should check pronunciations for unfamiliar words. 
C)  should avoid using manuscript delivery. 
D)  receive no benefit from skills training.

Question 19

A smooth flow of words without unintended sounds or silence is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  pitch control. 
B)  vocal variety. 
C)  projection. 
D)  fluency. 
A)  pitch control. 
B)  vocal variety. 
C)  projection. 
D)  fluency.

Question 20

Which of the following applies to the top fears of college students?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men are more fearful than women about speaking before a group. 
B)  Women are more afraid than men in all four categories of the biggest fears. 
C)  Men and women are equally afraid of all four of the biggest fears. 
D)  Loneliness proved to be the biggest fear among college students. 
A)  Men are more fearful than women about speaking before a group. 
B)  Women are more afraid than men in all four categories of the biggest fears. 
C)  Men and women are equally afraid of all four of the biggest fears. 
D)  Loneliness proved to be the biggest fear among college students.

Which item below is NOT a sign of poor delivery because of speaker apprehension?

The most effective of the three methods for reducing fear of public speaking is systematic desensitization.

If you experience a great deal of anxiety when you are preparing to give a speech, you might consider systematic desensitization, which includes relaxing, visualizing, and active engagement.

Studies of vocal variety showed all of the following EXCEPT that

Which of the following statements is true concerning modes of speech?

As a student speaker in your communication course, you should plan on giving memorized speeches because this mode of delivery will decrease your fear of public speaking.

Cultures vary in their use of face, arms, and hands when they communicate, a bodily aspect of delivery called

There are some good delivery tips for non-native speakers. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Many beginning speakers include nonword sounds such as "ah," "uh," or "hmm" in their speeches. These sounds are normal and will not interfere with the speech or how the audience receives it.

A spontaneous toast of a bride and groom is an example of what mode of delivery?

A local group invited you to give a talk on organic gardening-a topic on which you are an expert. The best mode of delivery in this situation is probably the

Which item is NOT a feature of poor speech delivery?

Which item below can have a negative effect on delivery in a public speech?

Which mode demands preparation and practice but contributes to a conversational tone?

The technique for overcoming nervousness that includes progressive relaxation, visualization, and active engagement exercises is called

The best method of reducing your fear of public speaking is to avoid it as much as possible.

The term for the relative loudness of one's voice is

Non-native English speakers

A smooth flow of words without unintended sounds or silence is referred to as

Which of the following applies to the top fears of college students?

Communication, Perception, and Your Life

Communicating Verbally

Communicating Nonverbally

Communicating Through Listening

Interpersonal Communication

Intercultural Communication

Mediated Communication and Social Media

Organizational and Small-Group Communication

Topic Selection and Audience Analysis

Organizing Your Presentation

Gathering Information and Supporting Materials

Public Presentations to Inform

Public Presentations to Persuade

Using Communication Skills As You Enter the Workplace

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Exam 12: Communication Apprehension and Delivery

Which item below is NOT a sign of poor delivery because of speaker apprehension?

The most effective of the three methods for reducing fear of public speaking is systematic desensitization.

If you experience a great deal of anxiety when you are preparing to give a speech, you might consider systematic desensitization, which includes relaxing, visualizing, and active engagement.

Studies of vocal variety showed all of the following EXCEPT that

Which of the following statements is true concerning modes of speech?

As a student speaker in your communication course, you should plan on giving memorized speeches because this mode of delivery will decrease your fear of public speaking.

Cultures vary in their use of face, arms, and hands when they communicate, a bodily aspect of delivery called

There are some good delivery tips for non-native speakers. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Many beginning speakers include nonword sounds such as "ah," "uh," or "hmm" in their speeches. These sounds are normal and will not interfere with the speech or how the audience receives it.

A spontaneous toast of a bride and groom is an example of what mode of delivery?

A local group invited you to give a talk on organic gardening-a topic on which you are an expert. The best mode of delivery in this situation is probably the

Which item is NOT a feature of poor speech delivery?

Which item below can have a negative effect on delivery in a public speech?

Which mode demands preparation and practice but contributes to a conversational tone?

The technique for overcoming nervousness that includes progressive relaxation, visualization, and active engagement exercises is called

The best method of reducing your fear of public speaking is to avoid it as much as possible.

The term for the relative loudness of one's voice is

Non-native English speakers

A smooth flow of words without unintended sounds or silence is referred to as

Which of the following applies to the top fears of college students?

Communication, Perception, and Your Life

Communicating Verbally

Communicating Nonverbally

Communicating Through Listening

Interpersonal Communication

Intercultural Communication

Mediated Communication and Social Media

Organizational and Small-Group Communication

Topic Selection and Audience Analysis

Organizing Your Presentation

Gathering Information and Supporting Materials

Public Presentations to Inform

Public Presentations to Persuade

Using Communication Skills As You Enter the Workplace

Filters