Question 1

The most effective and easiest mode of speech delivery in nearly all situations is

Accepted Answer

A) memorization. 
B) reading from a prepared script. 
C) speaking from an outline or notes. 
D) impromptu speaking. 
A) memorization. 
B) reading from a prepared script. 
C) speaking from an outline or notes. 
D) impromptu speaking.

Question 2

The ________ to your presentation aims to capture the audience's attention.

Accepted Answer

introduction
Explanation:The i

Question 3

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. 
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.

Question 4

The sentence "Now that we've identified the problem, let's take a look at some solutions" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) a problem statement for a presentation. 
B) a transition between major sections of a presentation. 
C) a statement of intent for a presentation. 
D) a statement of the main idea for a presentation. 
A) a problem statement for a presentation. 
B) a transition between major sections of a presentation. 
C) a statement of intent for a presentation. 
D) a statement of the main idea for a presentation.

Question 5

The ending is the least important part of a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When preparing an outline for your speech, keep in mind that

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A) it can include delivery cues, such as where you plan to pause for emphasis or use visuals. 
B) you should keep each item to two- to three-word descriptions of what you will say. 
C) you can leave out all transitions. 
D) this is not the place to include "stage directions." 
A) it can include delivery cues, such as where you plan to pause for emphasis or use visuals. 
B) you should keep each item to two- to three-word descriptions of what you will say. 
C) you can leave out all transitions. 
D) this is not the place to include "stage directions."

Question 7

To keep an audience's attention, try to present every point you make in light of the audience's needs and values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If you have no working relationship with your audience, you have only a few minutes to convince them that what you have to say is worth listening to.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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. 
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.

Question 10

To reduce the formality of an oral presentation,

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A) deliver your remarks in a conversational tone. 
B) use a large room. 
C) seat the audience in rows. 
D) do all of the above. 
A) deliver your remarks in a conversational tone. 
B) use a large room. 
C) seat the audience in rows. 
D) do all of the above.

Question 11

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 12

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. 
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.

Question 13

List and briefly explain six strategies for holding your audience's attention during a business presentation.

Accepted Answer

(1)Relate your subject to your audience'

Question 14

When concluding a presentation, don't bore your audience by restating points you already made in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List the four delivery methods for oral presentations.

Accepted Answer

Reciting from memory

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The ________ refers to "a line of communication created by people in an audience to connect with others inside or outside the room, with or without the knowledge of the speaker."

Accepted Answer

backchannel
Explanation:Backchannel comm

Question 18

One effective way to arouse interest at the start of a speech is to

Accepted Answer

A) always start things off with a joke. 
B) unite the audience around a common goal. 
C) tease the audience by not mentioning specifically what you'll be talking about. 
D) do none of the above. 
A) always start things off with a joke. 
B) unite the audience around a common goal. 
C) tease the audience by not mentioning specifically what you'll be talking about. 
D) do none of the above.

Question 19

Early in the planning stages of a speech, you should develop a(n)________ profile.

Accepted Answer

audience
Explanation:An audience profile

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) each minute you speak. 
B) every 3 minutes you speak. 
C) every 7 minutes you speak. 
D) every 10 minutes you speak. 
A) each minute you speak. 
B) every 3 minutes you speak. 
C) every 7 minutes you speak. 
D) every 10 minutes you speak.

Exam 16: Developing Oral and Online Presentations

The most effective and easiest mode of speech delivery in nearly all situations is

The ________ to your presentation aims to capture the audience's attention.

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

The sentence "Now that we've identified the problem, let's take a look at some solutions" is an example of

The ending is the least important part of a presentation.

When preparing an outline for your speech, keep in mind that

To keep an audience's attention, try to present every point you make in light of the audience's needs and values.

If you have no working relationship with your audience, you have only a few minutes to convince them that what you have to say is worth listening to.

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

To reduce the formality of an oral presentation,

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

In business presentations, the "backchannel" is

List and briefly explain six strategies for holding your audience's attention during a business presentation.

When concluding a presentation, don't bore your audience by restating points you already made in the body.

List the four delivery methods for oral presentations.

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

The ________ refers to "a line of communication created by people in an audience to connect with others inside or outside the room, with or without the knowledge of the speaker."

One effective way to arouse interest at the start of a speech is to

Early in the planning stages of a speech, you should develop a(n)________ profile.

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

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