Question 1

Graphic materials in a presentation:

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A) Can help capture the attention of an indifferent audience. 
B) Allow a presenter to be flexible. 
C) Allow a presenter to change their message during the presentation. 
D) Are confusing for many audience members. 
A) Can help capture the attention of an indifferent audience. 
B) Allow a presenter to be flexible. 
C) Allow a presenter to change their message during the presentation. 
D) Are confusing for many audience members. A

Question 2

The advantage of written communication,as opposed to spoken communication is:

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A) It allows presenters to interact with the audience. 
B) It can be more precise. 
C) It can easily be used to appeal to the emotions of the audience. 
D) It can be used against an opponent at a later time. 
A) It allows presenters to interact with the audience. 
B) It can be more precise. 
C) It can easily be used to appeal to the emotions of the audience. 
D) It can be used against an opponent at a later time. B

Question 3

Which of the following situations favor an adversarial approach to communication?

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A) When the relations between two parties are amicable. 
B) When both parties have a fixed initial position. 
C) When onlookers do not pressure the parties for an outcome. 
D) When mutual concessions are valued. 
A) When the relations between two parties are amicable. 
B) When both parties have a fixed initial position. 
C) When onlookers do not pressure the parties for an outcome. 
D) When mutual concessions are valued. B

Question 4

Public speaking allows presenters to:

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A) Interact with the audience. 
B) Engage the emotions of audience members. 
C) Be flexible. 
D) All of these choices. 
A) Interact with the audience. 
B) Engage the emotions of audience members. 
C) Be flexible. 
D) All of these choices.

Question 5

Which writing style is most appropriate for a grant proposal?

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A) Short and to the point. 
B) Technical writing with lots of terminology. 
C) Fluent prose that addresses and explains all the issues. 
D) A 20-25 page paper that addresses each issue and solution in detail. 
A) Short and to the point. 
B) Technical writing with lots of terminology. 
C) Fluent prose that addresses and explains all the issues. 
D) A 20-25 page paper that addresses each issue and solution in detail.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT important to include in a grant proposal?

Accepted Answer

A) Dramatic cases that prove why the proposal is important. 
B) Research and data supporting the proposal. 
C) Partnerships and cooperation with other bodies. 
D) Names and job titles of staff members. 
A) Dramatic cases that prove why the proposal is important. 
B) Research and data supporting the proposal. 
C) Partnerships and cooperation with other bodies. 
D) Names and job titles of staff members.

Question 7

In order to assemble a winning strategy,candidates often:

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A) Avoid issues they perceive as no-win. 
B) Identify issues that resonate with their constituents. 
C) Address specific issues but take fuzzy positions. 
D) All of these choices. 
A) Avoid issues they perceive as no-win. 
B) Identify issues that resonate with their constituents. 
C) Address specific issues but take fuzzy positions. 
D) All of these choices.

Question 8

A friendly negotiation may involve:

Accepted Answer

A) Brainstorming. 
B) Rapid closure. 
C) Staking a clear position at the outset. 
D) Repeated power struggles. 
A) Brainstorming. 
B) Rapid closure. 
C) Staking a clear position at the outset. 
D) Repeated power struggles.

Question 9

"Diagnosing" an audience refers to a policy advocate understanding:

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A) An audience's beliefs. 
B) What motivates an audience. 
C) An audience's fears and hopes. 
D) All of these choices. 
A) An audience's beliefs. 
B) What motivates an audience. 
C) An audience's fears and hopes. 
D) All of these choices.

Question 10

In a discussion that follows a substantive format,the lobbyist:

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A) Seeks assistance. 
B) Solicits information. 
C) Uses flattery. 
D) Seeks support. 
A) Seeks assistance. 
B) Solicits information. 
C) Uses flattery. 
D) Seeks support.

Question 11

Effective persuaders:

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A) Focus on one style of presenting an issue. 
B) Incorporate PowerPoint presentations whenever possible. 
C) Use a variety of written and interpersonal communications. 
D) Focus on spoken communication. 
A) Focus on one style of presenting an issue. 
B) Incorporate PowerPoint presentations whenever possible. 
C) Use a variety of written and interpersonal communications. 
D) Focus on spoken communication.

Question 12

At the beginning of hardball negotiations,each party will:

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A) Test the intentions of the other side. 
B) Agree where concessions can be made. 
C) State their position. 
D) Use veiled or open threats. 
A) Test the intentions of the other side. 
B) Agree where concessions can be made. 
C) State their position. 
D) Use veiled or open threats.

Question 13

Policy debates are more likely to be adversarial if protagonists' positions are shaped by ____________ differences.

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A) Political. 
B) Economic. 
C) Historical. 
D) Ideological. 
A) Political. 
B) Economic. 
C) Historical. 
D) Ideological.

Question 14

Policy persuaders recognize that coercive messages:

Accepted Answer

A) Are usually successful in "softening up" opponents. 
B) Can be effective,but carry some dangers. 
C) Should precede the use of friendly persuasion. 
D) Should be used at every opportunity. 
A) Are usually successful in "softening up" opponents. 
B) Can be effective,but carry some dangers. 
C) Should precede the use of friendly persuasion. 
D) Should be used at every opportunity.

Question 15

In combative persuasion,presenters use:

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A) Persuasive techniques to modify the opinions of opponents. 
B) Stylized techniques to modify the opinions of opponents. 
C) Confrontational techniques to modify the opinions of opponents. 
D) Instructive techniques to modify the opinions of opponents. 
A) Persuasive techniques to modify the opinions of opponents. 
B) Stylized techniques to modify the opinions of opponents. 
C) Confrontational techniques to modify the opinions of opponents. 
D) Instructive techniques to modify the opinions of opponents.

Question 16

What is a grant proposal?

Accepted Answer

A) A policy proposal. 
B) A legislative proposal. 
C) A proposal seeking resources and funding. 
D) An explanation of the goals of an agency. 
A) A policy proposal. 
B) A legislative proposal. 
C) A proposal seeking resources and funding. 
D) An explanation of the goals of an agency.

Question 17

Debate,coercion,and negotiation are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A) Policy making. 
B) Combative persuasion. 
C) Agenda building. 
D) Coalition building. 
A) Policy making. 
B) Combative persuasion. 
C) Agenda building. 
D) Coalition building.

Question 18

In friendly communication,policy advocates will:

Accepted Answer

A) Use debating techniques to prove their point. 
B) Engage in hardball negotiations to achieve their outcome. 
C) Use conflict reducing techniques to decrease opposition to a proposal. 
D) Combine all these approaches as needed. 
A) Use debating techniques to prove their point. 
B) Engage in hardball negotiations to achieve their outcome. 
C) Use conflict reducing techniques to decrease opposition to a proposal. 
D) Combine all these approaches as needed.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a way to fine-tune a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Use visual aids,such as charts. 
B) Memorize it so that you can deliver it verbatim. 
C) Use case examples. 
D) Elicit audience participation. 
A) Use visual aids,such as charts. 
B) Memorize it so that you can deliver it verbatim. 
C) Use case examples. 
D) Elicit audience participation.

Question 20

With expert audiences,persuaders should:

Accepted Answer

A) Move quickly to a specific recommendation. 
B) Present an array of perspectives and evidence. 
C) Try to appeal to their emotions. 
D) Use a confrontational style. 
A) Move quickly to a specific recommendation. 
B) Present an array of perspectives and evidence. 
C) Try to appeal to their emotions. 
D) Use a confrontational style.

Graphic materials in a presentation:

The advantage of written communication,as opposed to spoken communication is:

Which of the following situations favor an adversarial approach to communication?

Public speaking allows presenters to:

Which writing style is most appropriate for a grant proposal?

Which of the following is NOT important to include in a grant proposal?

In order to assemble a winning strategy,candidates often:

A friendly negotiation may involve:

"Diagnosing" an audience refers to a policy advocate understanding:

In a discussion that follows a substantive format,the lobbyist:

Effective persuaders:

At the beginning of hardball negotiations,each party will:

Policy debates are more likely to be adversarial if protagonists' positions are shaped by ____________ differences.

Policy persuaders recognize that coercive messages:

In combative persuasion,presenters use:

What is a grant proposal?

Debate,coercion,and negotiation are examples of:

In friendly communication,policy advocates will:

Which of the following is NOT a way to fine-tune a presentation?

With expert audiences,persuaders should:

Joining a Tradition of Social Reform

Articulating Four Rationales for Participating in Policy Advocacy

Obtaining Skills and Competencies for Policy Advocacy

Understanding the Ecology of Policy in Governmental, electoral, community, and Agency Settings

Expanding Policy Advocacy Across National Borders

Committing to an Issue: Building Agendas

Analyzing Problems in the First Step of Policy Analysis

Developing Policy Proposals in the Second, third, and Fourth Steps of Policy Analysis

Developing and Using Power in the Policy-Enacting Task

Developing Political Strategy and Putting It Into Action in the Policy-Enacting Task

Engaging in Ballot-Based Policy Advocacy

Troubleshooting the Implementation of Policies in Task 7

Assessing Policy: Toward Evidence-Based Policy During Task 8

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Exam 9: Presenting and Defending Policy Proposals in Step 5 and Step 6 of Policy Analysis

Graphic materials in a presentation:

The advantage of written communication,as opposed to spoken communication is:

Which of the following situations favor an adversarial approach to communication?

Public speaking allows presenters to:

Which writing style is most appropriate for a grant proposal?

Which of the following is NOT important to include in a grant proposal?

In order to assemble a winning strategy,candidates often:

A friendly negotiation may involve:

"Diagnosing" an audience refers to a policy advocate understanding:

In a discussion that follows a substantive format,the lobbyist:

Effective persuaders:

At the beginning of hardball negotiations,each party will:

Policy debates are more likely to be adversarial if protagonists' positions are shaped by ____________ differences.

Policy persuaders recognize that coercive messages:

In combative persuasion,presenters use:

What is a grant proposal?

Debate,coercion,and negotiation are examples of:

In friendly communication,policy advocates will:

Which of the following is NOT a way to fine-tune a presentation?

With expert audiences,persuaders should:

Joining a Tradition of Social Reform

Articulating Four Rationales for Participating in Policy Advocacy

Obtaining Skills and Competencies for Policy Advocacy

Understanding the Ecology of Policy in Governmental, electoral, community, and Agency Settings

Expanding Policy Advocacy Across National Borders

Committing to an Issue: Building Agendas

Analyzing Problems in the First Step of Policy Analysis

Developing Policy Proposals in the Second, third, and Fourth Steps of Policy Analysis

Developing and Using Power in the Policy-Enacting Task

Developing Political Strategy and Putting It Into Action in the Policy-Enacting Task

Engaging in Ballot-Based Policy Advocacy

Troubleshooting the Implementation of Policies in Task 7

Assessing Policy: Toward Evidence-Based Policy During Task 8

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