Question 1

Which of the following is not true about an informational presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a common request in business and industry. 
B)  It is the verbal and visual equivalent of a written report. 
C)  It is more often theoretical than analytical. 
D)  Informative presentations serve to present specific information for specific audiences for specific goals. 
E)  It does not have to be a formal event, though it can be. 
A)  It is a common request in business and industry. 
B)  It is the verbal and visual equivalent of a written report. 
C)  It is more often theoretical than analytical. 
D)  Informative presentations serve to present specific information for specific audiences for specific goals. 
E)  It does not have to be a formal event, though it can be. C

Question 2

The main goal in an informative presentation is to persuade, and that requires an emphasis on credibility, for the speaker and the data or information presented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Describe the explanation part of a presentation to inform people on how to do something.

Accepted Answer

An effective speech to inform will take a complex topic or issue and explain it to the audience in ways that increase audience understanding. Not learning much is exactly what you want to avoid when you address your audience. Consider how you felt and then find ways to explain your topic-visually, using definitions and examples, providing a case study-that can lay a foundation on common ground with your audience and build on it. No one likes to feel left out. As the speaker, it is your responsibility to ensure that this does not happen. Also know that to teach someone something new is a real gift, both to you and the audience members. You will feel rewarded because you made a difference and they will perceive the gain in their own understanding.

Question 4

Which of the following about exploitation is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  When we speak ethically, we do not intentionally exploit one another. 
B)  A relationship with an audience should be perceived as a means to an end. 
C)  You should only focus on what you get out of a relationship. 
D)  Focusing merely on what you get out of a relationship will lead you to treat people as individuals. 
E)  The temptation to exploit others in business situations is rare. 
A)  When we speak ethically, we do not intentionally exploit one another. 
B)  A relationship with an audience should be perceived as a means to an end. 
C)  You should only focus on what you get out of a relationship. 
D)  Focusing merely on what you get out of a relationship will lead you to treat people as individuals. 
E)  The temptation to exploit others in business situations is rare.

Question 5

While a presentation may have conclusions, propositions, or even a call to action, the demonstration of the _____ is the primary function.

Accepted Answer

The answer of While a presentation may have conclusions, propositions,...

Question 6

How would you, as an ethical informative speaker, present information to listeners?

Accepted Answer

A central but often unspoken expectation

Question 7

When you _____ your message to the audience, you zero in on your target and increase your effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you _____ your message to the...

Question 8

Relevance involves qualities that arouse attention, stimulate curiosity, or move an individual to a more excited state of mind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The dependence of the conversational partners on one another leads to intradependence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Bias involves beliefs or ideas held on the basis of current evidence rather than conviction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When you prepare your presentation, consider ways you can actively show application of your material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_____ is a relationship of mutual exchange and interdependence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Trust 
B)  Respect 
C)  Honesty 
D)  Nonjudgmentalism 
E)  Reciprocity 
A)  Trust 
B)  Respect 
C)  Honesty 
D)  Nonjudgmentalism 
E)  Reciprocity

Question 13

There are distinct functions inherent in a speech to inform. Which of the following is not one of them?

Accepted Answer

A)  You will be offering to share with the audience some of the information you have gathered relating to a topic. 
B)  By looking at your speech from an audience-oriented perspective, you will increase your ability to increase the audience's understanding. 
C)  When you present your speech to inform, you may want to maintain the audience member's perceptions of your topic. 
D)  Your intentions are to inform the audience, increasing their understanding of a particular subject, and gaining new skills. 
E)  The act of sharing will reduce ignorance, increase learning, and facilitate understanding of your chosen topic. 
A)  You will be offering to share with the audience some of the information you have gathered relating to a topic. 
B)  By looking at your speech from an audience-oriented perspective, you will increase your ability to increase the audience's understanding. 
C)  When you present your speech to inform, you may want to maintain the audience member's perceptions of your topic. 
D)  Your intentions are to inform the audience, increasing their understanding of a particular subject, and gaining new skills. 
E)  The act of sharing will reduce ignorance, increase learning, and facilitate understanding of your chosen topic.

Question 14

_____ means that the information applies, relates, or has significance to the listener.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ means that the information applies, relates,...

Question 15

To avoid boring your audience, consider the question, "_____" from the audience's perspective and plan to answer it specifically with vivid examples.

Accepted Answer

A)  Is that all? 
B)  Are these judgments accurate? 
C)  Does this make sense? 
D)  Will I understand this? 
E)  What's in it for me? 
A)  Is that all? 
B)  Are these judgments accurate? 
C)  Does this make sense? 
D)  Will I understand this? 
E)  What's in it for me?

Question 16

Which of the following about nonjudgmentalism is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  It underscores the importance of approaching communication from an honest perspective. 
B)  It may include taking the perspective that there is common ground to be found with each other. 
C)  It may include taking the perspective that being different is inherently bad. 
D)  It emphasizes the significance of approaching communication where you value and respect your audience. 
E)  It underlines the need to be open-minded, an expression of one's willingness to examine diverse perspectives. 
A)  It underscores the importance of approaching communication from an honest perspective. 
B)  It may include taking the perspective that there is common ground to be found with each other. 
C)  It may include taking the perspective that being different is inherently bad. 
D)  It emphasizes the significance of approaching communication where you value and respect your audience. 
E)  It underlines the need to be open-minded, an expression of one's willingness to examine diverse perspectives.

Question 17

Categorizing helps you design your speech to align with the logical/mathematical learning style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Rhythmic patterns and exercises help you design your speech to align with the bodily/kinesthetic learning style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Begin with your _____ at the beginning of your informative speech and make sure it is dynamic and arresting.

Accepted Answer

A)  central idea 
B)  specific purpose statement 
C)  general purpose statement 
D)  residual message 
E)  attention statement 
A)  central idea 
B)  specific purpose statement 
C)  general purpose statement 
D)  residual message 
E)  attention statement

Question 20

Memorizing words names, places, and dates) are examples of the _____ learning style.

Accepted Answer

A)  intrapersonal 
B)  spatial 
C)  bodily 
D)  logical 
E)  linguistic 
A)  intrapersonal 
B)  spatial 
C)  bodily 
D)  logical 
E)  linguistic

Which of the following is not true about an informational presentation?

The main goal in an informative presentation is to persuade, and that requires an emphasis on credibility, for the speaker and the data or information presented.

Describe the explanation part of a presentation to inform people on how to do something.

Which of the following about exploitation is true?

While a presentation may have conclusions, propositions, or even a call to action, the demonstration of the _____ is the primary function.

How would you, as an ethical informative speaker, present information to listeners?

When you _____ your message to the audience, you zero in on your target and increase your effectiveness.

Relevance involves qualities that arouse attention, stimulate curiosity, or move an individual to a more excited state of mind.

The dependence of the conversational partners on one another leads to intradependence.

Bias involves beliefs or ideas held on the basis of current evidence rather than conviction.

When you prepare your presentation, consider ways you can actively show application of your material.

_____ is a relationship of mutual exchange and interdependence.

There are distinct functions inherent in a speech to inform. Which of the following is not one of them?

_____ means that the information applies, relates, or has significance to the listener.

To avoid boring your audience, consider the question, "_____" from the audience's perspective and plan to answer it specifically with vivid examples.

Which of the following about nonjudgmentalism is false?

Categorizing helps you design your speech to align with the logical/mathematical learning style.

Rhythmic patterns and exercises help you design your speech to align with the bodily/kinesthetic learning style.

Begin with your _____ at the beginning of your informative speech and make sure it is dynamic and arresting.

Memorizing words names, places, and dates) are examples of the _____ learning style.

Effective Business Communication

Delivering Your Message

Understanding Your Audience

Effective Business Writing

Writing Preparation

Writing

Revising and Presenting Your Writing

Feedback in the Writing Process

Business Writing in Action

Developing Business Presentations

Nonverbal Delivery

Organization and Outlines

Presentations to Persuade

Business Presentations in Action

Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Business Communication

Negative News and Crisis Communication

Intercultural and International Business Communication

Group Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership

Communicating for Employment

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Exam 14: Presentations to Inform

Which of the following is not true about an informational presentation?

The main goal in an informative presentation is to persuade, and that requires an emphasis on credibility, for the speaker and the data or information presented.

Describe the explanation part of a presentation to inform people on how to do something.

Which of the following about exploitation is true?

While a presentation may have conclusions, propositions, or even a call to action, the demonstration of the _____ is the primary function.

How would you, as an ethical informative speaker, present information to listeners?

When you _____ your message to the audience, you zero in on your target and increase your effectiveness.

Relevance involves qualities that arouse attention, stimulate curiosity, or move an individual to a more excited state of mind.

The dependence of the conversational partners on one another leads to intradependence.

Bias involves beliefs or ideas held on the basis of current evidence rather than conviction.

When you prepare your presentation, consider ways you can actively show application of your material.

_____ is a relationship of mutual exchange and interdependence.

There are distinct functions inherent in a speech to inform. Which of the following is not one of them?

_____ means that the information applies, relates, or has significance to the listener.

To avoid boring your audience, consider the question, "_____" from the audience's perspective and plan to answer it specifically with vivid examples.

Which of the following about nonjudgmentalism is false?

Categorizing helps you design your speech to align with the logical/mathematical learning style.

Rhythmic patterns and exercises help you design your speech to align with the bodily/kinesthetic learning style.

Begin with your _____ at the beginning of your informative speech and make sure it is dynamic and arresting.

Memorizing words names, places, and dates) are examples of the _____ learning style.

Effective Business Communication

Delivering Your Message

Understanding Your Audience

Effective Business Writing

Writing Preparation

Writing

Revising and Presenting Your Writing

Feedback in the Writing Process

Business Writing in Action

Developing Business Presentations

Nonverbal Delivery

Organization and Outlines

Presentations to Persuade

Business Presentations in Action

Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Business Communication

Negative News and Crisis Communication

Intercultural and International Business Communication

Group Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership

Communicating for Employment

Filters