Question 1

Which presentation aid shows "how things work?"

Accepted Answer

A)  pie charts and tables 
B)  text charts and graphs 
C)  tables and graphs 
D)  tables and diagrams 
E)  diagrams and illustrations 
A)  pie charts and tables 
B)  text charts and graphs 
C)  tables and graphs 
D)  tables and diagrams 
E)  diagrams and illustrations

Question 2

A presentation delivered from a prepared outline or a set of notes is known as _________ speaking.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

All of the following techniques can help you ensure that your voice is loud enough to heard by audience members except

Accepted Answer

A)  adjust your volume to the number of people in your audience. 
B)  practice your presentation in a room about the same size as the one in which you will be speaking. 
C)  ask a friend to sit in a far corner of the room where you will be speaking and report back on your volume. 
D)  imagine you are at a noisy sports event and trying to be heard by a player or coach from where you are sitting in the stands. 
E)  use effective breath control to put more power and volume in your voice. 
A)  adjust your volume to the number of people in your audience. 
B)  practice your presentation in a room about the same size as the one in which you will be speaking. 
C)  ask a friend to sit in a far corner of the room where you will be speaking and report back on your volume. 
D)  imagine you are at a noisy sports event and trying to be heard by a player or coach from where you are sitting in the stands. 
E)  use effective breath control to put more power and volume in your voice.

Question 4

When practicing a presentation, schedule at least three, but not more than five, complete run-through sessions to avoid sounding over-rehearsed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In general, type size for software-generated presentation slides should be no smaller than ____ points.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  16 
C)  20 
D)  24 
E)  36 
A)  12 
B)  16 
C)  20 
D)  24 
E)  36

Question 6

__________ refers to a change in pitch within a word or group of words that adds emphasis or meaning.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dialect 
B)  Accent 
C)  Inflection 
D)  Fluency 
E)  Articulation 
A)  Dialect 
B)  Accent 
C)  Inflection 
D)  Fluency 
E)  Articulation

Question 7

Speakers who cannot be heard are a common problem; very rarely is a speaker too loud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Deep breathing and controlled exhalation enable you to speak more loudly and say more in a single breath

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

There is nothing wrong with occasional filler phrases, such as you know, uh, um, okay, and like, particularly when you're speaking informally or impromptu.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which presentation aid shows "how things work?"

A presentation delivered from a prepared outline or a set of notes is known as _________ speaking.

All of the following techniques can help you ensure that your voice is loud enough to heard by audience members except

When practicing a presentation, schedule at least three, but not more than five, complete run-through sessions to avoid sounding over-rehearsed.

In general, type size for software-generated presentation slides should be no smaller than ____ points.

__________ refers to a change in pitch within a word or group of words that adds emphasis or meaning.

Speakers who cannot be heard are a common problem; very rarely is a speaker too loud.

Deep breathing and controlled exhalation enable you to speak more loudly and say more in a single breath

There is nothing wrong with occasional filler phrases, such as you know, uh, um, okay, and like, particularly when you're speaking informally or impromptu.

Human Communication

Understanding Yourself

Adapting to Canadas Changing Faces

Listening, Critical Thinking and Reflective Practice

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Exploring Emotional Intelligence

Professional Relationships

Working in Groups

Group Decision Making, Problem Solving and Conflict

Communicating in a Digital World

Creating Captivating Presentations

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Exam 14: Language and Delivery

Which presentation aid shows "how things work?"

A presentation delivered from a prepared outline or a set of notes is known as _________ speaking.

All of the following techniques can help you ensure that your voice is loud enough to heard by audience members except

When practicing a presentation, schedule at least three, but not more than five, complete run-through sessions to avoid sounding over-rehearsed.

In general, type size for software-generated presentation slides should be no smaller than ____ points.

__________ refers to a change in pitch within a word or group of words that adds emphasis or meaning.

Speakers who cannot be heard are a common problem; very rarely is a speaker too loud.

Deep breathing and controlled exhalation enable you to speak more loudly and say more in a single breath

There is nothing wrong with occasional filler phrases, such as you know, uh, um, okay, and like, particularly when you're speaking informally or impromptu.

Human Communication

Understanding Yourself

Adapting to Canadas Changing Faces

Listening, Critical Thinking and Reflective Practice

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Exploring Emotional Intelligence

Professional Relationships

Working in Groups

Group Decision Making, Problem Solving and Conflict

Communicating in a Digital World

Creating Captivating Presentations

Filters