Question 1

Using the eye scan method allows you to increase the amount of eye contact with your audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Generally, 180-200 words per minute is the best rate for presentation speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When using a manuscript form of delivery,

Accepted Answer

A) fill each page with text so you have fewer pages. 
B) staple the pages together so you don't lose them. 
C) single space the manuscript. 
D) use half-inch page margins. 
E) use a large type size. 
A) fill each page with text so you have fewer pages. 
B) staple the pages together so you don't lose them. 
C) single space the manuscript. 
D) use half-inch page margins. 
E) use a large type size.

Question 4

When using manuscript delivery, you should read a well-prepared speech aloud, word for word.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All of the following techniques will help improve your effectiveness when using a microphone EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) testing the microphone before your audience arrives. 
B) holding the microphone approximately 5-10 inches from your mouth. 
C) tapping the microphone to make sure it is still working immediately before you begin speaking. 
D) holding a hand-held microphone below your mouth and chin. 
E) focusing on your audience, not on the microphone. 
A) testing the microphone before your audience arrives. 
B) holding the microphone approximately 5-10 inches from your mouth. 
C) tapping the microphone to make sure it is still working immediately before you begin speaking. 
D) holding a hand-held microphone below your mouth and chin. 
E) focusing on your audience, not on the microphone.

Question 6

The most effective speakers maintain eye contact with the audience 100 percent of the time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which type of delivery makes audience adaptation during a presentation very difficult?

Accepted Answer

A) Impromptu 
B) Extemporaneous 
C) Manuscript 
D) Memorized 
E) c and d 
A) Impromptu 
B) Extemporaneous 
C) Manuscript 
D) Memorized 
E) c and d

Question 8

Thomas asks Sue, “Jew wanna ga t’lunch?” She replies, “Na, jew?” Their vocal problems is related to

Accepted Answer

A) articulation. 
B) pronunciation. 
C) rate. 
D) pitch. 
E) inflection. 
A) articulation. 
B) pronunciation. 
C) rate. 
D) pitch. 
E) inflection.

Question 9

You should memorize your presentations in order to make sure that everything goes as planned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Extemporaneous speaking is the least common form of delivery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A single change in inflection can alter the entire meaning of a sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

“NASCAR racing is, um, like really the most popular, you know, spectator sport in the United States.” How would you diagnose the vocal delivery problem in this sentence?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a run-on sentence. 
B) Words are mispronounced. 
C) It uses a dialect. 
D) It lacks inflection and expressiveness. 
E) It contains too many filler phrases. 
A) It is a run-on sentence. 
B) Words are mispronounced. 
C) It uses a dialect. 
D) It lacks inflection and expressiveness. 
E) It contains too many filler phrases.

Question 13

If you use your optimum pitch, your voice won’t tire as easily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following answers would NOT be considered a gesture?

Accepted Answer

A) Moving your arm to the left. 
B) Holding up two fingers. 
C) Shrugging your shoulders. 
D) Tapping your foot. 
E) All of the above are gestures. 
A) Moving your arm to the left. 
B) Holding up two fingers. 
C) Shrugging your shoulders. 
D) Tapping your foot. 
E) All of the above are gestures.

Question 15

Extemporaneous speaking should never be combined with other forms of delivery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

You should try to eliminate all of the “uh” and “um” filler phrases in your everyday and presentation speaking speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Listeners perceive presenters who speak quickly and clearly as energized, competent, and interesting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Your textbook describes many benefits of establishing and maintaining eye contact EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) It helps initiate communication. 
B) It is perceived the same way by all cultures. 
C) It helps control communication. 
D) It can enhance the speaker's credibility. 
E) It allows a speaker to receive and interpret audience feedback. 
A) It helps initiate communication. 
B) It is perceived the same way by all cultures. 
C) It helps control communication. 
D) It can enhance the speaker's credibility. 
E) It allows a speaker to receive and interpret audience feedback.

Question 19

Facial expressions are easy to control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When using more than one index card, put your notes on only one side of each card.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Using the eye scan method allows you to increase the amount of eye contact with your audience.

Generally, 180-200 words per minute is the best rate for presentation speaking.

When using a manuscript form of delivery,

When using manuscript delivery, you should read a well-prepared speech aloud, word for word.

All of the following techniques will help improve your effectiveness when using a microphone EXCEPT:

The most effective speakers maintain eye contact with the audience 100 percent of the time.

Which type of delivery makes audience adaptation during a presentation very difficult?

Thomas asks Sue, “Jew wanna ga t’lunch?” She replies, “Na, jew?” Their vocal problems is related to

You should memorize your presentations in order to make sure that everything goes as planned.

Extemporaneous speaking is the least common form of delivery.

A single change in inflection can alter the entire meaning of a sentence.

“NASCAR racing is, um, like really the most popular, you know, spectator sport in the United States.” How would you diagnose the vocal delivery problem in this sentence?

If you use your optimum pitch, your voice won’t tire as easily.

Which of the following answers would NOT be considered a gesture?

Extemporaneous speaking should never be combined with other forms of delivery.

You should try to eliminate all of the “uh” and “um” filler phrases in your everyday and presentation speaking speech.

Listeners perceive presenters who speak quickly and clearly as energized, competent, and interesting.

Your textbook describes many benefits of establishing and maintaining eye contact EXCEPT:

Facial expressions are easy to control.

When using more than one index card, put your notes on only one side of each card.

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Speaking With Confidence

Listening Ancritical Thinking

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Audiencanalysis Anadaptation

Speaker Credibility Anethics

Speech Setting Anoccasion

Research Ansupporting Material

Organizing Anoutlining

Introductions Anconclusions

Engaging Language

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Presentation Aids

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Special Presentations

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Exam 13: Presentation Delivery

Using the eye scan method allows you to increase the amount of eye contact with your audience.

Generally, 180-200 words per minute is the best rate for presentation speaking.

When using a manuscript form of delivery,

When using manuscript delivery, you should read a well-prepared speech aloud, word for word.

All of the following techniques will help improve your effectiveness when using a microphone EXCEPT:

The most effective speakers maintain eye contact with the audience 100 percent of the time.

Which type of delivery makes audience adaptation during a presentation very difficult?

Thomas asks Sue, “Jew wanna ga t’lunch?” She replies, “Na, jew?” Their vocal problems is related to

You should memorize your presentations in order to make sure that everything goes as planned.

Extemporaneous speaking is the least common form of delivery.

A single change in inflection can alter the entire meaning of a sentence.

“NASCAR racing is, um, like really the most popular, you know, spectator sport in the United States.” How would you diagnose the vocal delivery problem in this sentence?

If you use your optimum pitch, your voice won’t tire as easily.

Which of the following answers would NOT be considered a gesture?

Extemporaneous speaking should never be combined with other forms of delivery.

You should try to eliminate all of the “uh” and “um” filler phrases in your everyday and presentation speaking speech.

Listeners perceive presenters who speak quickly and clearly as energized, competent, and interesting.

Your textbook describes many benefits of establishing and maintaining eye contact EXCEPT:

Facial expressions are easy to control.

When using more than one index card, put your notes on only one side of each card.

Principles Oeffectivspeaking

Speaking With Confidence

Listening Ancritical Thinking

Purposantopic

Audiencanalysis Anadaptation

Speaker Credibility Anethics

Speech Setting Anoccasion

Research Ansupporting Material

Organizing Anoutlining

Introductions Anconclusions

Engaging Language

Generating Audiencinteres

Presentation Aids

Informativpresentations

Persuasivpresentations

Special Presentations

Speaking in Groups

Filters