Question 1

A working agenda functions as a roadmap for a meeting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When brainstorming with group members, analyze and praise other member’s ideas as you hear them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A good group moderator should allow everyone to speak as long as needed, so long as the session BEGINS on time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The major factor separating successful groups from unsuccessful groups is having a clear goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which step in the Standard Problem-Solving Agenda requires members to discuss the pros and cons of each suggested solution in light of their agreed-upon criteria for a solution?

Accepted Answer

A) Problem identification 
B) Solution criteria and limitations 
C) Solution suggestions 
D) Solution evaluation and selection 
E) Solution implementation 
A) Problem identification 
B) Solution criteria and limitations 
C) Solution suggestions 
D) Solution evaluation and selection 
E) Solution implementation

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the types of group public presentations discussed in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A) Panel discussion 
B) Symposium 
C) Forum 
D) Governance group 
E) Colloquium 
A) Panel discussion 
B) Symposium 
C) Forum 
D) Governance group 
E) Colloquium

Question 7

All of the following are guidelines for being a good group moderator EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) keep track otimanenforctimlimits. 
B) avoid interrupting members. 
C) protect the rights of group members and audience members. 
D) make sure the group follows its agreed-upon agenda. 
E) conclude and wrap up the session on time. 
A) keep track otimanenforctimlimits. 
B) avoid interrupting members. 
C) protect the rights of group members and audience members. 
D) make sure the group follows its agreed-upon agenda. 
E) conclude and wrap up the session on time.

Question 8

A college’s vice president for administration and finance moderates an open discussion to give students the opportunity to ask questions and express their concerns about a proposed
tuition increase. This setting for group communication is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) symposium. 
B) forum. 
C) governance group. 
D) service group. 
E) panel discussion. 
A) symposium. 
B) forum. 
C) governance group. 
D) service group. 
E) panel discussion.

Question 9

Which of the following answers puts the items discussed at a business meeting in the correct order?

Accepted Answer

A) Call to order, reports, approval of agenda and minutes, new business, unfinished business, adjournment. 
B) Call to order, approval of agenda and minutes, reports, unfinished business, new business, announcements, adjournment. 
C) Call to order, new business, unfinished business, approval or agenda and minutes, adjournment, announcements. 
D) Call to order, announcements, approval of agenda and minutes, new business, unfinished business, adjournment. 
E) All of the above are acceptable and correct. 
A) Call to order, reports, approval of agenda and minutes, new business, unfinished business, adjournment. 
B) Call to order, approval of agenda and minutes, reports, unfinished business, new business, announcements, adjournment. 
C) Call to order, new business, unfinished business, approval or agenda and minutes, adjournment, announcements. 
D) Call to order, announcements, approval of agenda and minutes, new business, unfinished business, adjournment. 
E) All of the above are acceptable and correct.

Question 10

A business meeting requires approval of the previous meeting’s minutes before approving the meeting agenda.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A working agenda functions as a roadmap for a meeting.

When brainstorming with group members, analyze and praise other member’s ideas as you hear them.

A good group moderator should allow everyone to speak as long as needed, so long as the session BEGINS on time.

The major factor separating successful groups from unsuccessful groups is having a clear goal.

Which step in the Standard Problem-Solving Agenda requires members to discuss the pros and cons of each suggested solution in light of their agreed-upon criteria for a solution?

Which of the following is NOT one of the types of group public presentations discussed in the textbook?

All of the following are guidelines for being a good group moderator EXCEPT:

A college’s vice president for administration and finance moderates an open discussion to give students the opportunity to ask questions and express their concerns about a proposed tuition increase. This setting for group communication is an example of a

Which of the following answers puts the items discussed at a business meeting in the correct order?

A business meeting requires approval of the previous meeting’s minutes before approving the meeting agenda.

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Speaker Credibility Anethics

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Introductions Anconclusions

Engaging Language

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Exam 18: Speaking in Groups

A working agenda functions as a roadmap for a meeting.

When brainstorming with group members, analyze and praise other member’s ideas as you hear them.

A good group moderator should allow everyone to speak as long as needed, so long as the session BEGINS on time.

The major factor separating successful groups from unsuccessful groups is having a clear goal.

Which step in the Standard Problem-Solving Agenda requires members to discuss the pros and cons of each suggested solution in light of their agreed-upon criteria for a solution?

Which of the following is NOT one of the types of group public presentations discussed in the textbook?

All of the following are guidelines for being a good group moderator EXCEPT:

A college’s vice president for administration and finance moderates an open discussion to give students the opportunity to ask questions and express their concerns about a proposed tuition increase. This setting for group communication is an example of a

Which of the following answers puts the items discussed at a business meeting in the correct order?

A business meeting requires approval of the previous meeting’s minutes before approving the meeting agenda.

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 Delivery

Presentation Aids

Informativpresentations

Persuasivpresentations

Special Presentations

Filters