Question 1

An average presenter who uses visual aids can be perceived as CREDIBLE as "expert" presenters who use no visuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What type of support is the following? "Generalized anxiety disorder is an unrealistic or excessive worry about some life circumstance that persists for six months or longer.This is often accompanied by difficulty concentrating,trouble sleeping,irritability,palpitations,or a general feeling of being keyed up."

Accepted Answer

A)  example 
B)  explanation 
C)  illustration 
D)  literal comparison 
A)  example 
B)  explanation 
C)  illustration 
D)  literal comparison

Question 3

The left side of the brain is used when engaged in which type of supporting material?

Accepted Answer

A)  text visuals 
B)  pod casts 
C)  pictographs 
D)  statistics 
A)  text visuals 
B)  pod casts 
C)  pictographs 
D)  statistics

Question 4

Discuss the steps in creating visual aids with Microsoft PowerPoint.

Accepted Answer

Creating visual aids with Microsoft Powe

Question 5

Each of the following is a reason for using visual aids EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  they improve listener's memories. 
B)  they add to speaker credibility. 
C)  they speech comprehension. 
D)  they enable speakers to present more information than they have time to say. 
A)  they improve listener's memories. 
B)  they add to speaker credibility. 
C)  they speech comprehension. 
D)  they enable speakers to present more information than they have time to say.

Question 6

HUE is the amount of color used in the selected shade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A principle for having quality visuals is

Accepted Answer

A)  dark colors to appear nearer; light colors to appear further away. 
B)  avoid using colors that tend to look the same at a distance. 
C)  place opposites on the color wheel immediately next to each other. 
D)  use light colors for bullets or letters on a clear background. 
A)  dark colors to appear nearer; light colors to appear further away. 
B)  avoid using colors that tend to look the same at a distance. 
C)  place opposites on the color wheel immediately next to each other. 
D)  use light colors for bullets or letters on a clear background.

Question 8

Explain the design rules for text visuals and explain why each rule is important to the speaker.

Accepted Answer

The design rules for text visuals are im

Question 9

In double checking her finished PowerPoint slides,Clara realized that she violated one of the rules for effective presentations.Which of the following should she change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her title slide has 36 pt. text. 
B)  She has used two font styles throughout: one font for the title and subtitles and one font for other text. 
C)  She has used blue text on a black background. 
D)  She has used bulleted phrases instead of complete sentences. 
A)  Her title slide has 36 pt. text. 
B)  She has used two font styles throughout: one font for the title and subtitles and one font for other text. 
C)  She has used blue text on a black background. 
D)  She has used bulleted phrases instead of complete sentences.

Question 10

Which graph shows changes in relationship over time?

Accepted Answer

A)  pie chart 
B)  line graph 
C)  horizontal bar graph or grouped bar graphs 
D)  3-D stacked bar graph 
A)  pie chart 
B)  line graph 
C)  horizontal bar graph or grouped bar graphs 
D)  3-D stacked bar graph

Question 11

Explain the presentation guidelines for using statistics effectively.

Accepted Answer

When using statistics in a presentation,

Question 12

Which of the following is not true about a marker board?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use any color marker. 
B)  Practice is vital. 
C)  Learning to speak and draw at the same time requires work. 
D)  Make sure your letters are large enough to read. 
A)  Use any color marker. 
B)  Practice is vital. 
C)  Learning to speak and draw at the same time requires work. 
D)  Make sure your letters are large enough to read.

Question 13

What type of support is the following? "Anxiety,which affects twice as many women as men,is treated with medication and counseling,according to Dr.Thomas Leaman of the Milton S.Hershey Medical Center of Pennsylvania State University."

Accepted Answer

A)  expert opinion 
B)  figurative comparison 
C)  literal comparison 
D)  explanation 
A)  expert opinion 
B)  figurative comparison 
C)  literal comparison 
D)  explanation

Question 14

Explain the design rules for graphic visuals and explain why each rule is important to the speaker.

Accepted Answer

Design rules for graphic visuals are imp

Question 15

Statistics should be

Accepted Answer

A)  used sparingly. 
B)  reported exactly as they appear in the original source. 
C)  used liberally as needed. 
D)  given without reference to the source 
A)  used sparingly. 
B)  reported exactly as they appear in the original source. 
C)  used liberally as needed. 
D)  given without reference to the source

Question 16

A HYPOTHETICAL ILLUSTRATION is a narrative or story told in such vivid detail that it paints a picture for the listener and is usually factual in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Factual illustrations

Accepted Answer

A)  are detailed narratives about someone who could exist. 
B)  are made up by the speaker to fit a particular situation. 
C)  must be possible or likely. 
D)  gain attention and involve the audience personally. 
A)  are detailed narratives about someone who could exist. 
B)  are made up by the speaker to fit a particular situation. 
C)  must be possible or likely. 
D)  gain attention and involve the audience personally.

Question 18

Information from experts

Accepted Answer

A)  should be quoted directly, not paraphrased. 
B)  should have the expert's qualifications cited if they are not known to the audience 
C)  should be long and detailed to keep audience interest. 
D)  are used for clarification only. 
A)  should be quoted directly, not paraphrased. 
B)  should have the expert's qualifications cited if they are not known to the audience 
C)  should be long and detailed to keep audience interest. 
D)  are used for clarification only.

Question 19

A SANS SERIF typeface is recommended for titles or emphasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The figurative comparison

Accepted Answer

A)  shows similarities or differences between the same class or category. 
B)  is difficult to use effectively. 
C)  is good proof in a speech. 
D)  shows similarities or differences between items from different classes or categories. 
A)  shows similarities or differences between the same class or category. 
B)  is difficult to use effectively. 
C)  is good proof in a speech. 
D)  shows similarities or differences between items from different classes or categories.

An average presenter who uses visual aids can be perceived as CREDIBLE as "expert" presenters who use no visuals.

The left side of the brain is used when engaged in which type of supporting material?

Discuss the steps in creating visual aids with Microsoft PowerPoint.

Each of the following is a reason for using visual aids EXCEPT

HUE is the amount of color used in the selected shade.

A principle for having quality visuals is

Explain the design rules for text visuals and explain why each rule is important to the speaker.

In double checking her finished PowerPoint slides,Clara realized that she violated one of the rules for effective presentations.Which of the following should she change?

Which graph shows changes in relationship over time?

Explain the presentation guidelines for using statistics effectively.

Which of the following is not true about a marker board?

What type of support is the following? "Anxiety,which affects twice as many women as men,is treated with medication and counseling,according to Dr.Thomas Leaman of the Milton S.Hershey Medical Center of Pennsylvania State University."

Explain the design rules for graphic visuals and explain why each rule is important to the speaker.

Statistics should be

A HYPOTHETICAL ILLUSTRATION is a narrative or story told in such vivid detail that it paints a picture for the listener and is usually factual in nature.

Factual illustrations

Information from experts

A SANS SERIF typeface is recommended for titles or emphasis.

The figurative comparison

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Exam 12: Verbal and Visual Supporting Materials

An average presenter who uses visual aids can be perceived as CREDIBLE as "expert" presenters who use no visuals.

The left side of the brain is used when engaged in which type of supporting material?

Discuss the steps in creating visual aids with Microsoft PowerPoint.

Each of the following is a reason for using visual aids EXCEPT

HUE is the amount of color used in the selected shade.

A principle for having quality visuals is

Explain the design rules for text visuals and explain why each rule is important to the speaker.

In double checking her finished PowerPoint slides,Clara realized that she violated one of the rules for effective presentations.Which of the following should she change?

Which graph shows changes in relationship over time?

Explain the presentation guidelines for using statistics effectively.

Which of the following is not true about a marker board?

What type of support is the following? "Anxiety,which affects twice as many women as men,is treated with medication and counseling,according to Dr.Thomas Leaman of the Milton S.Hershey Medical Center of Pennsylvania State University."

Explain the design rules for graphic visuals and explain why each rule is important to the speaker.

Statistics should be

A HYPOTHETICAL ILLUSTRATION is a narrative or story told in such vivid detail that it paints a picture for the listener and is usually factual in nature.

Factual illustrations

Information from experts

A SANS SERIF typeface is recommended for titles or emphasis.

The figurative comparison

The Communication Process

Communication in the Workplace

Conflict, Culture, and Relationships

Effective Listening

Nonverbal Communication

Overcoming Obstacles to Communication in the Electronic Age

Basic Information for All Types of Interviews

The Employment Interview

Small Group Communication and Problem-Solving

Participation and Leadership in Teams

Informative Presentations

Persuasive Presentations

Polishing Your Written Communication

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