Question 1

Using supporting materials competently during an informative speech requires which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cite sources completely. 
B)  Avoid fallacies. 
C)  Cite sources in their field of expertise. 
D)  Choose the most interesting credible source. 
E)  None of above 
A)  Cite sources completely. 
B)  Avoid fallacies. 
C)  Cite sources in their field of expertise. 
D)  Choose the most interesting credible source. 
E)  None of above

Question 2

"So how does this affect us?" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a signpost 
B)  a transition 
C)  an internal summary 
D)  a final summary statement 
A)  a signpost 
B)  a transition 
C)  an internal summary 
D)  a final summary statement

Question 3

Types of informative speeches include

Accepted Answer

A)  manuscript speeches 
B)  demonstrations 
C)  extemporaneous presentations 
D)  both a and c 
A)  manuscript speeches 
B)  demonstrations 
C)  extemporaneous presentations 
D)  both a and c

Question 4

"Mary Ellen Walker, an attorney in the U.S. Justice Department, states . . ." is a complete citation of a credible source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The agenda-setting function of informative speaking refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  telling an audience what to think on a controversial issue 
B)  telling an audience what to think about 
C)  telling an audience how it should act once a problem has be explained 
D)  telling an audience what the agendas of certain groups are so that the listeners can be informed and can prevent fraud or dangerous activities 
A)  telling an audience what to think on a controversial issue 
B)  telling an audience what to think about 
C)  telling an audience how it should act once a problem has be explained 
D)  telling an audience what the agendas of certain groups are so that the listeners can be informed and can prevent fraud or dangerous activities

Question 6

"The average price of a gallon of milk is $3.50, according to the New York Times." This is an incomplete citation because there is

Accepted Answer

A)  no date for the statistic 
B)  no date for the article in the New York Times 
C)  no random sample for the statistic 
D)  both a and b 
A)  no date for the statistic 
B)  no date for the article in the New York Times 
C)  no random sample for the statistic 
D)  both a and b

Question 7

"According to Newsweek magazine . . ." is a complete citation of a credible source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When using a PowerPoint presentation, the speaker should list all of the major points so that the audience can follow along.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A bar graph

Accepted Answer

A)  is a table that depicts statistics to make a point 
B)  is a circular graph divided into specific portions 
C)  is a depiction of a trend with a line illustrating a lengthy period of time 
D)  compares and contrasts two or more items or shows variation 
A)  is a table that depicts statistics to make a point 
B)  is a circular graph divided into specific portions 
C)  is a depiction of a trend with a line illustrating a lengthy period of time 
D)  compares and contrasts two or more items or shows variation

Question 10

An informative speech may produce a strong desire from listeners to correct a problem presented during the speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The limitations associated with using objects as visual aids include that

Accepted Answer

A)  some objects may be illegal 
B)  some objects are too large and bulky 
C)  live objects such as animals can be difficult to control 
D)  all of the above 
A)  some objects may be illegal 
B)  some objects are too large and bulky 
C)  live objects such as animals can be difficult to control 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

The benefits of visual aids include that

Accepted Answer

A)  they can clarify a difficult or complex point 
B)  they can gain the attention of an audience 
C)  they can increase the speaker's credibility 
D)  all of the above 
A)  they can clarify a difficult or complex point 
B)  they can gain the attention of an audience 
C)  they can increase the speaker's credibility 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

When using a video during their speech, students should remember that

Accepted Answer

A)  the video should not form a majority of the speech 
B)  the video will often seem exciting by comparison to the speaker 
C)  videos work as a nice transition from the introduction of your speech to the conclusion 
D)  both a and b 
A)  the video should not form a majority of the speech 
B)  the video will often seem exciting by comparison to the speaker 
C)  videos work as a nice transition from the introduction of your speech to the conclusion 
D)  both a and b

Question 14

A speech with a demonstration about why an individual should not use PowerPoint is an informative speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Informative speeches do not usually stir disagreement and dissension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Computer-assisted presentations have which of the following drawbacks?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can be very time-consuming to prepare. 
B)  Glitches may occur that could be a disaster if the speech is largely dependent on computer assistance. 
C)  They can diminish the speech content's effectiveness when no computer "bells and whistles" are available for certain parts of the presentation. 
D)  They require more practice than traditional visual aids. 
A)  They can be very time-consuming to prepare. 
B)  Glitches may occur that could be a disaster if the speech is largely dependent on computer assistance. 
C)  They can diminish the speech content's effectiveness when no computer "bells and whistles" are available for certain parts of the presentation. 
D)  They require more practice than traditional visual aids.

Question 17

An internal summary is

Accepted Answer

A)  the same as a preview 
B)  an identification of the main points of a speech in the introduction 
C)  a final wrap-up to a speech 
D)  a restatement of a key point or points during a speech presentation 
A)  the same as a preview 
B)  an identification of the main points of a speech in the introduction 
C)  a final wrap-up to a speech 
D)  a restatement of a key point or points during a speech presentation

Question 18

"Jim Cantore, a meteorologist from the Weather Channel, states that hurricanes will be more plentiful in the next decade due to global warming." The source is credible and quoted in her field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

"James Jones at Merck notes that a cure for cancer is only a few years away" is a citation of a source that is incomplete in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  It's missing a specific date of statement. 
B)  The credentials of Jones are insufficient. 
C)  Jones is a questionable source for the statement. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  It's missing a specific date of statement. 
B)  The credentials of Jones are insufficient. 
C)  Jones is a questionable source for the statement. 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

"According to Dr. William Glasser . . ." is a complete citation of a credible source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Using supporting materials competently during an informative speech requires which of the following?

"So how does this affect us?" is an example of

Types of informative speeches include

"Mary Ellen Walker, an attorney in the U.S. Justice Department, states . . ." is a complete citation of a credible source.

The agenda-setting function of informative speaking refers to

"The average price of a gallon of milk is $3.50, according to the New York Times." This is an incomplete citation because there is

"According to Newsweek magazine . . ." is a complete citation of a credible source.

When using a PowerPoint presentation, the speaker should list all of the major points so that the audience can follow along.

A bar graph

An informative speech may produce a strong desire from listeners to correct a problem presented during the speech.

The limitations associated with using objects as visual aids include that

The benefits of visual aids include that

When using a video during their speech, students should remember that

A speech with a demonstration about why an individual should not use PowerPoint is an informative speech.

Informative speeches do not usually stir disagreement and dissension.

Computer-assisted presentations have which of the following drawbacks?

An internal summary is

"Jim Cantore, a meteorologist from the Weather Channel, states that hurricanes will be more plentiful in the next decade due to global warming." The source is credible and quoted in her field.

"James Jones at Merck notes that a cure for cancer is only a few years away" is a citation of a source that is incomplete in which of the following ways?

"According to Dr. William Glasser . . ." is a complete citation of a credible source.

Competent Communication: Effective and Appropriate

Perceptions of Self and Others: Who Am I Who Are They

Culture and Gender

Language: Sharing Meaning With Words

Nonverbal Communication: Sharing Meaning Without Words

Listening to Others

Power: The Inescapable Interpersonal Dynamic

Making Relationships Work

Interpersonal Conflict Management

The Anatomy of Small Groups

Creating Effective Groups

Preparing Speeches

Presenting Speeches

Persuasive Speaking

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Exam 14: Informative Speaking

Using supporting materials competently during an informative speech requires which of the following?

"So how does this affect us?" is an example of

Types of informative speeches include

"Mary Ellen Walker, an attorney in the U.S. Justice Department, states . . ." is a complete citation of a credible source.

The agenda-setting function of informative speaking refers to

"The average price of a gallon of milk is $3.50, according to the New York Times." This is an incomplete citation because there is

"According to Newsweek magazine . . ." is a complete citation of a credible source.

When using a PowerPoint presentation, the speaker should list all of the major points so that the audience can follow along.

A bar graph

An informative speech may produce a strong desire from listeners to correct a problem presented during the speech.

The limitations associated with using objects as visual aids include that

The benefits of visual aids include that

When using a video during their speech, students should remember that

A speech with a demonstration about why an individual should not use PowerPoint is an informative speech.

Informative speeches do not usually stir disagreement and dissension.

Computer-assisted presentations have which of the following drawbacks?

An internal summary is

"Jim Cantore, a meteorologist from the Weather Channel, states that hurricanes will be more plentiful in the next decade due to global warming." The source is credible and quoted in her field.

"James Jones at Merck notes that a cure for cancer is only a few years away" is a citation of a source that is incomplete in which of the following ways?

"According to Dr. William Glasser . . ." is a complete citation of a credible source.

Competent Communication: Effective and Appropriate

Perceptions of Self and Others: Who Am I Who Are They

Culture and Gender

Language: Sharing Meaning With Words

Nonverbal Communication: Sharing Meaning Without Words

Listening to Others

Power: The Inescapable Interpersonal Dynamic

Making Relationships Work

Interpersonal Conflict Management

The Anatomy of Small Groups

Creating Effective Groups

Preparing Speeches

Presenting Speeches

Persuasive Speaking

Filters