Question 1

Which of these statements accurately describes exploratory informative presentations?

Accepted Answer

A)  They should resolve any unanswered questions on the topic. 
B)  Experts on the subject may be tentative with their conclusions. 
C)  They assume the audience has some previous knowledge about the topic. 
D)  They do not invite the audience to learn or discover. 
A)  They should resolve any unanswered questions on the topic. 
B)  Experts on the subject may be tentative with their conclusions. 
C)  They assume the audience has some previous knowledge about the topic. 
D)  They do not invite the audience to learn or discover.

Question 2

Which of these is an example of a demonstrative presentation topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  concept of body art 
B)  finding a summer job 
C)  a recent family vacation 
D)  evolving family dynamics 
A)  concept of body art 
B)  finding a summer job 
C)  a recent family vacation 
D)  evolving family dynamics

Question 3

The ______ help(s) signal to the audience that one part of the presentation is finished and the next part is starting.

Accepted Answer

A)  transitions 
B)  introduction 
C)  body 
D)  conclusion 
A)  transitions 
B)  introduction 
C)  body 
D)  conclusion

Question 4

Informative presentations that demonstrate, explain, describe, or explore assume that the audience has at least heard about the topic in some form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Imagine you are giving a presentation on your study-abroad experience this past summer in Rome. How could you appeal to all four learning styles in your presentation? Provide a specific example for each style.

Accepted Answer

To appeal to auditory learners, I could

Question 6

______ learners will carefully listen to what you say to retain the information.

Accepted Answer

A)  Kinesthetic 
B)  Visual 
C)  Read/Write 
D)  Auditory 
A)  Kinesthetic 
B)  Visual 
C)  Read/Write 
D)  Auditory

Question 7

One of the keys to a good demonstrative presentation is to be general with your topic rather than too specific.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the conclusion portion of the outline for his informative presentation, Khasim prepares a restatement of his thesis and a creative ending. Which primary component of an informative presentation's conclusion does Khasim still need to prepare?

Accepted Answer

A)  a call to action 
B)  proof of his credibility as a speaker 
C)  a restatement of his main points 
D)  a demonstration of the topic's importance 
A)  a call to action 
B)  proof of his credibility as a speaker 
C)  a restatement of his main points 
D)  a demonstration of the topic's importance

Question 9

The ______ help(s) connect one part of your speech to another.

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction 
B)  body 
C)  conclusion 
D)  transitions 
A)  introduction 
B)  body 
C)  conclusion 
D)  transitions

Question 10

Which of these is true regarding audience involvement during a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Audience involvement is not important in a learning environment. 
B)  Involvement should be used to help audience members get over their stage fright. 
C)  Involvement helps the speaker connect and engage with the audience. 
D)  Involvement risks eroding audience members' attention because they know they might be asked to participate. 
A)  Audience involvement is not important in a learning environment. 
B)  Involvement should be used to help audience members get over their stage fright. 
C)  Involvement helps the speaker connect and engage with the audience. 
D)  Involvement risks eroding audience members' attention because they know they might be asked to participate.

Question 11

According to the text, when do the worst kinds of informative presentations occur?

Accepted Answer

when the audience al

Question 12

You should restate your thesis and central idea in which part of your presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  transitions 
B)  conclusion 
C)  body 
D)  introduction 
A)  transitions 
B)  conclusion 
C)  body 
D)  introduction

Question 13

While delivering a presentation about the monastic traditions of 14th century England, you notice that about half of the faces in the room turn blank after you say the word erudite. You should ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  continue with your presentation, because an attentive audience member should be able to figure out the meaning of the word from context 
B)  continue with your presentation, because the meaning of any given word isn't all that important 
C)  continue with your presentation, because a definition would be boring to the people who do know what the word means 
D)  back up and explain what the word means 
A)  continue with your presentation, because an attentive audience member should be able to figure out the meaning of the word from context 
B)  continue with your presentation, because the meaning of any given word isn't all that important 
C)  continue with your presentation, because a definition would be boring to the people who do know what the word means 
D)  back up and explain what the word means

Question 14

Which type of informative presentation shows the audience how to do something and often gives them a chance to try what they have learned?

Accepted Answer

A)  exploratory 
B)  descriptive 
C)  explanatory 
D)  demonstrative 
A)  exploratory 
B)  descriptive 
C)  explanatory 
D)  demonstrative

Question 15

What is the fundamental difference between informative presentations and persuasive presentations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only persuasive presentations seek to change the audience's behavior or belief. 
B)  Only informative presentations need to be concerned with the amount of information. 
C)  Only informative presentations require credible information. 
D)  Only persuasive presentations require timely information. 
A)  Only persuasive presentations seek to change the audience's behavior or belief. 
B)  Only informative presentations need to be concerned with the amount of information. 
C)  Only informative presentations require credible information. 
D)  Only persuasive presentations require timely information.

Question 16

A ______ outline is what you would present in front of the audience; it is based on the ______ outline.

Accepted Answer

A)  keyword; full-sentence 
B)  full-sentence; keyword 
C)  topical; spatial 
D)  spatial; topical 
A)  keyword; full-sentence 
B)  full-sentence; keyword 
C)  topical; spatial 
D)  spatial; topical

Question 17

Learning styles refer to the different ways individuals like to ______ information.

Accepted Answer

A)  obtain and process 
B)  see and present 
C)  make deductions from 
D)  analyze and integrate 
A)  obtain and process 
B)  see and present 
C)  make deductions from 
D)  analyze and integrate

Question 18

What should you continually ask yourself to help ensure that your speaker's intent is appropriate for an informative presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Can I verify that my information is accurate?" 
B)  "What am I trying to do with this information?" 
C)  "How can I get my audience to behave the way I want them to in response to this information?" 
D)  "Will my audience care about this information?" 
A)  "Can I verify that my information is accurate?" 
B)  "What am I trying to do with this information?" 
C)  "How can I get my audience to behave the way I want them to in response to this information?" 
D)  "Will my audience care about this information?"

Question 19

An accountant explains how to construct a "CD ladder," a technique that enables investors to benefit from the high interest rates of long-term certificates of deposit without losing access to their money for overly long periods of time. This is an example of which type of informative presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  exploratory 
B)  explanatory 
C)  descriptive 
D)  demonstrative 
A)  exploratory 
B)  explanatory 
C)  descriptive 
D)  demonstrative

Question 20

Edutainment uses entertainment as a way to inform audiences about important social issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of these statements accurately describes exploratory informative presentations?

Which of these is an example of a demonstrative presentation topic?

The ______ help(s) signal to the audience that one part of the presentation is finished and the next part is starting.

Informative presentations that demonstrate, explain, describe, or explore assume that the audience has at least heard about the topic in some form.

Imagine you are giving a presentation on your study-abroad experience this past summer in Rome. How could you appeal to all four learning styles in your presentation? Provide a specific example for each style.

______ learners will carefully listen to what you say to retain the information.

One of the keys to a good demonstrative presentation is to be general with your topic rather than too specific.

In the conclusion portion of the outline for his informative presentation, Khasim prepares a restatement of his thesis and a creative ending. Which primary component of an informative presentation's conclusion does Khasim still need to prepare?

The ______ help(s) connect one part of your speech to another.

Which of these is true regarding audience involvement during a presentation?

According to the text, when do the worst kinds of informative presentations occur?

You should restate your thesis and central idea in which part of your presentation?

While delivering a presentation about the monastic traditions of 14th century England, you notice that about half of the faces in the room turn blank after you say the word erudite. You should ______.

Which type of informative presentation shows the audience how to do something and often gives them a chance to try what they have learned?

What is the fundamental difference between informative presentations and persuasive presentations?

A outline is what you would present in front of the audience; it is based on the outline.

Learning styles refer to the different ways individuals like to ______ information.

What should you continually ask yourself to help ensure that your speaker's intent is appropriate for an informative presentation?

An accountant explains how to construct a "CD ladder," a technique that enables investors to benefit from the high interest rates of long-term certificates of deposit without losing access to their money for overly long periods of time. This is an example of which type of informative presentation?

Edutainment uses entertainment as a way to inform audiences about important social issues.

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Exam 14: Informative Presentations

Which of these statements accurately describes exploratory informative presentations?

Which of these is an example of a demonstrative presentation topic?

The ______ help(s) signal to the audience that one part of the presentation is finished and the next part is starting.

Informative presentations that demonstrate, explain, describe, or explore assume that the audience has at least heard about the topic in some form.

Imagine you are giving a presentation on your study-abroad experience this past summer in Rome. How could you appeal to all four learning styles in your presentation? Provide a specific example for each style.

______ learners will carefully listen to what you say to retain the information.

One of the keys to a good demonstrative presentation is to be general with your topic rather than too specific.

In the conclusion portion of the outline for his informative presentation, Khasim prepares a restatement of his thesis and a creative ending. Which primary component of an informative presentation's conclusion does Khasim still need to prepare?

The ______ help(s) connect one part of your speech to another.

Which of these is true regarding audience involvement during a presentation?

According to the text, when do the worst kinds of informative presentations occur?

You should restate your thesis and central idea in which part of your presentation?

While delivering a presentation about the monastic traditions of 14th century England, you notice that about half of the faces in the room turn blank after you say the word erudite. You should ______.

Which type of informative presentation shows the audience how to do something and often gives them a chance to try what they have learned?

What is the fundamental difference between informative presentations and persuasive presentations?

A ______ outline is what you would present in front of the audience; it is based on the ______ outline.

Learning styles refer to the different ways individuals like to ______ information.

What should you continually ask yourself to help ensure that your speaker's intent is appropriate for an informative presentation?

An accountant explains how to construct a "CD ladder," a technique that enables investors to benefit from the high interest rates of long-term certificates of deposit without losing access to their money for overly long periods of time. This is an example of which type of informative presentation?

Edutainment uses entertainment as a way to inform audiences about important social issues.

Communication in the 21st Century

Perception, Self, and Communication

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication, Culture, and Diversity

Interpersonal Communication

Small Group and Team Communication

Workplace and Organizational Communication

Communication and New Media

Selecting Your Topic and Knowing Your Audience

Organizing Your Presentation

Delivering Your Presentations

Persuasive Presentations

The Art of Interviews: Understanding the Process, Types of Questions, and Importance of First Impressions

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A outline is what you would present in front of the audience; it is based on the outline.