Question 1

An impromptu speech

Accepted Answer

A)  requires extensive research. 
B)  usually happens with little notice. 
C)  entails elaborate props. 
D)  eliminates the likelihood of unclear language. 
E)  is usually very formalized. 
A)  requires extensive research. 
B)  usually happens with little notice. 
C)  entails elaborate props. 
D)  eliminates the likelihood of unclear language. 
E)  is usually very formalized. B

Question 2

Antonio is about to give a speech on a new technique to forecast sales and is a little anxious. Which of his friends gives him the best advice about what to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Steve, who says to approach it with a positive attitude 
B)  Lloyd, who says showing a little nervousness will make Antonio appear humble 
C)  Jodi, who says to avoid practicing because it creates overconfidence 
D)  Annalee, who says he should cancel the speech if anticipating it makes Antonio anxious 
E)  Juwan, who says to speak loudly at the beginning of the speech until Antonio's tension is released 
A)  Steve, who says to approach it with a positive attitude 
B)  Lloyd, who says showing a little nervousness will make Antonio appear humble 
C)  Jodi, who says to avoid practicing because it creates overconfidence 
D)  Annalee, who says he should cancel the speech if anticipating it makes Antonio anxious 
E)  Juwan, who says to speak loudly at the beginning of the speech until Antonio's tension is released A

Question 3

Studies have found relatively high levels of anticipatory anxiety

Accepted Answer

A)  among intellectually sophisticated people. 
B)  in uninhibited individuals. 
C)  among people who are outgoing. 
D)  in men. 
E)  in women. 
A)  among intellectually sophisticated people. 
B)  in uninhibited individuals. 
C)  among people who are outgoing. 
D)  in men. 
E)  in women. E

Question 4

For the majority of professional presentations, the speaker should ________ the audience.

Accepted Answer

A)  make jokes about 
B)  totally ignore 
C)  avoid speaking to 
D)  become comfortable with 
E)  try to intimidate 
A)  make jokes about 
B)  totally ignore 
C)  avoid speaking to 
D)  become comfortable with 
E)  try to intimidate

Question 5

Chloe is going to record a speech where she will tell her employees about an exciting new incentive program that will increase their wages. Which format would best serve her purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  transpositional 
B)  impromptu 
C)  memorized 
D)  scripted 
E)  extemporaneous 
A)  transpositional 
B)  impromptu 
C)  memorized 
D)  scripted 
E)  extemporaneous

Question 6

Fluency is the term used to describe developing a specific mental image of winning or giving a successful performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A business presenter should use large gestures in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  in a small conference room 
B)  on a webcam 
C)  during an informal, small-group gathering around a picnic table 
D)  during a very formal, televised broadcast 
E)  while speaking to a large group in an open parking lot 
A)  in a small conference room 
B)  on a webcam 
C)  during an informal, small-group gathering around a picnic table 
D)  during a very formal, televised broadcast 
E)  while speaking to a large group in an open parking lot

Question 8

The body's reaction to any type of perceived threat is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  desensitization. 
B)  articulation. 
C)  stressor. 
D)  stress. 
E)  anticipatory anxiety. 
A)  desensitization. 
B)  articulation. 
C)  stressor. 
D)  stress. 
E)  anticipatory anxiety.

Question 9

Greg arrived early at the location where he is scheduled to give a presentation about his company's new document disposal system. Which of the following is the best approach for him to take?

Accepted Answer

A)  walk around and interact with some of his audience members 
B)  leave for the time being and come back at the proper time 
C)  show the audience his notes and visuals and ask what they think 
D)  set up his materials and wait quietly by himself 
E)  do a test run of his speech in front of the audience members already there 
A)  walk around and interact with some of his audience members 
B)  leave for the time being and come back at the proper time 
C)  show the audience his notes and visuals and ask what they think 
D)  set up his materials and wait quietly by himself 
E)  do a test run of his speech in front of the audience members already there

Question 10

Briefly explain the proper way to incorporate movement into a speech.

Accepted Answer

First, make sure you stand facing your l

Question 11

The purpose of visualization is to

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce speaker anxiety. 
B)  help the audience imagine something. 
C)  provide something to keep the audience focused. 
D)  build a personal connection with the audience. 
E)  make the speaker seem similar to the audience members. 
A)  reduce speaker anxiety. 
B)  help the audience imagine something. 
C)  provide something to keep the audience focused. 
D)  build a personal connection with the audience. 
E)  make the speaker seem similar to the audience members.

Question 12

Angus was hired to take the lead on a new product line. He was told he would have to make weekly presentations, which he dreaded more than anything. After two or three months, he found that the speeches were no longer as stressful as they once were. Angus has likely been through the process of

Accepted Answer

A)  visualization. 
B)  desensitization. 
C)  virtual realization. 
D)  memorization. 
E)  articulation. 
A)  visualization. 
B)  desensitization. 
C)  virtual realization. 
D)  memorization. 
E)  articulation.

Question 13

The best approach to preparing for a speech is to tell yourself that you

Accepted Answer

A)  will fail. 
B)  deserve to succeed. 
C)  might succeed. 
D)  might fail. 
E)  will succeed. 
A)  will fail. 
B)  deserve to succeed. 
C)  might succeed. 
D)  might fail. 
E)  will succeed.

Question 14

Timothy was very anxious about giving the keynote address at an upcoming sales expo. This was the most important speech of his career, and he kept worrying that he would forget his lines or stutter, even though that had never happened to him before. When Timothy gave the speech, he forgot some of his lines and stuttered several times, just as he had feared. Timothy experienced

Accepted Answer

A)  impromptu speaking anxiety. 
B)  desensitization. 
C)  a self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D)  failed transposition. 
E)  visualization. 
A)  impromptu speaking anxiety. 
B)  desensitization. 
C)  a self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D)  failed transposition. 
E)  visualization.

Question 15

Your attire during any work-related presentation should be a suit and tie.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Your friend, Wilma, is very nervous about her upcoming presentation. She keeps thinking about everything that could go wrong. Advise her on how changing her attitude can help her public speaking and offer at least one specific suggestion on how to go about changing her attitude.

Accepted Answer

Examples will vary. They should note tha

Question 17

Daryn spoke with three audience members before her presentation, Luke, Alicia, and Bart. They worked together to come up with a great idea to combine two processes into one. What should Daryn say to introduce this idea in her presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  "One idea I recently heard about is combining these two processes into one." 
B)  "I just came up with a great idea. I think we should combine the two processes into one." 
C)  "Some coworkers and I generated a plan to combine these processes." 
D)  "One approach would be to combine these processes into one." 
E)  "I spoke with Luke, Alicia, and Bart before the presentation, and we have a great plan that combines the two processes into one." 
A)  "One idea I recently heard about is combining these two processes into one." 
B)  "I just came up with a great idea. I think we should combine the two processes into one." 
C)  "Some coworkers and I generated a plan to combine these processes." 
D)  "One approach would be to combine these processes into one." 
E)  "I spoke with Luke, Alicia, and Bart before the presentation, and we have a great plan that combines the two processes into one."

Question 18

It is a good idea to engage with audience members before a speech begins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Briefly explain how to properly use podiums and tables during a presentation.

Accepted Answer

Standing behind a podium or table can he

Question 20

Anxiety is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  a reaction that helps prepare the body either to confront the stressor or to avoid it. 
B)  a feeling of worry and unease. 
C)  the body's reaction to any type of perceived threat. 
D)  events that cause the body to experience stress. 
E)  a speech disorder that disrupts the flow of words. 
A)  a reaction that helps prepare the body either to confront the stressor or to avoid it. 
B)  a feeling of worry and unease. 
C)  the body's reaction to any type of perceived threat. 
D)  events that cause the body to experience stress. 
E)  a speech disorder that disrupts the flow of words.

An impromptu speech

Antonio is about to give a speech on a new technique to forecast sales and is a little anxious. Which of his friends gives him the best advice about what to do?

Studies have found relatively high levels of anticipatory anxiety

For the majority of professional presentations, the speaker should ________ the audience.

Chloe is going to record a speech where she will tell her employees about an exciting new incentive program that will increase their wages. Which format would best serve her purpose?

Fluency is the term used to describe developing a specific mental image of winning or giving a successful performance.

A business presenter should use large gestures in which of the following situations?

The body's reaction to any type of perceived threat is referred to as

Greg arrived early at the location where he is scheduled to give a presentation about his company's new document disposal system. Which of the following is the best approach for him to take?

Briefly explain the proper way to incorporate movement into a speech.

The purpose of visualization is to

Angus was hired to take the lead on a new product line. He was told he would have to make weekly presentations, which he dreaded more than anything. After two or three months, he found that the speeches were no longer as stressful as they once were. Angus has likely been through the process of

The best approach to preparing for a speech is to tell yourself that you

Your attire during any work-related presentation should be a suit and tie.

Your friend, Wilma, is very nervous about her upcoming presentation. She keeps thinking about everything that could go wrong. Advise her on how changing her attitude can help her public speaking and offer at least one specific suggestion on how to go about changing her attitude.

Daryn spoke with three audience members before her presentation, Luke, Alicia, and Bart. They worked together to come up with a great idea to combine two processes into one. What should Daryn say to introduce this idea in her presentation?

It is a good idea to engage with audience members before a speech begins.

Briefly explain how to properly use podiums and tables during a presentation.

Anxiety is defined as

Communicating for Professional Success

Culture, Diversity, and Global Engagement

Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Learning

Perspective Taking

Effective Team Communication

Effective Meetings

Career Communication

Interviewing Successfully

Writing Across Media

Major Goals for Presentations

Planning and Crafting Presentations

Finding Support for Your Presentation Goals

Grammar and Spelling

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Exam 14: Rehearsing and Delivering Successful Presentations

An impromptu speech

Antonio is about to give a speech on a new technique to forecast sales and is a little anxious. Which of his friends gives him the best advice about what to do?

Studies have found relatively high levels of anticipatory anxiety

For the majority of professional presentations, the speaker should ________ the audience.

Chloe is going to record a speech where she will tell her employees about an exciting new incentive program that will increase their wages. Which format would best serve her purpose?

Fluency is the term used to describe developing a specific mental image of winning or giving a successful performance.

A business presenter should use large gestures in which of the following situations?

The body's reaction to any type of perceived threat is referred to as

Greg arrived early at the location where he is scheduled to give a presentation about his company's new document disposal system. Which of the following is the best approach for him to take?

Briefly explain the proper way to incorporate movement into a speech.

The purpose of visualization is to

Angus was hired to take the lead on a new product line. He was told he would have to make weekly presentations, which he dreaded more than anything. After two or three months, he found that the speeches were no longer as stressful as they once were. Angus has likely been through the process of

The best approach to preparing for a speech is to tell yourself that you

Your attire during any work-related presentation should be a suit and tie.

Your friend, Wilma, is very nervous about her upcoming presentation. She keeps thinking about everything that could go wrong. Advise her on how changing her attitude can help her public speaking and offer at least one specific suggestion on how to go about changing her attitude.

Daryn spoke with three audience members before her presentation, Luke, Alicia, and Bart. They worked together to come up with a great idea to combine two processes into one. What should Daryn say to introduce this idea in her presentation?

It is a good idea to engage with audience members before a speech begins.

Briefly explain how to properly use podiums and tables during a presentation.

Anxiety is defined as

Communicating for Professional Success

Culture, Diversity, and Global Engagement

Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Learning

Perspective Taking

Effective Team Communication

Effective Meetings

Career Communication

Interviewing Successfully

Writing Across Media

Major Goals for Presentations

Planning and Crafting Presentations

Finding Support for Your Presentation Goals

Grammar and Spelling

Filters