Question 1

Augustus has lost his place during a marketing presentation. The best strategy for him to use is to

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A)  pause briefly to regain his thoughts. 
B)  tell the audience he has lost his place. 
C)  restart the speech from the beginning. 
D)  tell a funny story until he remembers where he was. 
E)  end the speech. 
A)  pause briefly to regain his thoughts. 
B)  tell the audience he has lost his place. 
C)  restart the speech from the beginning. 
D)  tell a funny story until he remembers where he was. 
E)  end the speech.

Question 2

Vaughn is the production supervisor in a casting plant where an aluminum melting furnace recently exploded, injuring several employees. In response to this incident, which type of speech would be most appropriate for him to record and present on the company's social media pages?

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

Question 3

Miguel is explaining the work he did with Tyson to develop a new process in their company. When Miguel gets to the part of his presentation where he mentions Tyson's contribution, how should he refer to Tyson?

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A)  He should refer to him as "one of my coworkers." 
B)  He should point at him and refer to him as "this guy." 
C)  He should say "various team members" instead of acknowledging it was an individual. 
D)  He should have him stand up and introduce him by name. 
E)  He should just provide the audience with the information they need instead of wasting time acknowledging Tyson. 
A)  He should refer to him as "one of my coworkers." 
B)  He should point at him and refer to him as "this guy." 
C)  He should say "various team members" instead of acknowledging it was an individual. 
D)  He should have him stand up and introduce him by name. 
E)  He should just provide the audience with the information they need instead of wasting time acknowledging Tyson.

Question 4

Events that cause the body to experience stress are known as

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A)  stressors. 
B)  anxieties. 
C)  articulations. 
D)  transpositions. 
E)  slurs. 
A)  stressors. 
B)  anxieties. 
C)  articulations. 
D)  transpositions. 
E)  slurs.

Question 5

Public speaking anxiety can cause the face to twitch.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which statement about speaking rate is true?

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A)  Speaking more slowly makes a person seem more credible. 
B)  It is condescending to adjust your rate to accommodate the audience. 
C)  Speaking quickly makes a speaker sound uncertain. 
D)  It is possible for a speaker to speak too quickly. 
E)  Most U.S. adults speak approximately 250 words per minute. 
A)  Speaking more slowly makes a person seem more credible. 
B)  It is condescending to adjust your rate to accommodate the audience. 
C)  Speaking quickly makes a speaker sound uncertain. 
D)  It is possible for a speaker to speak too quickly. 
E)  Most U.S. adults speak approximately 250 words per minute.

Question 7

How many points should be covered in an impromptu speech?

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A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
E)  five 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
E)  five

Question 8

Briefly explain the advantages and disadvantages of extemporaneous speaking and give examples of situations where it would, and would not, be appropriate.

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Examples will vary but should make the f

Question 9

One disadvantage of a scripted speech delivery is the

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A)  inability to use any nonverbal communication techniques. 
B)  tendency to forget to include important information. 
C)  lack of formality associated with it. 
D)  extensive preparation required. 
E)  inability to finish it in a predictable time frame. 
A)  inability to use any nonverbal communication techniques. 
B)  tendency to forget to include important information. 
C)  lack of formality associated with it. 
D)  extensive preparation required. 
E)  inability to finish it in a predictable time frame.

Question 10

Briefly explain what the two most important qualities of facial expression are when delivering a speech and how they influence audience impressions.

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Research indicates that two qualities of

Question 11

Larissa is scheduled to give a presentation in front of a large group next week. She is prone to stage fright. Give examples of a psychological, a physiological, and a behavioral effect that Larissa is likely to experience before or during her speech as a result of her stage fright.

Accepted Answer

Examples will vary.
Examples of a psycho

Question 12

What type of speech is composed word for word in a manuscript and then read aloud exactly as written?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Good speech delivery elements are the same across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Recorded business speeches frequently have more online viewers than live audience members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Maureen's company has implemented a program where employees go speak to people in the community. Maureen is chosen to speak at a preschool class. How should she adjust her speech delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  She should decrease her pace. 
B)  She should increase her pace. 
C)  She should speak at a normal pace. 
D)  She should use larger words at a slower pace. 
E)  She should use smaller words at a faster pace. 
A)  She should decrease her pace. 
B)  She should increase her pace. 
C)  She should speak at a normal pace. 
D)  She should use larger words at a slower pace. 
E)  She should use smaller words at a faster pace.

Question 16

In which of the following situations is a speaker most likely to speak at a loud volume?

Accepted Answer

A)  Janice is speaking to a group of ten in a conference room. 
B)  Trung is using a microphone to speak to an audience in an auditorium. 
C)  Juana is speaking to a customer in the car dealership. 
D)  Malik is speaking at a union meeting in a large room without a microphone. 
E)  Beatta is speaking to her boss in his office. 
A)  Janice is speaking to a group of ten in a conference room. 
B)  Trung is using a microphone to speak to an audience in an auditorium. 
C)  Juana is speaking to a customer in the car dealership. 
D)  Malik is speaking at a union meeting in a large room without a microphone. 
E)  Beatta is speaking to her boss in his office.

Question 17

Movements of the hands, arms, or head that express meaning are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  visual aids. 
B)  gestures. 
C)  expressions. 
D)  articulations. 
A)  visual aids. 
B)  gestures. 
C)  expressions. 
D)  articulations.

Question 18

Whenever Raine hires new employees for positions involving public speaking, she makes them practice speaking before a virtual audience on a computer. This is a technique for using ________ to combat public speaking anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A)  visualization 
B)  desensitization 
C)  articulation 
D)  fluency 
E)  stage fright 
A)  visualization 
B)  desensitization 
C)  articulation 
D)  fluency 
E)  stage fright

Question 19

A speech disorder that disrupts the flow of words with repeated or prolonged sounds and involuntary pauses is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  articulation. 
B)  stuttering. 
C)  fluency. 
D)  fight-or-flight response. 
E)  public speaking anxiety. 
A)  articulation. 
B)  stuttering. 
C)  fluency. 
D)  fight-or-flight response. 
E)  public speaking anxiety.

Question 20

Practicing a speech in virtual reality can lower anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Augustus has lost his place during a marketing presentation. The best strategy for him to use is to

Vaughn is the production supervisor in a casting plant where an aluminum melting furnace recently exploded, injuring several employees. In response to this incident, which type of speech would be most appropriate for him to record and present on the company's social media pages?

Miguel is explaining the work he did with Tyson to develop a new process in their company. When Miguel gets to the part of his presentation where he mentions Tyson's contribution, how should he refer to Tyson?

Events that cause the body to experience stress are known as

Public speaking anxiety can cause the face to twitch.

Which statement about speaking rate is true?

How many points should be covered in an impromptu speech?

Briefly explain the advantages and disadvantages of extemporaneous speaking and give examples of situations where it would, and would not, be appropriate.

One disadvantage of a scripted speech delivery is the

Briefly explain what the two most important qualities of facial expression are when delivering a speech and how they influence audience impressions.

Larissa is scheduled to give a presentation in front of a large group next week. She is prone to stage fright. Give examples of a psychological, a physiological, and a behavioral effect that Larissa is likely to experience before or during her speech as a result of her stage fright.

What type of speech is composed word for word in a manuscript and then read aloud exactly as written?

Good speech delivery elements are the same across cultures.

Recorded business speeches frequently have more online viewers than live audience members.

Maureen's company has implemented a program where employees go speak to people in the community. Maureen is chosen to speak at a preschool class. How should she adjust her speech delivery?

In which of the following situations is a speaker most likely to speak at a loud volume?

Movements of the hands, arms, or head that express meaning are known as

Whenever Raine hires new employees for positions involving public speaking, she makes them practice speaking before a virtual audience on a computer. This is a technique for using ________ to combat public speaking anxiety.

A speech disorder that disrupts the flow of words with repeated or prolonged sounds and involuntary pauses is known as

Practicing a speech in virtual reality can lower anxiety.

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Exam 14: Rehearsing and Delivering Successful Presentations

Augustus has lost his place during a marketing presentation. The best strategy for him to use is to

Vaughn is the production supervisor in a casting plant where an aluminum melting furnace recently exploded, injuring several employees. In response to this incident, which type of speech would be most appropriate for him to record and present on the company's social media pages?

Miguel is explaining the work he did with Tyson to develop a new process in their company. When Miguel gets to the part of his presentation where he mentions Tyson's contribution, how should he refer to Tyson?

Events that cause the body to experience stress are known as

Public speaking anxiety can cause the face to twitch.

Which statement about speaking rate is true?

How many points should be covered in an impromptu speech?

Briefly explain the advantages and disadvantages of extemporaneous speaking and give examples of situations where it would, and would not, be appropriate.

One disadvantage of a scripted speech delivery is the

Briefly explain what the two most important qualities of facial expression are when delivering a speech and how they influence audience impressions.

Larissa is scheduled to give a presentation in front of a large group next week. She is prone to stage fright. Give examples of a psychological, a physiological, and a behavioral effect that Larissa is likely to experience before or during her speech as a result of her stage fright.

What type of speech is composed word for word in a manuscript and then read aloud exactly as written?

Good speech delivery elements are the same across cultures.

Recorded business speeches frequently have more online viewers than live audience members.

Maureen's company has implemented a program where employees go speak to people in the community. Maureen is chosen to speak at a preschool class. How should she adjust her speech delivery?

In which of the following situations is a speaker most likely to speak at a loud volume?

Movements of the hands, arms, or head that express meaning are known as

Whenever Raine hires new employees for positions involving public speaking, she makes them practice speaking before a virtual audience on a computer. This is a technique for using ________ to combat public speaking anxiety.

A speech disorder that disrupts the flow of words with repeated or prolonged sounds and involuntary pauses is known as

Practicing a speech in virtual reality can lower anxiety.

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