Question 1

Who is likely to feel the highest level of anticipatory anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stan, who has been rehearsing for a month for a presentation to his fellow sales representatives 
B)  Linda, who was just told she will be making an impromptu speech to the board of directors after lunch 
C)  Karl, who has just finished typing a statement he will read about his investment returns last quarter 
D)  Gail, who has just memorized a speech she will give introducing the employees of the month 
E)  Gary, who just started researching for an extemporaneous speech on insurance he will give next month 
A)  Stan, who has been rehearsing for a month for a presentation to his fellow sales representatives 
B)  Linda, who was just told she will be making an impromptu speech to the board of directors after lunch 
C)  Karl, who has just finished typing a statement he will read about his investment returns last quarter 
D)  Gail, who has just memorized a speech she will give introducing the employees of the month 
E)  Gary, who just started researching for an extemporaneous speech on insurance he will give next month

Question 2

The best way to deal with the physical changes caused by delivering a speech is to

Accepted Answer

A)  use them as a source of focused energy. 
B)  ignore them. 
C)  stop them before the speech starts. 
D)  delay them until the speech is over. 
E)  focus on suppressing them throughout the speech. 
A)  use them as a source of focused energy. 
B)  ignore them. 
C)  stop them before the speech starts. 
D)  delay them until the speech is over. 
E)  focus on suppressing them throughout the speech.

Question 3

Anticipatory anxiety occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  before someone gives a speech. 
B)  after someone gives a speech. 
C)  while someone gives a speech. 
D)  as a reaction to someone giving a speech. 
E)  if someone makes a mistake in a speech. 
A)  before someone gives a speech. 
B)  after someone gives a speech. 
C)  while someone gives a speech. 
D)  as a reaction to someone giving a speech. 
E)  if someone makes a mistake in a speech.

Question 4

You should lean on a podium to appear relaxed during a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Saga tends to get sidetracked or flustered when she takes questions from her audiences. Provide Saga with at least two specific suggestions on how to handle audience questions in a way that will strengthen her presentations.

Accepted Answer

Examples will vary but should mention at

Question 6

Whenever Akshay speaks in front of an audience, his heart races, he sweats uncontrollably, and his voice quivers. Akshay is demonstrating signs of

Accepted Answer

A)  anticipatory anxiety. 
B)  irrational fear. 
C)  public speaking anxiety. 
D)  desensitization. 
E)  extemporaneous fear. 
A)  anticipatory anxiety. 
B)  irrational fear. 
C)  public speaking anxiety. 
D)  desensitization. 
E)  extemporaneous fear.

Question 7

Which of the following uses of movement is recommended for a business presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rotate among three preselected "stations" where you can stand. 
B)  Pace back and forth across the front of the room. 
C)  When presenting a slideshow, face the screen, not the audience. 
D)  Remain in one spot throughout the speech unless props are involved. 
E)  Change positions during transitions in the speech. 
A)  Rotate among three preselected "stations" where you can stand. 
B)  Pace back and forth across the front of the room. 
C)  When presenting a slideshow, face the screen, not the audience. 
D)  Remain in one spot throughout the speech unless props are involved. 
E)  Change positions during transitions in the speech.

Question 8

Transposition and slurring are articulation problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

During a speech, your facial expressions should

Accepted Answer

A)  match your tone. 
B)  be positive. 
C)  stay the same. 
D)  be serious. 
E)  be unnoticeable. 
A)  match your tone. 
B)  be positive. 
C)  stay the same. 
D)  be serious. 
E)  be unnoticeable.

Question 10

Which of the following people might want to use a memorized speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tony, who likes to have notes to hold and feels uncomfortable gesturing 
B)  Keith, who wants to come across with a casual, conversational tone 
C)  Kaleb, who wants to use precise words, but is uncomfortable reading a script 
D)  Lexus, who likes to read from a page so she does not have to look at her audience 
E)  Portia, who prefers a give-and-take with her audience as she explores multiple sides of issues 
A)  Tony, who likes to have notes to hold and feels uncomfortable gesturing 
B)  Keith, who wants to come across with a casual, conversational tone 
C)  Kaleb, who wants to use precise words, but is uncomfortable reading a script 
D)  Lexus, who likes to read from a page so she does not have to look at her audience 
E)  Portia, who prefers a give-and-take with her audience as she explores multiple sides of issues

Question 11

You should pause before answering questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Most experienced speakers look at the ground or above audience members' heads while presenting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Public speaking anxiety affects roughly ________ adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 in 5 
B)  1 in 2 
C)  3 in 5 
D)  4 in 5 
E)  9 in 10 
A)  1 in 5 
B)  1 in 2 
C)  3 in 5 
D)  4 in 5 
E)  9 in 10

Question 14

Myrtle is a CEO who must speak to the press about a sensitive legal issue involving her company. Which type of speech should she use?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Public speaking anxiety can be advantageous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Men who are giving a speech have ________ on average than women who are giving a speech.

Accepted Answer

A)  lower levels of stress hormones 
B)  lower blood pressure 
C)  less overall physical stress 
D)  lower heart rates 
E)  lower tolerance for psychological stress 
A)  lower levels of stress hormones 
B)  lower blood pressure 
C)  less overall physical stress 
D)  lower heart rates 
E)  lower tolerance for psychological stress

Question 17

Briefly explain which delivery formats are well-suited for use as recorded speeches, which are not, and why.

Accepted Answer

Business professionals rarely choose rec

Question 18

Sal has a fairly high level of public speaking anxiety, but he has rarely spoken to groups before. Now, in his new job as representative of his department, he will be speaking publicly quite often. Over the next few years, Sal's anxiety during presentations will most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  remain unchanged. 
B)  increase to the point of being debilitating. 
C)  decrease considerably. 
D)  disappear completely. 
E)  cost him his position. 
A)  remain unchanged. 
B)  increase to the point of being debilitating. 
C)  decrease considerably. 
D)  disappear completely. 
E)  cost him his position.

Question 19

If you have to give a presentation in a place you have never been before, it is best to arrive

Accepted Answer

A)  at least one day in advance. 
B)  at least an hour early. 
C)  about ten minutes ahead of time. 
D)  exactly at the start time of your speech. 
E)  just a few minutes late. 
A)  at least one day in advance. 
B)  at least an hour early. 
C)  about ten minutes ahead of time. 
D)  exactly at the start time of your speech. 
E)  just a few minutes late.

Who is likely to feel the highest level of anticipatory anxiety?

The best way to deal with the physical changes caused by delivering a speech is to

Anticipatory anxiety occurs

You should lean on a podium to appear relaxed during a speech.

Saga tends to get sidetracked or flustered when she takes questions from her audiences. Provide Saga with at least two specific suggestions on how to handle audience questions in a way that will strengthen her presentations.

Whenever Akshay speaks in front of an audience, his heart races, he sweats uncontrollably, and his voice quivers. Akshay is demonstrating signs of

Which of the following uses of movement is recommended for a business presentation?

Transposition and slurring are articulation problems.

During a speech, your facial expressions should

Which of the following people might want to use a memorized speech?

You should pause before answering questions.

Most experienced speakers look at the ground or above audience members' heads while presenting.

Public speaking anxiety affects roughly ________ adults.

Myrtle is a CEO who must speak to the press about a sensitive legal issue involving her company. Which type of speech should she use?

Public speaking anxiety can be advantageous.

Men who are giving a speech have ________ on average than women who are giving a speech.

Briefly explain which delivery formats are well-suited for use as recorded speeches, which are not, and why.

Sal has a fairly high level of public speaking anxiety, but he has rarely spoken to groups before. Now, in his new job as representative of his department, he will be speaking publicly quite often. Over the next few years, Sal's anxiety during presentations will most likely

If you have to give a presentation in a place you have never been before, it is best to arrive

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Exam 14: Rehearsing and Delivering Successful Presentations

Who is likely to feel the highest level of anticipatory anxiety?

The best way to deal with the physical changes caused by delivering a speech is to

Anticipatory anxiety occurs

You should lean on a podium to appear relaxed during a speech.

Saga tends to get sidetracked or flustered when she takes questions from her audiences. Provide Saga with at least two specific suggestions on how to handle audience questions in a way that will strengthen her presentations.

Whenever Akshay speaks in front of an audience, his heart races, he sweats uncontrollably, and his voice quivers. Akshay is demonstrating signs of

Which of the following uses of movement is recommended for a business presentation?

Transposition and slurring are articulation problems.

During a speech, your facial expressions should

Which of the following people might want to use a memorized speech?

You should pause before answering questions.

Most experienced speakers look at the ground or above audience members' heads while presenting.

Public speaking anxiety affects roughly ________ adults.

Myrtle is a CEO who must speak to the press about a sensitive legal issue involving her company. Which type of speech should she use?

Public speaking anxiety can be advantageous.

Men who are giving a speech have ________ on average than women who are giving a speech.

Briefly explain which delivery formats are well-suited for use as recorded speeches, which are not, and why.

Sal has a fairly high level of public speaking anxiety, but he has rarely spoken to groups before. Now, in his new job as representative of his department, he will be speaking publicly quite often. Over the next few years, Sal's anxiety during presentations will most likely

If you have to give a presentation in a place you have never been before, it is best to arrive

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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