Question 1

Which of the following would be an appropriate central idea for a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Federal laws and business. 
B) Employee incentive programs are an important activity that supports the growth of our business. 
C) In my opinion, the Acme Computer Store is the best computer store because of our excellent customer service. What are Human Resource policies and practices 
A) Federal laws and business. 
B) Employee incentive programs are an important activity that supports the growth of our business. 
C) In my opinion, the Acme Computer Store is the best computer store because of our excellent customer service. What are Human Resource policies and practices

Question 2

Your central idea should contain just one major idea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Mark is delivering a presentation to a group of executives.His central idea is "HR policies and procedures." What is the problem with this central idea?

Accepted Answer

A) The central idea should reflect a single topic. 
B) The central idea should be a complete sentence. 
C) The central idea should be audience-centered. 
D) The central idea should not include qualifiers. 
A) The central idea should reflect a single topic. 
B) The central idea should be a complete sentence. 
C) The central idea should be audience-centered. 
D) The central idea should not include qualifiers.

Question 4

What are the differences between a preparation outline and a delivery outline? Discuss specific guidelines for completing both.

Accepted Answer

A preparation outline is a detailed outl

Question 5

According to the presentational speaking process,this is where you start and end the speaking process and how you stay centered throughout your speech preparation and presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) Identify purpose 
B) Develop central thesis 
C) Consider the audience 
D) Select and narrow topic 
A) Identify purpose 
B) Develop central thesis 
C) Consider the audience 
D) Select and narrow topic

Question 6

Explain the three different types of opinions and prescribe three strategies for using opinions effectively in your speeches.

Accepted Answer

The three different types of opinions ar

Question 7

Although descriptions and explanations are found in most speeches,it is important to avoid too many descriptions and explanations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

List and briefly describe the sources of supporting material for a presentation.

Accepted Answer

The three potential sources of supportin

Question 9

List and explain the four functions of a conclusion.

Accepted Answer

An effective conclusion serves the follo

Question 10

During his presentation on rudder malfunctions,Marcus first started by defining the word rudder and explaining the functionality of a rudder.By doing this,he is providing .

Accepted Answer

A) boolean search 
B) supporting material 
C) a hypothetical situation 
D) an internal summary 
A) boolean search 
B) supporting material 
C) a hypothetical situation 
D) an internal summary

Question 11

Explain the five different organizational patterns to consider when organizing your main ideas,and provide an example for each.

Accepted Answer

The five different organizational patter

Question 12

Statistics about audience characteristics such as age and cultural background are referred to as .

Accepted Answer

A) demographic information 
B) psychological information 
C) statistical analyses 
D) target audience 
A) demographic information 
B) psychological information 
C) statistical analyses 
D) target audience

Question 13

A detailed outline of the central idea,main ideas,and supporting material for a speech is referred to as a .

Accepted Answer

A) delivery outline 
B) preparation outline 
C) delivery cue 
D) speech outline 
A) delivery outline 
B) preparation outline 
C) delivery cue 
D) speech outline

Question 14

Words or phrases that show relationships between ideas in speech are known as .

Accepted Answer

A) nonverbal transitions 
B) verbal transitions 
C) signposts 
D) internal previews 
A) nonverbal transitions 
B) verbal transitions 
C) signposts 
D) internal previews

Question 15

Immediately after her presentation,Claire stood in front of the audience wondering why they weren't clapping.Nobody in the audience realized that her presentation was complete.Which of the following ideas did Claire forget during her conclusion?

Accepted Answer

A) Motivate the audience to respond. 
B) Reemphasize your central idea in a memorable way. 
C) Provide closure. 
D) Summarize your speech. 
A) Motivate the audience to respond. 
B) Reemphasize your central idea in a memorable way. 
C) Provide closure. 
D) Summarize your speech.

Question 16

Your listeners,not you,determine whether you have credibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Gender is an example of demographic information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When delivering a speech,you are experiencing psychological changes because of your physiological state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to your textbook,you should include your purpose statement in your delivery outline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Because definitions are interesting and concrete,they should be used as much as possible during a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following would be an appropriate central idea for a presentation?

Your central idea should contain just one major idea.

Mark is delivering a presentation to a group of executives.His central idea is "HR policies and procedures." What is the problem with this central idea?

What are the differences between a preparation outline and a delivery outline? Discuss specific guidelines for completing both.

According to the presentational speaking process,this is where you start and end the speaking process and how you stay centered throughout your speech preparation and presentation.

Explain the three different types of opinions and prescribe three strategies for using opinions effectively in your speeches.

Although descriptions and explanations are found in most speeches,it is important to avoid too many descriptions and explanations.

List and briefly describe the sources of supporting material for a presentation.

List and explain the four functions of a conclusion.

During his presentation on rudder malfunctions,Marcus first started by defining the word rudder and explaining the functionality of a rudder.By doing this,he is providing .

Explain the five different organizational patterns to consider when organizing your main ideas,and provide an example for each.

Statistics about audience characteristics such as age and cultural background are referred to as .

A detailed outline of the central idea,main ideas,and supporting material for a speech is referred to as a .

Words or phrases that show relationships between ideas in speech are known as .

Immediately after her presentation,Claire stood in front of the audience wondering why they weren't clapping.Nobody in the audience realized that her presentation was complete.Which of the following ideas did Claire forget during her conclusion?

Your listeners,not you,determine whether you have credibility.

Gender is an example of demographic information.

When delivering a speech,you are experiencing psychological changes because of your physiological state.

According to your textbook,you should include your purpose statement in your delivery outline.

Because definitions are interesting and concrete,they should be used as much as possible during a speech.

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Exam 11: Developing Your Professional Presentations

Which of the following would be an appropriate central idea for a presentation?

Your central idea should contain just one major idea.

Mark is delivering a presentation to a group of executives.His central idea is "HR policies and procedures." What is the problem with this central idea?

What are the differences between a preparation outline and a delivery outline? Discuss specific guidelines for completing both.

According to the presentational speaking process,this is where you start and end the speaking process and how you stay centered throughout your speech preparation and presentation.

Explain the three different types of opinions and prescribe three strategies for using opinions effectively in your speeches.

Although descriptions and explanations are found in most speeches,it is important to avoid too many descriptions and explanations.

List and briefly describe the sources of supporting material for a presentation.

List and explain the four functions of a conclusion.

During his presentation on rudder malfunctions,Marcus first started by defining the word rudder and explaining the functionality of a rudder.By doing this,he is providing .

Explain the five different organizational patterns to consider when organizing your main ideas,and provide an example for each.

Statistics about audience characteristics such as age and cultural background are referred to as .

A detailed outline of the central idea,main ideas,and supporting material for a speech is referred to as a .

Words or phrases that show relationships between ideas in speech are known as .

Immediately after her presentation,Claire stood in front of the audience wondering why they weren't clapping.Nobody in the audience realized that her presentation was complete.Which of the following ideas did Claire forget during her conclusion?

Your listeners,not you,determine whether you have credibility.

Gender is an example of demographic information.

When delivering a speech,you are experiencing psychological changes because of your physiological state.

According to your textbook,you should include your purpose statement in your delivery outline.

Because definitions are interesting and concrete,they should be used as much as possible during a speech.

Communicating and Leading at Work

Being Aware of Self and Others: Enhancing Communication and Leadership

Using Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Responding

Adapting to Differences

Relating to Others at Work

Interviewing Principles and Skills

Interviewing Types

Collaborating in Teams

Enhancing Team Meetings

Delivering Professional Presentations

Achieving Your Presentation Goals: Informing, Persuading and Relating

Writing for Business

Managing Time: Managing Information

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