Exam 5: Making Presentations

The problem-solving pattern is a deductive organizational approach,whereas the state-the-case-and-prove-it approach is inductive.

An intelligent audience could be both easier and more difficult to persuade.

Many presentations are delivered poorly,but they succeed because the speakers anticipate their audience's reaction.

Which of the following is the best organizational pattern for an informative presentation about changes to the employees' benefits package?

When speaking persuasively,the order in which you should present your reasons (primacy/recency)should be determined by the audience's attitude toward you as a speaker.

An audience needs to be moved both rationally and emotionally by persuasive appeals.

A manager uses expert opinion when citing an authority to provide evidence.

Audiences are more likely to remember a speaker's delivery style than content.

Among the persuasion variables described in the chapter that are associated with the speaker,the most significant variable is the speaker's credibility.

When a presentation includes more than one main point,the speaker should use ______.

Which statement concerning informative presentations is false?

PowerPoint slides should have very little blank space.

Which of the following is optional for the introduction of a speech?

Although the speaker may know the audience well,a thorough analysis is still necessary.

During the Q & A session after a presentation,you should admit it if you don't know the answer to an audience question.

Which of the following is a criterion for an effective visual aid?

A presentation should begin with a statement that captures the audience's attention.

The best way to ensure clarity in a presentation is to write a detailed outline.

Which is not a standard purpose for a business presentation?

Which of the following is the best sequence of topics for an informative presentation about a change in procedures?