Question 1

Audience members should avoid behaviors that may distract the presenter, such as glancing at their mobile phones or yawning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

How can you be a supportive audience member?

Accepted Answer

A) By avoiding eye contact with the presenter as this may cause him/her to lose focus 
B) By avoiding behaviors such as yawning that may distract the presenter 
C) By repeatedly asking questions during and after the presentation 
D) By pointing out any errors or typos that you notice in the presentation 
E) By publicly offering the presenter advice on how to make the presentation more useful 
A) By avoiding eye contact with the presenter as this may cause him/her to lose focus 
B) By avoiding behaviors such as yawning that may distract the presenter 
C) By repeatedly asking questions during and after the presentation 
D) By pointing out any errors or typos that you notice in the presentation 
E) By publicly offering the presenter advice on how to make the presentation more useful B

Question 3

How does rehearsing before a presentation help a speaker?

Accepted Answer

By running through your presentations several times, you allow yourself to become more comfortable with the content, work out weakly connected areas, and identify parts that you want to emphasize through tone and nonverbal communication. Also, rehearsing allows you to time your presentation so you know if you need to add or remove content. Far too many speakers and presenters avoid rehearsing. The presentation itself is often the first run-through.

Question 4

What message does your workplace attire project?

Accepted Answer

Your attire, and the level of formality

Question 5

According to the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication, which of the following gestures conveys warmth to the audience?

Accepted Answer

A) Keeping your arms to your sides 
B) Folding your arms 
C) Lowering your shoulders 
D) Putting your hands on your hips 
E) Crossing your legs 
A) Keeping your arms to your sides 
B) Folding your arms 
C) Lowering your shoulders 
D) Putting your hands on your hips 
E) Crossing your legs

Question 6

Fielding questions involves a risk as audience members may ask difficult questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Business casual dress is interpreted broadly and varies significantly by location and company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following should you do during a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Display abstract images on the screen when you speak for lengthy periods. 
B) Do not read your slides; interpret them. 
C) Avoid standing to the side of the slide projection area. 
D) Avoid making a personal connection with your audience. 
E) Do not move around as you talk as this distracts the audience. 
A) Display abstract images on the screen when you speak for lengthy periods. 
B) Do not read your slides; interpret them. 
C) Avoid standing to the side of the slide projection area. 
D) Avoid making a personal connection with your audience. 
E) Do not move around as you talk as this distracts the audience.

Question 9

Which of the following should you strive to achieve when delivering a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Creating a union 
B) Gaining knowledge 
C) Showing appreciation 
D) Generating questions 
E) Establishing a presence 
A) Creating a union 
B) Gaining knowledge 
C) Showing appreciation 
D) Generating questions 
E) Establishing a presence

Question 10

Casual dress is rare in a business-related setting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Using notes during a presentation is considered unprofessional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Nathaniel recently joined Anderson Enterprises, a multinational firm.He is confused about what to wear for a very formal business meeting where he will have to make a presentation to important clients.Which of the following should Nathaniel wear?

Accepted Answer

A) Nathaniel should wear a button-down collar shirt without a tie. 
B) Nathaniel should wear a conservative business suit with a dress shirt and a necktie. 
C) Nathaniel should wear chinos with a button-down collar shirt. 
D) Nathaniel should wear a sports coat or blazer. 
E) Nathaniel should wear a polo-type shirt with khakis. 
A) Nathaniel should wear a button-down collar shirt without a tie. 
B) Nathaniel should wear a conservative business suit with a dress shirt and a necktie. 
C) Nathaniel should wear chinos with a button-down collar shirt. 
D) Nathaniel should wear a sports coat or blazer. 
E) Nathaniel should wear a polo-type shirt with khakis.

Question 13

Which of the following is an important principle for using slides?

Accepted Answer

A) If you plan to speak for lengthy periods without referencing your slides, consider displaying abstract images so that the screen does not look empty. 
B) Avoid establishing eye contact with your audience as you may lose your train of thought. 
C) The opening moments of your presentation are too valuable; devote it to the slides right away. 
D) Don't spend too much time looking at your slides with your back to the audience. 
E) Read your slides out loud and let the audience interpret them. 
A) If you plan to speak for lengthy periods without referencing your slides, consider displaying abstract images so that the screen does not look empty. 
B) Avoid establishing eye contact with your audience as you may lose your train of thought. 
C) The opening moments of your presentation are too valuable; devote it to the slides right away. 
D) Don't spend too much time looking at your slides with your back to the audience. 
E) Read your slides out loud and let the audience interpret them.

Question 14

According to the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication, which of the following facilitates trust?

Accepted Answer

A) Gripping the podium 
B) Speaking in a monotone 
C) Smiling excessively 
D) Maintaining eye contact 
E) Slouching and lowering one's shoulders 
A) Gripping the podium 
B) Speaking in a monotone 
C) Smiling excessively 
D) Maintaining eye contact 
E) Slouching and lowering one's shoulders

Question 15

What are the three levels of attire for business professionals?

Accepted Answer

Most attire can be placed on a continuum

Question 16

You should use your presentation to show your thorough understanding of a business issue but avoid displaying openness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is true about the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication in presentations?

Accepted Answer

A) Quickly go through your presentations to make full use of the audience's short attention span. 
B) While presenting, lean back and lower your shoulders to convey self-confidence. 
C) Use your facial expressions to connect with your audience and show enthusiasm for your topic. 
D) Speak in a monotone and avoid modulating your voice as much as possible. 
E) Avoid gesturing with your hands, arms, body, and head as it is distracting. 
A) Quickly go through your presentations to make full use of the audience's short attention span. 
B) While presenting, lean back and lower your shoulders to convey self-confidence. 
C) Use your facial expressions to connect with your audience and show enthusiasm for your topic. 
D) Speak in a monotone and avoid modulating your voice as much as possible. 
E) Avoid gesturing with your hands, arms, body, and head as it is distracting.

Question 18

Business casual can be divided into high-level business casual, medium-level business casual, and low-level business casual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following should be avoided during a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid turning out the lights in most cases. 
B) Avoid using blank slides as much as possible. 
C) Avoid standing to the side of the slide projection area. 
D) Avoid interpreting the slides and just try reading them out loud to the audience. 
E) Avoid previewing the slides before showing them. 
A) Avoid turning out the lights in most cases. 
B) Avoid using blank slides as much as possible. 
C) Avoid standing to the side of the slide projection area. 
D) Avoid interpreting the slides and just try reading them out loud to the audience. 
E) Avoid previewing the slides before showing them.

Question 20

During a presentation, you should use gestures that show affirmation and acceptance of your audience members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Audience members should avoid behaviors that may distract the presenter, such as glancing at their mobile phones or yawning.

How can you be a supportive audience member?

How does rehearsing before a presentation help a speaker?

What message does your workplace attire project?

According to the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication, which of the following gestures conveys warmth to the audience?

Fielding questions involves a risk as audience members may ask difficult questions.

Business casual dress is interpreted broadly and varies significantly by location and company.

Which of the following should you do during a presentation?

Which of the following should you strive to achieve when delivering a presentation?

Casual dress is rare in a business-related setting.

Using notes during a presentation is considered unprofessional.

Nathaniel recently joined Anderson Enterprises, a multinational firm.He is confused about what to wear for a very formal business meeting where he will have to make a presentation to important clients.Which of the following should Nathaniel wear?

Which of the following is an important principle for using slides?

According to the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication, which of the following facilitates trust?

What are the three levels of attire for business professionals?

You should use your presentation to show your thorough understanding of a business issue but avoid displaying openness.

Which of the following is true about the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication in presentations?

Business casual can be divided into high-level business casual, medium-level business casual, and low-level business casual.

Which of the following should be avoided during a presentation?

During a presentation, you should use gestures that show affirmation and acceptance of your audience members.

Establishing Credibility

Interpersonal Communication and Emotional Intelligence

Team Communication and Difficult Conversations

Global Communication and Diversity

Creating Effective Business Messages

Improving Readability With Style and Design

Email and Other Traditional Tools for Business Communication

Social Media for Business Communication

Routine Business Messages

Persuasive Messages

Bad-News Messages

Research and Business Proposals and Planning for Business Reports

Completing Business Proposals and Business Reports

Planning Presentations

Employment Communications

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Exam 15: Delivering Presentations

Audience members should avoid behaviors that may distract the presenter, such as glancing at their mobile phones or yawning.

How can you be a supportive audience member?

How does rehearsing before a presentation help a speaker?

What message does your workplace attire project?

According to the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication, which of the following gestures conveys warmth to the audience?

Fielding questions involves a risk as audience members may ask difficult questions.

Business casual dress is interpreted broadly and varies significantly by location and company.

Which of the following should you do during a presentation?

Which of the following should you strive to achieve when delivering a presentation?

Casual dress is rare in a business-related setting.

Using notes during a presentation is considered unprofessional.

Nathaniel recently joined Anderson Enterprises, a multinational firm.He is confused about what to wear for a very formal business meeting where he will have to make a presentation to important clients.Which of the following should Nathaniel wear?

Which of the following is an important principle for using slides?

According to the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication, which of the following facilitates trust?

What are the three levels of attire for business professionals?

You should use your presentation to show your thorough understanding of a business issue but avoid displaying openness.

Which of the following is true about the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication in presentations?

Business casual can be divided into high-level business casual, medium-level business casual, and low-level business casual.

Which of the following should be avoided during a presentation?

During a presentation, you should use gestures that show affirmation and acceptance of your audience members.

Establishing Credibility

Interpersonal Communication and Emotional Intelligence

Team Communication and Difficult Conversations

Global Communication and Diversity

Creating Effective Business Messages

Improving Readability With Style and Design

Email and Other Traditional Tools for Business Communication

Social Media for Business Communication

Routine Business Messages

Persuasive Messages

Bad-News Messages

Research and Business Proposals and Planning for Business Reports

Completing Business Proposals and Business Reports

Planning Presentations

Employment Communications

Filters