Question 1

The conclusion of a presentation should consist of

Accepted Answer

A)  a review and closing statement. 
B)  challenging your audience and listing your references. 
C)  an appeal for action and at least one new piece of information supporting that appeal. 
D)  a joke and a closing statement. 
A)  a review and closing statement. 
B)  challenging your audience and listing your references. 
C)  an appeal for action and at least one new piece of information supporting that appeal. 
D)  a joke and a closing statement. A

Question 2

If you have good ideas,you will impress your audience favorably,no matter how you organize and present them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

For a public speaking class,Kim selected "the ethics of cell stem research" as her topic for a persuasive speech.While she was giving the speech to the class,it became apparent that she did not believe in the position she was attempting to persuade the audience to accept.According to the text,which of the following aspects did Kim neglect to analyze prior to developing this presentation for class?

Accepted Answer

A)  the personal preferences of the audience 
B)  the speaker's knowledge of the topic 
C)  the listeners' attitudes 
D)  the speaker's feelings about the topic 
A)  the personal preferences of the audience 
B)  the speaker's knowledge of the topic 
C)  the listeners' attitudes 
D)  the speaker's feelings about the topic D

Question 4

It is essential to define your goal before you plan your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The most effective business presentations are those that demonstrate creativity by not following an organizational plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Among U.S.businesspersons,the most acceptable method for organizing ideas is the ________ pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)  star 
B)  wave 
C)  spiral 
D)  linear 
A)  star 
B)  wave 
C)  spiral 
D)  linear

Question 7

A topical pattern is sometimes called a "catch-all" approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Use a rhetorical question as an opening statement in order to

Accepted Answer

A)  state your thesis. 
B)  involve your listeners in your topic. 
C)  stir the audience to action. 
D)  demonstrate your expertise. 
A)  state your thesis. 
B)  involve your listeners in your topic. 
C)  stir the audience to action. 
D)  demonstrate your expertise.

Question 9

Ellie's advertising division has been asked to provide a presentation regarding the three major media options they provide: print,television,and Internet.Which of the following would be the most appropriate organizational pattern for this presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  chronological 
B)  cause-effect 
C)  topical 
D)  problem-solution 
A)  chronological 
B)  cause-effect 
C)  topical 
D)  problem-solution

Question 10

Which of the persuasive patterns should be used only if it's easy for the audience to visualize the problem and solution that you are presenting?

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-solution 
B)  motivated sequence 
C)  cause-effect 
D)  chronological 
A)  problem-solution 
B)  motivated sequence 
C)  cause-effect 
D)  chronological

Question 11

Explain why it's important to analyze the audience,yourself,and the occasion before you develop your presentation.

Accepted Answer

It is important to analyze the audience,

Question 12

If your purpose in the introduction is to surprise the audience in order to get their attention,which of the following types of opening statements would you most likely use?

Accepted Answer

A)  asking a question 
B)  presenting a quotation 
C)  referring to the occasion 
D)  making a startling statement 
A)  asking a question 
B)  presenting a quotation 
C)  referring to the occasion 
D)  making a startling statement

Question 13

Before you prepare your speech outline,you should write a ___________ that describes the reaction you are seeking from your audience.

Accepted Answer

A)  general purpose 
B)  specific goal 
C)  thesis statement 
D)  preview 
A)  general purpose 
B)  specific goal 
C)  thesis statement 
D)  preview

Question 14

At the company board meeting,the president spoke about the need for the company use new technologies to keep their competitive edge.To support his point he identified two companies that were forced to file bankruptcy because they didn't use new technologies.Which type of organizational pattern did the president use?

Accepted Answer

A)  motivated sequence 
B)  topical 
C)  spatial 
D)  cause-effect 
A)  motivated sequence 
B)  topical 
C)  spatial 
D)  cause-effect

Question 15

Keith is a trainer for a new computer software company and is responsible for teaching people the skills required to use the various products his company creates.What is the general purpose of Keith's presentations?

Accepted Answer

A)  to inform 
B)  to persuade 
C)  to frighten 
D)  to entertain 
A)  to inform 
B)  to persuade 
C)  to frighten 
D)  to entertain

Question 16

A comparative-advantages approach would be most effective in which of these situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  showing how your product is more cost-effective than its competitors 
B)  asking the boss for a raise 
C)  motivating workers to boost production 
D)  seeking donations to United Way 
A)  showing how your product is more cost-effective than its competitors 
B)  asking the boss for a raise 
C)  motivating workers to boost production 
D)  seeking donations to United Way

Question 17

It is best to express all your main points in single words instead of in complete sentences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Spatial and chronological organizational patterns are identical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

David Dempsey advises us to "[m]ake three points that stick,rather than 10 quick points." WHY should you limit the number of main points in your speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  People have difficulty recalling more than five pieces of information when they are presented orally. 
B)  You will have time to provide interesting information about each of your points. 
C)  You will have time to illustrate these points in a compelling way. 
D)  All of these are reasons why you should address no more than five main points. 
A)  People have difficulty recalling more than five pieces of information when they are presented orally. 
B)  You will have time to provide interesting information about each of your points. 
C)  You will have time to illustrate these points in a compelling way. 
D)  All of these are reasons why you should address no more than five main points.

Question 20

Which of the following statements best summarizes the overall format for organizing your presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell your audience whatever comes to your mind in the moment. 
B)  Don't tell the audience what's really on your mind. 
C)  Tell them what you're going to tell them; then tell them; then tell them what you told them. 
D)  Tell them so well that you don't have to tell them again. 
A)  Tell your audience whatever comes to your mind in the moment. 
B)  Don't tell the audience what's really on your mind. 
C)  Tell them what you're going to tell them; then tell them; then tell them what you told them. 
D)  Tell them so well that you don't have to tell them again.

The conclusion of a presentation should consist of

If you have good ideas,you will impress your audience favorably,no matter how you organize and present them.

It is essential to define your goal before you plan your speech.

The most effective business presentations are those that demonstrate creativity by not following an organizational plan.

Among U.S.businesspersons,the most acceptable method for organizing ideas is the ________ pattern.

A topical pattern is sometimes called a "catch-all" approach.

Use a rhetorical question as an opening statement in order to

Ellie's advertising division has been asked to provide a presentation regarding the three major media options they provide: print,television,and Internet.Which of the following would be the most appropriate organizational pattern for this presentation?

Which of the persuasive patterns should be used only if it's easy for the audience to visualize the problem and solution that you are presenting?

Explain why it's important to analyze the audience,yourself,and the occasion before you develop your presentation.

If your purpose in the introduction is to surprise the audience in order to get their attention,which of the following types of opening statements would you most likely use?

Before you prepare your speech outline,you should write a ___________ that describes the reaction you are seeking from your audience.

Keith is a trainer for a new computer software company and is responsible for teaching people the skills required to use the various products his company creates.What is the general purpose of Keith's presentations?

A comparative-advantages approach would be most effective in which of these situations?

It is best to express all your main points in single words instead of in complete sentences.

Spatial and chronological organizational patterns are identical.

David Dempsey advises us to "[m]ake three points that stick,rather than 10 quick points." WHY should you limit the number of main points in your speech?

Which of the following statements best summarizes the overall format for organizing your presentation?

Communicating at Work

Communication, Culture, and Work

Listening

Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

Interpersonal Strategies and Skills

Principles of Interviewing

Leading and Working in Teams

Effective Meetings

Verbal and Visual Support in Presentations

Delivering the Presentation

Types of Business Presentations

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Exam 9: Developing and Organizing the Presentation

The conclusion of a presentation should consist of

If you have good ideas,you will impress your audience favorably,no matter how you organize and present them.

It is essential to define your goal before you plan your speech.

The most effective business presentations are those that demonstrate creativity by not following an organizational plan.

Among U.S.businesspersons,the most acceptable method for organizing ideas is the ________ pattern.

A topical pattern is sometimes called a "catch-all" approach.

Use a rhetorical question as an opening statement in order to

Ellie's advertising division has been asked to provide a presentation regarding the three major media options they provide: print,television,and Internet.Which of the following would be the most appropriate organizational pattern for this presentation?

Which of the persuasive patterns should be used only if it's easy for the audience to visualize the problem and solution that you are presenting?

Explain why it's important to analyze the audience,yourself,and the occasion before you develop your presentation.

If your purpose in the introduction is to surprise the audience in order to get their attention,which of the following types of opening statements would you most likely use?

Before you prepare your speech outline,you should write a ___________ that describes the reaction you are seeking from your audience.

Keith is a trainer for a new computer software company and is responsible for teaching people the skills required to use the various products his company creates.What is the general purpose of Keith's presentations?

A comparative-advantages approach would be most effective in which of these situations?

It is best to express all your main points in single words instead of in complete sentences.

Spatial and chronological organizational patterns are identical.

David Dempsey advises us to "[m]ake three points that stick,rather than 10 quick points." WHY should you limit the number of main points in your speech?

Which of the following statements best summarizes the overall format for organizing your presentation?

Communicating at Work

Communication, Culture, and Work

Listening

Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

Interpersonal Strategies and Skills

Principles of Interviewing

Leading and Working in Teams

Effective Meetings

Verbal and Visual Support in Presentations

Delivering the Presentation

Types of Business Presentations

Filters