Question 1

A common example of the chronological organizational pattern is giving instructions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

As you analyze yourself as a speaker,it's recommended that you ask yourself all of the following questions EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  How can I imitate my favorite public speaker? 
B)  What do I want my listeners to gain from my presentation? 
C)  Am I enthusiastic about my topic? 
D)  Do I have sufficient knowledge about my topic? 
A)  How can I imitate my favorite public speaker? 
B)  What do I want my listeners to gain from my presentation? 
C)  Am I enthusiastic about my topic? 
D)  Do I have sufficient knowledge about my topic?

Question 3

A thesis statement summarizes in a single sentence the message you want to get across to the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Use a chronological pattern if you are explaining what will occur as a result of certain circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a general goal of a presentation identified in your text?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What functions should a speaker accomplish in the conclusion phase of a presentation? Why is it important for the speaker to accomplish each of these?

Accepted Answer

In the conclusion phase of a presentatio

Question 7

The specific goal for a presentation should be somewhat vague so you don't get boxed in by it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which type of organizational pattern is sometimes referred to as a "catch-all" approach?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

During the introduction to her presentation about ergonomics,Jenna remarks: "I've completed two college courses that focus on ergonomic principles." Which function of an introduction does this statement help Jenna achieve?

Accepted Answer

A)  capturing the audience's attention 
B)  giving the audience a reason to listen 
C)  establishing the speaker's qualifications 
D)  introducing the thesis and previewing the presentation 
A)  capturing the audience's attention 
B)  giving the audience a reason to listen 
C)  establishing the speaker's qualifications 
D)  introducing the thesis and previewing the presentation

Question 10

The standard format for a presentation to a business audience in the U.S.or Europe is: introduction - body - conclusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Use transitions to highlight the important ideas of your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which type of organizational pattern shows that certain events have happened or will happen as a result of a specific set of circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A)  chronological 
B)  topical 
C)  spatial 
D)  cause-effect 
A)  chronological 
B)  topical 
C)  spatial 
D)  cause-effect

Question 13

The higher you move up the career ladder in an organization,the more presentations you are likely to give.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Transitions are important because they help make the organization of a presentation clear to the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If you effectively introduce a written report in an oral presentation,this is likely to decrease the chances that your business colleagues will read the written version of the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Your specific goal is a note to yourself about what you hope to accomplish; your thesis statement tells your audience what your main idea is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All of the following are benefits of a well-organized speech EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  taking more time to get your point across 
B)  keeping your audience happy 
C)  boosting your image as a speaker 
D)  making your message understandable 
A)  taking more time to get your point across 
B)  keeping your audience happy 
C)  boosting your image as a speaker 
D)  making your message understandable

Question 18

The size of the group you will be speaking to should not affect the way you prepare your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The functions of transitions include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  promoting a clear presentation of ideas. 
B)  emphasizing important points. 
C)  helping listeners anticipate the next point. 
D)  providing evidence to support a key point. 
A)  promoting a clear presentation of ideas. 
B)  emphasizing important points. 
C)  helping listeners anticipate the next point. 
D)  providing evidence to support a key point.

Question 20

Jules wants to present a new method for closing the engine room at night.He states that his plan is effective because it meets three standards: his method is safe,efficient and cost effective.Jules is using the _______________________ organizational pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)  motivated sequence 
B)  spatial 
C)  coercive 
D)  criteria satisfaction 
A)  motivated sequence 
B)  spatial 
C)  coercive 
D)  criteria satisfaction

A common example of the chronological organizational pattern is giving instructions.

As you analyze yourself as a speaker,it's recommended that you ask yourself all of the following questions EXCEPT

A thesis statement summarizes in a single sentence the message you want to get across to the audience.

Use a chronological pattern if you are explaining what will occur as a result of certain circumstances.

Which of the following is NOT a general goal of a presentation identified in your text?

What functions should a speaker accomplish in the conclusion phase of a presentation? Why is it important for the speaker to accomplish each of these?

The specific goal for a presentation should be somewhat vague so you don't get boxed in by it.

Which type of organizational pattern is sometimes referred to as a "catch-all" approach?

During the introduction to her presentation about ergonomics,Jenna remarks: "I've completed two college courses that focus on ergonomic principles." Which function of an introduction does this statement help Jenna achieve?

The standard format for a presentation to a business audience in the U.S.or Europe is: introduction - body - conclusion.

Use transitions to highlight the important ideas of your speech.

Which type of organizational pattern shows that certain events have happened or will happen as a result of a specific set of circumstances?

The higher you move up the career ladder in an organization,the more presentations you are likely to give.

Transitions are important because they help make the organization of a presentation clear to the audience.

If you effectively introduce a written report in an oral presentation,this is likely to decrease the chances that your business colleagues will read the written version of the report.

Your specific goal is a note to yourself about what you hope to accomplish; your thesis statement tells your audience what your main idea is.

All of the following are benefits of a well-organized speech EXCEPT:

The size of the group you will be speaking to should not affect the way you prepare your speech.

The functions of transitions include all of the following EXCEPT

Jules wants to present a new method for closing the engine room at night.He states that his plan is effective because it meets three standards: his method is safe,efficient and cost effective.Jules is using the _______________________ organizational pattern.

Communicating at Work

Communication, Culture, and Work

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Exam 9: Developing and Organizing the Presentation

A common example of the chronological organizational pattern is giving instructions.

As you analyze yourself as a speaker,it's recommended that you ask yourself all of the following questions EXCEPT

A thesis statement summarizes in a single sentence the message you want to get across to the audience.

Use a chronological pattern if you are explaining what will occur as a result of certain circumstances.

Which of the following is NOT a general goal of a presentation identified in your text?

What functions should a speaker accomplish in the conclusion phase of a presentation? Why is it important for the speaker to accomplish each of these?

The specific goal for a presentation should be somewhat vague so you don't get boxed in by it.

Which type of organizational pattern is sometimes referred to as a "catch-all" approach?

During the introduction to her presentation about ergonomics,Jenna remarks: "I've completed two college courses that focus on ergonomic principles." Which function of an introduction does this statement help Jenna achieve?

The standard format for a presentation to a business audience in the U.S.or Europe is: introduction - body - conclusion.

Use transitions to highlight the important ideas of your speech.

Which type of organizational pattern shows that certain events have happened or will happen as a result of a specific set of circumstances?

The higher you move up the career ladder in an organization,the more presentations you are likely to give.

Transitions are important because they help make the organization of a presentation clear to the audience.

If you effectively introduce a written report in an oral presentation,this is likely to decrease the chances that your business colleagues will read the written version of the report.

Your specific goal is a note to yourself about what you hope to accomplish; your thesis statement tells your audience what your main idea is.

All of the following are benefits of a well-organized speech EXCEPT:

The size of the group you will be speaking to should not affect the way you prepare your speech.

The functions of transitions include all of the following EXCEPT

Jules wants to present a new method for closing the engine room at night.He states that his plan is effective because it meets three standards: his method is safe,efficient and cost effective.Jules is using the _______________________ organizational pattern.

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