Question 1

Accurate statistics provide a very strong form of proof.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Janice is giving a presentation about microchips.To help the audience understand what she's talking about,she should bring a microchip and ask the audience to pass it around during her presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Statistics should not be linked to examples or visuals in your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following types of visual aids provides a literal representation to the audience?

Accepted Answer

A)  photograph 
B)  diagram 
C)  cartoon 
D)  pictogram 
A)  photograph 
B)  diagram 
C)  cartoon 
D)  pictogram

Question 5

The supporting material you choose for your speech should be interesting to the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Research shows that you can increase the effectiveness of your presentation by using long lists of statistics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following are true about the effective design of pie charts except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Label each segment of the pie chart. 
B)  You can use pie charts to illustrate in percentages how an organization allocates its money. 
C)  Identify the percentage that each segment represents. 
D)  Locate the segment you want to emphasize on the bottom of the chart. 
A)  Label each segment of the pie chart. 
B)  You can use pie charts to illustrate in percentages how an organization allocates its money. 
C)  Identify the percentage that each segment represents. 
D)  Locate the segment you want to emphasize on the bottom of the chart.

Question 8

The comparisons you use as supporting material should possess all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  The items you are comparing are similar. 
B)  Comparisons that stretch a point are recommended for making a concept more vivid. 
C)  The comparison must be valid. 
D)  The familiar part of the comparison should be well known to the audience. 
A)  The items you are comparing are similar. 
B)  Comparisons that stretch a point are recommended for making a concept more vivid. 
C)  The comparison must be valid. 
D)  The familiar part of the comparison should be well known to the audience.

Question 9

A guideline for lists in your presentation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  lines of text should never exceed 25 characters across, including spaces. 
B)  keep the size of your type small so the display won't look crowded. 
C)  use bulleted lists to show the ranking of items. 
D)  use complete sentences, not short phrases. 
A)  lines of text should never exceed 25 characters across, including spaces. 
B)  keep the size of your type small so the display won't look crowded. 
C)  use bulleted lists to show the ranking of items. 
D)  use complete sentences, not short phrases.

Question 10

Although some speakers place large-size sticky notes on the board,it is never advisable to do so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Avoid using examples from your own experience in a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the following are tips for constructing bar and column charts except:

Accepted Answer

A)  use multiple-column charts to compare several items over time. 
B)  Show numerical values clearly. 
C)  Represent time on the vertical axis of your chart. 
D)  Arrange bars in a sequence that suits your purpose. 
A)  use multiple-column charts to compare several items over time. 
B)  Show numerical values clearly. 
C)  Represent time on the vertical axis of your chart. 
D)  Arrange bars in a sequence that suits your purpose.

Question 13

All of the following are advantages of using large-size Post-it notes on a whiteboard EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  It's easy to recategorize ideas during the presentation. 
B)  You may need to turn your back briefly to the audience while you are placing the notes on the board. 
C)  You can save the notes as a record of your points. 
D)  You can record information that comes up on the spot 
A)  It's easy to recategorize ideas during the presentation. 
B)  You may need to turn your back briefly to the audience while you are placing the notes on the board. 
C)  You can save the notes as a record of your points. 
D)  You can record information that comes up on the spot

Question 14

It's advisable to include a definition in your speech if the audience doesn't know the meaning of a term you are using.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following was NOT presented as a guideline for citing sources during a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  After you state the quotation, explain why the material is important for members of your audience. 
B)  Your quotations should come from sources who are credible to your audience. 
C)  Wait until the end of the speech to list the sources of all your quotations. 
D)  Identify the source of the quotation out loud in the speech, just before or just after you read the quotation. 
A)  After you state the quotation, explain why the material is important for members of your audience. 
B)  Your quotations should come from sources who are credible to your audience. 
C)  Wait until the end of the speech to list the sources of all your quotations. 
D)  Identify the source of the quotation out loud in the speech, just before or just after you read the quotation.

Question 16

According to the text,stories are effective forms of verbal support because they allow you to create a situation that illustrates the point you are making to the audience.All of the following are guidelines to consider when you include a story in a presentation except:

Accepted Answer

A)  The story should be appropriate for the audience. 
B)  The story should be brief and get right to the point. 
C)  Only use stories that support the point you are making. 
D)  A humorous story is effective even if it isn't relevant to your speech. 
A)  The story should be appropriate for the audience. 
B)  The story should be brief and get right to the point. 
C)  Only use stories that support the point you are making. 
D)  A humorous story is effective even if it isn't relevant to your speech.

Question 17

In an oral presentation,it is more effective to use precise statistics .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One advantage of using a dry erase board is:

Accepted Answer

A)  you can take the material home with you at the end of the presentation. 
B)  you can keep eye contact with the audience as you write. 
C)  the visual will be prepared ahead of time. 
D)  you can record information that comes up on the spot. 
A)  you can take the material home with you at the end of the presentation. 
B)  you can keep eye contact with the audience as you write. 
C)  the visual will be prepared ahead of time. 
D)  you can record information that comes up on the spot.

Question 19

For most business presentations,the best time to distribute handouts is between the introduction of the speech and the first main point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Carter delivered a presentation about the need to change your car's oil on schedule.In his speech,Carter compared driving a car with dirty oil to walking a mile with small bits of gravel in your socks.This comparison illustrates a type of supporting material called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  analogy. 
B)  story. 
C)  example. 
D)  characteristic. 
A)  analogy. 
B)  story. 
C)  example. 
D)  characteristic.

Accurate statistics provide a very strong form of proof.

Janice is giving a presentation about microchips.To help the audience understand what she's talking about,she should bring a microchip and ask the audience to pass it around during her presentation.

Statistics should not be linked to examples or visuals in your speech.

Which of the following types of visual aids provides a literal representation to the audience?

The supporting material you choose for your speech should be interesting to the audience.

Research shows that you can increase the effectiveness of your presentation by using long lists of statistics.

All of the following are true about the effective design of pie charts except:

The comparisons you use as supporting material should possess all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

A guideline for lists in your presentation is:

Although some speakers place large-size sticky notes on the board,it is never advisable to do so.

Avoid using examples from your own experience in a speech.

All of the following are tips for constructing bar and column charts except:

All of the following are advantages of using large-size Post-it notes on a whiteboard EXCEPT:

It's advisable to include a definition in your speech if the audience doesn't know the meaning of a term you are using.

Which of the following was NOT presented as a guideline for citing sources during a presentation?

According to the text,stories are effective forms of verbal support because they allow you to create a situation that illustrates the point you are making to the audience.All of the following are guidelines to consider when you include a story in a presentation except:

In an oral presentation,it is more effective to use precise statistics .

One advantage of using a dry erase board is:

For most business presentations,the best time to distribute handouts is between the introduction of the speech and the first main point.

Carter delivered a presentation about the need to change your car's oil on schedule.In his speech,Carter compared driving a car with dirty oil to walking a mile with small bits of gravel in your socks.This comparison illustrates a type of supporting material called a(n)

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Exam 10: Verbal and Visual Support in Presentations

Accurate statistics provide a very strong form of proof.

Janice is giving a presentation about microchips.To help the audience understand what she's talking about,she should bring a microchip and ask the audience to pass it around during her presentation.

Statistics should not be linked to examples or visuals in your speech.

Which of the following types of visual aids provides a literal representation to the audience?

The supporting material you choose for your speech should be interesting to the audience.

Research shows that you can increase the effectiveness of your presentation by using long lists of statistics.

All of the following are true about the effective design of pie charts except:

The comparisons you use as supporting material should possess all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

A guideline for lists in your presentation is:

Although some speakers place large-size sticky notes on the board,it is never advisable to do so.

Avoid using examples from your own experience in a speech.

All of the following are tips for constructing bar and column charts except:

All of the following are advantages of using large-size Post-it notes on a whiteboard EXCEPT:

It's advisable to include a definition in your speech if the audience doesn't know the meaning of a term you are using.

Which of the following was NOT presented as a guideline for citing sources during a presentation?

According to the text,stories are effective forms of verbal support because they allow you to create a situation that illustrates the point you are making to the audience.All of the following are guidelines to consider when you include a story in a presentation except:

In an oral presentation,it is more effective to use precise statistics .

One advantage of using a dry erase board is:

For most business presentations,the best time to distribute handouts is between the introduction of the speech and the first main point.

Carter delivered a presentation about the need to change your car's oil on schedule.In his speech,Carter compared driving a car with dirty oil to walking a mile with small bits of gravel in your socks.This comparison illustrates a type of supporting material called a(n)

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

Developing and Organizing the Presentation

Delivering the Presentation

Types of Business Presentations

Filters