Question 1

Roger wants to show the chronological steps in the process of applying for college grant.Which type of visual aid would work best?

Accepted Answer

A)  photograph 
B)  pie chart 
C)  numbered list 
D)  map 
A)  photograph 
B)  pie chart 
C)  numbered list 
D)  map

Question 2

Well-designed visual aids should

Accepted Answer

A)  contain a great amount of detail. 
B)  never need explanation by the speaker. 
C)  use vertical printing. 
D)  show labels for all important items. 
A)  contain a great amount of detail. 
B)  never need explanation by the speaker. 
C)  use vertical printing. 
D)  show labels for all important items.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a function of supporting material?

Accepted Answer

A)  to make abstract concept more understandable 
B)  to make your presentation more convincing 
C)  to make a claim 
D)  to provide evidence in support of a claim 
A)  to make abstract concept more understandable 
B)  to make your presentation more convincing 
C)  to make a claim 
D)  to provide evidence in support of a claim

Question 4

Statistics add interest to a speech,but they do not prove a point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Assess the impact of presentation software on public speaking.Does it help or hurt speakers? Does it change audience expectations for speakers? Does it make it easier or harder to prepare a presentation?

Accepted Answer

The impact of presentation software on p

Question 6

All of the following are potential risks of using video in your presentation except:

Accepted Answer

A)  videos can illustrate action. 
B)  some video segments lack continuity. 
C)  some video segments may take too long. 
D)  a poor quality video can detract from your presentation. 
A)  videos can illustrate action. 
B)  some video segments lack continuity. 
C)  some video segments may take too long. 
D)  a poor quality video can detract from your presentation.

Question 7

All of the following are true about distributing handouts to accompany your presentation EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  listeners will have a printed record of your ideas. 
B)  you can provide your audience with more details than you have time to talk about in your presentation. 
C)  your listeners won't need to take notes. 
D)  passing out handouts during the talk increases the chance that audience members will be looking at you during the presentation. 
A)  listeners will have a printed record of your ideas. 
B)  you can provide your audience with more details than you have time to talk about in your presentation. 
C)  your listeners won't need to take notes. 
D)  passing out handouts during the talk increases the chance that audience members will be looking at you during the presentation.

Question 8

All of the following are true about statistics EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Most statistics are collections of examples reduced to numerical form. 
B)  Statistics should not be rounded off because this would make them inaccurate. 
C)  When you use statistics accurately, you show that you are well informed. 
D)  Statistics are a common form of support in business presentations. 
A)  Most statistics are collections of examples reduced to numerical form. 
B)  Statistics should not be rounded off because this would make them inaccurate. 
C)  When you use statistics accurately, you show that you are well informed. 
D)  Statistics are a common form of support in business presentations.

Question 9

Graphs are capable of showing a large amount of data without becoming cluttered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When you are using presentation software,it's best to resist the temptation to use elaborate and dazzling animation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Liam was giving a persuasive presentation to his class about the need to increase recycling efforts in the United States.To support his main point,he provided a hypothetical account of what he expected the world to look like in 50 years if recycling efforts were not stepped up.Which of the following forms of verbal support is Liam using during his presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  quotation 
B)  story 
C)  statistic 
D)  definition 
A)  quotation 
B)  story 
C)  statistic 
D)  definition

Question 12

Supporting material that explains the unfamiliar by comparing it to the familiar is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

You should avoid telling stories in an informative speech because the audience will only want to hear facts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to research cited in the text,the impact of a presentation is greater if the material is presented

Accepted Answer

A)  orally only. 
B)  visually only. 
C)  both visually and orally. 
D)  It doesn't make any difference whether the material is presented orally, visually, or both. 
A)  orally only. 
B)  visually only. 
C)  both visually and orally. 
D)  It doesn't make any difference whether the material is presented orally, visually, or both.

Question 15

You can use a literal analogy to compare an idea you are proposing to an idea that has already worked well somewhere else.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All of the following are strategies for avoiding presentation software catastrophes EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Prepare a backup plan in case your software doesn't work. 
B)  Allow plenty of extra time to set up and test your equipment in advance. 
C)  Arrange to have technical support available. 
D)  Plan to use a live Internet connection to access your visuals. 
A)  Prepare a backup plan in case your software doesn't work. 
B)  Allow plenty of extra time to set up and test your equipment in advance. 
C)  Arrange to have technical support available. 
D)  Plan to use a live Internet connection to access your visuals.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT true about using statistics in presentations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Statistics are especially strong forms of proof. 
B)  When statistics are complex or confusing, they should be rounded off. 
C)  Link the statistics to units of measure that are familiar to the audience. 
D)  The more statistics you use, the more interesting your speech will be. 
A)  Statistics are especially strong forms of proof. 
B)  When statistics are complex or confusing, they should be rounded off. 
C)  Link the statistics to units of measure that are familiar to the audience. 
D)  The more statistics you use, the more interesting your speech will be.

Question 18

It is usually a good idea to accompany the statistics you use in a presentation with a visual supplement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which is not a true statement about visual aids?

Accepted Answer

A)  A professional display of visuals can enhance your professional image. 
B)  Effective visuals can make your information more memorable. 
C)  Visuals often reduce listener recall. 
D)  Visuals can help you explain complicated statistics. 
A)  A professional display of visuals can enhance your professional image. 
B)  Effective visuals can make your information more memorable. 
C)  Visuals often reduce listener recall. 
D)  Visuals can help you explain complicated statistics.

Question 20

In an effective comparison,both parts of the comparison should be unknown to your audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Roger wants to show the chronological steps in the process of applying for college grant.Which type of visual aid would work best?

Well-designed visual aids should

Which of the following is NOT a function of supporting material?

Statistics add interest to a speech,but they do not prove a point.

Assess the impact of presentation software on public speaking.Does it help or hurt speakers? Does it change audience expectations for speakers? Does it make it easier or harder to prepare a presentation?

All of the following are potential risks of using video in your presentation except:

All of the following are true about distributing handouts to accompany your presentation EXCEPT:

All of the following are true about statistics EXCEPT:

Graphs are capable of showing a large amount of data without becoming cluttered.

When you are using presentation software,it's best to resist the temptation to use elaborate and dazzling animation.

Supporting material that explains the unfamiliar by comparing it to the familiar is called a(n)

You should avoid telling stories in an informative speech because the audience will only want to hear facts.

According to research cited in the text,the impact of a presentation is greater if the material is presented

You can use a literal analogy to compare an idea you are proposing to an idea that has already worked well somewhere else.

All of the following are strategies for avoiding presentation software catastrophes EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT true about using statistics in presentations?

It is usually a good idea to accompany the statistics you use in a presentation with a visual supplement.

Which is not a true statement about visual aids?

In an effective comparison,both parts of the comparison should be unknown to your audience.

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Exam 10: Verbal and Visual Support in Presentations

Roger wants to show the chronological steps in the process of applying for college grant.Which type of visual aid would work best?

Well-designed visual aids should

Which of the following is NOT a function of supporting material?

Statistics add interest to a speech,but they do not prove a point.

Assess the impact of presentation software on public speaking.Does it help or hurt speakers? Does it change audience expectations for speakers? Does it make it easier or harder to prepare a presentation?

All of the following are potential risks of using video in your presentation except:

All of the following are true about distributing handouts to accompany your presentation EXCEPT:

All of the following are true about statistics EXCEPT:

Graphs are capable of showing a large amount of data without becoming cluttered.

When you are using presentation software,it's best to resist the temptation to use elaborate and dazzling animation.

Supporting material that explains the unfamiliar by comparing it to the familiar is called a(n)

You should avoid telling stories in an informative speech because the audience will only want to hear facts.

According to research cited in the text,the impact of a presentation is greater if the material is presented

You can use a literal analogy to compare an idea you are proposing to an idea that has already worked well somewhere else.

All of the following are strategies for avoiding presentation software catastrophes EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT true about using statistics in presentations?

It is usually a good idea to accompany the statistics you use in a presentation with a visual supplement.

Which is not a true statement about visual aids?

In an effective comparison,both parts of the comparison should be unknown to your audience.

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

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