Question 1

It is not necessary to use supporting material when you are presenting complicated information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Pie charts are useful for illustrating how resources have been allocated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A recommended order for presenting cited material is (a)state the point; (b)cite the source; (c)explain the material from the source; and (d)interpret how this material impacts the audience members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Your message is likely to be more memorable when you include both visual and oral support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Computer displays

Accepted Answer

A)  are always preferable to lower-tech visual aids. 
B)  can show a variety of visuals, including photos, charts, graphs, and video. 
C)  are virtually foolproof. 
D)  are not well suited to creating visual interest. 
A)  are always preferable to lower-tech visual aids. 
B)  can show a variety of visuals, including photos, charts, graphs, and video. 
C)  are virtually foolproof. 
D)  are not well suited to creating visual interest.

Question 6

If you will be speaking to more than 50 people,flip charts are a useful method for encouraging audience involvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following was NOT presented as a guideline for using quotations during a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use lengthy quotations often, always keeping their original form. 
B)  Cite the source of the quotation to add credibility to your presentation. 
C)  Quotations are most effective if the audience recognizes the name of the person you are quoting. 
D)  Instead of reading long quotations; paraphrase the ideas into your own words. 
A)  Use lengthy quotations often, always keeping their original form. 
B)  Cite the source of the quotation to add credibility to your presentation. 
C)  Quotations are most effective if the audience recognizes the name of the person you are quoting. 
D)  Instead of reading long quotations; paraphrase the ideas into your own words.

Question 8

If you want to use a long,complicated quotation in your speech,it is advisable to paraphrase it.True

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Visuals should not be used to illustrate complicated statistics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Rob has been asked to provide a presentation to a group of investors.Rob wants to send a significant amount of statistical information home with the investors so they can refer back to it later.Which of the following visuals would best help Rob achieve this purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  flip charts/poster board 
B)  videotapes 
C)  slides 
D)  handouts 
A)  flip charts/poster board 
B)  videotapes 
C)  slides 
D)  handouts

Question 11

Which type of story can be used not only to add interest,but also as proof of your point?

Accepted Answer

A)  factual 
B)  hypothetical 
C)  fictional 
D)  fantasy 
A)  factual 
B)  hypothetical 
C)  fictional 
D)  fantasy

Question 12

Pictograms

Accepted Answer

A)  add interest to ordinary bar charts. 
B)  are mathematically exact. 
C)  are best suited for reports that require precise data. 
D)  are useful for scientific and technical audiences. 
A)  add interest to ordinary bar charts. 
B)  are mathematically exact. 
C)  are best suited for reports that require precise data. 
D)  are useful for scientific and technical audiences.

Question 13

The leading scientist for research on cancer stated,"I believe that with adequate funding we could have a cure for cancer within the next 10 years." If Heather were to read this sentence out loud during her speech to the medical research board,which of the following forms of verbal support would she be using?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Graphs are ideal for demonstrating steps in a process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Use bar charts to compare the value of several items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In your speech you can tell stories that are fictional,hypothetical,or factual,but you can only use the factual type to prove a point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One way you can define a word in a speech is by explaining what the word does not mean.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A ____________ is an abstract two-dimensional drawing that demonstrates the various properties of an object or concept.

Accepted Answer

A)  photograph 
B)  diagram 
C)  bulleted list 
D)  flip chart 
A)  photograph 
B)  diagram 
C)  bulleted list 
D)  flip chart

Question 19

Because visual aids can boost a speaker's credibility,it is wise to include as many as you can in your presentation.As a general rule,the more visual aids the better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Your text identifies all of the following as possible ways to define a word EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  cite a dictionary definition of the word. 
B)  explain the origin of the word. 
C)  identify what the word does not mean. 
D)  substitute an acronym for the word. 
A)  cite a dictionary definition of the word. 
B)  explain the origin of the word. 
C)  identify what the word does not mean. 
D)  substitute an acronym for the word.

It is not necessary to use supporting material when you are presenting complicated information.

Pie charts are useful for illustrating how resources have been allocated.

A recommended order for presenting cited material is (a)state the point; (b)cite the source; (c)explain the material from the source; and (d)interpret how this material impacts the audience members.

Your message is likely to be more memorable when you include both visual and oral support.

Computer displays

If you will be speaking to more than 50 people,flip charts are a useful method for encouraging audience involvement.

Which of the following was NOT presented as a guideline for using quotations during a presentation?

If you want to use a long,complicated quotation in your speech,it is advisable to paraphrase it.True

Visuals should not be used to illustrate complicated statistics.

Rob has been asked to provide a presentation to a group of investors.Rob wants to send a significant amount of statistical information home with the investors so they can refer back to it later.Which of the following visuals would best help Rob achieve this purpose?

Which type of story can be used not only to add interest,but also as proof of your point?

Pictograms

Graphs are ideal for demonstrating steps in a process.

Use bar charts to compare the value of several items.

In your speech you can tell stories that are fictional,hypothetical,or factual,but you can only use the factual type to prove a point.

One way you can define a word in a speech is by explaining what the word does not mean.

A ____________ is an abstract two-dimensional drawing that demonstrates the various properties of an object or concept.

Because visual aids can boost a speaker's credibility,it is wise to include as many as you can in your presentation.As a general rule,the more visual aids the better.

Your text identifies all of the following as possible ways to define a word EXCEPT:

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

Exam 10: Verbal and Visual Support in Presentations

It is not necessary to use supporting material when you are presenting complicated information.

Pie charts are useful for illustrating how resources have been allocated.

A recommended order for presenting cited material is (a)state the point; (b)cite the source; (c)explain the material from the source; and (d)interpret how this material impacts the audience members.

Your message is likely to be more memorable when you include both visual and oral support.

Computer displays

If you will be speaking to more than 50 people,flip charts are a useful method for encouraging audience involvement.

Which of the following was NOT presented as a guideline for using quotations during a presentation?

If you want to use a long,complicated quotation in your speech,it is advisable to paraphrase it.True

Visuals should not be used to illustrate complicated statistics.

Rob has been asked to provide a presentation to a group of investors.Rob wants to send a significant amount of statistical information home with the investors so they can refer back to it later.Which of the following visuals would best help Rob achieve this purpose?

Which type of story can be used not only to add interest,but also as proof of your point?

Pictograms

Graphs are ideal for demonstrating steps in a process.

Use bar charts to compare the value of several items.

In your speech you can tell stories that are fictional,hypothetical,or factual,but you can only use the factual type to prove a point.

One way you can define a word in a speech is by explaining what the word does not mean.

A ____________ is an abstract two-dimensional drawing that demonstrates the various properties of an object or concept.

Because visual aids can boost a speaker's credibility,it is wise to include as many as you can in your presentation.As a general rule,the more visual aids the better.

Your text identifies all of the following as possible ways to define a word EXCEPT:

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