Question 1

All of the following are typical mistakes made by beginners who attempt to use presentation software EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  substituting flash for substance 
B)  spending so much time on organizing your speech outline that you run out of time to select your favorite design template 
C)  creating presentations that are overly complex 
D)  spending more time on design than on content 
A)  substituting flash for substance 
B)  spending so much time on organizing your speech outline that you run out of time to select your favorite design template 
C)  creating presentations that are overly complex 
D)  spending more time on design than on content

Question 2

Jessica plans to describe the new advances her company has made in the development of allergy medicine over the past 10 years.Which of the following visual aids would be most effective to demonstrate this change over time?

Accepted Answer

A)  photograph 
B)  column chart 
C)  list 
D)  pictogram 
A)  photograph 
B)  column chart 
C)  list 
D)  pictogram

Question 3

The most effective stories last two minutes or more so you can entertain the audience with lots of detail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Pictograms work best for a lay audience,not a professional audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Supporting materials make your presentation more convincing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following are true about presentation software EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  you can create charts, graphs, and tables that illustrate the supporting points of your speech. 
B)  presentation software will always communicate your message effectively. 
C)  you can create special effects and elaborate animations. 
D)  you can print a copy of your slide show and duplicate it to distribute as handouts. 
A)  you can create charts, graphs, and tables that illustrate the supporting points of your speech. 
B)  presentation software will always communicate your message effectively. 
C)  you can create special effects and elaborate animations. 
D)  you can print a copy of your slide show and duplicate it to distribute as handouts.

Question 7

Use numbered lists for steps in the process and bulleted lists for items that are equally important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain three benefits of using visual aids to accompany an oral presentation.

Accepted Answer

Using visual aids to accompany an oral p

Question 9

Your friend Jillianna has been given an assignment to deliver an oral presentation in her history class.The speech must be accompanied by presentation software.Because you are taking a communication class,Jilianna comes to you for advice in designing her computerized slide show.What risks of using presentation software would you warn Jillianna about? What advice would you give her for avoiding such mistakes?

Accepted Answer

One risk of using presentation software

Question 10

Which the following is true about using examples as supporting evidence for a main point?

Accepted Answer

A)  Examples should be typical, not isolated instances. 
B)  One example provides sufficient evidence to prove a point. 
C)  Avoid using examples from your own experience. 
D)  For the sake of brevity, don't use more than one example. 
A)  Examples should be typical, not isolated instances. 
B)  One example provides sufficient evidence to prove a point. 
C)  Avoid using examples from your own experience. 
D)  For the sake of brevity, don't use more than one example.

Question 11

Visual aids are used in presentations for a number of reasons.According to the text,which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  You can take a break from speaking while the audience looks at your visual aid. 
B)  Visual aids allow you to illustrate the relationships between aspects of the whole. 
C)  Visual aids allow you to demonstrate steps in a process. 
D)  Visual aids can help you emphasize your most important points. 
A)  You can take a break from speaking while the audience looks at your visual aid. 
B)  Visual aids allow you to illustrate the relationships between aspects of the whole. 
C)  Visual aids allow you to demonstrate steps in a process. 
D)  Visual aids can help you emphasize your most important points.

Question 12

A disadvantage of using a flip chart is that

Accepted Answer

A)  it may be too small for people in the back of the audience to see clearly. 
B)  it's low tech, so there's little chance for equipment failure. 
C)  it is easy to set up. 
D)  you can write on it during the presentation. 
A)  it may be too small for people in the back of the audience to see clearly. 
B)  it's low tech, so there's little chance for equipment failure. 
C)  it is easy to set up. 
D)  you can write on it during the presentation.

Question 13

All of the following are true when you use presentation software with your speech EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the software can help you organize your own speaker notes. 
B)  you can use features that emphasize your transitions from one point to the next. 
C)  because your slides will appear on the screen in front of you, you won't need to plan and practice your presentation. 
D)  you can create a variety of handouts. 
A)  the software can help you organize your own speaker notes. 
B)  you can use features that emphasize your transitions from one point to the next. 
C)  because your slides will appear on the screen in front of you, you won't need to plan and practice your presentation. 
D)  you can create a variety of handouts.

Question 14

Visual aids should not be used to show how something works.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When you quote an authority in a speech,it doesn't matter whether the audience has heard of the person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Because they are so vague,figurative analogies should be avoided in presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are statistics? What value do they add to a presentation? Explain three guidelines for using statistics effectively in a presentation.

Accepted Answer

Statistics refer to the collection, anal

Question 18

List the seven types of verbal supporting materials presented in the textbook.For each,provide at least one principle of effective use.

Accepted Answer

The seven types of verbal supporting mat

Question 19

One way you can define a word in a speech is by explaining the history of the word.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Anita wants to encourage her classmates to read their textbooks thoroughly.To support her point,she says,"Some students think of a book as a heavy object that weighs down a backpack; other students think of a book as an expensive bill that needs to be paid at the beginning of each semester.But we can also think of a book as the key to a world of new ideas." Anita is defining a book by _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  etymology 
B)  negation 
C)  describing its various connotations 
D)  quoting experts 
A)  etymology 
B)  negation 
C)  describing its various connotations 
D)  quoting experts

All of the following are typical mistakes made by beginners who attempt to use presentation software EXCEPT:

Jessica plans to describe the new advances her company has made in the development of allergy medicine over the past 10 years.Which of the following visual aids would be most effective to demonstrate this change over time?

The most effective stories last two minutes or more so you can entertain the audience with lots of detail.

Pictograms work best for a lay audience,not a professional audience.

Supporting materials make your presentation more convincing.

All of the following are true about presentation software EXCEPT:

Use numbered lists for steps in the process and bulleted lists for items that are equally important.

Explain three benefits of using visual aids to accompany an oral presentation.

Which the following is true about using examples as supporting evidence for a main point?

Visual aids are used in presentations for a number of reasons.According to the text,which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?

A disadvantage of using a flip chart is that

All of the following are true when you use presentation software with your speech EXCEPT:

Visual aids should not be used to show how something works.

When you quote an authority in a speech,it doesn't matter whether the audience has heard of the person.

Because they are so vague,figurative analogies should be avoided in presentations.

What are statistics? What value do they add to a presentation? Explain three guidelines for using statistics effectively in a presentation.

List the seven types of verbal supporting materials presented in the textbook.For each,provide at least one principle of effective use.

One way you can define a word in a speech is by explaining the history of the word.

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Exam 10: Verbal and Visual Support in Presentations

All of the following are typical mistakes made by beginners who attempt to use presentation software EXCEPT:

Jessica plans to describe the new advances her company has made in the development of allergy medicine over the past 10 years.Which of the following visual aids would be most effective to demonstrate this change over time?

The most effective stories last two minutes or more so you can entertain the audience with lots of detail.

Pictograms work best for a lay audience,not a professional audience.

Supporting materials make your presentation more convincing.

All of the following are true about presentation software EXCEPT:

Use numbered lists for steps in the process and bulleted lists for items that are equally important.

Explain three benefits of using visual aids to accompany an oral presentation.

Which the following is true about using examples as supporting evidence for a main point?

Visual aids are used in presentations for a number of reasons.According to the text,which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?

A disadvantage of using a flip chart is that

All of the following are true when you use presentation software with your speech EXCEPT:

Visual aids should not be used to show how something works.

When you quote an authority in a speech,it doesn't matter whether the audience has heard of the person.

Because they are so vague,figurative analogies should be avoided in presentations.

What are statistics? What value do they add to a presentation? Explain three guidelines for using statistics effectively in a presentation.

List the seven types of verbal supporting materials presented in the textbook.For each,provide at least one principle of effective use.

One way you can define a word in a speech is by explaining the history of the word.

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