Question 1

A presenter tends to sound more natural if he talks from memory and does not refer to notes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a signpost?

Accepted Answer

A)  "In addition, solar energy can replace usage of coal." 
B)  "If you have any questions, please raise your hands." 
C)  "Now let us talk about what we can do to help." 
D)  "Can you all hear me loud and clear at the back?" 
E)  "Please tell me if I speak too fast for you to follow." 
A)  "In addition, solar energy can replace usage of coal." 
B)  "If you have any questions, please raise your hands." 
C)  "Now let us talk about what we can do to help." 
D)  "Can you all hear me loud and clear at the back?" 
E)  "Please tell me if I speak too fast for you to follow." C

Question 3

Emily has given a presentation to a group of trainees at her hotel on how to deal with angry,dissatisfied customers.Just as she finishes,one of the trainees asks her a question on what one should do if one is not sure of the information to be provided to a guest.Which of the following should she do that will best help her handle the question?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nod her head to indicate that she understands the question. 
B)  Inform that she has already answered the question before. 
C)  Link her answers to points she made during her presentation. 
D)  Say "That is an excellent question." 
E)  Agree with the questioner and the question and proceed to explain. 
A)  Nod her head to indicate that she understands the question. 
B)  Inform that she has already answered the question before. 
C)  Link her answers to points she made during her presentation. 
D)  Say "That is an excellent question." 
E)  Agree with the questioner and the question and proceed to explain. C

Question 4

In a persuasive presentation,one should start with the strongest point or best reaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The best strategy in an oral presentation is to show an audience that an issue affects them directly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The purpose statement that guides a speaker's choice of strategy and content should be the same as the introduction of the talk at the beginning of the presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following guidelines should be followed while planning a strategy for a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify three main ideas that an audience should take home 
B)  Ensure that a written message is simpler than an oral message 
C)  Include complex visuals which draw the attention of an audience 
D)  Simplify supporting detail so that it is easy to follow them 
E)  Use technical jargon and treat the audience as experts on the subject 
A)  Identify three main ideas that an audience should take home 
B)  Ensure that a written message is simpler than an oral message 
C)  Include complex visuals which draw the attention of an audience 
D)  Simplify supporting detail so that it is easy to follow them 
E)  Use technical jargon and treat the audience as experts on the subject

Question 8

Which of the following is a difference between monologue presentation and guided discussion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monologue presentations are lengthier than guided presentations. 
B)  Monologue presentations garner more audience response. 
C)  Monologue presentations produce more commitment to the result. 
D)  Monologue presentations produce more responses regarding analysis. 
E)  Monologue presentations need less time than guided presentations. 
A)  Monologue presentations are lengthier than guided presentations. 
B)  Monologue presentations garner more audience response. 
C)  Monologue presentations produce more commitment to the result. 
D)  Monologue presentations produce more responses regarding analysis. 
E)  Monologue presentations need less time than guided presentations.

Question 9

Pitch is a voice quality which emphasizes one or more words in a sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An oral presentation should be more complex than a written message when delivered to the same audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Matilda needs to address a large group of people to give a talk at a climate summit on Effects of Using Non-Renewable Energy.She will be provided with a microphone and equipment which will make her voice reach till the end of the large conference hall.However,she needs to ensure that her voice of the sounds of each word reaches the audience.Which of the following does she need to focus on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pitch 
B)  Amplification 
C)  Enunciation 
D)  Tone 
E)  Stress 
A)  Pitch 
B)  Amplification 
C)  Enunciation 
D)  Tone 
E)  Stress

Question 12

Which of the following is a characteristic of an interactive presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The speaker talks without any interruption from the audience. 
B)  The speaker keeps questions and queries till the end of discussion. 
C)  The presentation is conversational in nature. 
D)  The speaker serves as mediator to tap the audience's knowledge. 
E)  The speaker's audience is more or less uninvolved. 
A)  The speaker talks without any interruption from the audience. 
B)  The speaker keeps questions and queries till the end of discussion. 
C)  The presentation is conversational in nature. 
D)  The speaker serves as mediator to tap the audience's knowledge. 
E)  The speaker's audience is more or less uninvolved.

Question 13

It is best to avoid using startling statements or questions in openers to an oral presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain the 1-2-3 pattern of organizing information with the help of an example.

Accepted Answer

Harry has been asked to give a short pre

Question 15

Statistics and numbers can be convincing if they are presented in ways that are easy to see and hear.Which of the following is an example of the best way to represent numbers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nineteen hundred and fifty eight billion dollars 
B)  Just under nineteen billion dollars 
C)  $19,361,979 
D)  Less than 20,316,999 
E)  $19 billion 
A)  Nineteen hundred and fifty eight billion dollars 
B)  Just under nineteen billion dollars 
C)  $19,361,979 
D)  Less than 20,316,999 
E)  $19 billion

Question 16

A dinner party to recognize and motivate achievers in an organization is an example of an informative presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How do monologue presentations,guided discussions,and interactive presentations differ from one another?

Accepted Answer

In a monologue presentation,the speaker

Question 18

Oral messages are better at presenting several specific details of a law,procedure,or policy compared to written messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Johanna is about to give a presentation to a client which could get her promotion or end up in trouble,depending on the performance.She feels jittery and nervous as the time to give the presentation comes closer.Which of the following should she do to calm herself?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have an extra cup of coffee to make her more alert 
B)  Be frank and humorously tell everyone that she is nervous 
C)  Get rid of the nervousness by having a light alcoholic beverage 
D)  Avoid analyzing the audience which may increase the anxiety 
E)  Re-label her nerves and say to herself, "My adrenaline is up." 
A)  Have an extra cup of coffee to make her more alert 
B)  Be frank and humorously tell everyone that she is nervous 
C)  Get rid of the nervousness by having a light alcoholic beverage 
D)  Avoid analyzing the audience which may increase the anxiety 
E)  Re-label her nerves and say to herself, "My adrenaline is up."

Question 20

Which of the following guidelines should be followed while using PowerPoint presentations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make a minimum of seven points on each slide 
B)  Use different varied backgrounds to make it look attractive 
C)  Choose a dark background if lights are turned off during a presentation 
D)  Use a high contrast between words and backgrounds 
E)  Ensure the oral presentation has more data than the text on slides 
A)  Make a minimum of seven points on each slide 
B)  Use different varied backgrounds to make it look attractive 
C)  Choose a dark background if lights are turned off during a presentation 
D)  Use a high contrast between words and backgrounds 
E)  Ensure the oral presentation has more data than the text on slides

A presenter tends to sound more natural if he talks from memory and does not refer to notes.

Which of the following is an example of a signpost?

In a persuasive presentation,one should start with the strongest point or best reaction.

The best strategy in an oral presentation is to show an audience that an issue affects them directly.

The purpose statement that guides a speaker's choice of strategy and content should be the same as the introduction of the talk at the beginning of the presentation.

Which of the following guidelines should be followed while planning a strategy for a presentation?

Which of the following is a difference between monologue presentation and guided discussion?

Pitch is a voice quality which emphasizes one or more words in a sentence.

An oral presentation should be more complex than a written message when delivered to the same audience.

Which of the following is a characteristic of an interactive presentation?

It is best to avoid using startling statements or questions in openers to an oral presentation.

Explain the 1-2-3 pattern of organizing information with the help of an example.

Statistics and numbers can be convincing if they are presented in ways that are easy to see and hear.Which of the following is an example of the best way to represent numbers?

A dinner party to recognize and motivate achievers in an organization is an example of an informative presentation.

How do monologue presentations,guided discussions,and interactive presentations differ from one another?

Oral messages are better at presenting several specific details of a law,procedure,or policy compared to written messages.

Johanna is about to give a presentation to a client which could get her promotion or end up in trouble,depending on the performance.She feels jittery and nervous as the time to give the presentation comes closer.Which of the following should she do to calm herself?

Which of the following guidelines should be followed while using PowerPoint presentations?

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Navigating the Business Communication Environment

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Building Resumes

Writing Job Application Letters

Interviewing, writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Planning and Researching Proposals and Reports

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

Analysing Information and Writing Reports

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Exam 19: Making Oral Presentations

A presenter tends to sound more natural if he talks from memory and does not refer to notes.

Which of the following is an example of a signpost?

In a persuasive presentation,one should start with the strongest point or best reaction.

The best strategy in an oral presentation is to show an audience that an issue affects them directly.

The purpose statement that guides a speaker's choice of strategy and content should be the same as the introduction of the talk at the beginning of the presentation.

Which of the following guidelines should be followed while planning a strategy for a presentation?

Which of the following is a difference between monologue presentation and guided discussion?

Pitch is a voice quality which emphasizes one or more words in a sentence.

An oral presentation should be more complex than a written message when delivered to the same audience.

Which of the following is a characteristic of an interactive presentation?

It is best to avoid using startling statements or questions in openers to an oral presentation.

Explain the 1-2-3 pattern of organizing information with the help of an example.

Statistics and numbers can be convincing if they are presented in ways that are easy to see and hear.Which of the following is an example of the best way to represent numbers?

A dinner party to recognize and motivate achievers in an organization is an example of an informative presentation.

How do monologue presentations,guided discussions,and interactive presentations differ from one another?

Oral messages are better at presenting several specific details of a law,procedure,or policy compared to written messages.

Johanna is about to give a presentation to a client which could get her promotion or end up in trouble,depending on the performance.She feels jittery and nervous as the time to give the presentation comes closer.Which of the following should she do to calm herself?

Which of the following guidelines should be followed while using PowerPoint presentations?

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Navigating the Business Communication Environment

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Building Resumes

Writing Job Application Letters

Interviewing, writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Planning and Researching Proposals and Reports

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

Analysing Information and Writing Reports

Filters