Question 1

According to Chapter 15, there are four techniques for concluding a presentation. One is to look to the future. What is one other?

Accepted Answer

The other three techniques are

Question 2

To invite questions after your presentation, a simple "Any questions?" is appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A manager has asked a colleague to deliver a 15-minute presentation explaining the latest test data at tomorrow's department meeting. Ideally, the colleague should do all except which one of the following to prepare for this presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rehearse the presentation at least three times. 
B)  Visit the site of the presentation. 
C)  Prepare appropriate presentation graphics. 
D)  Memorize the presentation. 
A)  Rehearse the presentation at least three times. 
B)  Visit the site of the presentation. 
C)  Prepare appropriate presentation graphics. 
D)  Memorize the presentation.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a nonfluency?

Accepted Answer

A)  When you say "rural juror," the audience hears "ruhr juhr." 
B)  When you get nervous, you say, "And, um. . . ." 
C)  You pronounce the word nuclear as "nuke-you-lar." 
D)  The speech that took 10 minutes when you practiced it is over in 5 minutes. 
A)  When you say "rural juror," the audience hears "ruhr juhr." 
B)  When you get nervous, you say, "And, um. . . ." 
C)  You pronounce the word nuclear as "nuke-you-lar." 
D)  The speech that took 10 minutes when you practiced it is over in 5 minutes.

Question 5

If you are presenting to nonnative speakers of English, which of the following should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Survey your audience for the most frequently spoken languages and arrange for translations of your slides into those languages. 
B)  Offer to provide free translations of the slides to any interested audience members following the presentation. 
C)  Include, directly on your slides, brief translations of the most essential content in the most commonly spoken languages. 
D)  Use simple vocabulary and slow down the pace of your delivery. 
A)  Survey your audience for the most frequently spoken languages and arrange for translations of your slides into those languages. 
B)  Offer to provide free translations of the slides to any interested audience members following the presentation. 
C)  Include, directly on your slides, brief translations of the most essential content in the most commonly spoken languages. 
D)  Use simple vocabulary and slow down the pace of your delivery.

Question 6

According to Chapter 15, maintaining eye contact is one way to use your body effectively. What are other techniques are discussed in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use natural gestures. 
B)  Control the audience's attention. 
C)  Avoid blocking the audience's view of the screen. 
D)  All responses are correct. 
E)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  Use natural gestures. 
B)  Control the audience's attention. 
C)  Avoid blocking the audience's view of the screen. 
D)  All responses are correct. 
E)  None of the responses are correct.

Question 7

What is an advance organizer?

Accepted Answer

A)  a note card listing some of the major points of your presentation, prepared in advance as a memory aid 
B)  a stress-relief exercise that you perform in the last few minutes before you begin to speak, to shake off some of the nervousness that you will probably experience 
C)  an assistant or colleague who helps prepare the room to ensure that your audiovisual aids are working, the lighting and room temperature are appropriate, and sufficient seating is available for the audience 
D)  a statement that tells the listener what you are about to say 
A)  a note card listing some of the major points of your presentation, prepared in advance as a memory aid 
B)  a stress-relief exercise that you perform in the last few minutes before you begin to speak, to shake off some of the nervousness that you will probably experience 
C)  an assistant or colleague who helps prepare the room to ensure that your audiovisual aids are working, the lighting and room temperature are appropriate, and sufficient seating is available for the audience 
D)  a statement that tells the listener what you are about to say

Question 8

Which of the following forms of delivery is the best one to use if a presenter must clearly communicate precise safety data?

Accepted Answer

A)  impromptu 
B)  extemporaneous 
C)  scripted 
D)  memorized 
A)  impromptu 
B)  extemporaneous 
C)  scripted 
D)  memorized

Question 9

According to Chapter 15, where on a presentation slide should you place the claim you are making?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the headline area at the top 
B)  in the body of the slide 
C)  in a graphic in the middle of the slide 
D)  in the middle of the footer area 
A)  in the headline area at the top 
B)  in the body of the slide 
C)  in a graphic in the middle of the slide 
D)  in the middle of the footer area

Question 10

Because a presentation occurs only once, you must work harder to maintain and direct the audience's attention to what you are saying than you do when writing a document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Inexperienced speakers encounter problems with five aspects of vocalizing. One aspect is volume. Name two other aspects of vocalizing that can be a source of problems.

Accepted Answer

The other four aspec

Question 12

Chapter 15 discusses four aspects of the speaking situation that you should take into account when planning the graphics you'll use in an oral presentation. One is the length of the presentation. What are the other three aspects?

Accepted Answer

A)  audience aptitude and experience 
B)  size and layout of the room 
C)  equipment 
D)  formality of the presentation 
E)  color schemes 
A)  audience aptitude and experience 
B)  size and layout of the room 
C)  equipment 
D)  formality of the presentation 
E)  color schemes

Question 13

Which statement accurately describes PowerPoint and Prezi, the presentation software programs discussed in Chapter 15?

Accepted Answer

A)  A Prezi presentation is organized as a network or web, while a PowerPoint presentation is linear. 
B)  A PowerPoint presentation is organized as a network or web, while a Prezi presentation is linear. 
C)  Both PowerPoint and Prezi allow you to arrange your images in a web with seamless transitions. 
D)  Both Prezi and PowerPoint require you to arrange graphics linearly. 
A)  A Prezi presentation is organized as a network or web, while a PowerPoint presentation is linear. 
B)  A PowerPoint presentation is organized as a network or web, while a Prezi presentation is linear. 
C)  Both PowerPoint and Prezi allow you to arrange your images in a web with seamless transitions. 
D)  Both Prezi and PowerPoint require you to arrange graphics linearly.

Question 14

In an oral presentation, what is an advance organizer?

Accepted Answer

An advance organizer

Question 15

An effective graphic for an oral presentation has five characteristics. One is that it presents a clear, well-supported claim. What are two other characteristics mentioned in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

The other four characteristics

Question 16

Chapter 15 presents several techniques for overcoming nervousness and releasing nervous energy before giving an oral presentation. One is to remind yourself that you are prepared. What are two other techniques mentioned in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jog rapidly in place for a few minutes. 
B)  Talk with someone for a few minutes. 
C)  Take several deep breaths, exhaling slowly. 
D)  Drink two or three 8-ounce glasses of water. 
E)  Focus your gaze on the far wall for the first few minutes of your presentation. 
A)  Jog rapidly in place for a few minutes. 
B)  Talk with someone for a few minutes. 
C)  Take several deep breaths, exhaling slowly. 
D)  Drink two or three 8-ounce glasses of water. 
E)  Focus your gaze on the far wall for the first few minutes of your presentation.

Question 17

According to Chapter 15, one of the suggestions for introducing your presentation is to introduce yourself. What are two other suggestions from the chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have the audience read your title slide aloud. 
B)  Explain the purpose of the presentation. 
C)  Provide an advance organizer. 
D)  Tell the audience how many slides you will use. 
A)  Have the audience read your title slide aloud. 
B)  Explain the purpose of the presentation. 
C)  Provide an advance organizer. 
D)  Tell the audience how many slides you will use.

Question 18

What should you do if you want the audience at your oral presentation to pay close attention to what you are saying?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stop talking and wait for the audience to look at you. 
B)  Confront the audience about their rude behavior. 
C)  Remove the graphics from the screen or let the screen go blank. 
D)  None of the options are correct. 
A)  Stop talking and wait for the audience to look at you. 
B)  Confront the audience about their rude behavior. 
C)  Remove the graphics from the screen or let the screen go blank. 
D)  None of the options are correct.

Question 19

Analyzing the speaking situation as you prepare an oral presentation calls for which of the following steps?

Accepted Answer

A)  analyzing how much your audience already knows about the subject 
B)  determining your purpose in making the presentation 
C)  analyzing the audience's attitudes toward your subject 
D)  determining how much information you can present in your allotted time 
E)  All responses are correct. 
A)  analyzing how much your audience already knows about the subject 
B)  determining your purpose in making the presentation 
C)  analyzing the audience's attitudes toward your subject 
D)  determining how much information you can present in your allotted time 
E)  All responses are correct.

Question 20

According to Chapter 15, memorable language brings to mind things that people can see, touch, or easily imagine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to Chapter 15, there are four techniques for concluding a presentation. One is to look to the future. What is one other?

To invite questions after your presentation, a simple "Any questions?" is appropriate.

A manager has asked a colleague to deliver a 15-minute presentation explaining the latest test data at tomorrow's department meeting. Ideally, the colleague should do all except which one of the following to prepare for this presentation?

Which of the following is an example of a nonfluency?

If you are presenting to nonnative speakers of English, which of the following should you do?

According to Chapter 15, maintaining eye contact is one way to use your body effectively. What are other techniques are discussed in the chapter?

What is an advance organizer?

Which of the following forms of delivery is the best one to use if a presenter must clearly communicate precise safety data?

According to Chapter 15, where on a presentation slide should you place the claim you are making?

Because a presentation occurs only once, you must work harder to maintain and direct the audience's attention to what you are saying than you do when writing a document.

Inexperienced speakers encounter problems with five aspects of vocalizing. One aspect is volume. Name two other aspects of vocalizing that can be a source of problems.

Chapter 15 discusses four aspects of the speaking situation that you should take into account when planning the graphics you'll use in an oral presentation. One is the length of the presentation. What are the other three aspects?

Which statement accurately describes PowerPoint and Prezi, the presentation software programs discussed in Chapter 15?

In an oral presentation, what is an advance organizer?

An effective graphic for an oral presentation has five characteristics. One is that it presents a clear, well-supported claim. What are two other characteristics mentioned in the chapter?

Chapter 15 presents several techniques for overcoming nervousness and releasing nervous energy before giving an oral presentation. One is to remind yourself that you are prepared. What are two other techniques mentioned in the chapter?

According to Chapter 15, one of the suggestions for introducing your presentation is to introduce yourself. What are two other suggestions from the chapter?

What should you do if you want the audience at your oral presentation to pay close attention to what you are saying?

Analyzing the speaking situation as you prepare an oral presentation calls for which of the following steps?

According to Chapter 15, memorable language brings to mind things that people can see, touch, or easily imagine.

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Obligations

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Writing for Your Readers

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

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Exam 1: Introduction to Technical Communication

According to Chapter 15, there are four techniques for concluding a presentation. One is to look to the future. What is one other?

To invite questions after your presentation, a simple "Any questions?" is appropriate.

A manager has asked a colleague to deliver a 15-minute presentation explaining the latest test data at tomorrow's department meeting. Ideally, the colleague should do all except which one of the following to prepare for this presentation?

Which of the following is an example of a nonfluency?

If you are presenting to nonnative speakers of English, which of the following should you do?

According to Chapter 15, maintaining eye contact is one way to use your body effectively. What are other techniques are discussed in the chapter?

What is an advance organizer?

Which of the following forms of delivery is the best one to use if a presenter must clearly communicate precise safety data?

According to Chapter 15, where on a presentation slide should you place the claim you are making?

Because a presentation occurs only once, you must work harder to maintain and direct the audience's attention to what you are saying than you do when writing a document.

Inexperienced speakers encounter problems with five aspects of vocalizing. One aspect is volume. Name two other aspects of vocalizing that can be a source of problems.

Chapter 15 discusses four aspects of the speaking situation that you should take into account when planning the graphics you'll use in an oral presentation. One is the length of the presentation. What are the other three aspects?

Which statement accurately describes PowerPoint and Prezi, the presentation software programs discussed in Chapter 15?

In an oral presentation, what is an advance organizer?

An effective graphic for an oral presentation has five characteristics. One is that it presents a clear, well-supported claim. What are two other characteristics mentioned in the chapter?

Chapter 15 presents several techniques for overcoming nervousness and releasing nervous energy before giving an oral presentation. One is to remind yourself that you are prepared. What are two other techniques mentioned in the chapter?

According to Chapter 15, one of the suggestions for introducing your presentation is to introduce yourself. What are two other suggestions from the chapter?

What should you do if you want the audience at your oral presentation to pay close attention to what you are saying?

Analyzing the speaking situation as you prepare an oral presentation calls for which of the following steps?

According to Chapter 15, memorable language brings to mind things that people can see, touch, or easily imagine.

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Obligations

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Writing for Your Readers

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

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