Question 1

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. E

Question 2

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 A

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

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 5

Chapter 21 describes four types of oral presentations, including impromptu presentations. What are two of the other three?

Accepted Answer

The other three type

Question 6

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 7

In a question-and-answer session, what should you do if you are asked a question you do not understand?

Accepted Answer

Ask for clarificatio

Question 8

Chapter 21 suggests using three techniques to make your language more memorable. One technique is to refer to people, not to abstractions. What is one other technique described in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

The other two techniques are t

Question 9

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 10

What should you do if a belligerent audience member rejects your response during a question-and-answer session and insists on restating his or her point?

Accepted Answer

You should politely

Question 11

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 12

Because a presentation occurs only once, you must work harder to maintain and direct the audience's attention to what you say.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

Usually, your audience is more aware of your nervousness than you are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Chapter 21 lists a number of points to keep in mind if you become nervous before giving an oral presentation. One is to realize that you are prepared. What is one other mentioned in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

The other two points are to realize that

Question 16

One disadvantage of using handouts during a presentation is that your audience might read the handout instead of listening to you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

One technique a presenter can use to make his or her language more memorable is to involve the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements signals a transition?

Accepted Answer

A)  My name is Susan Tratz, and I represent the Bureau of Environmental Quality. 
B)  In this presentation, I will discuss the causes of political gridlock as well as three potential solutions. 
C)  Now that we have discussed the symptoms of the disease, I would like to discuss its probable causes. 
D)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  My name is Susan Tratz, and I represent the Bureau of Environmental Quality. 
B)  In this presentation, I will discuss the causes of political gridlock as well as three potential solutions. 
C)  Now that we have discussed the symptoms of the disease, I would like to discuss its probable causes. 
D)  None of the responses are correct.

Exam 21: Making Oral Presentations

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

where on a presentation slide should you place the claim you are making?

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

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

Chapter 21 describes four types of oral presentations, including impromptu presentations. What are two of the other three?

Which of the following is an example of a nonfluency?

In a question-and-answer session, what should you do if you are asked a question you do not understand?

Chapter 21 suggests using three techniques to make your language more memorable. One technique is to refer to people, not to abstractions. What is one other technique described in the chapter?

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.

What should you do if a belligerent audience member rejects your response during a question-and-answer session and insists on restating his or her point?

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?

Because a presentation occurs only once, you must work harder to maintain and direct the audience's attention to what you say.

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?

Usually, your audience is more aware of your nervousness than you are.

Chapter 21 lists a number of points to keep in mind if you become nervous before giving an oral presentation. One is to realize that you are prepared. What is one other mentioned in the chapter?

One disadvantage of using handouts during a presentation is that your audience might read the handout instead of listening to you.

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

One technique a presenter can use to make his or her language more memorable is to involve the audience.

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

Which of the following statements signals a transition?

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