Question 1

Practice audiences should be _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  subjective 
B)  objective 
C)  larger than the real audience will be 
D)  smaller than the real audience will be 
A)  subjective 
B)  objective 
C)  larger than the real audience will be 
D)  smaller than the real audience will be B

Question 2

Manuscript style outlines help to increase the conversational quality of a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following is not an example of a vocal filler?

Accepted Answer

A)  umm 
B)  like 
C)  furthermore 
D)  and 
A)  umm 
B)  like 
C)  furthermore 
D)  and C

Question 4

A common response to adrenaline in the system is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  blushing 
B)  increased hand or feet movement 
C)  sweating 
D)  all of the above 
A)  blushing 
B)  increased hand or feet movement 
C)  sweating 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

How can a speaker use a demonstration to effectively aid their presentation?

Accepted Answer

Demonstrations are supporting aids in th

Question 6

A speaking outline should be ________ a practice outline.

Accepted Answer

A)  more detailed than 
B)  less detailed than 
C)  the same as 
D)  reformatted in to 
A)  more detailed than 
B)  less detailed than 
C)  the same as 
D)  reformatted in to

Question 7

Seeing key points, demonstrations, or other supporting materials are essential for ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  audience members 
B)  visual learners 
C)  scholarly learners 
D)  retention learners 
A)  audience members 
B)  visual learners 
C)  scholarly learners 
D)  retention learners

Question 8

Speaking at a slightly faster rate than average is sometimes preferred to a normal speed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

It is important to develop a sense of play when delivering speeches because _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  many of your problems will be minor and only you will notice 
B)  it will help you shrug off any major problems 
C)  the audience will see you're being a casual speaker 
D)  you won't need to stay with your outline as much 
A)  many of your problems will be minor and only you will notice 
B)  it will help you shrug off any major problems 
C)  the audience will see you're being a casual speaker 
D)  you won't need to stay with your outline as much

Question 10

Travis is giving a speech to his biology class discussing the digestive system of the human body. Travis should _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stay away from visual aids and focus on the textbook definitions and examples 
B)  play a fifteen minute video discussing the digestive system 
C)  supplement his speech with illustrations and photos 
D)  create a model of the digestive system and pass it around the classroom 
A)  stay away from visual aids and focus on the textbook definitions and examples 
B)  play a fifteen minute video discussing the digestive system 
C)  supplement his speech with illustrations and photos 
D)  create a model of the digestive system and pass it around the classroom

Question 11

Describe the process of outlining a presentation.

Accepted Answer

Prepare a detailed outline (speaking not

Question 12

Presenters should always avoid walking from one side of the room to the other and instead stay in one location for the duration of the speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Sharon is giving a presentation about a new product and passes the product around for the audience to see. Is this a mistake?

Accepted Answer

A)  No, because visual aids are always helpful. 
B)  No, because props always help alleviate nervousness. 
C)  Yes, because passing things around while you are speaking can be very distracting for listeners and for you. 
D)  Yes, because the audience will steal the product. 
A)  No, because visual aids are always helpful. 
B)  No, because props always help alleviate nervousness. 
C)  Yes, because passing things around while you are speaking can be very distracting for listeners and for you. 
D)  Yes, because the audience will steal the product.

Question 14

Why is it important to use a practice audience before your speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  an honest practice audience can help determine if your speech is effective 
B)  practicing with an audience beforehand removes the need to follow an outline 
C)  you can be informal and at ease with a practice audience 
D)  practice audiences will not judge you too harshly 
A)  an honest practice audience can help determine if your speech is effective 
B)  practicing with an audience beforehand removes the need to follow an outline 
C)  you can be informal and at ease with a practice audience 
D)  practice audiences will not judge you too harshly

Question 15

When giving team presentations, the group should _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  separate the team into individual parts and combine it at the presentation 
B)  plan, practice, and collaborate the entire presentation together 
C)  identify a team leader who is in charge of developing the presentation outline 
D)  create the presentation together and pick the best speaker to deliver the entire speech 
A)  separate the team into individual parts and combine it at the presentation 
B)  plan, practice, and collaborate the entire presentation together 
C)  identify a team leader who is in charge of developing the presentation outline 
D)  create the presentation together and pick the best speaker to deliver the entire speech

Question 16

Practice audiences should be critical when giving feedback to your presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Monique's team has decided that she should give their introduction, transitions, and conclusion while the rest of the team covers the main points of the presentation. Monique is the team's ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  organizer 
B)  facilitator 
C)  leader 
D)  spokesperson 
A)  organizer 
B)  facilitator 
C)  leader 
D)  spokesperson

Question 18

Which of the following is accurate regarding video clips?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can add excitement to any presentation if you are prepared. 
B)  It is acceptable to make the audience wait briefly while you find your clip. 
C)  Videos should never be put into a PowerPoint. 
D)  Videos are seen as a waste of time in professional presentations. 
A)  They can add excitement to any presentation if you are prepared. 
B)  It is acceptable to make the audience wait briefly while you find your clip. 
C)  Videos should never be put into a PowerPoint. 
D)  Videos are seen as a waste of time in professional presentations.

Question 19

Illustrations should be _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  passed around so everyone can see them up close 
B)  used only when videos aren't available 
C)  separate from a slide 
D)  simple and incorporated into the slide 
A)  passed around so everyone can see them up close 
B)  used only when videos aren't available 
C)  separate from a slide 
D)  simple and incorporated into the slide

Question 20

Repeating the message numerous times during the presentation will help with message retention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Practice audiences should be _____________.

Manuscript style outlines help to increase the conversational quality of a presentation.

Which of the following is not an example of a vocal filler?

A common response to adrenaline in the system is __________.

How can a speaker use a demonstration to effectively aid their presentation?

A speaking outline should be ________ a practice outline.

Seeing key points, demonstrations, or other supporting materials are essential for ____________.

Speaking at a slightly faster rate than average is sometimes preferred to a normal speed.

It is important to develop a sense of play when delivering speeches because _________.

Travis is giving a speech to his biology class discussing the digestive system of the human body. Travis should _____________.

Describe the process of outlining a presentation.

Presenters should always avoid walking from one side of the room to the other and instead stay in one location for the duration of the speech.

Sharon is giving a presentation about a new product and passes the product around for the audience to see. Is this a mistake?

Why is it important to use a practice audience before your speech?

When giving team presentations, the group should _________.

Practice audiences should be critical when giving feedback to your presentation.

Monique's team has decided that she should give their introduction, transitions, and conclusion while the rest of the team covers the main points of the presentation. Monique is the team's ___________.

Which of the following is accurate regarding video clips?

Illustrations should be _____________.

Repeating the message numerous times during the presentation will help with message retention.

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Exam 13: Delivering a Speech With Professional Excellence

Practice audiences should be _____________.

Manuscript style outlines help to increase the conversational quality of a presentation.

Which of the following is not an example of a vocal filler?

A common response to adrenaline in the system is __________.

How can a speaker use a demonstration to effectively aid their presentation?

A speaking outline should be ________ a practice outline.

Seeing key points, demonstrations, or other supporting materials are essential for ____________.

Speaking at a slightly faster rate than average is sometimes preferred to a normal speed.

It is important to develop a sense of play when delivering speeches because _________.

Travis is giving a speech to his biology class discussing the digestive system of the human body. Travis should _____________.

Describe the process of outlining a presentation.

Presenters should always avoid walking from one side of the room to the other and instead stay in one location for the duration of the speech.

Sharon is giving a presentation about a new product and passes the product around for the audience to see. Is this a mistake?

Why is it important to use a practice audience before your speech?

When giving team presentations, the group should _________.

Practice audiences should be critical when giving feedback to your presentation.

Monique's team has decided that she should give their introduction, transitions, and conclusion while the rest of the team covers the main points of the presentation. Monique is the team's ___________.

Which of the following is accurate regarding video clips?

Illustrations should be _____________.

Repeating the message numerous times during the presentation will help with message retention.

Business and Professional Excellence in the Workplace

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Resumes, Interviews, and Negotiations

Getting to Know Your Diverse Workplace

Interpersonal Communication at Work

Strengthening Teams and Conducting Meetings

Technology in the Workplace

Writing With Professional Excellence

Leadership and Conflict Management

Informing and Persuading

Speech Design

Work-Life Balance

Filters