Question 1

PowerPoint slides should never be used as a substitute for a speaking outline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is a negative effect of PowerPoint presentations?

Accepted Answer

A)  many speakers use PowerPoint as a crutch 
B)  the slide transitions are a distraction for the audience 
C)  PowerPoint is an outdated presentation aid 
D)  PowerPoint removes the need for a speaking outline 
A)  many speakers use PowerPoint as a crutch 
B)  the slide transitions are a distraction for the audience 
C)  PowerPoint is an outdated presentation aid 
D)  PowerPoint removes the need for a speaking outline

Question 3

What should you strive to accomplish during your introduction?

Accepted Answer

A)  establish credibility 
B)  relate the topic to the audience 
C)  preview main points 
D)  all of the above 
A)  establish credibility 
B)  relate the topic to the audience 
C)  preview main points 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

PowerPoint slides should be set on a timer so that the speaker stays on track with their allotted time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Tools used by a speaker to help support the audience's interest in and understanding of the presentation such as visual or audio clips are called _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  props 
B)  outlines 
C)  supporting aids 
D)  PowerPoints 
A)  props 
B)  outlines 
C)  supporting aids 
D)  PowerPoints

Question 6

Pauses should be avoided at all costs during a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Speeches delivered from a manuscript ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  help produce conversational quality 
B)  lead to monotone presentations 
C)  help the speaker keep their place 
D)  should be used as a backup 
A)  help produce conversational quality 
B)  lead to monotone presentations 
C)  help the speaker keep their place 
D)  should be used as a backup

Question 8

When delivering your speech, you should project your volume by _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  speaking as loudly as possible 
B)  speaking in a conversational tone 
C)  softly so the audience has to focus to hear you 
D)  projecting to an audience member in the back corner 
A)  speaking as loudly as possible 
B)  speaking in a conversational tone 
C)  softly so the audience has to focus to hear you 
D)  projecting to an audience member in the back corner

Question 9

A physiological process that occurs in the body of a speaker resulting in nervous behavior and anxiety is called _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cold feet 
B)  adrenaline rush 
C)  butterflies in the stomach 
D)  apprehension 
A)  cold feet 
B)  adrenaline rush 
C)  butterflies in the stomach 
D)  apprehension

Question 10

Which is true concerning demonstrations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Demonstrations should be done only by the person presenting. 
B)  Demonstrations should always include volunteers from the audience. 
C)  Demonstrations will distract from the speaker. 
D)  Demonstrations should be done with an assistant if necessary. 
A)  Demonstrations should be done only by the person presenting. 
B)  Demonstrations should always include volunteers from the audience. 
C)  Demonstrations will distract from the speaker. 
D)  Demonstrations should be done with an assistant if necessary.

Question 11

Selecting volunteers from the audience to take part in demonstrations is always a good technique for audience involvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Teams who use Power Point demonstrations should keep ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  each part separate for purposes of clarity 
B)  transitions between speakers to a minimum 
C)  the entire presentation as one file 
D)  separate color schemes for each speaker 
A)  each part separate for purposes of clarity 
B)  transitions between speakers to a minimum 
C)  the entire presentation as one file 
D)  separate color schemes for each speaker

Question 13

When delivering a speech, your hand gestures should be ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  kept to a minimal to avoid distractions 
B)  exaggerated to keep the audience's interests 
C)  avoided entirely 
D)  used moderately to enhance your presentation
True/False 
A)  kept to a minimal to avoid distractions 
B)  exaggerated to keep the audience's interests 
C)  avoided entirely 
D)  used moderately to enhance your presentation
True/False

Question 14

Whenever possible, video clips should be imported into slides or saved into files prior to the presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Presenting a presentation in a style similar to that used in casual conversation is called conversational quality or a(n) _______________ speaking style.

Accepted Answer

A)  informative 
B)  extemporaneous 
C)  ineffective 
D)  monotone 
A)  informative 
B)  extemporaneous 
C)  ineffective 
D)  monotone

Question 16

Making eye contact with your audience is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  not necessary if you are using a PowerPoint presentation because you will be focused on the material 
B)  one of the best ways to reduce nervousness 
C)  one of the best ways to increase nervousness 
D)  may decrease credibility 
A)  not necessary if you are using a PowerPoint presentation because you will be focused on the material 
B)  one of the best ways to reduce nervousness 
C)  one of the best ways to increase nervousness 
D)  may decrease credibility

Question 17

Which of the following characteristics describes a professional, effective PowerPoint slide?

Accepted Answer

A)  all information incorporated into a few slides with a lot of text 
B)  many different colors on each slide 
C)  timed 
D)  information spread onto several slides 
A)  all information incorporated into a few slides with a lot of text 
B)  many different colors on each slide 
C)  timed 
D)  information spread onto several slides

PowerPoint slides should never be used as a substitute for a speaking outline.

What is a negative effect of PowerPoint presentations?

What should you strive to accomplish during your introduction?

PowerPoint slides should be set on a timer so that the speaker stays on track with their allotted time.

Tools used by a speaker to help support the audience's interest in and understanding of the presentation such as visual or audio clips are called _________________.

Pauses should be avoided at all costs during a presentation.

Speeches delivered from a manuscript ____________.

When delivering your speech, you should project your volume by _________.

A physiological process that occurs in the body of a speaker resulting in nervous behavior and anxiety is called _____________.

Which is true concerning demonstrations?

Selecting volunteers from the audience to take part in demonstrations is always a good technique for audience involvement.

Teams who use Power Point demonstrations should keep ___________.

When delivering a speech, your hand gestures should be ___________.

Whenever possible, video clips should be imported into slides or saved into files prior to the presentation.

Presenting a presentation in a style similar to that used in casual conversation is called conversational quality or a(n) _______________ speaking style.

Making eye contact with your audience is ____________.

Which of the following characteristics describes a professional, effective PowerPoint slide?

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

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Exam 13: Delivering a Speech With Professional Excellence

PowerPoint slides should never be used as a substitute for a speaking outline.

What is a negative effect of PowerPoint presentations?

What should you strive to accomplish during your introduction?

PowerPoint slides should be set on a timer so that the speaker stays on track with their allotted time.

Tools used by a speaker to help support the audience's interest in and understanding of the presentation such as visual or audio clips are called _________________.

Pauses should be avoided at all costs during a presentation.

Speeches delivered from a manuscript ____________.

When delivering your speech, you should project your volume by _________.

A physiological process that occurs in the body of a speaker resulting in nervous behavior and anxiety is called _____________.

Which is true concerning demonstrations?

Selecting volunteers from the audience to take part in demonstrations is always a good technique for audience involvement.

Teams who use Power Point demonstrations should keep ___________.

When delivering a speech, your hand gestures should be ___________.

Whenever possible, video clips should be imported into slides or saved into files prior to the presentation.

Presenting a presentation in a style similar to that used in casual conversation is called conversational quality or a(n) _______________ speaking style.

Making eye contact with your audience is ____________.

Which of the following characteristics describes a professional, effective PowerPoint slide?

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

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