Question 1

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. C

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C)  PowerPoint is an outdated presentation aid.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C)  PowerPoint is an outdated presentation aid.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. A

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

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 9

A speaking rate slightly slower than average may actually be preferred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

An adrenaline rush creates energy that manifests in a variety of ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Question 13

How can a speaker use a demonstration to effectively aid his or her presentation?

Accepted Answer

A speaker can use a demonstration to eff

Question 14

When delivering a speech, your hand gestures should be

Accepted Answer

A)  used freely as you would in normal conversation. 
B)  exaggerated to keep the audience's interests. 
C)  avoided entirely. 
D)  used moderately to enhance your presentation. 
A)  used freely as you would in normal conversation. 
B)  exaggerated to keep the audience's interests. 
C)  avoided entirely. 
D)  used moderately to enhance your presentation.

Question 15

Your ___________ can be affected by the rush of adrenaline you feel when you speak.

Accepted Answer

A)  attention to detail 
B)  level of readiness 
C)  vocal qualities 
D)  none of the above 
A)  attention to detail 
B)  level of readiness 
C)  vocal qualities 
D)  none of the above

Question 16

People don't really fear public speaking; they fear the unknown.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Question 18

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 19

It is easy to speak from a manuscript and use a conversational style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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.

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

What is a negative effect of PowerPoint presentations?

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

Which of the following is accurate regarding video clips?

Speeches delivered from a manuscript

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

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

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

A speaking rate slightly slower than average may actually be preferred.

Illustrations should be

An adrenaline rush creates energy that manifests in a variety of ways.

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

How can a speaker use a demonstration to effectively aid his or her presentation?

When delivering a speech, your hand gestures should be

Your ___________ can be affected by the rush of adrenaline you feel when you speak.

People don't really fear public speaking; they fear the unknown.

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

Which is true concerning demonstrations?

It is easy to speak from a manuscript and use a conversational style.

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

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Exam 13: Delivering a Speech With Professional Excellence

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

What is a negative effect of PowerPoint presentations?

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

Which of the following is accurate regarding video clips?

Speeches delivered from a manuscript

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

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

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

A speaking rate slightly slower than average may actually be preferred.

Illustrations should be

An adrenaline rush creates energy that manifests in a variety of ways.

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

How can a speaker use a demonstration to effectively aid his or her presentation?

When delivering a speech, your hand gestures should be

Your ___________ can be affected by the rush of adrenaline you feel when you speak.

People don't really fear public speaking; they fear the unknown.

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

Which is true concerning demonstrations?

It is easy to speak from a manuscript and use a conversational style.

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

Business and Professional Excellence in the Workplace

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Résumés, 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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