Question 1

When giving team presentations, the group should

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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 2

What should you strive to accomplish during your introduction?

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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 3

Joseph was nervous about his speech. He gave his presentation and made sure to slowly and deliberately walk across the room as he delivered his speech. In walking across the room in this way, what was Joseph able to do?

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A)  get some exercise 
B)  control the room 
C)  allow the audience to see him better 
D)  keep the audience members on their toes 
A)  get some exercise 
B)  control the room 
C)  allow the audience to see him better 
D)  keep the audience members on their toes

Question 4

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 5

Pauses should be avoided at all costs during a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

Teams who use PowerPoint demonstrations should keep

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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 9

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

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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 10

Practice audiences should be

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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.

Question 11

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 12

A common response to adrenaline in the system is

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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 13

Most audiences are initially interested in your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

________________ occur(s) when the speaker should pause but instead fills the silence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Awkward looks from the audience 
B)  Vocal fillers 
C)  Increased rate of speech 
D)  Audience disengagement 
A)  Awkward looks from the audience 
B)  Vocal fillers 
C)  Increased rate of speech 
D)  Audience disengagement

Question 16

Describe the process of outlining a presentation.

Accepted Answer

Outlining a presentation is a crucial st

Question 17

What kinds of things should speakers think about when considering the use of some type of supporting aid?

Accepted Answer

When speakers are considering the use of

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A speaking outline should be ________ a practice outline.

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

Question 20

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

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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.

When giving team presentations, the group should

What should you strive to accomplish during your introduction?

Joseph was nervous about his speech. He gave his presentation and made sure to slowly and deliberately walk across the room as he delivered his speech. In walking across the room in this way, what was Joseph able to do?

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.

Pauses should be avoided at all costs during a presentation.

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

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

Teams who use PowerPoint demonstrations should keep

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

Practice audiences should be

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

A common response to adrenaline in the system is

Most audiences are initially interested in your speech.

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

________________ occur(s) when the speaker should pause but instead fills the silence.

Describe the process of outlining a presentation.

What kinds of things should speakers think about when considering the use of some type of supporting aid?

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

A speaking outline should be ________ a practice outline.

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

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Exam 13: Delivering a Speech With Professional Excellence

When giving team presentations, the group should

What should you strive to accomplish during your introduction?

Joseph was nervous about his speech. He gave his presentation and made sure to slowly and deliberately walk across the room as he delivered his speech. In walking across the room in this way, what was Joseph able to do?

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.

Pauses should be avoided at all costs during a presentation.

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

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

Teams who use PowerPoint demonstrations should keep

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

Practice audiences should be

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

A common response to adrenaline in the system is

Most audiences are initially interested in your speech.

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

________________ occur(s) when the speaker should pause but instead fills the silence.

Describe the process of outlining a presentation.

What kinds of things should speakers think about when considering the use of some type of supporting aid?

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

A speaking outline should be ________ a practice outline.

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

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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