Question 1

Describe the aspects to be covered when preparing and delivering a collaborative presentation.

Accepted Answer

The first step is to plan the presentation-to determine the sequence of the presentation as well as the content of each team member's part. It also involves selecting supporting examples and designing any visual components carefully to build continuity from one part of the presentation to the next. Groups should plan for the physical aspects of the presentation such as the type of delivery, use of notes, and attire to present an impression of competence and professionalism. The group should also plan the transitions from one presenter to the next so that the team will appear coordinated. The physical staging aspect involves team members knowing where to sit or stand, how visuals will be handled, how to change or adjust microphones, and how to enter and leave the speaking area. For videotaped and virtual presentations that will show the speakers and their settings, the group will need to determine what kind of background to have and what distance the presenter will sit from the camera. Finally, the team needs to make sure that the close of the presentation is coherent and complete and that all elements are assigned to a specific team member.

Question 2

Audiences typically wait until after the introduction of a presentation to begin assessing whether to trust a speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

List the appearance and physical factors to be considered when delivering a speech.

Accepted Answer

When delivering a speech, the factors pertaining to appearance and physical factors include the following:
a. The communication environment
b. Personal appearance
c. Posture
d. Walking
e. Facial expressions
f. Gestures

Question 4

Which of the following elements should be included when concluding a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  a statement to engage the audience 
B)  a human-interest story 
C)  additional new information to prove your case 
D)  a summary of your key points 
E)  a statement that clearly defines the topic 
A)  a statement to engage the audience 
B)  a human-interest story 
C)  additional new information to prove your case 
D)  a summary of your key points 
E)  a statement that clearly defines the topic

Question 5

Which of the following statements about informative presentations is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The audience's information needs are the most important consideration. 
B)  Your own goals are the most important consideration. 
C)  The main goal of this type of speech is persuading the audience to adopt your view. 
D)  They are usually delivered using the indirect order. 
E)  The main function is to engage and reward the audience's attention. 
A)  The audience's information needs are the most important consideration. 
B)  Your own goals are the most important consideration. 
C)  The main goal of this type of speech is persuading the audience to adopt your view. 
D)  They are usually delivered using the indirect order. 
E)  The main function is to engage and reward the audience's attention.

Question 6

When comparing the body of a written report with the body of an oral presentation, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A written report should use fewer levels of hierarchy. 
B)  Oral presentations are more formal. 
C)  Oral presentations are delivered using a more impersonal style. 
D)  Written reports needs more coherence helpers. 
E)  Oral presentations need to be simpler and shorter. 
A)  A written report should use fewer levels of hierarchy. 
B)  Oral presentations are more formal. 
C)  Oral presentations are delivered using a more impersonal style. 
D)  Written reports needs more coherence helpers. 
E)  Oral presentations need to be simpler and shorter.

Question 7

When using visuals in delivering an oral presentation, it is recommended that you avoid

Accepted Answer

A)  including only five brief bullet points per slide. 
B)  using a 32 point-type for headings. 
C)  using an 18 point-type for text. 
D)  using a color combination that is complimentary. 
E)  using a similar format across all slides. 
A)  including only five brief bullet points per slide. 
B)  using a 32 point-type for headings. 
C)  using an 18 point-type for text. 
D)  using a color combination that is complimentary. 
E)  using a similar format across all slides.

Question 8

Persuasive presentations are primarily intended to engage and reward the audience's attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Mae, a project manager with 15 years of experience, delivers a speech on how to stay organized and stick to a schedule. Which of the following factors primarily guided her to choose this topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mae's background and knowledge 
B)  the medium Mae used to deliver her presentation 
C)  Mae's relationship with the audience 
D)  the audience's level of understanding 
E)  the complexity of the topic 
A)  Mae's background and knowledge 
B)  the medium Mae used to deliver her presentation 
C)  Mae's relationship with the audience 
D)  the audience's level of understanding 
E)  the complexity of the topic

Question 10

Briefly describe the different varieties of web presentations.

Accepted Answer

The different varieties of web presentat

Question 11

Which of the following is a web-based get-together, usually for a small group of people who have chosen to conduct their interactions online rather than in a conference room?

Accepted Answer

A)  a webinar 
B)  a webcast 
C)  a web meeting 
D)  a conference call 
E)  a podcast 
A)  a webinar 
B)  a webcast 
C)  a web meeting 
D)  a conference call 
E)  a podcast

Question 12

It is more effective for most people to read a speech than to present it extemporaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is the ideal posture to assume when presenting an oral report?

Accepted Answer

A)  an erect and stiff body posture 
B)  a slouched and relaxed posture 
C)  a comfortable and limp posture 
D)  a naturally poised and alert posture 
E)  a constantly changing body posture 
A)  an erect and stiff body posture 
B)  a slouched and relaxed posture 
C)  a comfortable and limp posture 
D)  a naturally poised and alert posture 
E)  a constantly changing body posture

Question 14

Persuasive oral presentations are primarily intended to

Accepted Answer

A)  entertain. 
B)  sell. 
C)  encourage. 
D)  educate. 
E)  reward. 
A)  entertain. 
B)  sell. 
C)  encourage. 
D)  educate. 
E)  reward.

Question 15

Handouts should always be given before a presentation so that listeners can review them and prepare questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How does the delivery of a webinar differ from that of an actual presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  In a webinar, the speaker makes use of visual aids to assist in the presentation. 
B)  In a webinar, the speaker delivers the presentation from a desktop using a microphone. 
C)  In a webinar, the speaker makes use of verbal cues to gauge the audience's understanding. 
D)  In a webinar, the speaker varies the presentation depending on the response of the audience. 
E)  In a webinar, the speaker uses vocal emphasis to aid in the understanding of the audience. 
A)  In a webinar, the speaker makes use of visual aids to assist in the presentation. 
B)  In a webinar, the speaker delivers the presentation from a desktop using a microphone. 
C)  In a webinar, the speaker makes use of verbal cues to gauge the audience's understanding. 
D)  In a webinar, the speaker varies the presentation depending on the response of the audience. 
E)  In a webinar, the speaker uses vocal emphasis to aid in the understanding of the audience.

Question 17

Planning the content and physical aspects of a presentation is especially important for team (collaborative) presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following uses a table to show at a glance what will happen as each screen or slide appears during a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  a brainstorm map 
B)  a storyboard 
C)  an outline 
D)  a webinar 
E)  SmartArt 
A)  a brainstorm map 
B)  a storyboard 
C)  an outline 
D)  a webinar 
E)  SmartArt

Question 19

When organizing the body of a presentation, it is important to

Accepted Answer

A)  use at least three levels of hierarchy in the structure. 
B)  avoid dividing the body into comparable parts. 
C)  choose an opening that steers away from the topic of the speech. 
D)  avoid stressing the shift from one section or subtopic to another. 
E)  emphasize the transitions between the divisions. 
A)  use at least three levels of hierarchy in the structure. 
B)  avoid dividing the body into comparable parts. 
C)  choose an opening that steers away from the topic of the speech. 
D)  avoid stressing the shift from one section or subtopic to another. 
E)  emphasize the transitions between the divisions.

Question 20

When choosing a topic, the occasion of the speech is always the most important factor to consider.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Describe the aspects to be covered when preparing and delivering a collaborative presentation.

Audiences typically wait until after the introduction of a presentation to begin assessing whether to trust a speaker.

List the appearance and physical factors to be considered when delivering a speech.

Which of the following elements should be included when concluding a speech?

Which of the following statements about informative presentations is true?

When comparing the body of a written report with the body of an oral presentation, which of the following is true?

When using visuals in delivering an oral presentation, it is recommended that you avoid

Persuasive presentations are primarily intended to engage and reward the audience's attention.

Mae, a project manager with 15 years of experience, delivers a speech on how to stay organized and stick to a schedule. Which of the following factors primarily guided her to choose this topic?

Briefly describe the different varieties of web presentations.

Which of the following is a web-based get-together, usually for a small group of people who have chosen to conduct their interactions online rather than in a conference room?

It is more effective for most people to read a speech than to present it extemporaneously.

Which of the following is the ideal posture to assume when presenting an oral report?

Persuasive oral presentations are primarily intended to

Handouts should always be given before a presentation so that listeners can review them and prepare questions.

How does the delivery of a webinar differ from that of an actual presentation?

Planning the content and physical aspects of a presentation is especially important for team (collaborative) presentations.

Which of the following uses a table to show at a glance what will happen as each screen or slide appears during a presentation?

When organizing the body of a presentation, it is important to

When choosing a topic, the occasion of the speech is always the most important factor to consider.

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Exam 13: Delivering Business Presentations and Speeches

Describe the aspects to be covered when preparing and delivering a collaborative presentation.

Audiences typically wait until after the introduction of a presentation to begin assessing whether to trust a speaker.

List the appearance and physical factors to be considered when delivering a speech.

Which of the following elements should be included when concluding a speech?

Which of the following statements about informative presentations is true?

When comparing the body of a written report with the body of an oral presentation, which of the following is true?

When using visuals in delivering an oral presentation, it is recommended that you avoid

Persuasive presentations are primarily intended to engage and reward the audience's attention.

Mae, a project manager with 15 years of experience, delivers a speech on how to stay organized and stick to a schedule. Which of the following factors primarily guided her to choose this topic?

Briefly describe the different varieties of web presentations.

Which of the following is a web-based get-together, usually for a small group of people who have chosen to conduct their interactions online rather than in a conference room?

It is more effective for most people to read a speech than to present it extemporaneously.

Which of the following is the ideal posture to assume when presenting an oral report?

Persuasive oral presentations are primarily intended to

Handouts should always be given before a presentation so that listeners can review them and prepare questions.

How does the delivery of a webinar differ from that of an actual presentation?

Planning the content and physical aspects of a presentation is especially important for team (collaborative) presentations.

Which of the following uses a table to show at a glance what will happen as each screen or slide appears during a presentation?

When organizing the body of a presentation, it is important to

When choosing a topic, the occasion of the speech is always the most important factor to consider.

Communicating in the Workplace

Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

Designing Documents With Visual Appeal

Communicating With Visuals

Crafting Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Creating the Right Type of Report

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations and Meetings

Communicating in the Job Search

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