Question 1

Offer some practical suggestions for overcoming anxiety related to public speaking.

Accepted Answer

The following techniques can help you tu

Question 2

Presentations should be delivered using

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A) scripted notes. 
B) strong and lengthy visuals. 
C) a conversational tone. 
D) handouts so the audience can better follow difficult concepts. 
E) a strong emphasis on jargon and buzzwords. 
A) scripted notes. 
B) strong and lengthy visuals. 
C) a conversational tone. 
D) handouts so the audience can better follow difficult concepts. 
E) a strong emphasis on jargon and buzzwords.

Question 3

Don't try to memorize a presentation because

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A) you should be using a fully written script. 
B) you'll probably sound stilted when you deliver the message. 
C) it increases the necessity for improvising when you forget a line. 
D) you will have to increase your eye contact with the audience. 
E) audiences prefer to be read to rather than talked at. 
A) you should be using a fully written script. 
B) you'll probably sound stilted when you deliver the message. 
C) it increases the necessity for improvising when you forget a line. 
D) you will have to increase your eye contact with the audience. 
E) audiences prefer to be read to rather than talked at.

Question 4

Delivering your presentation by reading it word-for-word is a good idea when

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A) your presentation is very lengthy. 
B) you're covering policy statements or legal documents that must be presented verbatim. 
C) the presentation is humorous. 
D) the audience is hostile. 
E) you are nervous. 
A) your presentation is very lengthy. 
B) you're covering policy statements or legal documents that must be presented verbatim. 
C) the presentation is humorous. 
D) the audience is hostile. 
E) you are nervous.

Question 5

Transitional words and phrases such as,"Now that we've covered..." are generally less important in oral presentations than in written reports.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When you prepare a speech or presentation,your first step involves

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A) analyzing the situation. 
B) choosing the right words. 
C) planning the content,length,and style of your speech or presentation. 
D) deciding on the right mix of visuals and text for your slides. 
E) inviting audience members. 
A) analyzing the situation. 
B) choosing the right words. 
C) planning the content,length,and style of your speech or presentation. 
D) deciding on the right mix of visuals and text for your slides. 
E) inviting audience members.

Question 7

When preparing to be able to best respond to questions from the audience,

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A) have friendly audience members ask predetermined questions. 
B) offer to meet after the presentation. 
C) prepare extra slides and handouts that will speak for you. 
D) learn about the audience and their concerns ahead of time. 
E) establish ground rules and don't respond to those who will not follow the rules. 
A) have friendly audience members ask predetermined questions. 
B) offer to meet after the presentation. 
C) prepare extra slides and handouts that will speak for you. 
D) learn about the audience and their concerns ahead of time. 
E) establish ground rules and don't respond to those who will not follow the rules.

Question 8

When presenting to high-ranking executives,________ will consume most of the presentation time.

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A) explaining your credentials 
B) convincing them of the value of your presentation 
C) the question and answer period 
D) explaining the cost of the idea 
E) reading and understanding the nonverbal signals being transmitted 
A) explaining your credentials 
B) convincing them of the value of your presentation 
C) the question and answer period 
D) explaining the cost of the idea 
E) reading and understanding the nonverbal signals being transmitted

Question 9

When it comes to slide design,

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A) consistency is critical because audiences assign meaning to visual elements beginning with the first slide. 
B) audiences will pay more attention to the slide deck than the speaker. 
C) typeface is easier to read on screen than on a printed page. 
D) the background should include meaningful decorative elements. 
E) charts,graphs and other functional artwork should be used sparingly. 
A) consistency is critical because audiences assign meaning to visual elements beginning with the first slide. 
B) audiences will pay more attention to the slide deck than the speaker. 
C) typeface is easier to read on screen than on a printed page. 
D) the background should include meaningful decorative elements. 
E) charts,graphs and other functional artwork should be used sparingly.

Question 10

The sentence,"Now that we've identified the problem,let's take a look at some solutions," is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) a problem statement for a presentation. 
B) a transition between major sections of a presentation. 
C) a statement of intent for a presentation. 
D) the main idea for a presentation. 
E) a redundant phrase that should be eliminated. 
A) a problem statement for a presentation. 
B) a transition between major sections of a presentation. 
C) a statement of intent for a presentation. 
D) the main idea for a presentation. 
E) a redundant phrase that should be eliminated.

Question 11

Briefly explain the difference between a planning outline and a speaking outline.

Accepted Answer

Whereas a planning outline is very detai

Question 12

Describe the four steps to organizing a presentation effectively.

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(1)Define the main idea-what do you want

Question 13

When planning a presentation,what does it mean to "analyze the situation"? Briefly explain each of the tasks involved.

Accepted Answer

Analyzing the situation involves definin

Question 14

Four important design elements to consider when creating slides include all of the following except

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A) choosing color. 
B) selecting background designs. 
C) writing content. 
D) selecting fonts and type styles. 
E) choosing artwork. 
A) choosing color. 
B) selecting background designs. 
C) writing content. 
D) selecting fonts and type styles. 
E) choosing artwork.

Question 15

You've been asked to give a presentation on cybercrime.List two steps that can help you define the main idea of your presentation,and then provide an example of the second step.

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The first step is to figure out the one

Question 16

When developing a presentation for an online audience,

Accepted Answer

A) send out study materials immediately after the presentation is over. 
B) break complicated slides into multiple slides. 
C) limit the use of the backchannel to Twitter breaks. 
D) start the presentation on time. 
E) keep each slide on screen for a longer period of time. 
A) send out study materials immediately after the presentation is over. 
B) break complicated slides into multiple slides. 
C) limit the use of the backchannel to Twitter breaks. 
D) start the presentation on time. 
E) keep each slide on screen for a longer period of time.

Question 17

List at least three types of visuals commonly used in business presentations.

Accepted Answer

Business presenters support th

Question 18

Effective text slides should do all of the following except

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A) highlight key points. 
B) display your entire speaking script. 
C) summarize and preview your message. 
D) signal major shifts in thought. 
E) illustrate concepts. 
A) highlight key points. 
B) display your entire speaking script. 
C) summarize and preview your message. 
D) signal major shifts in thought. 
E) illustrate concepts.

Question 19

For business presentations,time constraints are usually

Accepted Answer

A) rigid,permitting little or no flexibility. 
B) meaningless since audiences expect presenters to take extra time. 
C) imposed only on lower-level employees. 
D) not important if you are presenting to your colleagues. 
E) only a suggestion. 
A) rigid,permitting little or no flexibility. 
B) meaningless since audiences expect presenters to take extra time. 
C) imposed only on lower-level employees. 
D) not important if you are presenting to your colleagues. 
E) only a suggestion.

Offer some practical suggestions for overcoming anxiety related to public speaking.

Presentations should be delivered using

Don't try to memorize a presentation because

Delivering your presentation by reading it word-for-word is a good idea when

Transitional words and phrases such as,"Now that we've covered..." are generally less important in oral presentations than in written reports.

When you prepare a speech or presentation,your first step involves

When preparing to be able to best respond to questions from the audience,

When presenting to high-ranking executives,________ will consume most of the presentation time.

When it comes to slide design,

The sentence,"Now that we've identified the problem,let's take a look at some solutions," is an example of

Briefly explain the difference between a planning outline and a speaking outline.

Describe the four steps to organizing a presentation effectively.

When planning a presentation,what does it mean to "analyze the situation"? Briefly explain each of the tasks involved.

Four important design elements to consider when creating slides include all of the following except

You've been asked to give a presentation on cybercrime.List two steps that can help you define the main idea of your presentation,and then provide an example of the second step.

When developing a presentation for an online audience,

List at least three types of visuals commonly used in business presentations.

Effective text slides should do all of the following except

For business presentations,time constraints are usually

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Exam 14: Developing and Delivering Business Presentations

Offer some practical suggestions for overcoming anxiety related to public speaking.

Presentations should be delivered using

Don't try to memorize a presentation because

Delivering your presentation by reading it word-for-word is a good idea when

Transitional words and phrases such as,"Now that we've covered..." are generally less important in oral presentations than in written reports.

When you prepare a speech or presentation,your first step involves

When preparing to be able to best respond to questions from the audience,

When presenting to high-ranking executives,________ will consume most of the presentation time.

When it comes to slide design,

The sentence,"Now that we've identified the problem,let's take a look at some solutions," is an example of

Briefly explain the difference between a planning outline and a speaking outline.

Describe the four steps to organizing a presentation effectively.

When planning a presentation,what does it mean to "analyze the situation"? Briefly explain each of the tasks involved.

Four important design elements to consider when creating slides include all of the following except

You've been asked to give a presentation on cybercrime.List two steps that can help you define the main idea of your presentation,and then provide an example of the second step.

When developing a presentation for an online audience,

List at least three types of visuals commonly used in business presentations.

Effective text slides should do all of the following except

For business presentations,time constraints are usually

Professional Communication in a Digital, social, mobile World

Collaboration, interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse, global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Digital Channels

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Handbook of Grammar, mechanics, and Usage

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