Deck 12: Delivering Professional Presentations

Question 1

________ speaking is a method of developing your own speech and then reading exactly from the text.

A)Manuscript
B)Memorized
C)Impromptu
D)Extemporaneous

Answer 1

A

Question 2

What is an effective nonverbal mannerism that conveys a speaker's reliability, influence, and the general strength of his or her message?

A)Posture
B)Movement
C)Gesture
D)Attire

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which type of presentation delivery permits you to maintain steady eye contact with your listeners while also saying exactly what you want to say?

A)Memorized speaking
B)Manuscript speaking
C)Extemporaneous speaking
D)Impromptu speaking

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which type of presentation delivery involves speaking without prior preparation?

A)Impromptu speaking
B)Memorized speaking
C)Manuscript speaking
D)Extemporaneous speaking

Question 5

The act of numbering the points you are going to make while responding to an audience member's query is called

A)using organizational signposts.
B)neutralizing hostile questions.
C)staying on message.
D)repeating the question.

Question 6

During the press conference, journalists and reporters inundate Braeden with questions and ask him to make a speech about his experience working on his new film, his costars, the director, and what features made the film such a hit. Braeden has to respond to all the questions and give a speech without any prior preparation. What is this method of speaking called?

A)Impromptu speaking
B)Memorized speaking
C)Manuscript speaking
D)Extemporaneous speaking

Question 7

After delivering a presentation on the company's marketing strategies, Esha conducted a Q & A session for the audience. During the session, one audience member asked Esha whether she is single or married. Instead of dodging the question, she gently guided the questioner back to the core content of her presentation. What strategy did Esha employ?

A)Stay on message
B)Ask yourself the first question
C)Listen carefully and nonjudgmentally
D)Rephrase the question

Question 8

What involves delivering a presentation speech by referring to the contents of a text, with no prior attempt made at remembering the precise phrasing?

A)Extemporaneous speaking
B)Manuscript speaking
C)Memorized speaking
D)Impromptu speaking

Question 9

Which presentation software, created by Apple, can be used on personal computers?

A)Keynote
B)Prezi
C)OpenOffice
D)Excel

Question 10

_______ is a Web-based tool that saves pictures and infographics on an Internet "cloud."

A)Prezi
B)MS Excel
C)OpenOffice
D)Skype

Question 11

While delivering his presentation, the sales manager was slumped over and casually leaning against a chair. The manager's lackadaisical attitude made the listeners lose focus and not take his message seriously. What aspect of presentation delivery was the manager not showcasing properly?

A)Posture
B)Inflection
C)Pitch
D)Dialect

Question 12

Jillian, the CEO of Pine, Inc., is being interviewed by a TV anchor about a brand-new cellular phone her company recently launched. After asking a few questions about the phone specs, the anchor decided to go a step further by asking about the company's economic status. Jillian was not prepared for such a question. What step should Jillian take?

A)Repeat or rephrase the question
B)Use organizational signposts
C)Listen carefully and nonjudgmentally
D)Neutralize hostile questions

Question 13

What do media gatekeepers look for most when the spokesperson of an organization addresses the media?

A)Quotable lines
B)Dramatic gestures
C)Exaggerated facial expressions
D)Jargon-filled language

Question 14

Jacobsen, the sales manager at Vincent Global, has to give a speech on the different norms the newly hired interns must adhere to while they are at work. Therefore, he decides to write the speech himself and read it word-for-word when speaking. What is this method of delivery called?

A)Manuscript speaking
B)Memorized speaking
C)Impromptu speaking
D)Extemporaneous speaking

Question 15

Mulder finished presenting the company's objectives for the next financial year and wanted to comfortably transition to the Q & A session. What step should Mulder take?

A)Ask the first question
B)Use organizational signposts
C)Stay on message
D)Prepare with care

Question 16

Mira, a prominent cyclist, was recently involved in a drug scandal. In an effort to mitigate the crisis, her PR staff organized a press conference, wrote a speech, and asked Mira to remember it word for word. What method of delivery was Mira asked to adopt?

A)Memorized speaking
B)Manuscript speaking
C)Impromptu speaking
D)Extemporaneous speaking

Question 17

Shania was appearing on a popular talk show, and was both excited and nervous before prior to going on air. When the show started, Shania was eager to answer the host's questions as quickly as she could. In her haste to get her point across, Shania talked too fast, and wound up slurring her words. This made it difficult for the studio audience to understand what she was saying. Which aspect of appropriate vocal delivery did Shania fail to address?

A)Articulation
B)Volume
C)Pitch
D)Dialect

Question 18

What can be described as an item or infographic that supports your idea pictorially so your audience can better comprehend it?

A)Presentation aid
B)Dialect
C)Accent
D)Reference

Question 19

Jeremy sells encyclopedias for a company, visiting each house in a particular neighborhood and convincing the residents to buy the books. The people at the first few homes asked some questions, and even though he was not able to provide satisfactory answers, Jeremy understood the questions were being asked. To provide satisfactory answers to the next person, what step must Jeremy take?

A)Prepare
B)Rephrase the question
C)Use organizational signposts
D)Stay on message

Question 20

Raj, an Indian publicist working in the United States, has a consistent style of pronouncing certain words. For instance, while giving any presentation, his audience notices he pronounces "bus" as "baw-s" and "police" as "pouw-lis." What aspect of Raj's presentation delivery was illustrated in this scenario, and why is it important?

A)Dialect; listeners tend to prefer a dialect similar to their own.
B)Pitch; listeners tend to listen more carefully if speakers vary their vocal pitch.
C)Volume; listeners take speakers more seriously if they speak softly.
D)Articulation; listeners appreciate speakers who display good enunciation skills.

Question 21

Melinda, in a bid to impress her audience, wore jangling jewelry when interviewing a wealthy businessman on a live TV show. The act backfired miserably as her choice of jewelry became the epitome of ridicule on social media. What strategy of appearing before a video camera should Melinda have used in this scenario?

A)Dress for video success
B)Tone down gestures
C)Monitor facial expressions
D)Keep it short

Question 22

Judy is interviewing for an economic analyst position. The interviewer asks why she thinks she should be chosen over other candidates. Judy has four points to use in her response. How should Judy ideally represent these points?

A)Use organizational signposts
B)Acknowledge emotions
C)Stay on message
D)Repeat or rephrase the question

Question 23

While giving a live TV interview, Natalia repeatedly moved her hands animatedly to emphasize her message. What vocal delivery strategy was Natalia applying?

A)Gesturing
B)Lecturing
C)Posturing
D)Enunciating

Question 24

Winona has to deliver a speech to the board members of her firm. She decides to write down the key facts and figures and organize the information. Having jotted down all the relevant information on a piece of paper, Winona refers to the text while delivering the speech. Which method of delivery did Winona employ?

A)Extemporaneous speaking
B)Impromptu speaking
C)Memorized speaking
D)Manuscript speaking

Question 25

Gonzalo, the PR manager at his firm, is asked by the CEO to deliver a presentation on an upcoming publicity campaign. For the presentation, Gonzalo wishes to use certain tools to reinforce his points in a visual manner. What step should Gonzalo take, and why is it beneficial?

A)Gonzalo should use presentation aids; audiences think speakers who use such items are more credible.
B)Gonzalo should use lavalieres; audiences can understand a speaker's points better because they can hear the speech more clearly.
C)Gonzalo should use references; audiences can identify the sources from which the speaker gathered the information.
D)Gonzalo should use samples; audiences can appreciate the actuality of a speaker's points.