Deck 12: Developing and Delivering Effective Presentations

Question 1

Which of the following types of support material can be used to reduce large masses of
Information into categories,to emphasize size,or to indicate trends?

A) explanations
B) statistics
C) examples
D) testimonials

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A speaker states,"Now that we have identified the problem of parking on our campus,? let's shift into overdrive and analyze the possible solutions." Which device is the ? speaker using?

A) an external summation
B) a transition
C) an internal example
D) a spotlight function

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic categories of visual aids?

A) the actual object
B) pictorial reproductions (photographs, slides, drawings)
C) pictorial symbols (graphs, charts, diagrams)
D) vivid imagery

Answer 3

D

Question 4

According to the text,the three functions of an introduction are

A) to entertain, preview purpose, and motivate.
B) to orient, motivate, and build rapport.
C) to build credibility, review main points, and provide a closing thought.
D) to motivate, entertain, and celebrate.

Question 5

An effective delivery style is

A) conversational, indirect, obtrusive, and intelligible.
B) intelligible, conversational, direct, and unobtrusive.
C) entertaining, conversational, indirect, and unobtrusive.
D) intelligible, indirect, unobtrusive, and memorized.

Question 6

When a speaker gains information about the audience's needs,he/she should consider
Which of the following characteristics?

A) demographic variables
B) audience attitudes toward the subject
C) knowledge level
D) all of the above

Question 7

To minimize anxiety before giving a presentation,one should

A) practice only in front of a mirror.
B) drink a lot of caffeine.
C) plan, prepare, and practice.
D) realize that most people do not share a common fear of public speaking.

Question 8

The comment "Eye Contact!" would most likely appear on a

A) complete
B) topic outline.
C) speaker's outline.
D) formal outline.

Question 9

Of the following steps to refining a speech,which is the second filter that identifies
What you as the presenter want the audience to think,believe,feel,or do as a result of
Listening to your presentation?

A) topic choice
B) specific purpose
C) central idea
D) general purpose

Question 10

For a testimony to be an effective type of support,the source must

A) have credibility and be perceived as credible by the audience.
B) be opinionated.
C) have world
D) be an expert in their field.

Question 11

The clothes you wear to deliver your speech should be

A) the current fashion trends because you want to look trendy in your choice of attire.
B) slightly beneath your audience to make them feel better about the way they're dressed.
C) the same as your listeners' attire.
D) one step above the attire of your audience.
E) none of the above.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a demographic variable?

A) personal appearance
B) occupation
C) economic and social status
D) gender
E) age

Question 13

When a speaker provides a definition,uses a comparison,or gives a historical
Overview,which type of external support is being used?

A) examples
B) testimonials
C) explanations
D) statistics

Question 14

Conclusions can perform all of the following functions EXCEPT to

A) signal the end of the presentation.
B) summarize the key points of the presentation.
C) introduce and discuss new ideas.
D) reinforce the specific purpose.

Question 15

Business and professional speakers say that their worst and most frequent mistake is

A) failing to make lettering and details large enough for everyone to see.
B) failing to make visual aids captivating.
C) using irrelevant visual aids.
D) failing to select the appropriate visual aid.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the general purposes mentioned in the text?

A) to inform
B) to persuade
C) to motivate
D) to critique

Question 17

The method of delivery that encourages thorough preparation,adaptability for contingencies of any situation,and flexibility is

A) impromptu.
B) manuscript.
C) memorized.
D) extemporaneous.
E) oration.

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct sequence for subdividing the content of an
Outline?

A) I, A, 1, a
B) A, I, 1, a
C) 1, a, A, I
D) I, 1, A, a

Question 19

Which outline should speakers use during the actual presentation?

A) topic outline
B) speaker's outline
C) complete
D) working outline

Question 20

Which method of delivery is appropriate when exact wording or timing is required?

A) manuscript
B) memorized
C) extemporaneous
D) impromptu

Question 21

Trustworthiness is not an important factor in rapport building.

Question 22

As long as the topic is interesting,it does not matter whether or not the topic is
relevant to the audience.

Question 23

Transitions should be elaborate and infrequent.

Question 24

In persuasive presentations,you are asking the audience to make a commitment to your viewpoint and to act in the ways that you advocate.

Question 25

Audience analysis occurs only prior to the actual presentation.

Question 26

Explanations should be framed within the experiences of the presenter.

Question 27

When selecting a potential topic,it is useful to choose a familiar topic.

Question 28

It is not important to establish audience motivation for the topic during the ? introduction.

Question 29

A disadvantage of a handout during a presentation is that the audience may focus on the handout not the speaker.

Question 30

There are sixteen topics that can be used to describe any subject on which a presenter might choose to speak.

Question 31

When outlining,it is acceptable to have an "A" without a following "B."

Question 32

Ceremonial presentations are completely different from other types of presentations and share none of the elements found in informative, persuasive, and motivational speeches

Question 33

The four primary presentation goals are to inform,persuade,convince,and celebrate.

Question 34

It is important to introduce new information in the conclusion to serve as a final hook for the audience.

Question 35

Abstract explanations are more successful than concrete explanations.

Question 36

Extemporaneous speaking is best avoided when possible.

Question 37

Audience attitudes toward many social issues cannot be predicted through
demographic analysis.

Question 38

People tend to resist a speaker's attempts to change them or provoke action.

Question 39

The three basic categories of visual aids are the actual object,pictorial reproduction,? and pictorial symbol.

Question 40

Ceremonial presentations demonstrate your commitment to organizational ideals or your organization's commitment to its valued ideals.

Question 41

Systematic desensitization is one method for reducing conditioned anxiety.

Question 42

When using a visual aid,focus your attention on the visual aid instead of the audience. This encourages the audience to focus on the visual aid also.

Question 43

A manuscript presentation and a memorized presentation are essentially the same.