Question 1

You should use your POLISHED OUTLINE for practicing your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The EXACT PURPOSE is a planning tool and never appears in the actual speech,while the THESIS presents a preview for the audience what the speech is about,and,consequently,does appear in the actual speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If your company owns a gasoline truck that was involved in a fatal accident three days ago,you should speak to the press

Accepted Answer

A)  from outlined notes so that the presentation will sound conversational and you can alter the speech if listener feedback indicates confusion. 
B)  from memory so that you can look directly into the camera and assume responsibility for communicating effectively to the masses. 
C)  from a manuscript to protect you from saying something unintentional and from blatant misinterpretation. 
D)  in an impromptu method, because under these circumstances there is little time for preparation.

Question 4

Which of the following is the best example of an opening sentence for a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  I want to inform you of the warning signs of cancer. 
B)  Today we will talk about the warning signs of cancer, so everyone can know what to look for. 
C)  Three years ago, one of my best friends--a young woman about your age--was told she had cancer. 
D)  Most of you are unaware of the warning signs of cancer, but you should be; so I am going to tell you about them.

Question 5

BLOGS are messages of 140 characters or less posted on Twitter.com.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

BLOGS as a research tool should be approached cautiously because they tend to be more editorial than factual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

ORAL REPORTS usually are longer than oral briefings and are more formal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Journal articles that are selected for publication for their quality by a panel of reviewers are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  select. 
B)  refereed. 
C)  specialized. 
D)  scholarly.

Question 9

How are the main points below organized
I.Prepare the pastry
II.Prepare the streusel topping.
III.Bake crust 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
IV.Arrange mincement and pears partially baked crust
V.Add streusel topping and bake 15 to 20 minutes at 425 degrees

Accepted Answer

A)  chronological 
B)  topical 
C)  geographical 
D)  causal pattern

Question 10

What are some specific suggestions you could give as a speaker planning to give a presentation an audience suspected to be "uninterested."

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are some specific suggestions you could...

Question 11

The following is a good example of a thesis statement:

Accepted Answer

A)  "After listening to my speech the audience will know the advantages and disadvantages of becoming an airline pilot." 
B)  "My colleagues will realize that direct access to our new XANUS-2 computer will make our lives easier." 
C)  "I will inform my audience about the components of organic farming." 
D)  "Although modern Germany is very much like the United States, German citizens' nonverbal communication differs in their greetings, social situations, and personal space.

Question 12

Your text discussed several techniques for gaining attention in the introduction of a presentation.Select four of your favorite attention-gaining techniques and explain how and why each works.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your text discussed several techniques for gaining...

Question 13

If your Internet search produces too FEW hits,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid using the Boolean OR. 
B)  use the wild card (*) to search for all forms of the word. 
C)  use phrases enclosed with quotations marks. 
D)  specify additional words using a plus (+) sign or AND.

Question 14

How are the main points below organized
I.Cigarette smoke releases toxic substance into the air
II.Toxic substances from cigarettes are linked to several chronic health problems

Accepted Answer

A)  chronological 
B)  topical 
C)  geographical 
D)  causal pattern

Question 15

Twitter comments can be used CAUTIOUSLY by speakers as supporting materials in a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In conducting database searches,it is a good idea to link search terms with BOOLEAN OPERATORS like "or," "and," or "+."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

About the Internet,you should know the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  Libraries now have as much as 80% of their references and circulating collections available electronically. 
B)  Examples of commercial databases are Google, Dogpile, and Yahoo. 
C)  "Surfing the web" is an excellent way to prepare for your speech. 
D)  For searching as many sites as possible use a metasearch engine.

Question 18

The steps in the preparation of an informative presentation in order are

Accepted Answer

A)  prewriting, writing, revising, delivering. 
B)  attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, action. 
C)  ethos, logos, pathos. 
D)  plan, research, organize, deliver.

Question 19

Harry Markopolos,an investment banker,tried to alert authorities to the Ponzi scheme as early as 1999.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of an appropriate exact purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  I will be talking about how to input data to the new system. 
B)  Inputting data into the new system will become very easy for you once you learn three simple steps. 
C)  After hearing my speech, the audience will understand how to input data into the new system. 
D)  Three steps of the new system.

Exam 11: Informative Presentations

You should use your POLISHED OUTLINE for practicing your speech.

The EXACT PURPOSE is a planning tool and never appears in the actual speech,while the THESIS presents a preview for the audience what the speech is about,and,consequently,does appear in the actual speech.

If your company owns a gasoline truck that was involved in a fatal accident three days ago,you should speak to the press

Which of the following is the best example of an opening sentence for a speech?

BLOGS are messages of 140 characters or less posted on Twitter.com.

BLOGS as a research tool should be approached cautiously because they tend to be more editorial than factual.

ORAL REPORTS usually are longer than oral briefings and are more formal.

Journal articles that are selected for publication for their quality by a panel of reviewers are referred to as

How are the main points below organized I.Prepare the pastry II.Prepare the streusel topping. III.Bake crust 20 minutes at 350 degrees. IV.Arrange mincement and pears partially baked crust V.Add streusel topping and bake 15 to 20 minutes at 425 degrees

What are some specific suggestions you could give as a speaker planning to give a presentation an audience suspected to be "uninterested."

The following is a good example of a thesis statement:

Your text discussed several techniques for gaining attention in the introduction of a presentation.Select four of your favorite attention-gaining techniques and explain how and why each works.

If your Internet search produces too FEW hits,you should

How are the main points below organized I.Cigarette smoke releases toxic substance into the air II.Toxic substances from cigarettes are linked to several chronic health problems

Twitter comments can be used CAUTIOUSLY by speakers as supporting materials in a speech.

In conducting database searches,it is a good idea to link search terms with BOOLEAN OPERATORS like "or," "and," or "+."

About the Internet,you should know the following:

The steps in the preparation of an informative presentation in order are

Harry Markopolos,an investment banker,tried to alert authorities to the Ponzi scheme as early as 1999.

Which of the following is an example of an appropriate exact purpose?