Question 1

Explain the strengths and weaknesses of using personal observations as a source for a presentation.

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Question 2

Which of the following people narrows his or her Internet search most effectively?

Accepted Answer

A)  Julie changes her search from "mass transit data" to "mass transit statistics." 
B)  Quang changes his search from "famous corporate mascots" to "corporate mascots." 
C)  Kiefer searches for "overtime laws" using the Yahoo! search engine, then tries the same search using the Google search engine. 
D)  Luciana changes her search from "most popular home paint colors" to "most popular colors for home paints." 
E)  Matias changes his search from "registering a corporation" to "registering a nonprofit corporation in Nevada."

Question 3

Nonprint materials, such as videotapes, CDs, and DVDs, should be avoided as sources for presentations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is both the greatest asset and greatest liability of the Internet?

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A)  the volume of information 
B)  the constantly changing technology 
C)  the credibility of its information 
D)  the ease of use 
E)  the expense of using reliable sources

Question 5

Which of the following aids for a presentation on the topic of the party planning industry would most likely be considered unethical?

Accepted Answer

A)  a handout offering suggestions on how to liven up a party 
B)  a video demonstrating how to operate a fog machine 
C)  a table showing the growth of the party planning industry over time 
D)  party balloons 
E)  a horn that makes a loud sound

Question 6

Statistics can be effective to use as supporting material because they often make a presentation feel personal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If you must use a potentially harmful aid in your speech, explicitly warn your audience about it at the beginning of your presentation and again right before you introduce it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The currency of your sources is especially important when you are speaking about

Accepted Answer

A)  a subject that traces the history of a product. 
B)  a subject that is constantly changing. 
C)  a topic that you are an expert on. 
D)  a topic your audience knows little about. 
E)  an event that happened long ago.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of statistical information dealing with infrastructure?

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A)  Infrastructure is the physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for a society to operate. 
B)  There are many types of infrastructure, including roads, railroads, bridges, and airports. 
C)  Infrastructure is a basic necessity for a well-functioning society. 
D)  Why do we need better infrastructure? For one thing, it took me way too long to get to this meeting from the airport. 
E)  This city has about 50 million tons of freight shipped to it via railroad each year.

Question 10

Which of the following is an accurate statement about books?

Accepted Answer

A)  Books used for research are available exclusively in libraries. 
B)  Many books can be found in digital format as well as print format. 
C)  The Internet includes about 2,000 books that have been scanned into digital format. 
D)  In a library, you must search for books by either author or title. 
E)  The website books.google.com is used mostly for buying books.

Question 11

How are examples and narratives similar and how do they differ when used as presentation aids?

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Question 12

Which of the sources listed is the most likely to be objective?

Accepted Answer

A)  a scientific research study about water pollution by agribusinesses 
B)  an editorial about reforming immigration laws 
C)  a propaganda film supporting a government's antitrust policies 
D)  a novel about high-stakes business deals 
E)  a tourism video about Japan

Question 13

For which presentation topic would the currency of sources be the most important?

Accepted Answer

A)  the rise of Japan's economy after World War II 
B)  a biography of Henry Ford 
C)  changes in U.S. taxes from 2000 to 2010 
D)  the history of advertising 
E)  trends in computer technology

Question 14

When giving a presentation, you should make sure your supporting material has the following three characteristics: credibility, objectivity, and currency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Why would a movie be considered a subjective source of information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Movies do not include accurate facts. 
B)  The main purpose of movies is to entertain. 
C)  Film script writers tend to avoid doing research. 
D)  It is difficult taking accurate notes when watching a movie. 
E)  Visual media do a poor job of providing detailed information.

Question 16

Which of the following examples presents an opinion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Last month, sales of cell phones increased in urban areas but decreased in rural areas. 
B)  Major League Baseball set a new attendance record last year. 
C)  Our CEO's favorite dessert is chocolate cake. 
D)  All divisions of Colbert Industries should reduce emissions of air pollutants. 
E)  Delbert Enterprises hired 20 employees last year.

Question 17

During a presentation, Delores uses an electronic display of a pie chart that shows the percentage of people who buy car wax by income group. This is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  text slide. 
B)  handout. 
C)  graphic slide. 
D)  video. 
E)  model.

Question 18

In a library, each book has a unique "call number"
that helps you locate the book on the library shelf.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain why objective sources are better to use for a presentation than subjective ones.

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Question 20

Why do presentation aids help to hold an audience's attention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most presenters talk faster than listeners can think. 
B)  Most listeners learn better visually than verbally. 
C)  Most listeners think faster than the presenter can talk.. 
D)  Most listeners expect to be entertained. 
E)  Most listeners learn better verbally than visually.

Exam 13: Finding Support for Your Presentation Goals

Explain the strengths and weaknesses of using personal observations as a source for a presentation.

Which of the following people narrows his or her Internet search most effectively?

Nonprint materials, such as videotapes, CDs, and DVDs, should be avoided as sources for presentations.

What is both the greatest asset and greatest liability of the Internet?

Which of the following aids for a presentation on the topic of the party planning industry would most likely be considered unethical?

Statistics can be effective to use as supporting material because they often make a presentation feel personal.

If you must use a potentially harmful aid in your speech, explicitly warn your audience about it at the beginning of your presentation and again right before you introduce it.

The currency of your sources is especially important when you are speaking about

Which of the following is an example of statistical information dealing with infrastructure?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about books?

How are examples and narratives similar and how do they differ when used as presentation aids?

Which of the sources listed is the most likely to be objective?

For which presentation topic would the currency of sources be the most important?

When giving a presentation, you should make sure your supporting material has the following three characteristics: credibility, objectivity, and currency.

Why would a movie be considered a subjective source of information?

Which of the following examples presents an opinion?

During a presentation, Delores uses an electronic display of a pie chart that shows the percentage of people who buy car wax by income group. This is an example of a

In a library, each book has a unique "call number" that helps you locate the book on the library shelf.

Explain why objective sources are better to use for a presentation than subjective ones.

Why do presentation aids help to hold an audience's attention?