Question 1

A one-sentence summary of your presentation is called your .

Accepted Answer

A)  central idea
B)  purpose statement
C)  topic sentenceaudience analysis A

Question 2

An advanced web-searching technique that allows a user to narrow a key word search by specifying certain parameters is referred to as a(n) .

Accepted Answer

A)  Boolean search
B)  Google search
C)  illustration
D)  search engine A

Question 3

A good speaker only needs to be audience-centered while they select and narrow the topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

According to your textbook, of people responding said public speaking was their greatest fear.

Accepted Answer

A)  90%
B)  75%
C)  41%
D)  23%

Question 5

Explain why considering your audience is the central task in designing and delivering an effective presentation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain why considering your audience is the...

Question 6

A general rule of thumb is to never exceed your time limit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A preview statement is usually delivered in the introduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Richard delivered a presentation to a group of 200 people.Because the audience was so diverse,he decided to focus his message to a specific segment of his audience.This segment of the audience is known as the .

Accepted Answer

A)  target audience
B)  segment audience
C)  customer section
D)  audience competency

Question 9

According to Frank E.X.Dance, what percentage of time should you spend supporting your ideas?

Accepted Answer

A)  25%
B)  50%
C)  90%
D)  70%

Question 10

Statistics can help a speaker express the relationship of a part to the whole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Marianna is giving a presentation to her directors about social media.All her directors are near retirement and do not get online much.During the presentation Marianna notices that every time she uses the term "tweet",the audience members look confused.Marianna takes a moment to explain what a "tweet" is before she continues on with her presentation.This is an example of Marianna?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gathering demographic information on her audience
B)  Considering her situation
C)  Analyzing the audience as she spoke
D)  Consider the size of her audience

Question 12

Before delivering his speech,Todd would imagine himself delivering his presentation to his audience. He imagined that the audience was very engaged,that his words flowed smoothly from his mouth,and that his delivery was flawless.Which tip for building confidence did Todd utilize?

Accepted Answer

A)  Don't procrastinate
B)  Know your audience
C)  Visualize success
D)  Channel your nervousness

Question 13

An organized message is easier for your listeners to remember AND easier for you to remember.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

to relax your body and calm your mind before giving a speech.

Accepted Answer

A)  Take long, shallow breathes
B)  Take long, deep breathes
C)  Take short, deep breathes
D)  Take short, shallow breathes

Question 15

Speakers who label their feelings of physiological arousal as "nervousness" are more likely to feel anxious than speakers who don't label their arousal in a negative way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A square conference table arrangement focuses on a central leader and encourages interaction between the group and the leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A listener's perception of a speaker as competent,trustworthy,and dynamic is referred to as .

Accepted Answer

A)  authority
B)  credibility
C)  legitimate authority
D)  power

Question 18

Carmen's architectural firm recently built a three-story building for a local bank.When presenting to the banks executives,she described the functions of each of the three floors.Which organizational pattern did Carmen utilize when delivering her presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cause and effect
B)  Problem and solution
C)  Spatial
D)  Chronological

Question 19

Describe why someone might experience anxiety before giving a presentation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe why someone might experience anxiety before...

Question 20

When observing the nonverbal cues of your audience,which of the following is NOT one of the suggestions given by your textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  A key indicator that someone is listening is if they are maintaining eye contact.
B)  A bored audience expresses its boredom with movement.
C)  Someone who is looking at you with a slight head tilt and a frozen expression is exhibiting active listening skills.
D)  Verbal responsiveness indicates audience engagement.

Exam 11: Developing Your Professional Presentations

A one-sentence summary of your presentation is called your .

An advanced web-searching technique that allows a user to narrow a key word search by specifying certain parameters is referred to as a(n) .

A good speaker only needs to be audience-centered while they select and narrow the topic.

According to your textbook, of people responding said public speaking was their greatest fear.

Explain why considering your audience is the central task in designing and delivering an effective presentation.

A general rule of thumb is to never exceed your time limit.

A preview statement is usually delivered in the introduction.

Richard delivered a presentation to a group of 200 people.Because the audience was so diverse,he decided to focus his message to a specific segment of his audience.This segment of the audience is known as the .

According to Frank E.X.Dance, what percentage of time should you spend supporting your ideas?

Statistics can help a speaker express the relationship of a part to the whole.

Before delivering his speech,Todd would imagine himself delivering his presentation to his audience. He imagined that the audience was very engaged,that his words flowed smoothly from his mouth,and that his delivery was flawless.Which tip for building confidence did Todd utilize?

An organized message is easier for your listeners to remember AND easier for you to remember.

to relax your body and calm your mind before giving a speech.

Speakers who label their feelings of physiological arousal as "nervousness" are more likely to feel anxious than speakers who don't label their arousal in a negative way.

A square conference table arrangement focuses on a central leader and encourages interaction between the group and the leader.

A listener's perception of a speaker as competent,trustworthy,and dynamic is referred to as .

Carmen's architectural firm recently built a three-story building for a local bank.When presenting to the banks executives,she described the functions of each of the three floors.Which organizational pattern did Carmen utilize when delivering her presentation?

Describe why someone might experience anxiety before giving a presentation.

When observing the nonverbal cues of your audience,which of the following is NOT one of the suggestions given by your textbook?