Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Extemporaneous speaking is best avoided when possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An effective delivery style is

Accepted Answer

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explanations should be framed within the experiences of the presenter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Systematic desensitization is one method for reducing conditioned anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Audience analysis occurs only prior to the actual presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a demographic variable?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Transitions should be elaborate and infrequent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The clothes you wear to deliver your speech should be

Accepted Answer

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Conclusions can perform all of the following functions EXCEPT to

Accepted Answer

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Developing and Delivering Effective Presentations

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

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

Extemporaneous speaking is best avoided when possible.

An effective delivery style is

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

Explanations should be framed within the experiences of the presenter.

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

Systematic desensitization is one method for reducing conditioned anxiety.

Audience analysis occurs only prior to the actual presentation.

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

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

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

Which of the following is NOT a demographic variable?

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

Transitions should be elaborate and infrequent.

The clothes you wear to deliver your speech should be

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

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

Conclusions can perform all of the following functions EXCEPT to

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