Question 1

You should always close your speech

Accepted Answer

A) on an encouraging and memorable note. 
B) by leaving the audience with a feeling of incompleteness,which you can resolve in the question-and-answer period. 
C) with something dramatic or flamboyant. 
D) by introducing some new ideas for the audience to think about. 
E) by seeking and encouraging action on the part of the audience. 
A) on an encouraging and memorable note. 
B) by leaving the audience with a feeling of incompleteness,which you can resolve in the question-and-answer period. 
C) with something dramatic or flamboyant. 
D) by introducing some new ideas for the audience to think about. 
E) by seeking and encouraging action on the part of the audience.

Question 2

In preparing presentations,keep in mind that audience attention levels and retention rates drop sharply after ________ minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 40 
E) 50 
A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 40 
E) 50

Question 3

How do time constraints on presentations help create a more effective presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) They force the presenter to answer all questions during the presentation instead of at the end of it 
B) They force the presenter to give demonstrations that are short and easy to manage 
C) They force the presenter to focus on the most essential points that are important to the audience 
D) They force the presenter to develop meaningful and effective slides 
E) They limit the amount of audience participation,thereby limiting potential loss of control 
A) They force the presenter to answer all questions during the presentation instead of at the end of it 
B) They force the presenter to give demonstrations that are short and easy to manage 
C) They force the presenter to focus on the most essential points that are important to the audience 
D) They force the presenter to develop meaningful and effective slides 
E) They limit the amount of audience participation,thereby limiting potential loss of control

Question 4

One of the steps in analyzing your audience is to

Accepted Answer

A) determine whether your audience is comfortable listening to the language you speak. 
B) remember to keep your speech or oral presentation short. 
C) define your purpose. 
D) prepare a detailed,informative outline. 
E) decide on how in-depth the topic should be. 
A) determine whether your audience is comfortable listening to the language you speak. 
B) remember to keep your speech or oral presentation short. 
C) define your purpose. 
D) prepare a detailed,informative outline. 
E) decide on how in-depth the topic should be.

Question 5

Define "backchannel" and describe the risks and benefits it provides for business presenters.

Accepted Answer

The backchannel refers to electronic com

Question 6

Which of the following would allow a presenter to integrate social media into the presentation process?

Accepted Answer

A) Monitor and ask for feedback 
B) Review comments to improve the presentation 
C) Establish expectations with the audience 
D) Create a website for the presentation 
E) Preview study materials ahead of time 
A) Monitor and ask for feedback 
B) Review comments to improve the presentation 
C) Establish expectations with the audience 
D) Create a website for the presentation 
E) Preview study materials ahead of time

Question 7

For business presentations,time constraints are usually

Accepted Answer

A) rigid,permitting little or no flexibility. 
B) meaningless-audiences expect presenters to take a little more time than they're allotted. 
C) imposed only on lower-level employees. 
D) not important if you are presenting to your colleagues. 
E) not given as businesspeople understand you will take as much time as you need,but no more. 
A) rigid,permitting little or no flexibility. 
B) meaningless-audiences expect presenters to take a little more time than they're allotted. 
C) imposed only on lower-level employees. 
D) not important if you are presenting to your colleagues. 
E) not given as businesspeople understand you will take as much time as you need,but no more.

Question 8

The two most common purposes of business presentations are to

Accepted Answer

A) analyze and synthesize. 
B) regulate and validate. 
C) inform and persuade. 
D) illustrate and entertain. 
E) buy and sell. 
A) analyze and synthesize. 
B) regulate and validate. 
C) inform and persuade. 
D) illustrate and entertain. 
E) buy and sell.

Question 9

Delivering your presentation by reading it word for word is usually a bad idea EXCEPT when

Accepted Answer

A) your presentation is very lengthy. 
B) you're covering policy statements or legal documents that must be presented verbatim. 
C) the presentation is humorous. 
D) the audience is hostile. 
E) you want the audience to know you are an expert in the field. 
A) your presentation is very lengthy. 
B) you're covering policy statements or legal documents that must be presented verbatim. 
C) the presentation is humorous. 
D) the audience is hostile. 
E) you want the audience to know you are an expert in the field.

Question 10

If your purpose is to analyze,persuade,or collaborate,organize your speech around conclusions and recommendations or a logical argument.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following should be incorporated into a speaking outline of a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Copies of visual aids 
B) A copy of the slide deck 
C) Delivery cues 
D) Three or four main points for each slide 
E) Answers to potential questions 
A) Copies of visual aids 
B) A copy of the slide deck 
C) Delivery cues 
D) Three or four main points for each slide 
E) Answers to potential questions

Question 12

When should a presenter use the indirect approach to a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) When there are 10 minutes or less to present 
B) When the message includes routine information 
C) When there is no time to give a preview to the audience 
D) When unfamiliar with audience members 
E) When the message involves negative news or persuasion 
A) When there are 10 minutes or less to present 
B) When the message includes routine information 
C) When there is no time to give a preview to the audience 
D) When unfamiliar with audience members 
E) When the message involves negative news or persuasion

Question 13

Briefly describe the three tasks an effective closing to a presentation should accomplish and give an example of a sentence that would be an ineffective ending.

Accepted Answer

(1)Restate your main points-emphasize wh

You should always close your speech

In preparing presentations,keep in mind that audience attention levels and retention rates drop sharply after ________ minutes.

How do time constraints on presentations help create a more effective presentation?

One of the steps in analyzing your audience is to

Define "backchannel" and describe the risks and benefits it provides for business presenters.

Which of the following would allow a presenter to integrate social media into the presentation process?

For business presentations,time constraints are usually

The two most common purposes of business presentations are to

Delivering your presentation by reading it word for word is usually a bad idea EXCEPT when

If your purpose is to analyze,persuade,or collaborate,organize your speech around conclusions and recommendations or a logical argument.

Which of the following should be incorporated into a speaking outline of a presentation?

When should a presenter use the indirect approach to a presentation?

Briefly describe the three tasks an effective closing to a presentation should accomplish and give an example of a sentence that would be an ineffective ending.

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 16: Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

You should always close your speech

In preparing presentations,keep in mind that audience attention levels and retention rates drop sharply after ________ minutes.

How do time constraints on presentations help create a more effective presentation?

One of the steps in analyzing your audience is to

Define "backchannel" and describe the risks and benefits it provides for business presenters.

Which of the following would allow a presenter to integrate social media into the presentation process?

For business presentations,time constraints are usually

The two most common purposes of business presentations are to

Delivering your presentation by reading it word for word is usually a bad idea EXCEPT when

If your purpose is to analyze,persuade,or collaborate,organize your speech around conclusions and recommendations or a logical argument.

Which of the following should be incorporated into a speaking outline of a presentation?

When should a presenter use the indirect approach to a presentation?

Briefly describe the three tasks an effective closing to a presentation should accomplish and give an example of a sentence that would be an ineffective ending.

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Filters