Question 1

Speaking from notes,with the help of an outline,note cards,or visuals,is usually not the most effective or easiest delivery mode.Memorization is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

________ can increase willingness to read by up to 80 percent and enhance learning and improve retention by more than 75 percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  Background design 
B)  Foreground design 
C)  Colour 
D)  Fonts 
A)  Background design 
B)  Foreground design 
C)  Colour 
D)  Fonts

Question 3

Jennifer is a new employee in your company and has never created a presentation before. To help get her started,she's asked you to describe the four steps to effectively organizing the information.

Accepted Answer

1.Define the main idea-what do you want

Question 4

Which of these scenarios would be considered part of the backchannel?

Accepted Answer

A)  A presenter uploading his presentation, after he has presented it, on the company wikipage 
B)  The presenter requesting his audience email their comments to him after the presentation 
C)  Audience members texting each other during a presentation 
D)  A presenter using the Internet during his presentation 
A)  A presenter uploading his presentation, after he has presented it, on the company wikipage 
B)  The presenter requesting his audience email their comments to him after the presentation 
C)  Audience members texting each other during a presentation 
D)  A presenter using the Internet during his presentation

Question 5

One of the most common mistakes beginners make in visual presentations is using ________ text.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the most common mistakes beginners...

Question 6

Online presentations give you a way to reach more people in less time while requiring similar preparation and skills as traditional presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

During the planning stage of presentations,if you define your main idea,limit your scope and verify timing,and outline your content,you are ________ the information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the planning stage of presentations,if you...

Question 8

In a presentation,________ control how one slide replaces another,such as having the current slide gently fade out before the next slide fades in.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a presentation,________ control how one slide...

Question 9

Sean is presenting his analysis to his Japanese clients.When you deliver an oral presentation to people from other cultures,it is important to take into account ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  that you may not need an interpreter 
B)  that a sign-language interpreter is a must 
C)  that language is a more important consideration than local mannerisms or customs 
D)  any cultural differences in appearance, mannerisms, and other customs 
A)  that you may not need an interpreter 
B)  that a sign-language interpreter is a must 
C)  that language is a more important consideration than local mannerisms or customs 
D)  any cultural differences in appearance, mannerisms, and other customs

Question 10

Knowing your audience's size will help you adjust both your message and your delivery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The ________ period is one of the most important parts of an oral presentation.It gives you a chance to obtain important information,to emphasize your main idea and supporting points,and to build enthusiasm for your point of view.

Accepted Answer

A)  introductory 
B)  middle 
C)  question-and-answer 
D)  conclusion 
A)  introductory 
B)  middle 
C)  question-and-answer 
D)  conclusion

Question 12

Preparing more material than necessary when preparing for presentations helps in overcoming anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What can hamper the nonverbal communication between you and your audience and therefore limit opportunities for interaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dimming the lights too much 
B)  Speaking from notes 
C)  Using structured slides 
D)  Telling a personal anecdote right at the beginning 
A)  Dimming the lights too much 
B)  Speaking from notes 
C)  Using structured slides 
D)  Telling a personal anecdote right at the beginning

Question 14

Integrating the storytelling approach into the structure of your presentation is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a great way to capture and keep the audience's attention 
B)  not effective in the indirect approach 
C)  usually avoided in a professional setting 
D)  more feasible when paired with the direct approach 
A)  a great way to capture and keep the audience's attention 
B)  not effective in the indirect approach 
C)  usually avoided in a professional setting 
D)  more feasible when paired with the direct approach

Question 15

You have been asked to give a presentation at the company summit regarding the new changes in company policy.Your presentation would follow immediately after a very enthusiastic round of ice-breaker games,so you can expect that your audience is going to be quite distracted.How would you arouse audience interest in your presentation?

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary but they could

Question 16

Using a storytelling model can be a great way to catch and hold the audience's attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Innovations in ________ continue to reshape the nature of presentations.

Accepted Answer

A)  audience behaviour strategies 
B)  communication 
C)  social media 
D)  management techniques 
A)  audience behaviour strategies 
B)  communication 
C)  social media 
D)  management techniques

Question 18

Visualizing your success is one of the suggested techniques to overcome anxiety during a presentation.When you do this,you are supposed to visualize yourself ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  feeling confident and able to handle any situation 
B)  finishing the presentation 
C)  not failing 
D)  in your best business attire 
A)  feeling confident and able to handle any situation 
B)  finishing the presentation 
C)  not failing 
D)  in your best business attire

Question 19

When would reading an entire speech be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  For any presentation because the audience knows you may be nervous 
B)  For speakers with presentation anxiety during a formal speech only 
C)  For speeches that are longer than one hour and in front of a large audience 
D)  When delivering legal information or policy statements that must be conveyed in an exact manner 
A)  For any presentation because the audience knows you may be nervous 
B)  For speakers with presentation anxiety during a formal speech only 
C)  For speeches that are longer than one hour and in front of a large audience 
D)  When delivering legal information or policy statements that must be conveyed in an exact manner

Question 20

In a presentation,is it unethical to use design elements and special effects to persuade the audience? Why or why not? In the case of online presentations,is this format appropriate for persuasion?

Accepted Answer

(Answers may vary.)Using design elements

Speaking from notes,with the help of an outline,note cards,or visuals,is usually not the most effective or easiest delivery mode.Memorization is.

________ can increase willingness to read by up to 80 percent and enhance learning and improve retention by more than 75 percent.

Jennifer is a new employee in your company and has never created a presentation before. To help get her started,she's asked you to describe the four steps to effectively organizing the information.

Which of these scenarios would be considered part of the backchannel?

One of the most common mistakes beginners make in visual presentations is using ________ text.

Online presentations give you a way to reach more people in less time while requiring similar preparation and skills as traditional presentations.

During the planning stage of presentations,if you define your main idea,limit your scope and verify timing,and outline your content,you are ________ the information.

In a presentation,________ control how one slide replaces another,such as having the current slide gently fade out before the next slide fades in.

Sean is presenting his analysis to his Japanese clients.When you deliver an oral presentation to people from other cultures,it is important to take into account ________.

Knowing your audience's size will help you adjust both your message and your delivery.

The ________ period is one of the most important parts of an oral presentation.It gives you a chance to obtain important information,to emphasize your main idea and supporting points,and to build enthusiasm for your point of view.

Preparing more material than necessary when preparing for presentations helps in overcoming anxiety.

What can hamper the nonverbal communication between you and your audience and therefore limit opportunities for interaction?

Integrating the storytelling approach into the structure of your presentation is ________.

Using a storytelling model can be a great way to catch and hold the audience's attention.

Innovations in ________ continue to reshape the nature of presentations.

Visualizing your success is one of the suggested techniques to overcome anxiety during a presentation.When you do this,you are supposed to visualize yourself ________.

When would reading an entire speech be appropriate?

In a presentation,is it unethical to use design elements and special effects to persuade the audience? Why or why not? In the case of online presentations,is this format appropriate for persuasion?

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Exam 12: Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Speaking from notes,with the help of an outline,note cards,or visuals,is usually not the most effective or easiest delivery mode.Memorization is.

________ can increase willingness to read by up to 80 percent and enhance learning and improve retention by more than 75 percent.

Jennifer is a new employee in your company and has never created a presentation before. To help get her started,she's asked you to describe the four steps to effectively organizing the information.

Which of these scenarios would be considered part of the backchannel?

One of the most common mistakes beginners make in visual presentations is using ________ text.

Online presentations give you a way to reach more people in less time while requiring similar preparation and skills as traditional presentations.

During the planning stage of presentations,if you define your main idea,limit your scope and verify timing,and outline your content,you are ________ the information.

In a presentation,________ control how one slide replaces another,such as having the current slide gently fade out before the next slide fades in.

Sean is presenting his analysis to his Japanese clients.When you deliver an oral presentation to people from other cultures,it is important to take into account ________.

Knowing your audience's size will help you adjust both your message and your delivery.

The ________ period is one of the most important parts of an oral presentation.It gives you a chance to obtain important information,to emphasize your main idea and supporting points,and to build enthusiasm for your point of view.

Preparing more material than necessary when preparing for presentations helps in overcoming anxiety.

What can hamper the nonverbal communication between you and your audience and therefore limit opportunities for interaction?

Integrating the storytelling approach into the structure of your presentation is ________.

Using a storytelling model can be a great way to catch and hold the audience's attention.

Innovations in ________ continue to reshape the nature of presentations.

Visualizing your success is one of the suggested techniques to overcome anxiety during a presentation.When you do this,you are supposed to visualize yourself ________.

When would reading an entire speech be appropriate?

In a presentation,is it unethical to use design elements and special effects to persuade the audience? Why or why not? In the case of online presentations,is this format appropriate for persuasion?

Understanding Business Communication in Today's Workplace

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Building Careers and Writing Resumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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