Question 1

Audience analysis is not necessary when introducing a presenter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In much the same way that you can prepare for a Q-and-A session without knowing precisely what questions you may have to answer, you can prepare to speak impromptu whenever the opportunity arises.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

You should prepare and practice a toast.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Demonstrating that you are honest and fair (competent and of high character) when delivery a sales presentation is “telling” the audience about your

Accepted Answer

A) credibility. 
B) logistics. 
C) organization. 
D) delivery. 
E) content. 
A) credibility. 
B) logistics. 
C) organization. 
D) delivery. 
E) content.

Question 5

A sales presentation

Accepted Answer

A) is always persuasive. 
B) combines the strategies and skills of informative and persuasive presentations. 
C) is primarily informative. 
D) combines the strategies of a persuasive and entertaining presentation. 
E) combines the strategies of persuasive speaking with manuscript delivery. 
A) is always persuasive. 
B) combines the strategies and skills of informative and persuasive presentations. 
C) is primarily informative. 
D) combines the strategies of a persuasive and entertaining presentation. 
E) combines the strategies of persuasive speaking with manuscript delivery.

Question 6

If an audience member asks an absurd, dumb, or overly hostile question, you are well within your rights to embarrass or humiliate the questioner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

During a question and answer session, when faced with an antagonistic and hostile audience member, you should

Accepted Answer

A) immediately strike back to defuse the situation. 
B) give the person a second chance to explain through a follow- up question. 
C) paraphrase the question. 
D) never admit that you don't know the answer. 
E) avoid acknowledging that the questioners and the speaker share common ground. 
A) immediately strike back to defuse the situation. 
B) give the person a second chance to explain through a follow- up question. 
C) paraphrase the question. 
D) never admit that you don't know the answer. 
E) avoid acknowledging that the questioners and the speaker share common ground.

Question 8

“Are there any questions?” is the best way to start a question and answer session.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

You should keep in mind that when you are introducing a speaker, you are the main attraction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All of the following guidelines can help you develop and deliver a meaning eulogy EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Carefully prepare your eulogy. 
B) Focus on the words you choose. 
C) Acknowledge and offer sympathy to the family and close friends. 
D) Personalize the eulogy. 
E) Speak impromptu to ensure spontaneity. 
A) Carefully prepare your eulogy. 
B) Focus on the words you choose. 
C) Acknowledge and offer sympathy to the family and close friends. 
D) Personalize the eulogy. 
E) Speak impromptu to ensure spontaneity.

Question 11

When introducing a presenter, keep it short.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Never pause before speaking impromptu because the audience will assume you have nothing to say.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The one question that matters most to an audience listening to a sales presentation is

Accepted Answer

A) WIIFM 
B) WIIFT 
C) WIIFY 
D) WIIFU 
E) WHO 
A) WIIFM 
B) WIIFT 
C) WIIFY 
D) WIIFU 
E) WHO

Question 14

One of the best sources of information about the speaker is to interview him or her.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Preparing to speak impromptu is similar to

Accepted Answer

A) preparing for a question and answer session. 
B) preparing a sales presentation. 
C) preparing an introduction. 
D) preparing welcoming remarks. 
E) preparing a eulogy. 
A) preparing for a question and answer session. 
B) preparing a sales presentation. 
C) preparing an introduction. 
D) preparing welcoming remarks. 
E) preparing a eulogy.

Question 16

When introducing a speaker, avoid clichés such as “Tonight’s speaker needs no introduction” or “So without further ado ... ”

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Toasts should be read to ensure you make a good impression

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In order to be sure that the sales presentation is successful, it should be read word-for-word.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In general, impromptu introductions of a speaker are more effective than carefully planned introductions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Special presentations include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) A commencement address. 
B) Giving or getting an award. 
C) Asking a question in a college classroom. 
D) Nominating a candidate. 
E) Paying tribute to a retiree. 
A) A commencement address. 
B) Giving or getting an award. 
C) Asking a question in a college classroom. 
D) Nominating a candidate. 
E) Paying tribute to a retiree.

Audience analysis is not necessary when introducing a presenter.

In much the same way that you can prepare for a Q-and-A session without knowing precisely what questions you may have to answer, you can prepare to speak impromptu whenever the opportunity arises.

You should prepare and practice a toast.

Demonstrating that you are honest and fair (competent and of high character) when delivery a sales presentation is “telling” the audience about your

A sales presentation

If an audience member asks an absurd, dumb, or overly hostile question, you are well within your rights to embarrass or humiliate the questioner.

During a question and answer session, when faced with an antagonistic and hostile audience member, you should

“Are there any questions?” is the best way to start a question and answer session.

You should keep in mind that when you are introducing a speaker, you are the main attraction.

All of the following guidelines can help you develop and deliver a meaning eulogy EXCEPT:

When introducing a presenter, keep it short.

Never pause before speaking impromptu because the audience will assume you have nothing to say.

The one question that matters most to an audience listening to a sales presentation is

One of the best sources of information about the speaker is to interview him or her.

Preparing to speak impromptu is similar to

When introducing a speaker, avoid clichés such as “Tonight’s speaker needs no introduction” or “So without further ado ... ”

Toasts should be read to ensure you make a good impression

In order to be sure that the sales presentation is successful, it should be read word-for-word.

In general, impromptu introductions of a speaker are more effective than carefully planned introductions.

Special presentations include all of the following EXCEPT:

Principles Oeffectivspeaking

Speaking With Confidence

Listening Ancritical Thinking

Purposantopic

Audiencanalysis Anadaptation

Speaker Credibility Anethics

Speech Setting Anoccasion

Research Ansupporting Material

Organizing Anoutlining

Introductions Anconclusions

Engaging Language

Generating Audiencinteres

Presentation Delivery

Presentation Aids

Informativpresentations

Persuasivpresentations

Speaking in Groups

Filters

Exam 17: Special Presentations

Audience analysis is not necessary when introducing a presenter.

In much the same way that you can prepare for a Q-and-A session without knowing precisely what questions you may have to answer, you can prepare to speak impromptu whenever the opportunity arises.

You should prepare and practice a toast.

Demonstrating that you are honest and fair (competent and of high character) when delivery a sales presentation is “telling” the audience about your

A sales presentation

If an audience member asks an absurd, dumb, or overly hostile question, you are well within your rights to embarrass or humiliate the questioner.

During a question and answer session, when faced with an antagonistic and hostile audience member, you should

“Are there any questions?” is the best way to start a question and answer session.

You should keep in mind that when you are introducing a speaker, you are the main attraction.

All of the following guidelines can help you develop and deliver a meaning eulogy EXCEPT:

When introducing a presenter, keep it short.

Never pause before speaking impromptu because the audience will assume you have nothing to say.

The one question that matters most to an audience listening to a sales presentation is

One of the best sources of information about the speaker is to interview him or her.

Preparing to speak impromptu is similar to

When introducing a speaker, avoid clichés such as “Tonight’s speaker needs no introduction” or “So without further ado ... ”

Toasts should be read to ensure you make a good impression

In order to be sure that the sales presentation is successful, it should be read word-for-word.

In general, impromptu introductions of a speaker are more effective than carefully planned introductions.

Special presentations include all of the following EXCEPT:

Principles Oeffectivspeaking

Speaking With Confidence

Listening Ancritical Thinking

Purposantopic

Audiencanalysis Anadaptation

Speaker Credibility Anethics

Speech Setting Anoccasion

Research Ansupporting Material

Organizing Anoutlining

Introductions Anconclusions

Engaging Language

Generating Audiencinteres

Presentation Delivery

Presentation Aids

Informativpresentations

Persuasivpresentations

Speaking in Groups

Filters