Question 1

Presentations not only highlight your communication skills but also help you demonstrate how you ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  grasp basic issues 
B)  simplify problems 
C)  understand verbal communication 
D)  handle challenging situations 
A)  grasp basic issues 
B)  simplify problems 
C)  understand verbal communication 
D)  handle challenging situations

Question 2

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...

Question 3

If you are having fears, you should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stop your presentation and exit the stage 
B)  apologize and let the audience know about this 
C)  use an anecdote to lighten the mood 
D)  think about your topic and try to read your audience's reactions 
A)  stop your presentation and exit the stage 
B)  apologize and let the audience know about this 
C)  use an anecdote to lighten the mood 
D)  think about your topic and try to read your audience's reactions

Question 4

One of the most common mistakes beginner speakers make is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  not adapting to the audience 
B)  using free-form slides 
C)  not planning their outline 
D)  stuffing slides with too much text 
A)  not adapting to the audience 
B)  using free-form slides 
C)  not planning their outline 
D)  stuffing slides with too much text

Question 5

For the ________ of the presentation, be prepared to explain the who, what, when, where, why, and how of your subject.

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction 
B)  body 
C)  final section 
D)  summary 
A)  introduction 
B)  body 
C)  final section 
D)  summary

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

While the right techniques used in the right way can help a speaker build a strong connection with the audience, too often though ________ gets in the way.

Accepted Answer

A)  a language barrier 
B)  lack of knowledge 
C)  lack of planning 
D)  not knowing the audience 
A)  a language barrier 
B)  lack of knowledge 
C)  lack of planning 
D)  not knowing the audience

Question 8

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 9

If you are asked a difficult or complex question, avoid the temptation to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  answer it 
B)  sidestep it 
C)  refuse to answer 
D)  respond with another question 
A)  answer it 
B)  sidestep it 
C)  refuse to answer 
D)  respond with another question

Question 10

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

The answer of The ________ period is one of the...

Question 11

Barry realizes that planning oral presentations is much like planning other business messages. Therefore, the first step in this process would be to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  organize the information 
B)  select the right medium 
C)  gather information 
D)  analyze the situation 
A)  organize the information 
B)  select the right medium 
C)  gather information 
D)  analyze the situation

Question 12

For the ________ of the presentation, be prepared to explain the who, what, when, where, why, and how of your subject.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For the ________ of the presentation, be...

Question 13

Tetsu is giving a presentation to his team, which is a small group of people he already knows. His presentation style should be ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tetsu is giving a presentation to his...

Question 14

Yuen is presenting her analysis to her 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 15

Barry realizes that planning oral presentations is much like planning other business messages. Therefore, the first step in this process would be to ________ the situation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Barry realizes that planning oral presentations is...

Question 16

Dennis is giving his first training presentation to his team. His manager has asked Dennis to make sure his presentation fits the allotted time, since there are other presentations following his. Therefore Dennis should limit his ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dennis is giving his first training presentation...

Question 17

Discuss the effective delivery of a presentation and why this is important.

Accepted Answer

Use eye contact, posture, gestures, and

Question 18

Oral presentations delivered in person or online offer important opportunities to put all your ________ skills on display.

Accepted Answer

A)  technical 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  research 
D)  communication 
A)  technical 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  research 
D)  communication

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Barry is giving a presentation at his organization's annual summit, but he is given very little time to present. To effectively get his message across, he can ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  use the direct approach 
B)  distribute printed handouts or other support materials at the end of his presentation 
C)  load his slides with more information 
D)  limit introduction and conclusion 
A)  use the direct approach 
B)  distribute printed handouts or other support materials at the end of his presentation 
C)  load his slides with more information 
D)  limit introduction and conclusion

Presentations not only highlight your communication skills but also help you demonstrate how you ________.

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.

If you are having fears, you should ________.

One of the most common mistakes beginner speakers make is ________.

For the ________ of the presentation, be prepared to explain the who, what, when, where, why, and how of your subject.

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

While the right techniques used in the right way can help a speaker build a strong connection with the audience, too often though ________ gets in the way.

When would reading an entire speech be appropriate?

If you are asked a difficult or complex question, avoid the temptation to ________.

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.

Barry realizes that planning oral presentations is much like planning other business messages. Therefore, the first step in this process would be to ________.

For the ________ of the presentation, be prepared to explain the who, what, when, where, why, and how of your subject.

Tetsu is giving a presentation to his team, which is a small group of people he already knows. His presentation style should be ________.

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

Barry realizes that planning oral presentations is much like planning other business messages. Therefore, the first step in this process would be to ________ the situation.

Dennis is giving his first training presentation to his team. His manager has asked Dennis to make sure his presentation fits the allotted time, since there are other presentations following his. Therefore Dennis should limit his ________.

Discuss the effective delivery of a presentation and why this is important.

Oral presentations delivered in person or online offer important opportunities to put all your ________ skills on display.

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

Barry is giving a presentation at his organization's annual summit, but he is given very little time to present. To effectively get his message across, he can ________.

Understanding Business Communication in Todays 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 Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 12: Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Presentations not only highlight your communication skills but also help you demonstrate how you ________.

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.

If you are having fears, you should ________.

One of the most common mistakes beginner speakers make is ________.

For the ________ of the presentation, be prepared to explain the who, what, when, where, why, and how of your subject.

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

While the right techniques used in the right way can help a speaker build a strong connection with the audience, too often though ________ gets in the way.

When would reading an entire speech be appropriate?

If you are asked a difficult or complex question, avoid the temptation to ________.

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.

Barry realizes that planning oral presentations is much like planning other business messages. Therefore, the first step in this process would be to ________.

For the ________ of the presentation, be prepared to explain the who, what, when, where, why, and how of your subject.

Tetsu is giving a presentation to his team, which is a small group of people he already knows. His presentation style should be ________.

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

Barry realizes that planning oral presentations is much like planning other business messages. Therefore, the first step in this process would be to ________ the situation.

Dennis is giving his first training presentation to his team. His manager has asked Dennis to make sure his presentation fits the allotted time, since there are other presentations following his. Therefore Dennis should limit his ________.

Discuss the effective delivery of a presentation and why this is important.

Oral presentations delivered in person or online offer important opportunities to put all your ________ skills on display.

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

Barry is giving a presentation at his organization's annual summit, but he is given very little time to present. To effectively get his message across, he can ________.

Understanding Business Communication in Todays 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 Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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