Question 1

The time needed to develop a graphic, the cost of developing the graphic, and the effectiveness of the graphic are the only considerations in the use of graphics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

What are two things to check in the room or speaking location before giving a presentation?

Accepted Answer

Students should list two of the following four:
(1) seating
(2) lighting
(3) temperature
(4) equipment and graphic aids

Question 3

Should speakers use the direct or indirect approach when the audience is likely to agree with their messages?

Accepted Answer

When the audience is likely to agree with the message, speakers should use the direct approach, starting with the main idea.

Question 4

After using an audio recorder to rehearse a presentation, for what should the speaker listen?

Accepted Answer

A)  rate of speech 
B)  pronunciation of words 
C)  changes in pitch and tone 
D)  all of the above 
A)  rate of speech 
B)  pronunciation of words 
C)  changes in pitch and tone 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

When giving a group presentation, speakers do not need to be concerned about time limits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

List two kinds of information a speaker might need to illustrate when giving an oral presentation.

Accepted Answer

Students should list two of th

Question 7

In the development of graphics, design is as important as the message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is not an issue in audience analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  what impresses the audience 
B)  how much the audience knows about the topic of the presentation 
C)  when the audience will use the information presented 
D)  whether the audience expects multimedia in the presentation 
A)  what impresses the audience 
B)  how much the audience knows about the topic of the presentation 
C)  when the audience will use the information presented 
D)  whether the audience expects multimedia in the presentation

Question 9

When a person holds a leadership role for a group of presenters, that person's responsibilities may include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  speaking first. 
B)  speaking last. 
C)  evaluating each group member's performance. 
D)  ensuring that all group members' talents are used. 
A)  speaking first. 
B)  speaking last. 
C)  evaluating each group member's performance. 
D)  ensuring that all group members' talents are used.

Question 10

Group presentations require careful planning if they are to be effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following does not pertain to PowerPoint presentations?

Accepted Answer

A)  use of serif fonts 
B)  selection of portrait layout for slides 
C)  use of a title or heading for each slide 
D)  placement of clip art in the lower right corner of a slide 
A)  use of serif fonts 
B)  selection of portrait layout for slides 
C)  use of a title or heading for each slide 
D)  placement of clip art in the lower right corner of a slide

Question 12

Should speakers ignore stage fright? Explain.

Accepted Answer

No, speakers should

Question 13

Speakers' success at giving oral presentations may determine how successful they are in their professions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

While speakers may sometimes choose a topic for a presentation, in other circumstances, they may be assigned a topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List two types of introductions used in presentations.

Accepted Answer

Students should list two of th

Question 16

Is analyzing the audience as important for an audience of a single individual as it is for a large group? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Yes, analyzing the a

Question 17

When preparing for a presentation, why should speakers avoid using sentences on their note cards?

Accepted Answer

With sentences, speakers are t

Question 18

During presentations, when should speakers distribute handouts?

Accepted Answer

Speakers should dist

Question 19

Identify two ways a person can get feedback when rehearsing a presentation.

Accepted Answer

Students should identify two o

Question 20

The higher a person moves up the corporate ladder, the less likely he or she is to give oral presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The time needed to develop a graphic, the cost of developing the graphic, and the effectiveness of the graphic are the only considerations in the use of graphics.

What are two things to check in the room or speaking location before giving a presentation?

Should speakers use the direct or indirect approach when the audience is likely to agree with their messages?

After using an audio recorder to rehearse a presentation, for what should the speaker listen?

When giving a group presentation, speakers do not need to be concerned about time limits.

List two kinds of information a speaker might need to illustrate when giving an oral presentation.

In the development of graphics, design is as important as the message.

Which of the following is not an issue in audience analysis?

When a person holds a leadership role for a group of presenters, that person's responsibilities may include all of the following except

Group presentations require careful planning if they are to be effective.

Which of the following does not pertain to PowerPoint presentations?

Should speakers ignore stage fright? Explain.

Speakers' success at giving oral presentations may determine how successful they are in their professions.

While speakers may sometimes choose a topic for a presentation, in other circumstances, they may be assigned a topic.

List two types of introductions used in presentations.

Is analyzing the audience as important for an audience of a single individual as it is for a large group? Explain.

When preparing for a presentation, why should speakers avoid using sentences on their note cards?

During presentations, when should speakers distribute handouts?

Identify two ways a person can get feedback when rehearsing a presentation.

The higher a person moves up the corporate ladder, the less likely he or she is to give oral presentations.

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Exam 12: Presentations

The time needed to develop a graphic, the cost of developing the graphic, and the effectiveness of the graphic are the only considerations in the use of graphics.

What are two things to check in the room or speaking location before giving a presentation?

Should speakers use the direct or indirect approach when the audience is likely to agree with their messages?

After using an audio recorder to rehearse a presentation, for what should the speaker listen?

When giving a group presentation, speakers do not need to be concerned about time limits.

List two kinds of information a speaker might need to illustrate when giving an oral presentation.

In the development of graphics, design is as important as the message.

Which of the following is not an issue in audience analysis?

When a person holds a leadership role for a group of presenters, that person's responsibilities may include all of the following except

Group presentations require careful planning if they are to be effective.

Which of the following does not pertain to PowerPoint presentations?

Should speakers ignore stage fright? Explain.

Speakers' success at giving oral presentations may determine how successful they are in their professions.

While speakers may sometimes choose a topic for a presentation, in other circumstances, they may be assigned a topic.

List two types of introductions used in presentations.

Is analyzing the audience as important for an audience of a single individual as it is for a large group? Explain.

When preparing for a presentation, why should speakers avoid using sentences on their note cards?

During presentations, when should speakers distribute handouts?

Identify two ways a person can get feedback when rehearsing a presentation.

The higher a person moves up the corporate ladder, the less likely he or she is to give oral presentations.

What Is Technical Writing

Audience and Purpose

Technical Research

Writing Process

Brief Correspondence

Document Design and Graphics

Writing for the Web

Informative Reports

Investigative Reports

Instructions

Employment Communication

Recommendation Reports

Proposals

Ethics in the Workplace

Technical Reading

Filters