Question 1

Which of these is an example of trait communication apprehension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evan is anxious when he talks with people he finds attractive. 
B)  Laurie is anxious when she talks with her boss. 
C)  Terrance is anxious when he talks in front of an audience. 
D)  Eliza is anxious when she talks to police officers. 
A)  Evan is anxious when he talks with people he finds attractive. 
B)  Laurie is anxious when she talks with her boss. 
C)  Terrance is anxious when he talks in front of an audience. 
D)  Eliza is anxious when she talks to police officers.

Question 2

As a rule, handouts should be passed out before presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which statement is accurate regarding impromptu speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Outlining is not relevant to impromptu speaking. 
B)  Impromptu speeches should be brief. 
C)  Impromptu presentations cannot be anticipated. 
D)  Impromptu speeches should have three to five main points. 
A)  Outlining is not relevant to impromptu speaking. 
B)  Impromptu speeches should be brief. 
C)  Impromptu presentations cannot be anticipated. 
D)  Impromptu speeches should have three to five main points.

Question 4

One value of multimedia presentational aids is that they ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  replace the spoken message 
B)  take pressure off the speaker 
C)  improve information retention 
D)  give the audience something interesting to look at 
A)  replace the spoken message 
B)  take pressure off the speaker 
C)  improve information retention 
D)  give the audience something interesting to look at

Question 5

The most commonly used form of presentational aid is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  text 
B)  graphs 
C)  models 
D)  photographs 
A)  text 
B)  graphs 
C)  models 
D)  photographs

Question 6

Which is an advantage of conducting manuscript presentations?

Accepted Answer

A)  They require use of a teleprompter. 
B)  They allow for precise wording. 
C)  They leave the speaker's hands free for gesturing. 
D)  They allow for increased eye contact with the audience. 
A)  They require use of a teleprompter. 
B)  They allow for precise wording. 
C)  They leave the speaker's hands free for gesturing. 
D)  They allow for increased eye contact with the audience.

Question 7

______ is(are) useful if you need to show something that is too large or small to bring to a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Text 
B)  Graphs 
C)  Models 
D)  Photographs 
A)  Text 
B)  Graphs 
C)  Models 
D)  Photographs

Question 8

Paul offers webinars on how small-business owners can use search engine optimization to build their businesses. His webinars feature both live video of him presenting and a slide presentation to simulate the experience his audience members would have if there were with him in person. This method of presentation is called a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  screencast 
B)  webcast 
C)  livecast 
D)  mediacast 
A)  screencast 
B)  webcast 
C)  livecast 
D)  mediacast

Question 9

How should eye contact be handled with a virtual audience?

Accepted Answer

A)  If your speech is meant only for a virtual audience, you should make eye contact with an imaginary audience beside the camera. 
B)  If your speech is meant only for a virtual audience, you should look into the camera. 
C)  If your speech is meant for a mixed audience, you should look directly into the camera. 
D)  If your speech is meant for a mixed audience, you should look at the live audience. 
A)  If your speech is meant only for a virtual audience, you should make eye contact with an imaginary audience beside the camera. 
B)  If your speech is meant only for a virtual audience, you should look into the camera. 
C)  If your speech is meant for a mixed audience, you should look directly into the camera. 
D)  If your speech is meant for a mixed audience, you should look at the live audience.

Question 10

What is the difference between a memorized presentation and an extemporaneous presentation? Which one is more effective? Why?

Accepted Answer

A memorized presentation is a speech giv

Question 11

Communication apprehension usually increases after a minute or two of giving your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Professor Smith often stands in front of his class and reads from the papers in front of him. This is an example of a(n) ______ presentation.

Accepted Answer

A)  manuscript 
B)  impromptu 
C)  extemporaneous 
D)  memorized 
A)  manuscript 
B)  impromptu 
C)  extemporaneous 
D)  memorized

Question 13

Memorized presentations are typical for presidential speeches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Imagining that your speech is over, you did a good job, the media or presentational slides worked without a hitch, the audience left understanding the topic, and your teacher was impressed with your efforts is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  immediacy 
B)  systematic desensitization 
C)  visualization 
D)  mindfulness 
A)  immediacy 
B)  systematic desensitization 
C)  visualization 
D)  mindfulness

Question 15

Which is an accurate statement about group presentations?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are easier. 
B)  They are longer. 
C)  They make it more likely the audience will lose focus. 
D)  They do not require transitions. 
A)  They are easier. 
B)  They are longer. 
C)  They make it more likely the audience will lose focus. 
D)  They do not require transitions.

Question 16

Deon's professor has warned his communication class about trying to memorize their speeches. Deon is worried he will not remember to say everything if he speaks from notes, so he memorizes his speech. Which of these is a challenge he will face if he proceeds with his plan to deliver a memorized speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  He may have trouble composing his thoughts "on the fly." 
B)  He may have difficulty connecting to the audience. 
C)  He may give his audience the impression he is not organized. 
D)  He may rely too much on his notes. 
A)  He may have trouble composing his thoughts "on the fly." 
B)  He may have difficulty connecting to the audience. 
C)  He may give his audience the impression he is not organized. 
D)  He may rely too much on his notes.

Question 17

Inexperienced speakers are likely to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  speak too slowly 
B)  pause too much 
C)  speak too quickly 
D)  vary their rate of speech 
A)  speak too slowly 
B)  pause too much 
C)  speak too quickly 
D)  vary their rate of speech

Question 18

Yolanda has significant experience in high school theater, and she brings the confidence gained there to her speeches in her communication class. After her first classroom speech, her communication professor tells her she needs to work on her gestures. What may Yolanda be doing that worked in theatrical performances but doesn't work as well in a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is forgetting that gestures are appropriate in acting but not in presentations. 
B)  Her gestures may be inappropriately broad for the smaller room. 
C)  She may be scripting her gestures and making them appear forced and unnatural. 
D)  She may be receiving bad advice from friends who watch her rehearse. 
A)  She is forgetting that gestures are appropriate in acting but not in presentations. 
B)  Her gestures may be inappropriately broad for the smaller room. 
C)  She may be scripting her gestures and making them appear forced and unnatural. 
D)  She may be receiving bad advice from friends who watch her rehearse.

Question 19

Angelica is giving a classroom speech on Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Which presentational aid(s) would be most appropriate for this speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  text 
B)  audio or video clips 
C)  photographs 
D)  objects 
A)  text 
B)  audio or video clips 
C)  photographs 
D)  objects

Question 20

During a group presentation, why is it harder-but not impossible-for the audience to lose focus?

Accepted Answer

Different speakers delivery di

Which of these is an example of trait communication apprehension?

As a rule, handouts should be passed out before presentations.

Which statement is accurate regarding impromptu speaking?

One value of multimedia presentational aids is that they ______.

The most commonly used form of presentational aid is ______.

Which is an advantage of conducting manuscript presentations?

______ is(are) useful if you need to show something that is too large or small to bring to a presentation.

How should eye contact be handled with a virtual audience?

What is the difference between a memorized presentation and an extemporaneous presentation? Which one is more effective? Why?

Communication apprehension usually increases after a minute or two of giving your speech.

Professor Smith often stands in front of his class and reads from the papers in front of him. This is an example of a(n) ______ presentation.

Memorized presentations are typical for presidential speeches.

Imagining that your speech is over, you did a good job, the media or presentational slides worked without a hitch, the audience left understanding the topic, and your teacher was impressed with your efforts is called ______.

Which is an accurate statement about group presentations?

Inexperienced speakers are likely to ______.

Angelica is giving a classroom speech on Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Which presentational aid(s) would be most appropriate for this speech?

During a group presentation, why is it harder-but not impossible-for the audience to lose focus?

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Exam 13: Delivering Your Presentations

Which of these is an example of trait communication apprehension?

As a rule, handouts should be passed out before presentations.

Which statement is accurate regarding impromptu speaking?

One value of multimedia presentational aids is that they ______.

The most commonly used form of presentational aid is ______.

Which is an advantage of conducting manuscript presentations?

______ is(are) useful if you need to show something that is too large or small to bring to a presentation.

How should eye contact be handled with a virtual audience?

What is the difference between a memorized presentation and an extemporaneous presentation? Which one is more effective? Why?

Communication apprehension usually increases after a minute or two of giving your speech.

Professor Smith often stands in front of his class and reads from the papers in front of him. This is an example of a(n) ______ presentation.

Memorized presentations are typical for presidential speeches.

Imagining that your speech is over, you did a good job, the media or presentational slides worked without a hitch, the audience left understanding the topic, and your teacher was impressed with your efforts is called ______.

Which is an accurate statement about group presentations?

Inexperienced speakers are likely to ______.

Angelica is giving a classroom speech on Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Which presentational aid(s) would be most appropriate for this speech?

During a group presentation, why is it harder-but not impossible-for the audience to lose focus?

Communication in the 21st Century

Perception, Self, and Communication

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication, Culture, and Diversity

Interpersonal Communication

Small Group and Team Communication

Workplace and Organizational Communication

Communication and New Media

Selecting Your Topic and Knowing Your Audience

Organizing Your Presentation

Informative Presentations

Persuasive Presentations

The Art of Interviews: Understanding the Process, Types of Questions, and Importance of First Impressions

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