Question 1

Smart presenters never announce what they are going to talk about prior to the body of the speech to increase suspense and to avoid redundancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The most important part of preparing for an oral presentation is

Accepted Answer

A)  creating visual aids. 
B)  determining the purpose. 
C)  gathering research. 
D)  creating a professional appearance. 
A)  creating visual aids. 
B)  determining the purpose. 
C)  gathering research. 
D)  creating a professional appearance.

Question 3

Good organization and conscious repetition are the two most powerful keys to audience comprehension and retention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Listeners will remember the conclusion of a speech more than any other part of a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Before giving a presentation, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  practice repeatedly. 
B)  arrive early to prepare the room and test any equipment. 
C)  practice stress-reduction techniques. 
D)  All answer choices are steps that a speaker should complete prior to giving a presentation. 
A)  practice repeatedly. 
B)  arrive early to prepare the room and test any equipment. 
C)  practice stress-reduction techniques. 
D)  All answer choices are steps that a speaker should complete prior to giving a presentation.

Question 6

Speakers build audience rapport by

Accepted Answer

A)  researching thoroughly and organizing the speech effectively. 
B)  establishing credibility and demonstrating authority. 
C)  incorporating imagery, supplying verbal signposts, and using body language strategically. 
D)  speaking loudly, clearly, and rapidly. 
A)  researching thoroughly and organizing the speech effectively. 
B)  establishing credibility and demonstrating authority. 
C)  incorporating imagery, supplying verbal signposts, and using body language strategically. 
D)  speaking loudly, clearly, and rapidly.

Question 7

You can avoid one of the biggest problems with most oral presentations if you focus your speech on a few key ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In her presentation on improving employee morale, Jillian makes this statement: So far, you've heard only about the problems we have with morale; let's move to some solutions. Jillian has employed the verbal signpost called

Accepted Answer

A)  summarizing. 
B)  previewing. 
C)  switching directions. 
D)  revealing. 
A)  summarizing. 
B)  previewing. 
C)  switching directions. 
D)  revealing.

Question 9

Natalia is presenting statistics about the diversity of college students in different parts of the country. She will most likely organize by chronology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

As the human resources director for your company, you must give a presentation to the company owners about the staff demographics in each of your company's two locations. What organizational pattern would be best for you to present your data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronological 
B)  Simple/complex 
C)  Value/size 
D)  Geography/space 
A)  Chronological 
B)  Simple/complex 
C)  Value/size 
D)  Geography/space

Question 11

What kind of business presentation uses technology to allow remote colleagues to collaborate in real time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Podcast 
B)  Briefing 
C)  Report 
D)  Virtual presentation 
A)  Podcast 
B)  Briefing 
C)  Report 
D)  Virtual presentation

Question 12

For effective presentation slides, you should apply the 6-x-6 rule to most slides. The 6-x-6 rule means that

Accepted Answer

A)  the entire presentation has no more than six slides. 
B)  each slide has no more than six words per line and no more than six lines. 
C)  each main idea has no more than six bullet points. 
D)  each slide is discussed for six minutes. 
A)  the entire presentation has no more than six slides. 
B)  each slide has no more than six words per line and no more than six lines. 
C)  each main idea has no more than six bullet points. 
D)  each slide is discussed for six minutes.

Question 13

Effective speaking skills are important to recruiters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Zoom presentations

Accepted Answer

A)  use 3D to help audiences better understand and remember content, details, and relationships. 
B)  deliver content and materials in fewer than five minutes for busy business professionals who need just a snapshot of the main ideas. 
C)  present information in a linear manner, much like traditional PowerPoint presentations. 
D)  are appropriate for only informative presentations. 
A)  use 3D to help audiences better understand and remember content, details, and relationships. 
B)  deliver content and materials in fewer than five minutes for busy business professionals who need just a snapshot of the main ideas. 
C)  present information in a linear manner, much like traditional PowerPoint presentations. 
D)  are appropriate for only informative presentations.

Question 15

Effective speakers must be aware of their nonverbal messages. Nonverbal means

Accepted Answer

A)  content delivered by visual aids. 
B)  information included on the outline, but not in the speech. 
C)  appearance, movements, and vocal qualities. 
D)  body language only. 
A)  content delivered by visual aids. 
B)  information included on the outline, but not in the speech. 
C)  appearance, movements, and vocal qualities. 
D)  body language only.

Question 16

Which of the following tips for using special effects in a slideshow is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incorporate as many special effects as possible to keep the attention of your audience. 
B)  Add animation features only if doing so helps convey your message or adds interest to the content. 
C)  Never use any special effects in a slideshow because all special effects distract from the content of a slideshow. 
D)  Include special effects only if you are giving a sales presentation. 
A)  Incorporate as many special effects as possible to keep the attention of your audience. 
B)  Add animation features only if doing so helps convey your message or adds interest to the content. 
C)  Never use any special effects in a slideshow because all special effects distract from the content of a slideshow. 
D)  Include special effects only if you are giving a sales presentation.

Question 17

One of the best ways to begin a speech is with a statement such as "Today I am going to talk about..."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

It is normal to experience some degree of stage fright when speaking before a group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When selecting and preparing your visual aids, keep in mind your goals as a speaker:

Accepted Answer

A)  to make listeners understand, remember, and act on your ideas. 
B)  to observe your audience, adjust your delivery, and continue your presentation. 
C)  to inform, entertain, and persuade. 
D)  to plan and collect information, organize and rehearse, and deliver your presentation. 
A)  to make listeners understand, remember, and act on your ideas. 
B)  to observe your audience, adjust your delivery, and continue your presentation. 
C)  to inform, entertain, and persuade. 
D)  to plan and collect information, organize and rehearse, and deliver your presentation.

Question 20

The body of a short, 20-minute presentation should focus on

Accepted Answer

A)  at least five to eight main points. 
B)  up to ten main points. 
C)  approximately two to four main points. 
D)  as many points as necessary to convey your message. 
A)  at least five to eight main points. 
B)  up to ten main points. 
C)  approximately two to four main points. 
D)  as many points as necessary to convey your message.

Smart presenters never announce what they are going to talk about prior to the body of the speech to increase suspense and to avoid redundancy.

The most important part of preparing for an oral presentation is

Good organization and conscious repetition are the two most powerful keys to audience comprehension and retention.

Listeners will remember the conclusion of a speech more than any other part of a speech.

Before giving a presentation, you should

Speakers build audience rapport by

You can avoid one of the biggest problems with most oral presentations if you focus your speech on a few key ideas.

In her presentation on improving employee morale, Jillian makes this statement: So far, you've heard only about the problems we have with morale; let's move to some solutions. Jillian has employed the verbal signpost called

Natalia is presenting statistics about the diversity of college students in different parts of the country. She will most likely organize by chronology.

As the human resources director for your company, you must give a presentation to the company owners about the staff demographics in each of your company's two locations. What organizational pattern would be best for you to present your data?

What kind of business presentation uses technology to allow remote colleagues to collaborate in real time?

For effective presentation slides, you should apply the 6-x-6 rule to most slides. The 6-x-6 rule means that

Effective speaking skills are important to recruiters.

Zoom presentations

Effective speakers must be aware of their nonverbal messages. Nonverbal means

Which of the following tips for using special effects in a slideshow is most accurate?

One of the best ways to begin a speech is with a statement such as "Today I am going to talk about..."

It is normal to experience some degree of stage fright when speaking before a group.

When selecting and preparing your visual aids, keep in mind your goals as a speaker:

The body of a short, 20-minute presentation should focus on

Communicating in the Digital Age Workplace

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive Messages

Informal Reports

Proposals and Formal Reports

Professionalism at Work: Business Etiquette, Ethics, Teamwork, and Meetings

the Job Search and Resumes in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

Correction Symbols and Proofreading Marks

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Exam 12: Business Presentations

Smart presenters never announce what they are going to talk about prior to the body of the speech to increase suspense and to avoid redundancy.

The most important part of preparing for an oral presentation is

Good organization and conscious repetition are the two most powerful keys to audience comprehension and retention.

Listeners will remember the conclusion of a speech more than any other part of a speech.

Before giving a presentation, you should

Speakers build audience rapport by

You can avoid one of the biggest problems with most oral presentations if you focus your speech on a few key ideas.

In her presentation on improving employee morale, Jillian makes this statement: So far, you've heard only about the problems we have with morale; let's move to some solutions. Jillian has employed the verbal signpost called

Natalia is presenting statistics about the diversity of college students in different parts of the country. She will most likely organize by chronology.

As the human resources director for your company, you must give a presentation to the company owners about the staff demographics in each of your company's two locations. What organizational pattern would be best for you to present your data?

What kind of business presentation uses technology to allow remote colleagues to collaborate in real time?

For effective presentation slides, you should apply the 6-x-6 rule to most slides. The 6-x-6 rule means that

Effective speaking skills are important to recruiters.

Zoom presentations

Effective speakers must be aware of their nonverbal messages. Nonverbal means

Which of the following tips for using special effects in a slideshow is most accurate?

One of the best ways to begin a speech is with a statement such as "Today I am going to talk about..."

It is normal to experience some degree of stage fright when speaking before a group.

When selecting and preparing your visual aids, keep in mind your goals as a speaker:

The body of a short, 20-minute presentation should focus on

Communicating in the Digital Age Workplace

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive Messages

Informal Reports

Proposals and Formal Reports

Professionalism at Work: Business Etiquette, Ethics, Teamwork, and Meetings

the Job Search and Resumes in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

Correction Symbols and Proofreading Marks

Document Format Guide

Documentation Formats

Filters