Question 1

The purpose of illustrations is NOT to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  verify the concepts already described in words 
B)  provide visual clarification and confirmation 
C)  make your argument for you 
D)  make complex information easier to understand 
A)  verify the concepts already described in words 
B)  provide visual clarification and confirmation 
C)  make your argument for you 
D)  make complex information easier to understand

Question 2

In effect, the conclusion of a presentation functions like the ________ section of a report.

Accepted Answer

A)  summary 
B)  introduction 
C)  conclusion 
D)  recommendations 
A)  summary 
B)  introduction 
C)  conclusion 
D)  recommendations

Question 3

Poor public speaking abilities could stall your career.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

If you want to get constructive feedback when practicing your presentation, which of the following questions should you ask?

Accepted Answer

A)  "How did I do?" 
B)  "What can I improve?" 
C)  "Was it good or bad?" 
D)  "That was terrible, wasn't it?" 
A)  "How did I do?" 
B)  "What can I improve?" 
C)  "Was it good or bad?" 
D)  "That was terrible, wasn't it?"

Question 5

The text mentions that presentations often accompany a written report. Why do you think this is? What might the purpose of a presentation be in respect to a written report?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but should contain th

Question 6

If you can't think of what to say, a vocal pause is better than a silent pause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Saying "I don't know" when someone asks a question should be avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The main purpose of a presentation is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  convey facts and details 
B)  provide an overview of a subject 
C)  make a personal impression on your colleagues 
D)  reiterate the contents of a written report 
A)  convey facts and details 
B)  provide an overview of a subject 
C)  make a personal impression on your colleagues 
D)  reiterate the contents of a written report

Question 9

When you are thinking of what to say next, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make a vocal pause. 
B)  Make a silent pause. 
C)  Make a joke. 
D)  Say whatever spontaneously comes to your mind. 
A)  Make a vocal pause. 
B)  Make a silent pause. 
C)  Make a joke. 
D)  Say whatever spontaneously comes to your mind.

Question 10

Gestures used in conversation are the same as those that should be used in presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Summarize the textbook's advice on body language, posture, voice, and eye contact. Why are these guidelines effective?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but should contain th

Question 12

Which of the following is true about the audience?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are unforgiving. 
B)  They will overlook glitches in your delivery. 
C)  They would rather be presenting themselves. 
D)  They hope that you will embarrass yourself. 
A)  They are unforgiving. 
B)  They will overlook glitches in your delivery. 
C)  They would rather be presenting themselves. 
D)  They hope that you will embarrass yourself.

Question 13

Describe the proper way to handle questions at the end of your presentation.

Accepted Answer

When someone asks you a question, first

Question 14

Each slide should contain no more than ________ bullets.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  6 
C)  10 
D)  15 
A)  3 
B)  6 
C)  10 
D)  15

Question 15

Etiquette about eye contact varies among cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Microsoft PowerPoint should NOT be used to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  contain your notes 
B)  time your presentation 
C)  view your next slide 
D)  automatically advance slides at preset times 
A)  contain your notes 
B)  time your presentation 
C)  view your next slide 
D)  automatically advance slides at preset times

Question 17

Speech notes should take the form of bullet points and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  clauses 
B)  full sentences 
C)  full paragraphs 
D)  phrases 
A)  clauses 
B)  full sentences 
C)  full paragraphs 
D)  phrases

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true about exceeding your time limit?

Accepted Answer

A)  It indicates you are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about your material. 
B)  It indicates you are not in control of your material. 
C)  It is acceptable, so long as you give people a head's up. 
D)  It is acceptable, so long as the audience remains fully engaged. 
A)  It indicates you are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about your material. 
B)  It indicates you are not in control of your material. 
C)  It is acceptable, so long as you give people a head's up. 
D)  It is acceptable, so long as the audience remains fully engaged.

Question 19

Each bullet should contain roughly ________ words.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  10 
C)  30 
D)  50 
A)  6 
B)  10 
C)  30 
D)  50

Question 20

Which of the following is true about gestures?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are distracting. 
B)  They should be exaggerated. 
C)  They should be repetitive. 
D)  They should be natural. 
A)  They are distracting. 
B)  They should be exaggerated. 
C)  They should be repetitive. 
D)  They should be natural.

The purpose of illustrations is NOT to ________.

In effect, the conclusion of a presentation functions like the ________ section of a report.

Poor public speaking abilities could stall your career.

If you want to get constructive feedback when practicing your presentation, which of the following questions should you ask?

The text mentions that presentations often accompany a written report. Why do you think this is? What might the purpose of a presentation be in respect to a written report?

If you can't think of what to say, a vocal pause is better than a silent pause.

Saying "I don't know" when someone asks a question should be avoided.

The main purpose of a presentation is to ________.

When you are thinking of what to say next, what should you do?

Gestures used in conversation are the same as those that should be used in presentations.

Summarize the textbook's advice on body language, posture, voice, and eye contact. Why are these guidelines effective?

Which of the following is true about the audience?

Describe the proper way to handle questions at the end of your presentation.

Each slide should contain no more than ________ bullets.

Etiquette about eye contact varies among cultures.

Microsoft PowerPoint should NOT be used to ________.

Speech notes should take the form of bullet points and ________.

Which of the following statements is true about exceeding your time limit?

Each bullet should contain roughly ________ words.

Which of the following is true about gestures?

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Exam 13: Oral Presentations

The purpose of illustrations is NOT to ________.

In effect, the conclusion of a presentation functions like the ________ section of a report.

Poor public speaking abilities could stall your career.

If you want to get constructive feedback when practicing your presentation, which of the following questions should you ask?

The text mentions that presentations often accompany a written report. Why do you think this is? What might the purpose of a presentation be in respect to a written report?

If you can't think of what to say, a vocal pause is better than a silent pause.

Saying "I don't know" when someone asks a question should be avoided.

The main purpose of a presentation is to ________.

When you are thinking of what to say next, what should you do?

Gestures used in conversation are the same as those that should be used in presentations.

Summarize the textbook's advice on body language, posture, voice, and eye contact. Why are these guidelines effective?

Which of the following is true about the audience?

Describe the proper way to handle questions at the end of your presentation.

Each slide should contain no more than ________ bullets.

Etiquette about eye contact varies among cultures.

Microsoft PowerPoint should NOT be used to ________.

Speech notes should take the form of bullet points and ________.

Which of the following statements is true about exceeding your time limit?

Each bullet should contain roughly ________ words.

Which of the following is true about gestures?

Why Technical People Neednt Fear Writing

Technical Sentences

Technical Paragraphs

Parallelism, Lists, Headings, and Layout

Emails, Letters, and Memos

Short Reports, Proposals, and Technical Documents

Formal Reports

Intercultural Communication, Collaborative Writing, and Document Control

References and Citations

Technical Graphics

Technical Definitions and Descriptions

Instructions, Procedures, and Manuals

Ethics

Job Application Packages

Filters