Question 1

Humor should not be used when introducing a presentation because it can be offensive to members of the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Java applets developed by Sun Microsystems can be used to enhance websites and cell phone applications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following techniques should you consider when using Java script as designed by Sun Microsystems to upload presentations to the Web?

Accepted Answer

A) Keep graphics small to reduce load time. 
B) Use universally available fonts. 
C) Use different browsers and different computers to view the presentation. 
D) All of the above are recommended techniques. 
A) Keep graphics small to reduce load time. 
B) Use universally available fonts. 
C) Use different browsers and different computers to view the presentation. 
D) All of the above are recommended techniques. D

Question 4

An accent can be perceived either negatively or positively by an audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Although North Americans prefer a direct approach (with the main idea presented first)in most presentations,many cultures including the Japanese,Latin Americans,and Arabs consider the straightforward approach tactless and rude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When planning and practicing your presentation to a national audience,how should you handle a Deep South accent?

Accepted Answer

A) Speak more rapidly. 
B) Apologize for your accent at the beginning of the presentation. 
C) Do not let concern over your accent interfere with your enthusiasm. 
D) None of the above 
A) Speak more rapidly. 
B) Apologize for your accent at the beginning of the presentation. 
C) Do not let concern over your accent interfere with your enthusiasm. 
D) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following should be avoided when speaking to an Asian audience?

Accepted Answer

A) Use simple English and avoid confusing acronyms and idioms. 
B) Begin with a joke to break the ice. 
C) Use an indirect presentation style. 
D) Dress conservatively. 
A) Use simple English and avoid confusing acronyms and idioms. 
B) Begin with a joke to break the ice. 
C) Use an indirect presentation style. 
D) Dress conservatively.

Question 8

Presentation Media that Match the Audience
A speaker must choose the appropriate medium or combination of media to accomplish the purpose of a presentation and to meet the needs of a specific audience.Caleb is developing a two-hour supervisory workshop on effective techniques for conducting performance appraisals.The previous trainer relied solely on providing information through use of a PowerPoint presentation.Caleb wants to integrate several presentation visuals to effectively provide the training information and maintain the interest of the audience.
Required:
Discuss the appropriate presentation visuals for Caleb's supervisory workshop on performance appraisals that will best achieve his purpose with the audience.

Accepted Answer

Caleb should provide handouts which can

Question 9

List the three major parts of an effective presentation and briefly describe the goals of each.

Accepted Answer

•Introduction: The goals of the introduc

Question 10

You will be making a presentation to an Arab audience.Remember that

Accepted Answer

A) Arab audiences will listen more attentively if you use a direct approach. 
B) Arab listeners keep their eyes lowered to show you respect. 
C) Arab listeners may stare into your eyes. 
D) None of the above 
A) Arab audiences will listen more attentively if you use a direct approach. 
B) Arab listeners keep their eyes lowered to show you respect. 
C) Arab listeners may stare into your eyes. 
D) None of the above

Question 11

Knowing the audience for a business presentation involves

Accepted Answer

A) identifying their ages, incomes, occupations, and gender. 
B) understanding their perspective on the topic you will present. 
C) understanding why the topic you will present is important to them. 
D) all of the above. 
A) identifying their ages, incomes, occupations, and gender. 
B) understanding their perspective on the topic you will present. 
C) understanding why the topic you will present is important to them. 
D) all of the above.

Question 12

Which of the following is FALSE concerning effective team presentations?

Accepted Answer

A) During a team presentation, everyone on the team should take part. 
B) Teams members should plan seamless transitions between segments and presenters. 
C) Only one individual should be designated to answer questions from the audience. 
D) Team members must agree on the purpose and schedule. 
A) During a team presentation, everyone on the team should take part. 
B) Teams members should plan seamless transitions between segments and presenters. 
C) Only one individual should be designated to answer questions from the audience. 
D) Team members must agree on the purpose and schedule.

Question 13

Regina runs into her supervisor in the hallway and updates him on a current project.Such an encounter is a type of oral briefing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is true when using color in presentation visuals?

Accepted Answer

A) Brighter colors give a less formal look than do conservative colors. 
B) Blues and greens stimulate, while reds and oranges relax the audience. 
C) Red and green are good colors to use to differentiate important points. 
D) The more colors used, the better. 
A) Brighter colors give a less formal look than do conservative colors. 
B) Blues and greens stimulate, while reds and oranges relax the audience. 
C) Red and green are good colors to use to differentiate important points. 
D) The more colors used, the better.

Question 15

Simplified English,with a core vocabulary of 1,500 words,is recommended when presenting to an audience of people who speak English as a second language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following would BEST capture the attention of the audience in an introduction to a speech about diversity in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A) First of all, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to speak today on "Diversity in the Workplace." 
B) My name is John Smith, and today I will speak to you about managing intercultural workforces. 
C) My name is John Smith, and I have 15 years of experience managing intercultural workforces. 
D) How many of you were born outside the U.S.? Let's see a show of hands. 
A) First of all, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to speak today on "Diversity in the Workplace." 
B) My name is John Smith, and today I will speak to you about managing intercultural workforces. 
C) My name is John Smith, and I have 15 years of experience managing intercultural workforces. 
D) How many of you were born outside the U.S.? Let's see a show of hands.

Question 17

Team members who are not currently speaking during the presentation should maintain eye contact with the audience or look at their own notes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Jacob,an expert in traffic patterns requirements for increasing highway lanes,is presenting to the Tennessee Department of Transportation about the need for additional highway lanes between Nashville and Memphis.What would be an effective opening for his presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Thank you for having me today.I want to tell you why TDOT needs to increase the number of highway lanes between Nashville and Memphis to 12. 
B) I am glad to be here! Isn't the weather in Tennessee wonderful today? 
C) How many of you have spent time on the Interstate 51 between Nashville and Memphis? Then you have seen what I am about to describe. 
D) All of the above would be equally effective. 
A) Thank you for having me today.I want to tell you why TDOT needs to increase the number of highway lanes between Nashville and Memphis to 12. 
B) I am glad to be here! Isn't the weather in Tennessee wonderful today? 
C) How many of you have spent time on the Interstate 51 between Nashville and Memphis? Then you have seen what I am about to describe. 
D) All of the above would be equally effective.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of the use of presentation visuals?

Accepted Answer

A) You should include on a visual everything you wish to say about a given point. 
B) Too many visuals can overwhelm, bore, and tire the audience. 
C) The most effective visual combines many fonts, colors, textures, and images. 
D) You should focus your eye contact on the visual so your audience will do likewise. 
A) You should include on a visual everything you wish to say about a given point. 
B) Too many visuals can overwhelm, bore, and tire the audience. 
C) The most effective visual combines many fonts, colors, textures, and images. 
D) You should focus your eye contact on the visual so your audience will do likewise.

Question 20

Jessica,an architect with experience in designing jails for rural areas,is making a presentation to the Nixon County Board of Supervisors to convince them to hire Peterson & Melton Architects to design and manage the building of their 200-bed jail in rural Alabama.What would be an effective closing to her presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Thank you for your time. 
B) Hire Peterson & Melton to design and oversee construction for the Nixon County jail because we have designed 20 others jails in the rural South with similar design issues.We can make our experience work for you. 
C) Let Peterson & Melton design your jail, and we will do the best job we can. 
D) Hire Peterson & Melton Architects to design and oversee your jail because you need our experience. 
A) Thank you for your time. 
B) Hire Peterson & Melton to design and oversee construction for the Nixon County jail because we have designed 20 others jails in the rural South with similar design issues.We can make our experience work for you. 
C) Let Peterson & Melton design your jail, and we will do the best job we can. 
D) Hire Peterson & Melton Architects to design and oversee your jail because you need our experience.

Humor should not be used when introducing a presentation because it can be offensive to members of the audience.

Java applets developed by Sun Microsystems can be used to enhance websites and cell phone applications.

Which of the following techniques should you consider when using Java script as designed by Sun Microsystems to upload presentations to the Web?

An accent can be perceived either negatively or positively by an audience.

Although North Americans prefer a direct approach (with the main idea presented first)in most presentations,many cultures including the Japanese,Latin Americans,and Arabs consider the straightforward approach tactless and rude.

When planning and practicing your presentation to a national audience,how should you handle a Deep South accent?

Which of the following should be avoided when speaking to an Asian audience?

List the three major parts of an effective presentation and briefly describe the goals of each.

You will be making a presentation to an Arab audience.Remember that

Knowing the audience for a business presentation involves

Which of the following is FALSE concerning effective team presentations?

Regina runs into her supervisor in the hallway and updates him on a current project.Such an encounter is a type of oral briefing.

Which of the following is true when using color in presentation visuals?

Simplified English,with a core vocabulary of 1,500 words,is recommended when presenting to an audience of people who speak English as a second language.

Which of the following would BEST capture the attention of the audience in an introduction to a speech about diversity in the workplace?

Team members who are not currently speaking during the presentation should maintain eye contact with the audience or look at their own notes.

Jacob,an expert in traffic patterns requirements for increasing highway lanes,is presenting to the Tennessee Department of Transportation about the need for additional highway lanes between Nashville and Memphis.What would be an effective opening for his presentation?

Which of the following statements is true of the use of presentation visuals?

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good and Neutral News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

Document Format and Layout Guide

Referencing Styles

Language Review and Exercises

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Exam 12: Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Humor should not be used when introducing a presentation because it can be offensive to members of the audience.

Java applets developed by Sun Microsystems can be used to enhance websites and cell phone applications.

Which of the following techniques should you consider when using Java script as designed by Sun Microsystems to upload presentations to the Web?

An accent can be perceived either negatively or positively by an audience.

Although North Americans prefer a direct approach (with the main idea presented first)in most presentations,many cultures including the Japanese,Latin Americans,and Arabs consider the straightforward approach tactless and rude.

When planning and practicing your presentation to a national audience,how should you handle a Deep South accent?

Which of the following should be avoided when speaking to an Asian audience?

List the three major parts of an effective presentation and briefly describe the goals of each.

You will be making a presentation to an Arab audience.Remember that

Knowing the audience for a business presentation involves

Which of the following is FALSE concerning effective team presentations?

Regina runs into her supervisor in the hallway and updates him on a current project.Such an encounter is a type of oral briefing.

Which of the following is true when using color in presentation visuals?

Simplified English,with a core vocabulary of 1,500 words,is recommended when presenting to an audience of people who speak English as a second language.

Which of the following would BEST capture the attention of the audience in an introduction to a speech about diversity in the workplace?

Team members who are not currently speaking during the presentation should maintain eye contact with the audience or look at their own notes.

Jacob,an expert in traffic patterns requirements for increasing highway lanes,is presenting to the Tennessee Department of Transportation about the need for additional highway lanes between Nashville and Memphis.What would be an effective opening for his presentation?

Which of the following statements is true of the use of presentation visuals?

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good and Neutral News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

Document Format and Layout Guide

Referencing Styles

Language Review and Exercises

Extension Course Posttest

Extension Course Pretest

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