Question 1

Discuss five guidelines for effective communication when presenting to people from outside your own culture.

Accepted Answer

1.Speak simply.
2.Avoid words that trigg

Question 2

Which of the following is a factor that will help you direct a presentation specifically to an audience?

Accepted Answer

A) the location and occasion of the speech 
B) the audience's knowledge & experience 
C) the seating arrangement for the presentation 
D) all of the above. 
A) the location and occasion of the speech 
B) the audience's knowledge & experience 
C) the seating arrangement for the presentation 
D) all of the above.

Question 3

Gannon has prepared an effective and well-thought out electronic presentation on business uses of social networking.As he is setting up for his presentation,the laptop he plans to use with the projector has a hardware failure.What should he do?

Accepted Answer

A) Expect that his host will provide him with another computer because he cannot complete his presentation without his slides. 
B) Hand out copies of the slides to the audience and give his talk as he planned, only without the computer. 
C) Decline to deliver the presentation. 
D) Reschedule the presentation for a later date. 
A) Expect that his host will provide him with another computer because he cannot complete his presentation without his slides. 
B) Hand out copies of the slides to the audience and give his talk as he planned, only without the computer. 
C) Decline to deliver the presentation. 
D) Reschedule the presentation for a later date.

Question 4

Ravi has just presented a preview of the office of the future to a group of office managers.Which of the following would provide the best closing to his presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) "Adjusting to the dynamic environment of the future will require an adaptable attitude, an inquisitive mind, and an adventurous spirit.Are you up to the challenge?" 
B) "Get ready for a new way to work." 
C) "That's all I have.Thank you." 
D) "So, now you have a better understanding of the office of the future.Are there any questions?" 
A) "Adjusting to the dynamic environment of the future will require an adaptable attitude, an inquisitive mind, and an adventurous spirit.Are you up to the challenge?" 
B) "Get ready for a new way to work." 
C) "That's all I have.Thank you." 
D) "So, now you have a better understanding of the office of the future.Are there any questions?"

Question 5

Crystal,a special events coordinator for the American Heart Association,is visiting Henderson Middle School to kick off a campaign called Jump Rope for Heart.She is in a gymnasium speaking to 300 11-year-old students without the aid of a microphone.Which particular vocal quality might be a concern?

Accepted Answer

A) Dialect 
B) Pitch 
C) Volume 
D) Rate 
A) Dialect 
B) Pitch 
C) Volume 
D) Rate

Question 6

To produce a unified team presentation,many experts recommend scheduling at least five practice sessions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When designing an electronic slide

Accepted Answer

A) use portrait orientation. 
B) use the 7 ´ 7 rule, with no fewer than seven lines of text and no fewer than seven words on a line. 
C) use centered lines of text as a general rule. 
D) select fonts that have not been overused to create a fresh presentation that is different from those of your competition. 
A) use portrait orientation. 
B) use the 7 ´ 7 rule, with no fewer than seven lines of text and no fewer than seven words on a line. 
C) use centered lines of text as a general rule. 
D) select fonts that have not been overused to create a fresh presentation that is different from those of your competition.

Question 8

As a general rule in presentations,a speaker should include only one major idea on each slide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Extemporaneous speeches require no preparation or rehearsal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Jon is researching and writing a presentation request by his boss regarding beginning a business casual dress policy at Baltz& Stein Architects.In his research,he finds a suggested dress code from the American Institute of Architects and wants to include information from it in the presentation.How should he include the AIA policy without infringing on the copyright?

Accepted Answer

A) Use the dress code policy in the presentation and cite its source. 
B) Use the policy as an audience handout, with a source note, showing it as an example of a good policy. 
C) Contact the national office of the American Institute of Architects to gain permission to use the policy. 
D) All of the above are recommended. 
A) Use the dress code policy in the presentation and cite its source. 
B) Use the policy as an audience handout, with a source note, showing it as an example of a good policy. 
C) Contact the national office of the American Institute of Architects to gain permission to use the policy. 
D) All of the above are recommended.

Question 11

Which of the following is FALSE concerning cultural perceptions of North Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) Some cultures value silence more so than do North Americans. 
B) North Americans are frequently perceived by other cultures as being too formal. 
C) While North Americans prefer a direct approach to most messages, many cultures such as the Japanese, Latin American, and Arabic cultures consider this approach tactless and rude. 
D) The Japanese typically think North Americans use inappropriate humor. 
A) Some cultures value silence more so than do North Americans. 
B) North Americans are frequently perceived by other cultures as being too formal. 
C) While North Americans prefer a direct approach to most messages, many cultures such as the Japanese, Latin American, and Arabic cultures consider this approach tactless and rude. 
D) The Japanese typically think North Americans use inappropriate humor.

Question 12

You will make an initial presentation to the board of directors of an international company.All members of the board are competent speakers of English as a second language.You should

Accepted Answer

A) enunciate precisely and speak more slowly than normal. 
B) speak as you normally would in your own company setting. 
C) use humor generously to break the ice. 
D) eliminate body language because it may be offensive. 
A) enunciate precisely and speak more slowly than normal. 
B) speak as you normally would in your own company setting. 
C) use humor generously to break the ice. 
D) eliminate body language because it may be offensive.

Question 13

Which of the following is a goal of an effective introduction to a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Provide relevant statistics. 
B) Use jargon and technical terms. 
C) Establish rapport. 
D) Cover three to five major points. 
A) Provide relevant statistics. 
B) Use jargon and technical terms. 
C) Establish rapport. 
D) Cover three to five major points.

Question 14

Which of the following guidelines is NOT applicable to the design of electronic slides?

Accepted Answer

A) Use all capital letters to emphasize ideas and increase visibility. 
B) Omit punctuation at the end of bulleted lists. 
C) Limit colors to no more than three on a slide. 
D) All of the above are applicable. 
A) Use all capital letters to emphasize ideas and increase visibility. 
B) Omit punctuation at the end of bulleted lists. 
C) Limit colors to no more than three on a slide. 
D) All of the above are applicable.

Question 15

Because spoken communication is more difficult to process than written communication,complex,lengthy sentences that are acceptable for written documents are NOT effective in a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Randall,an advertising campaign specialist,is making a presentation to decision makers at his firm on marketing a new sports nutrition supplement,Crealean,for building muscle.What would be the most effective presentation visual for him to use?

Accepted Answer

A) A handout providing a detailed summary of his presentation. 
B) A person who has used the product. 
C) A model of the product. 
D) An electronic presentation outlining specific marketing strategies. 
A) A handout providing a detailed summary of his presentation. 
B) A person who has used the product. 
C) A model of the product. 
D) An electronic presentation outlining specific marketing strategies.

Question 17

What do you consider to be the worst mistake a speaker could make in the use of visuals? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Answers could include any of the followi

Question 18

Identify four actions you can take during a presentation to increase your effectiveness as a speaker.

Accepted Answer

Any of the following might be listed:
1.

Question 19

Which of the following is true concerning the English language?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the generally recognized international business language because it is easy to understand and free of ambiguities. 
B) It includes numerous sports analogies that are easily understood by non-native speaker of English. 
C) It has a core of only about 1,500 words and simple grammatical rules that make it easy to learn. 
D) It includes many figurative expressions that do not have literal meanings. 
A) It is the generally recognized international business language because it is easy to understand and free of ambiguities. 
B) It includes numerous sports analogies that are easily understood by non-native speaker of English. 
C) It has a core of only about 1,500 words and simple grammatical rules that make it easy to learn. 
D) It includes many figurative expressions that do not have literal meanings.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the introduction of a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) What you say at the beginning sets the stage for your entire presentation and initiates your rapport with the audience. 
B) Attention-getting techniques may include a quotation by an expert, an appropriate joke, or a startling statistic. 
C) The inductive approach is typically used, because the deductive approach would remove the element of suspense for the audience. 
D) After presenting the purpose, you should preview the major points you will discuss in the order you will discuss them. 
A) What you say at the beginning sets the stage for your entire presentation and initiates your rapport with the audience. 
B) Attention-getting techniques may include a quotation by an expert, an appropriate joke, or a startling statistic. 
C) The inductive approach is typically used, because the deductive approach would remove the element of suspense for the audience. 
D) After presenting the purpose, you should preview the major points you will discuss in the order you will discuss them.

Discuss five guidelines for effective communication when presenting to people from outside your own culture.

Which of the following is a factor that will help you direct a presentation specifically to an audience?

Gannon has prepared an effective and well-thought out electronic presentation on business uses of social networking.As he is setting up for his presentation,the laptop he plans to use with the projector has a hardware failure.What should he do?

Ravi has just presented a preview of the office of the future to a group of office managers.Which of the following would provide the best closing to his presentation?

Crystal,a special events coordinator for the American Heart Association,is visiting Henderson Middle School to kick off a campaign called Jump Rope for Heart.She is in a gymnasium speaking to 300 11-year-old students without the aid of a microphone.Which particular vocal quality might be a concern?

To produce a unified team presentation,many experts recommend scheduling at least five practice sessions.

When designing an electronic slide

As a general rule in presentations,a speaker should include only one major idea on each slide.

Extemporaneous speeches require no preparation or rehearsal.

Which of the following is FALSE concerning cultural perceptions of North Americans?

You will make an initial presentation to the board of directors of an international company.All members of the board are competent speakers of English as a second language.You should

Which of the following is a goal of an effective introduction to a presentation?

Which of the following guidelines is NOT applicable to the design of electronic slides?

Because spoken communication is more difficult to process than written communication,complex,lengthy sentences that are acceptable for written documents are NOT effective in a presentation.

Randall,an advertising campaign specialist,is making a presentation to decision makers at his firm on marketing a new sports nutrition supplement,Crealean,for building muscle.What would be the most effective presentation visual for him to use?

What do you consider to be the worst mistake a speaker could make in the use of visuals? Explain.

Identify four actions you can take during a presentation to increase your effectiveness as a speaker.

Which of the following is true concerning the English language?

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the introduction of a presentation?

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

Discuss five guidelines for effective communication when presenting to people from outside your own culture.

Which of the following is a factor that will help you direct a presentation specifically to an audience?

Gannon has prepared an effective and well-thought out electronic presentation on business uses of social networking.As he is setting up for his presentation,the laptop he plans to use with the projector has a hardware failure.What should he do?

Ravi has just presented a preview of the office of the future to a group of office managers.Which of the following would provide the best closing to his presentation?

Crystal,a special events coordinator for the American Heart Association,is visiting Henderson Middle School to kick off a campaign called Jump Rope for Heart.She is in a gymnasium speaking to 300 11-year-old students without the aid of a microphone.Which particular vocal quality might be a concern?

To produce a unified team presentation,many experts recommend scheduling at least five practice sessions.

When designing an electronic slide

As a general rule in presentations,a speaker should include only one major idea on each slide.

Extemporaneous speeches require no preparation or rehearsal.

Which of the following is FALSE concerning cultural perceptions of North Americans?

You will make an initial presentation to the board of directors of an international company.All members of the board are competent speakers of English as a second language.You should

Which of the following is a goal of an effective introduction to a presentation?

Which of the following guidelines is NOT applicable to the design of electronic slides?

Because spoken communication is more difficult to process than written communication,complex,lengthy sentences that are acceptable for written documents are NOT effective in a presentation.

Randall,an advertising campaign specialist,is making a presentation to decision makers at his firm on marketing a new sports nutrition supplement,Crealean,for building muscle.What would be the most effective presentation visual for him to use?

What do you consider to be the worst mistake a speaker could make in the use of visuals? Explain.

Identify four actions you can take during a presentation to increase your effectiveness as a speaker.

Which of the following is true concerning the English language?

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the introduction of a presentation?

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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