Question 1

________ is usually the most effective and easiest delivery mode.

Accepted Answer

A) Reading from handouts 
B) Using transitions and audio clips 
C) Speaking from notes 
D) Reciting from memory 
E) Reading your speech 
A) Reading from handouts 
B) Using transitions and audio clips 
C) Speaking from notes 
D) Reciting from memory 
E) Reading your speech

Question 2

List and briefly describe the stages that should be included in the presentation outline.

Accepted Answer

A presentation outline can be prepared a

Question 3

Which of the following is the last step in planning oral presentations?

Accepted Answer

A) organize the information 
B) select the right medium 
C) gather information 
D) analyze the situation 
E) sort information 
A) organize the information 
B) select the right medium 
C) gather information 
D) analyze the situation 
E) sort information

Question 4

When people advise speakers to "stop worrying about being perfect" or that "everyone makes mistakes," they are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) wrong, because successful speakers focus on perfection; any distractions can take away from the message being conveyed 
B) right, because successful speakers focus on making an authentic connection with their listeners, rather than trying to be perfect 
C) asking the speaker to foresee mistakes 
D) not concerned with a quality product 
E) asking the speaker to include humor in the presentation 
A) wrong, because successful speakers focus on perfection; any distractions can take away from the message being conveyed 
B) right, because successful speakers focus on making an authentic connection with their listeners, rather than trying to be perfect 
C) asking the speaker to foresee mistakes 
D) not concerned with a quality product 
E) asking the speaker to include humor in the presentation

Question 5

Sean is presenting an analysis to his Japanese clients.It is important for Sean to take into account ________.

Accepted Answer

A) that he may not need an interpreter 
B) that humor and use of similes, metaphors, and colorful adjectives and adverbs is advisable 
C) that language is a more important consideration than local mannerisms or customs 
D) that English is understood universally as the language of business 
E) any cultural differences in appearance, mannerisms, and other customs 
A) that he may not need an interpreter 
B) that humor and use of similes, metaphors, and colorful adjectives and adverbs is advisable 
C) that language is a more important consideration than local mannerisms or customs 
D) that English is understood universally as the language of business 
E) any cultural differences in appearance, mannerisms, and other customs

Question 6

One of the ways to arouse audience interest in your presentation is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) avoid storytelling 
B) control the environment to reduce distractions 
C) focus the presentation on the audience's sense of hearing only 
D) skip over sections that might generate more questions 
E) open with an amusing observation about the subject matter 
A) avoid storytelling 
B) control the environment to reduce distractions 
C) focus the presentation on the audience's sense of hearing only 
D) skip over sections that might generate more questions 
E) open with an amusing observation about the subject matter

Question 7

If you are asked a difficult or complex question,avoid the temptation to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) answer it 
B) sidestep it 
C) meet the questioner afterward 
D) respond with another question 
E) clarify 
A) answer it 
B) sidestep it 
C) meet the questioner afterward 
D) respond with another question 
E) clarify

Question 8

The close of the presentation is used to repeat key points and build credibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Aaron is preparing a presentation for his organization and he has been asked to analyze the situation thoroughly before embarking on the presentation.To be able to adjust his message and delivery he needs to focus on ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the seating and lighting arrangement 
B) knowing the state of mind of the audience 
C) minimizing audience interaction 
D) controlling the environment to reduce distractions 
E) familiarizing himself with the technical equipment 
A) the seating and lighting arrangement 
B) knowing the state of mind of the audience 
C) minimizing audience interaction 
D) controlling the environment to reduce distractions 
E) familiarizing himself with the technical equipment

Question 10

Free-form slides have the advantage of being easy to create; you simply choose an overall design scheme for the presentation,select a template for a new slide,and start typing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Ideas should be illustrated with visuals,which enliven the message,help the speaker connect with audience members,and help them remember the speaker's message more effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Organize short presentations the same way you would a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) grocery list 
B) report 
C) proposal 
D) long memo 
E) brief memo 
A) grocery list 
B) report 
C) proposal 
D) long memo 
E) brief memo

Question 13

A way to hold an audience's attention is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) avoid sections in your presentation that will generate more questions 
B) show how your message relates to their individual needs and concerns 
C) always use the indirect approach to build acceptance 
D) control the environment to reduce distractions 
E) include humor and particularly colorful adjectives and adverbs 
A) avoid sections in your presentation that will generate more questions 
B) show how your message relates to their individual needs and concerns 
C) always use the indirect approach to build acceptance 
D) control the environment to reduce distractions 
E) include humor and particularly colorful adjectives and adverbs

Question 14

Which of the following is the first stage of preparing an outline for your oral presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Identify transitions between major points or sections, then write these transitions in full sentence form. 
B) Prepare your bibliography or source notes; highlight those sources you want to identify by name during your talk. 
C) State your purpose and main idea and then use these elements to guide the rest of your planning. 
D) Identify major points in the body first, then outline the introduction and close. 
E) Organize your major points and subpoints in logical order, expressing each major point as a single, complete sentence. 
A) Identify transitions between major points or sections, then write these transitions in full sentence form. 
B) Prepare your bibliography or source notes; highlight those sources you want to identify by name during your talk. 
C) State your purpose and main idea and then use these elements to guide the rest of your planning. 
D) Identify major points in the body first, then outline the introduction and close. 
E) Organize your major points and subpoints in logical order, expressing each major point as a single, complete sentence.

Question 15

Brunton is planning to use visually oriented free-form slides that many presentation specialists now advocate.While creating his slides Brunton should ensure that ________.

Accepted Answer

A) he changes the color and font selections throughout the presentation 
B) the structure does not change randomly from one slide to the next 
C) the structure changes randomly from one slide to the next 
D) the slides are bullet-point intensive 
E) he restricts these slides to the indirect approach 
A) he changes the color and font selections throughout the presentation 
B) the structure does not change randomly from one slide to the next 
C) the structure changes randomly from one slide to the next 
D) the slides are bullet-point intensive 
E) he restricts these slides to the indirect approach

Question 16

Which of the following is the first step in planning oral presentations?

Accepted Answer

A) organize the information 
B) select the right medium 
C) gather information 
D) analyze the situation 
E) sort information 
A) organize the information 
B) select the right medium 
C) gather information 
D) analyze the situation 
E) sort information

Question 17

________ overcome the drawbacks of the alternative approach by providing complementary information through textual and visual means; limiting the amount of information delivered at any one time to prevent cognitive overload; and,helping viewers process information by identifying priorities and connections.

Accepted Answer

A) Microblogs 
B) Structured slides 
C) Free-form slides 
D) Transparencies 
E) Bullet-intensive slides 
A) Microblogs 
B) Structured slides 
C) Free-form slides 
D) Transparencies 
E) Bullet-intensive slides

Question 18

Analyzing the situation for oral presentations involves defining your purpose and ________.

Accepted Answer

A) organizing the information 
B) selecting the right medium 
C) selecting the direct or indirect approach 
D) outlining your content 
E) developing an audience profile 
A) organizing the information 
B) selecting the right medium 
C) selecting the direct or indirect approach 
D) outlining your content 
E) developing an audience profile

Question 19

If a presenter has thoroughly prepared for his presentation he should be able to effectively handle any kind of question that comes his way.Is this statement correct? Why or why not? How would dealing with the Q&A round of the interested but neutral audience differ from a worried audience?

Accepted Answer

Being thoroughly prepared definitely giv

Question 20

Which of the following is a disadvantage of free-form slides?

Accepted Answer

A) They follow a text-heavy structured design. 
B) They require the speaker to convey most of the content. 
C) They cannot present complex subjects. 
D) They follow a bullet-intensive design. 
E) They limit the amount of information delivered at any one time to prevent cognitive overload. 
A) They follow a text-heavy structured design. 
B) They require the speaker to convey most of the content. 
C) They cannot present complex subjects. 
D) They follow a bullet-intensive design. 
E) They limit the amount of information delivered at any one time to prevent cognitive overload.

________ is usually the most effective and easiest delivery mode.

List and briefly describe the stages that should be included in the presentation outline.

Which of the following is the last step in planning oral presentations?

When people advise speakers to "stop worrying about being perfect" or that "everyone makes mistakes," they are ________.

Sean is presenting an analysis to his Japanese clients.It is important for Sean to take into account ________.

One of the ways to arouse audience interest in your presentation is to ________.

If you are asked a difficult or complex question,avoid the temptation to ________.

The close of the presentation is used to repeat key points and build credibility.

Aaron is preparing a presentation for his organization and he has been asked to analyze the situation thoroughly before embarking on the presentation.To be able to adjust his message and delivery he needs to focus on ________.

Free-form slides have the advantage of being easy to create; you simply choose an overall design scheme for the presentation,select a template for a new slide,and start typing.

Ideas should be illustrated with visuals,which enliven the message,help the speaker connect with audience members,and help them remember the speaker's message more effectively.

Organize short presentations the same way you would a ________.

A way to hold an audience's attention is to ________.

Which of the following is the first stage of preparing an outline for your oral presentation?

Brunton is planning to use visually oriented free-form slides that many presentation specialists now advocate.While creating his slides Brunton should ensure that ________.

Which of the following is the first step in planning oral presentations?

Analyzing the situation for oral presentations involves defining your purpose and ________.

If a presenter has thoroughly prepared for his presentation he should be able to effectively handle any kind of question that comes his way.Is this statement correct? Why or why not? How would dealing with the Q&A round of the interested but neutral audience differ from a worried audience?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of free-form slides?

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Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

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Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

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Exam 12: Developing Oral and Online Presentations

________ is usually the most effective and easiest delivery mode.

List and briefly describe the stages that should be included in the presentation outline.

Which of the following is the last step in planning oral presentations?

When people advise speakers to "stop worrying about being perfect" or that "everyone makes mistakes," they are ________.

Sean is presenting an analysis to his Japanese clients.It is important for Sean to take into account ________.

One of the ways to arouse audience interest in your presentation is to ________.

If you are asked a difficult or complex question,avoid the temptation to ________.

The close of the presentation is used to repeat key points and build credibility.

Aaron is preparing a presentation for his organization and he has been asked to analyze the situation thoroughly before embarking on the presentation.To be able to adjust his message and delivery he needs to focus on ________.

Free-form slides have the advantage of being easy to create; you simply choose an overall design scheme for the presentation,select a template for a new slide,and start typing.

Ideas should be illustrated with visuals,which enliven the message,help the speaker connect with audience members,and help them remember the speaker's message more effectively.

Organize short presentations the same way you would a ________.

A way to hold an audience's attention is to ________.

Which of the following is the first stage of preparing an outline for your oral presentation?

Brunton is planning to use visually oriented free-form slides that many presentation specialists now advocate.While creating his slides Brunton should ensure that ________.

Which of the following is the first step in planning oral presentations?

Analyzing the situation for oral presentations involves defining your purpose and ________.

If a presenter has thoroughly prepared for his presentation he should be able to effectively handle any kind of question that comes his way.Is this statement correct? Why or why not? How would dealing with the Q&A round of the interested but neutral audience differ from a worried audience?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of free-form slides?

Understanding Business Communication in Todays Workplace

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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