Question 1

In a cause/effect pattern,the message is organized around the origins and the results of a series of events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is one of the most common mistakes made by beginning speakers regarding Their listeners?

Accepted Answer

A)  assuming that each audience needs a different speech 
B)  assuming that the same speech can be given to different audiences 
C)  assuming that each speech requires different supporting material 
D)  assuming that each presentation requires different visual aids 
A)  assuming that each audience needs a different speech 
B)  assuming that the same speech can be given to different audiences 
C)  assuming that each speech requires different supporting material 
D)  assuming that each presentation requires different visual aids

Question 3

Physiological noise comes from competing personal needs that the listeners may have.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Why is it important for a speaker to know about the composition and size of today’s post-World War II work force when preparing an informative presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Today's audiences are larger and therefore need larger auditoriums. 
B)  Analyzing and adapting to today's audiences are far more of a challenge than before. 
C)  Workers today are much older. 
D)  Language has changed, and speakers must therefore use language that is appropriate. 
A)  Today's audiences are larger and therefore need larger auditoriums. 
B)  Analyzing and adapting to today's audiences are far more of a challenge than before. 
C)  Workers today are much older. 
D)  Language has changed, and speakers must therefore use language that is appropriate.

Question 5

Which of the following actions can a speaker take to help listeners best overcome their Physiological noise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make sure that a microphone is present. 
B)  Make sure that the presentation is interesting and captivating. 
C)  Make sure to use a range of voice inflections and pacing. 
D)  Make sure to adjust the temperature in the room the night before. 
A)  Make sure that a microphone is present. 
B)  Make sure that the presentation is interesting and captivating. 
C)  Make sure to use a range of voice inflections and pacing. 
D)  Make sure to adjust the temperature in the room the night before.

Question 6

Noise that comes from the competing personal needs a listener may have is known as __________ noise.

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological 
B)  physical 
C)  psychological 
D)  pragmatic 
A)  physiological 
B)  physical 
C)  psychological 
D)  pragmatic

Question 7

Noise originates only from external sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Why should a speaker reduce jargon in the presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  using it will alienate the audience 
B)  using it will show that the speaker is an expert 
C)  using it may create confusion, misunderstanding, and resentment 
D)  using it will show that the speaker is prepared for the presentation 
A)  using it will alienate the audience 
B)  using it will show that the speaker is an expert 
C)  using it may create confusion, misunderstanding, and resentment 
D)  using it will show that the speaker is prepared for the presentation

Question 9

What are the prime motivators of the majority of workers today?

Accepted Answer

A)  desire for fame and recognition 
B)  professional and personal development 
C)  organizational development 
D)  desire for job changes 
A)  desire for fame and recognition 
B)  professional and personal development 
C)  organizational development 
D)  desire for job changes

Question 10

How does the chronological pattern organize main points?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the order of importance 
B)  in a geographical sequence 
C)  in a time sequence 
D)  in a cause/effect sequence 
A)  in the order of importance 
B)  in a geographical sequence 
C)  in a time sequence 
D)  in a cause/effect sequence

Question 11

What function is served when an informative presentation helps others to establish Priorities,order their goals,or put ideas in context?

Accepted Answer

A)  shaping perceptions 
B)  setting agendas 
C)  sharing information 
D)  persuading 
A)  shaping perceptions 
B)  setting agendas 
C)  sharing information 
D)  persuading

Question 12

Which pattern of organization works best with a demonstrative presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  chronological 
B)  topical 
C)  cause/effect 
D)  spatial 
A)  chronological 
B)  topical 
C)  cause/effect 
D)  spatial

Question 13

Spatial or geographical pattern of organizing ideas strengthen a demonstrative
presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Descriptive presentations seek to satisfy audience members' need to

Accepted Answer

A)  have facts, figures, and other data. 
B)  learn how to do something. 
C)  see how something works. 
D)  have order. 
A)  have facts, figures, and other data. 
B)  learn how to do something. 
C)  see how something works. 
D)  have order.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of psychological noise?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Boy, I'm really hungry. When will this guy be done?" 
B)  "When is the next break?" 
C)  "Look! How nice it is outside." 
D)  "I hope Mr. Smith likes what I'm wearing tonight. I hope it's not too extravagant." 
A)  "Boy, I'm really hungry. When will this guy be done?" 
B)  "When is the next break?" 
C)  "Look! How nice it is outside." 
D)  "I hope Mr. Smith likes what I'm wearing tonight. I hope it's not too extravagant."

Question 16

The three levels of adaptation are knowledge,interest,and acceptance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In a cause/effect pattern,the message is organized around the origins and the results of a series of events.

What is one of the most common mistakes made by beginning speakers regarding Their listeners?

Physiological noise comes from competing personal needs that the listeners may have.

Why is it important for a speaker to know about the composition and size of today’s post-World War II work force when preparing an informative presentation?

Which of the following actions can a speaker take to help listeners best overcome their Physiological noise?

Noise that comes from the competing personal needs a listener may have is known as __________ noise.

Noise originates only from external sources.

Why should a speaker reduce jargon in the presentation?

What are the prime motivators of the majority of workers today?

How does the chronological pattern organize main points?

What function is served when an informative presentation helps others to establish Priorities,order their goals,or put ideas in context?

Which pattern of organization works best with a demonstrative presentation?

Spatial or geographical pattern of organizing ideas strengthen a demonstrative presentation.

Descriptive presentations seek to satisfy audience members' need to

Which of the following is an example of psychological noise?

The three levels of adaptation are knowledge,interest,and acceptance.

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Exam 13: Informative Presentations

In a cause/effect pattern,the message is organized around the origins and the results of a series of events.

What is one of the most common mistakes made by beginning speakers regarding Their listeners?

Physiological noise comes from competing personal needs that the listeners may have.

Why is it important for a speaker to know about the composition and size of today’s post-World War II work force when preparing an informative presentation?

Which of the following actions can a speaker take to help listeners best overcome their Physiological noise?

Noise that comes from the competing personal needs a listener may have is known as __________ noise.

Noise originates only from external sources.

Why should a speaker reduce jargon in the presentation?

What are the prime motivators of the majority of workers today?

How does the chronological pattern organize main points?

What function is served when an informative presentation helps others to establish Priorities,order their goals,or put ideas in context?

Which pattern of organization works best with a demonstrative presentation?

Spatial or geographical pattern of organizing ideas strengthen a demonstrative presentation.

Descriptive presentations seek to satisfy audience members' need to

Which of the following is an example of psychological noise?

The three levels of adaptation are knowledge,interest,and acceptance.

Communication in Organizations

The Model of Strategic Communication

Diversity in Business and the Professions

Listening Skills

Verbal and Nonverbal Skills

Leadership and Management Skills

Work Relationships

Interviewing Skills

Fundamentals of Group Communication

Meetings: Forums for Problem Solving 305

Negotiation and Conflict Management

Developing and Delivering Effective Presentations

Persuasive and Special Presentations

Filters