Question 1

When you prepare a speech or presentation,your first step involves

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A)  analyzing the situation. 
B)  choosing the right words. 
C)  planning the content, length, and style of your speech or presentation. 
D)  deciding on the right mix of visuals and text for your slides. 
E)  doing all of the above. 
A)  analyzing the situation. 
B)  choosing the right words. 
C)  planning the content, length, and style of your speech or presentation. 
D)  deciding on the right mix of visuals and text for your slides. 
E)  doing all of the above.

Question 2

Describe the four steps to organizing a presentation effectively.

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(1)Define the main idea-what do you want

Question 3

List at least three types of visuals commonly used in business presentations.

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(1)Overhead transparencies, (2)electroni

Question 4

If you have 10 minutes or less to deliver a presentation,you should

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A)  speak as quickly as you possibly can. 
B)  limit yourself to four or five main points. 
C)  assume your audience is already interested. 
D)  organize your presentation as you would a brief written message. 
E)  not waste time on an introduction; instead, jump straight to the body of your message. 
A)  speak as quickly as you possibly can. 
B)  limit yourself to four or five main points. 
C)  assume your audience is already interested. 
D)  organize your presentation as you would a brief written message. 
E)  not waste time on an introduction; instead, jump straight to the body of your message.

Question 5

List the four delivery methods for oral presentations.

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Reciting from memory,reading,speaking fr

Question 6

Four important design elements to consider when creating slides include all of the following except

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A)  choosing color. 
B)  selecting background designs. 
C)  writing content. 
D)  selecting fonts and type styles. 
E)  choosing artwork. 
A)  choosing color. 
B)  selecting background designs. 
C)  writing content. 
D)  selecting fonts and type styles. 
E)  choosing artwork.

Question 7

Offer some practical suggestions for overcoming anxiety related to public speaking.

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(1)Stop worrying about being perfect-eve

Question 8

Sending preview materials to the audience prior to an online presentation

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A)  will cause most audience members to ignore what you present later. 
B)  suggests that you are not confident. 
C)  can be helpful, especially if you do not include your entire slide set. 
D)  is an example of the backchannel in action. 
E)  is necessary only if you are inexperienced. 
A)  will cause most audience members to ignore what you present later. 
B)  suggests that you are not confident. 
C)  can be helpful, especially if you do not include your entire slide set. 
D)  is an example of the backchannel in action. 
E)  is necessary only if you are inexperienced.

Question 9

If you sense a lack of consensus at the end of your presentation,you should acknowledge it and be ready to suggest a method for resolving the differences.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

As a speaker,how you go about establishing credibility depends in part on

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A)  what time of day you deliver your remarks. 
B)  whether or not you are known to the audience as an expert in the subject matter. 
C)  how you are dressed. 
D)  the size of your audience. 
E)  the length of your presentation. 
A)  what time of day you deliver your remarks. 
B)  whether or not you are known to the audience as an expert in the subject matter. 
C)  how you are dressed. 
D)  the size of your audience. 
E)  the length of your presentation.

Question 11

When organizing a speech or presentation,your first step is to

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A)  develop an outline. 
B)  define the main idea. 
C)  write the introduction. 
D)  decide on the delivery style. 
E)  complete all of your visuals. 
A)  develop an outline. 
B)  define the main idea. 
C)  write the introduction. 
D)  decide on the delivery style. 
E)  complete all of your visuals.

Question 12

If you are not given a time limit for your presentation,you should

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A)  make it as long as possible to ensure the audience understands the message. 
B)  keep the presentation as short as possible while accomplishing your purpose. 
C)  ask the audience how long they would like the presentation to take. 
D)  make sure it takes no less than 30 minutes, not including the question-and-answer session. 
E)  deliver the presentation impromptu, and end it whenever the audience appears to be losing interest. 
A)  make it as long as possible to ensure the audience understands the message. 
B)  keep the presentation as short as possible while accomplishing your purpose. 
C)  ask the audience how long they would like the presentation to take. 
D)  make sure it takes no less than 30 minutes, not including the question-and-answer session. 
E)  deliver the presentation impromptu, and end it whenever the audience appears to be losing interest.

Question 13

Formal presentations differ from informal ones in that

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A)  formal presentations always include obscure, unfamiliar vocabulary. 
B)  formal presentations are always much longer. 
C)  formal presentations are often delivered from a stage or platform. 
D)  when delivering a formal presentation, you should speak more rapidly. 
E)  formal presentations are much easier to prepare and deliver. 
A)  formal presentations always include obscure, unfamiliar vocabulary. 
B)  formal presentations are always much longer. 
C)  formal presentations are often delivered from a stage or platform. 
D)  when delivering a formal presentation, you should speak more rapidly. 
E)  formal presentations are much easier to prepare and deliver.

Question 14

When organizing a speech,use the indirect approach if your purpose is to ________ and the audience is ________.

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A)  entertain, resistant 
B)  motivate, receptive 
C)  persuade, resistant 
D)  inform, receptive 
E)  deceive, uninformed 
A)  entertain, resistant 
B)  motivate, receptive 
C)  persuade, resistant 
D)  inform, receptive 
E)  deceive, uninformed

Question 15

In the introduction to your presentation,it is important to

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A)  discuss the three or four main points on your outline. 
B)  establish credibility. 
C)  ask for audience input. 
D)  boast about your qualifications. 
E)  make it clear that you won't have time for questions. 
A)  discuss the three or four main points on your outline. 
B)  establish credibility. 
C)  ask for audience input. 
D)  boast about your qualifications. 
E)  make it clear that you won't have time for questions.

Question 16

The two most common purposes of business presentations are to

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A)  analyze and synthesize. 
B)  regulate and validate. 
C)  inform and persuade. 
D)  illustrate and entertain. 
E)  observe and comment. 
A)  analyze and synthesize. 
B)  regulate and validate. 
C)  inform and persuade. 
D)  illustrate and entertain. 
E)  observe and comment.

Question 17

Briefly explain the function builds play in electronic presentations.

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Builds control the release of text,graph

Question 18

Using builds can help prevent your audience from reading ahead during your presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In business presentations,the backchannel is

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A)  the "notes" portion of an electronic slide, which only the presenter can see. 
B)  subtle, nonverbal cues the presenter sends during the presentation. 
C)  electronic communication among audience members during the presentation. 
D)  password-protected electronic slides that only certain audience members are allowed to view. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  the "notes" portion of an electronic slide, which only the presenter can see. 
B)  subtle, nonverbal cues the presenter sends during the presentation. 
C)  electronic communication among audience members during the presentation. 
D)  password-protected electronic slides that only certain audience members are allowed to view. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 20

You've been asked to give a presentation on cybercrime.List two steps that can help you define the main idea of your presentation,and then provide an example of the second step.

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The first step is to figure out the one

When you prepare a speech or presentation,your first step involves

Describe the four steps to organizing a presentation effectively.

List at least three types of visuals commonly used in business presentations.

If you have 10 minutes or less to deliver a presentation,you should

List the four delivery methods for oral presentations.

Four important design elements to consider when creating slides include all of the following except

Offer some practical suggestions for overcoming anxiety related to public speaking.

Sending preview materials to the audience prior to an online presentation

If you sense a lack of consensus at the end of your presentation,you should acknowledge it and be ready to suggest a method for resolving the differences.

As a speaker,how you go about establishing credibility depends in part on

When organizing a speech or presentation,your first step is to

If you are not given a time limit for your presentation,you should

Formal presentations differ from informal ones in that

When organizing a speech,use the indirect approach if your purpose is to and the audience is .

In the introduction to your presentation,it is important to

The two most common purposes of business presentations are to

Briefly explain the function builds play in electronic presentations.

Using builds can help prevent your audience from reading ahead during your presentation.

In business presentations,the backchannel is

You've been asked to give a presentation on cybercrime.List two steps that can help you define the main idea of your presentation,and then provide an example of the second step.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in a World of Diversity

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

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Handbook of Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage

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Exam 14: Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

When you prepare a speech or presentation,your first step involves

Describe the four steps to organizing a presentation effectively.

List at least three types of visuals commonly used in business presentations.

If you have 10 minutes or less to deliver a presentation,you should

List the four delivery methods for oral presentations.

Four important design elements to consider when creating slides include all of the following except

Offer some practical suggestions for overcoming anxiety related to public speaking.

Sending preview materials to the audience prior to an online presentation

If you sense a lack of consensus at the end of your presentation,you should acknowledge it and be ready to suggest a method for resolving the differences.

As a speaker,how you go about establishing credibility depends in part on

When organizing a speech or presentation,your first step is to

If you are not given a time limit for your presentation,you should

Formal presentations differ from informal ones in that

When organizing a speech,use the indirect approach if your purpose is to ________ and the audience is ________.

In the introduction to your presentation,it is important to

The two most common purposes of business presentations are to

Briefly explain the function builds play in electronic presentations.

Using builds can help prevent your audience from reading ahead during your presentation.

In business presentations,the backchannel is

You've been asked to give a presentation on cybercrime.List two steps that can help you define the main idea of your presentation,and then provide an example of the second step.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in a World of Diversity

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

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Handbook of Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage

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When organizing a speech,use the indirect approach if your purpose is to and the audience is .