Question 1

The best background for your slides is one with a colorful,interesting pattern that will grab the audience's attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Longer speeches and presentations are organized like

Accepted Answer

A)  reports. 
B)  memos. 
C)  letters. 
D)  email messages. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  reports. 
B)  memos. 
C)  letters. 
D)  email messages. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 3

If your speech or presentation requires the audience to participate in an upcoming project,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  go directly to the question-and-answer session after you cover the main points of your speech. 
B)  close your speech on a note of uncertainty. 
C)  close your speech by explaining who is responsible for doing what. 
D)  lead people to believe that the decision will be easy to carry out. 
E)  do none of the above. 
A)  go directly to the question-and-answer session after you cover the main points of your speech. 
B)  close your speech on a note of uncertainty. 
C)  close your speech by explaining who is responsible for doing what. 
D)  lead people to believe that the decision will be easy to carry out. 
E)  do none of the above.

Question 4

List two goals to achieve in the body of a business presentation.

Accepted Answer

(1)Make sure that the organization of yo

Question 5

For business presentations,time restraints are usually

Accepted Answer

A)  rigid, permitting little or no flexibility. 
B)  meaningless-audiences expect presenters to take a little more time than they're allotted. 
C)  imposed only on lower-level employees. 
D)  not important if you are presenting to your colleagues. 
E)  only a suggestion. 
A)  rigid, permitting little or no flexibility. 
B)  meaningless-audiences expect presenters to take a little more time than they're allotted. 
C)  imposed only on lower-level employees. 
D)  not important if you are presenting to your colleagues. 
E)  only a suggestion.

Question 6

Transitional words and phrases such as,"Now that we've covered ..." are generally less important in oral presentations than in written reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Overhead transparencies are

Accepted Answer

A)  no longer used. 
B)  old-fashioned, but offer some advantages compared to electronic slides. 
C)  appropriate only for highly technical presentations. 
D)  much easier to edit than electronic slides. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  no longer used. 
B)  old-fashioned, but offer some advantages compared to electronic slides. 
C)  appropriate only for highly technical presentations. 
D)  much easier to edit than electronic slides. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 8

When preparing a background design for slides,

Accepted Answer

A)  you will need to consult a professional graphic artist. 
B)  be careful when using the design templates that come with your software. 
C)  any of the designs that come with your software program will do. 
D)  choose the most exciting colors and graphics you can find. 
E)  none of the above are advised. 
A)  you will need to consult a professional graphic artist. 
B)  be careful when using the design templates that come with your software. 
C)  any of the designs that come with your software program will do. 
D)  choose the most exciting colors and graphics you can find. 
E)  none of the above are advised.

Question 9

When using conventional structured slides,try to average one slide for every ________ minute(s)you speak.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  7 
D)  10 
E)  20 
A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  7 
D)  10 
E)  20

Question 10

Which of the following is not a good way to deal with speaking anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prepare more material than necessary. 
B)  Concentrate on your nervousness. 
C)  Take a few deep breaths before speaking. 
D)  Have your first sentence memorized and on the tip of your tongue. 
E)  Visualize success. 
A)  Prepare more material than necessary. 
B)  Concentrate on your nervousness. 
C)  Take a few deep breaths before speaking. 
D)  Have your first sentence memorized and on the tip of your tongue. 
E)  Visualize success.

Question 11

Speaking from notes or an outline is often effective because

Accepted Answer

A)  you can look at the notes instead of at your audience. 
B)  you can maintain a natural speaking flow. 
C)  it reduces the likelihood that you will improvise. 
D)  it enables you to read the presentation word-for-word. 
E)  it takes far less time to prepare than writing out the entire presentation. 
A)  you can look at the notes instead of at your audience. 
B)  you can maintain a natural speaking flow. 
C)  it reduces the likelihood that you will improvise. 
D)  it enables you to read the presentation word-for-word. 
E)  it takes far less time to prepare than writing out the entire presentation.

Question 12

Making a presentation with the help of an outline or notes is the most effective and easiest delivery mode.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What six stages should you go through in preparing an effective outline for a presentation?

Accepted Answer

The first stage is to state your purpose

Question 14

Which of the following would be an appropriate handout to accompany an oral presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  An interesting but unrelated news article 
B)  A list of relevant websites 
C)  A photo of you, with a caption listing all of your qualifications 
D)  A brief note explaining that, unfortunately, there will not be time for questions. 
E)  Any of the above 
A)  An interesting but unrelated news article 
B)  A list of relevant websites 
C)  A photo of you, with a caption listing all of your qualifications 
D)  A brief note explaining that, unfortunately, there will not be time for questions. 
E)  Any of the above

Question 15

When planning a presentation,what does it mean to "analyze the situation"? Briefly explain each of the tasks involved.

Accepted Answer

Analyzing the situation involves definin

Question 16

Hyperlinks are useful in slide presentations for

Accepted Answer

A)  providing additional details. 
B)  customizing one electronic presentation for several audiences. 
C)  accessing additional information during question-and-answer periods. 
D)  changing the flow in response to audience feedback. 
E)  doing all of the above. 
A)  providing additional details. 
B)  customizing one electronic presentation for several audiences. 
C)  accessing additional information during question-and-answer periods. 
D)  changing the flow in response to audience feedback. 
E)  doing all of the above.

Question 17

Delivering your entire business presentation from memory is generally not very effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

To make your presentation memorable,your ending should be spontaneous and impromptu.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Even when you expect your audience to be skeptical,the direct approach is always best for presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When preparing an outline for your speech,keep in mind that

Accepted Answer

A)  it can include delivery cues, such as where you plan to pause for emphasis or use visuals. 
B)  you should keep each item to two- to three-word descriptions of what you will say. 
C)  you can leave out all transitions. 
D)  this is not the place to include "stage directions." 
E)  the best presentations are almost entirely spontaneous. 
A)  it can include delivery cues, such as where you plan to pause for emphasis or use visuals. 
B)  you should keep each item to two- to three-word descriptions of what you will say. 
C)  you can leave out all transitions. 
D)  this is not the place to include "stage directions." 
E)  the best presentations are almost entirely spontaneous.

The best background for your slides is one with a colorful,interesting pattern that will grab the audience's attention.

Longer speeches and presentations are organized like

If your speech or presentation requires the audience to participate in an upcoming project,you should

List two goals to achieve in the body of a business presentation.

For business presentations,time restraints are usually

Transitional words and phrases such as,"Now that we've covered ..." are generally less important in oral presentations than in written reports.

Overhead transparencies are

When preparing a background design for slides,

When using conventional structured slides,try to average one slide for every ________ minute(s)you speak.

Which of the following is not a good way to deal with speaking anxiety?

Speaking from notes or an outline is often effective because

Making a presentation with the help of an outline or notes is the most effective and easiest delivery mode.

What six stages should you go through in preparing an effective outline for a presentation?

Which of the following would be an appropriate handout to accompany an oral presentation?

When planning a presentation,what does it mean to "analyze the situation"? Briefly explain each of the tasks involved.

Hyperlinks are useful in slide presentations for

Delivering your entire business presentation from memory is generally not very effective.

To make your presentation memorable,your ending should be spontaneous and impromptu.

Even when you expect your audience to be skeptical,the direct approach is always best for presentations.

When preparing an outline for your speech,keep in mind that

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

The best background for your slides is one with a colorful,interesting pattern that will grab the audience's attention.

Longer speeches and presentations are organized like

If your speech or presentation requires the audience to participate in an upcoming project,you should

List two goals to achieve in the body of a business presentation.

For business presentations,time restraints are usually

Transitional words and phrases such as,"Now that we've covered ..." are generally less important in oral presentations than in written reports.

Overhead transparencies are

When preparing a background design for slides,

When using conventional structured slides,try to average one slide for every ________ minute(s)you speak.

Which of the following is not a good way to deal with speaking anxiety?

Speaking from notes or an outline is often effective because

Making a presentation with the help of an outline or notes is the most effective and easiest delivery mode.

What six stages should you go through in preparing an effective outline for a presentation?

Which of the following would be an appropriate handout to accompany an oral presentation?

When planning a presentation,what does it mean to "analyze the situation"? Briefly explain each of the tasks involved.

Hyperlinks are useful in slide presentations for

Delivering your entire business presentation from memory is generally not very effective.

To make your presentation memorable,your ending should be spontaneous and impromptu.

Even when you expect your audience to be skeptical,the direct approach is always best for presentations.

When preparing an outline for your speech,keep in mind that

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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