Question 1

In general,you should use a conversational style when speaking to small groups and a more formal style for large groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

You should be able to summarize the main idea for a speech in a single sentence that links your subject and purpose to the audience's frame of reference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When delivering presentations online,it is especially important to ask the audience for frequent feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

If you have 10 minutes or less to deliver your presentation,you should organize it much as you would a brief written message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

During the revision stage of preparing your slide presentation,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  decide on the background color to use. 
B)  decide where builds and transitions should be inserted. 
C)  check for readability and conciseness. 
D)  determine your main idea. 
E)  decide on the right balance of text and visuals. 
A)  decide on the background color to use. 
B)  decide where builds and transitions should be inserted. 
C)  check for readability and conciseness. 
D)  determine your main idea. 
E)  decide on the right balance of text and visuals.

Question 6

One of the steps in analyzing your audience is to

Accepted Answer

A)  determine their likely emotional state. 
B)  remember to keep your speech or oral presentation short. 
C)  define your purpose. 
D)  prepare a detailed, informative outline. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  determine their likely emotional state. 
B)  remember to keep your speech or oral presentation short. 
C)  define your purpose. 
D)  prepare a detailed, informative outline. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 7

The ending is the least important part of a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Skilled presenters are careful to discourage audience members from engaging in "backchannel" communication during a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In a longer presentation,how does your purpose influence the way you organize your material?

Accepted Answer

If the purpose is to inform,use a direct

Question 10

Disadvantages of delivering a presentation from memory include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  sounding stilted. 
B)  possibly forgetting your lines. 
C)  sounding too informal. 
D)  none of the above-memorization is the best method. 
E)  all of the above are disadvantages. 
A)  sounding stilted. 
B)  possibly forgetting your lines. 
C)  sounding too informal. 
D)  none of the above-memorization is the best method. 
E)  all of the above are disadvantages.

Question 11

Having someone else (such as a master of ceremonies)introduce you can help establish your credibility as a speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The most popular type of visual aid for business presentations is

Accepted Answer

A)  flip charts. 
B)  whiteboards. 
C)  electronic slides. 
D)  overhead transparencies. 
E)  All of the above are equally popular. 
A)  flip charts. 
B)  whiteboards. 
C)  electronic slides. 
D)  overhead transparencies. 
E)  All of the above are equally popular.

Question 13

In an upcoming presentation,you plan to cover three important changes to your employees' working hours.The proper place to list this plan would be the ________ slide.

Accepted Answer

A)  cover 
B)  introduction 
C)  agenda 
D)  teaser 
E)  snapshot 
A)  cover 
B)  introduction 
C)  agenda 
D)  teaser 
E)  snapshot

Question 14

The "slide sorter view" in presentation software allows you to see a batch of slides,either all at once or in significant portions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If there is a lack of consensus among the audience at the end of your presentation,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  gloss over it as quickly as possible. 
B)  make the disagreement clear and be ready to suggest a method for resolving the differences. 
C)  identify the individuals causing the disagreement and ask them pointed questions. 
D)  calmly explain that no one is leaving until the disagreements are worked out. 
E)  do all of the above. 
A)  gloss over it as quickly as possible. 
B)  make the disagreement clear and be ready to suggest a method for resolving the differences. 
C)  identify the individuals causing the disagreement and ask them pointed questions. 
D)  calmly explain that no one is leaving until the disagreements are worked out. 
E)  do all of the above.

Question 16

________ slides indicate which material has been covered and which section you are about to begin.

Accepted Answer

A)  Title 
B)  Agenda 
C)  Navigation 
D)  Template 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Title 
B)  Agenda 
C)  Navigation 
D)  Template 
E)  none of the above

Question 17

When checking the location of your presentation in advance,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  not worry about seating arrangements-they have no effect on how you deliver your remarks. 
B)  always request a whiteboard, even if you aren't sure you will need it. 
C)  think carefully about the seating of the audience. 
D)  do none of the above, since it is a waste of time. 
E)  do all of the above. 
A)  not worry about seating arrangements-they have no effect on how you deliver your remarks. 
B)  always request a whiteboard, even if you aren't sure you will need it. 
C)  think carefully about the seating of the audience. 
D)  do none of the above, since it is a waste of time. 
E)  do all of the above.

Question 18

To reduce the formality of an oral presentation,

Accepted Answer

A)  deliver your remarks in a conversational tone. 
B)  use a large room. 
C)  seat the audience in rows. 
D)  use only the passive voice. 
E)  do all of the above. 
A)  deliver your remarks in a conversational tone. 
B)  use a large room. 
C)  seat the audience in rows. 
D)  use only the passive voice. 
E)  do all of the above.

Question 19

Delivering your presentation by reading it word-for-word is usually a bad idea except when

Accepted Answer

A)  your presentation is very lengthy. 
B)  you're covering policy statements or legal documents that must be presented verbatim. 
C)  the presentation is humorous. 
D)  the audience is hostile. 
E)  you are nervous. 
A)  your presentation is very lengthy. 
B)  you're covering policy statements or legal documents that must be presented verbatim. 
C)  the presentation is humorous. 
D)  the audience is hostile. 
E)  you are nervous.

Question 20

What is a title slide?

Accepted Answer

A title slide is the equivalent of a rep

In general,you should use a conversational style when speaking to small groups and a more formal style for large groups.

You should be able to summarize the main idea for a speech in a single sentence that links your subject and purpose to the audience's frame of reference.

When delivering presentations online,it is especially important to ask the audience for frequent feedback.

If you have 10 minutes or less to deliver your presentation,you should organize it much as you would a brief written message.

During the revision stage of preparing your slide presentation,you should

One of the steps in analyzing your audience is to

The ending is the least important part of a presentation.

Skilled presenters are careful to discourage audience members from engaging in "backchannel" communication during a presentation.

In a longer presentation,how does your purpose influence the way you organize your material?

Disadvantages of delivering a presentation from memory include all of the following except

Having someone else (such as a master of ceremonies)introduce you can help establish your credibility as a speaker.

The most popular type of visual aid for business presentations is

In an upcoming presentation,you plan to cover three important changes to your employees' working hours.The proper place to list this plan would be the ________ slide.

The "slide sorter view" in presentation software allows you to see a batch of slides,either all at once or in significant portions.

If there is a lack of consensus among the audience at the end of your presentation,you should

________ slides indicate which material has been covered and which section you are about to begin.

When checking the location of your presentation in advance,you should

To reduce the formality of an oral presentation,

Delivering your presentation by reading it word-for-word is usually a bad idea except when

What is a title slide?

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

In general,you should use a conversational style when speaking to small groups and a more formal style for large groups.

You should be able to summarize the main idea for a speech in a single sentence that links your subject and purpose to the audience's frame of reference.

When delivering presentations online,it is especially important to ask the audience for frequent feedback.

If you have 10 minutes or less to deliver your presentation,you should organize it much as you would a brief written message.

During the revision stage of preparing your slide presentation,you should

One of the steps in analyzing your audience is to

The ending is the least important part of a presentation.

Skilled presenters are careful to discourage audience members from engaging in "backchannel" communication during a presentation.

In a longer presentation,how does your purpose influence the way you organize your material?

Disadvantages of delivering a presentation from memory include all of the following except

Having someone else (such as a master of ceremonies)introduce you can help establish your credibility as a speaker.

The most popular type of visual aid for business presentations is

In an upcoming presentation,you plan to cover three important changes to your employees' working hours.The proper place to list this plan would be the ________ slide.

The "slide sorter view" in presentation software allows you to see a batch of slides,either all at once or in significant portions.

If there is a lack of consensus among the audience at the end of your presentation,you should

________ slides indicate which material has been covered and which section you are about to begin.

When checking the location of your presentation in advance,you should

To reduce the formality of an oral presentation,

Delivering your presentation by reading it word-for-word is usually a bad idea except when

What is a title slide?

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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