Question 1

The best way to prepare for a speech is to memorize the whole thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A good way to deal with nervousness about speaking is to practice,practice,and practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Transitional words and sentences are less important in longer presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Printed handouts are an efficient way to offer your audience additional material without overloading your slides with information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Printed handouts are an efficient way to...

Question 5

In both formal and informal presentations always ___________________

Accepted Answer

A) use the indirect approach. 
B) remember that organization is not important. 
C) choose your words carefully. 
D) consider that speakers are separated from the audience by a lectern. 
A) use the indirect approach. 
B) remember that organization is not important. 
C) choose your words carefully. 
D) consider that speakers are separated from the audience by a lectern.

Question 6

You always close your speech ___________________

Accepted Answer

A) on a positive note. 
B) with "well,I guess that's it." 
C) with something dramatic or flamboyant. 
D) by introducing some new ideas for the audience to think about. 
A) on a positive note. 
B) with "well,I guess that's it." 
C) with something dramatic or flamboyant. 
D) by introducing some new ideas for the audience to think about.

Question 7

"Now that we've reviewed the problem,let's take a look at some solutions" is an example of ___________________

Accepted Answer

A) a poor transition. 
B) a good transition between major sections of a speech. 
C) a small link between sentences or paragraphs in a speech. 
D) the kind of wording that should never appear in a speech. 
A) a poor transition. 
B) a good transition between major sections of a speech. 
C) a small link between sentences or paragraphs in a speech. 
D) the kind of wording that should never appear in a speech.

Question 8

Effective text visuals are clear,simple and help the audience to understand and remember your message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If you face a hostile question ___________________

Accepted Answer

A) be prepared to avoid it. 
B) treat the questions as a joke and quickly change questioners. 
C) Maintain a businesslike tone and expression. 
D) turn the question into a question. 
A) be prepared to avoid it. 
B) treat the questions as a joke and quickly change questioners. 
C) Maintain a businesslike tone and expression. 
D) turn the question into a question.

Question 10

You can overcome anxiety by concentrating on your message and your audience,not on yourself.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You can overcome anxiety by concentrating on...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

If the purpose is to entertain,motivate,

Question 12

Using "old school" visuals such as flip charts and slides can help you create audience interest,illustrate points,and increase your audience's ability to remember information.

Accepted Answer

"old schoo

Question 13

The easiest and most effective delivery mode for most speakers is __________________

Accepted Answer

A) presenting in an online meeting. 
B) speaking from notes with an outline. 
C) Imaking mpromptu speeches. 
D) using someone else's slides. 
A) presenting in an online meeting. 
B) speaking from notes with an outline. 
C) Imaking mpromptu speeches. 
D) using someone else's slides.

Question 14

The main idea for a speech links your subject and purpose to the audience's frame of reference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Using electronic presentation software ___________________

Accepted Answer

A) is too difficult for most speakers. 
B) allows you to incorporate photos,sound,video,and animation into your presentations. 
C) allows you to make each slide much more complicated than you would a visual for a printed report. 
D) is all of the above. 
A) is too difficult for most speakers. 
B) allows you to incorporate photos,sound,video,and animation into your presentations. 
C) allows you to make each slide much more complicated than you would a visual for a printed report. 
D) is all of the above.

Question 16

A(n)electronic presentation is a series of computerized slides.

Accepted Answer

electronic

Question 17

Organize short presentations the same way you would a letter or brief memo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When preparing a detailed planning outline for your speech,keep in mind that ___________________

Accepted Answer

A) you may want to prepare a simpler speaking outline. 
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." 
A) you may want to prepare a simpler speaking outline. 
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."

Question 19

To keep an audience's attention,try to present every point in light of the audience's needs and values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Sans serif fonts are usually ___________________

Accepted Answer

A) more difficult to read than serif fonts. 
B) offered in small sizes. 
C) easier to read than serif fonts. 
D) lower resolution than serif fonts. 
A) more difficult to read than serif fonts. 
B) offered in small sizes. 
C) easier to read than serif fonts. 
D) lower resolution than serif fonts.

The best way to prepare for a speech is to memorize the whole thing.

A good way to deal with nervousness about speaking is to practice,practice,and practice.

Transitional words and sentences are less important in longer presentations.

Printed handouts are an efficient way to offer your audience additional material without overloading your slides with information.

In both formal and informal presentations always ___________________

You always close your speech ___________________

"Now that we've reviewed the problem,let's take a look at some solutions" is an example of ___________________

Effective text visuals are clear,simple and help the audience to understand and remember your message.

If you face a hostile question ___________________

You can overcome anxiety by concentrating on your message and your audience,not on yourself.

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

Using "old school" visuals such as flip charts and slides can help you create audience interest,illustrate points,and increase your audience's ability to remember information.

The easiest and most effective delivery mode for most speakers is __________________

The main idea for a speech links your subject and purpose to the audience's frame of reference.

Using electronic presentation software ___________________

A(n)electronic presentation is a series of computerized slides.

Organize short presentations the same way you would a letter or brief memo.

When preparing a detailed planning outline for your speech,keep in mind that ___________________

To keep an audience's attention,try to present every point in light of the audience's needs and values.

Sans serif fonts are usually ___________________

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication Skills

Communicating Interculturally

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

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Exam 14: Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

The best way to prepare for a speech is to memorize the whole thing.

A good way to deal with nervousness about speaking is to practice,practice,and practice.

Transitional words and sentences are less important in longer presentations.

Printed handouts are an efficient way to offer your audience additional material without overloading your slides with information.

In both formal and informal presentations always ___________________

You always close your speech ___________________

"Now that we've reviewed the problem,let's take a look at some solutions" is an example of ___________________

Effective text visuals are clear,simple and help the audience to understand and remember your message.

If you face a hostile question ___________________

You can overcome anxiety by concentrating on your message and your audience,not on yourself.

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

Using "old school" visuals such as flip charts and slides can help you create audience interest,illustrate points,and increase your audience's ability to remember information.

The easiest and most effective delivery mode for most speakers is __________________

The main idea for a speech links your subject and purpose to the audience's frame of reference.

Using electronic presentation software ___________________

A(n)electronic presentation is a series of computerized slides.

Organize short presentations the same way you would a letter or brief memo.

When preparing a detailed planning outline for your speech,keep in mind that ___________________

To keep an audience's attention,try to present every point in light of the audience's needs and values.

Sans serif fonts are usually ___________________

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication Skills

Communicating Interculturally

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

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