Question 1

The written record of a group's discussion and activities is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) the minutes. 
B) an action item. 
C) an agenda. 
D) a report. 
E) a call to order. 
A) the minutes. 
B) an action item. 
C) an agenda. 
D) a report. 
E) a call to order. A

Question 2

The person assigned as a meeting recorder should make sure to word decisions,motions,action items,and deadlines exactly as the group makes them..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The chairperson of a meeting should do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) notify everyone who should attend. 
B) prepare for participation in the discussion. 
C) distribute minutes and reports after the meeting. 
D) keep the group focused on the task. 
E) take minutes during the meeting. 
A) notify everyone who should attend. 
B) prepare for participation in the discussion. 
C) distribute minutes and reports after the meeting. 
D) keep the group focused on the task. 
E) take minutes during the meeting. E

Question 4

Questions such as "Is an immediate decision needed?" and "Are members prepared to discuss the topic?" should be asked when determining the Meeting Planning Question "Why are we meeting?".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Regardless of the complexity or importance of an issue,parliamentary rules state that a group must accept the will of the majority even if the majority wins by only 1 vote..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following criteria should be considered when determining who should be invited to a meeting EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) individuals who will be affected directly by the outcome. 
B) individuals with special expertise. 
C) individuals who disagree or represent minority viewpoints. 
D) individuals who have the power to implement decisions. 
E) individuals who are uninvolved in the issues scheduled for discussion. 
A) individuals who will be affected directly by the outcome. 
B) individuals with special expertise. 
C) individuals who disagree or represent minority viewpoints. 
D) individuals who have the power to implement decisions. 
E) individuals who are uninvolved in the issues scheduled for discussion.

Question 7

Which kind of motion comes first in the order of precedence in Parliamentary Procedures? In other words,if this motion is made by a group member,the discussion must stop to consider this motion before any other?

Accepted Answer

A) Motion to recess 
B) Motion to adjourn 
C) Motion to amend 
D) Motion to limit or extend debate 
E) Motion to refer to committee 
A) Motion to recess 
B) Motion to adjourn 
C) Motion to amend 
D) Motion to limit or extend debate 
E) Motion to refer to committee

Question 8

Which Principle of Parliamentary Procedures is express in the following rules: (1)Only one person may speak at a time,(2)Only one proposal or subject may be discussed at a time,and (3)Members must limit their remarks to the topic under discussion.

Accepted Answer

A) Majority rule 
B) Minority rights 
C) Equal opportunity 
D) Balanced discussion 
E) Orderly Progress 
A) Majority rule 
B) Minority rights 
C) Equal opportunity 
D) Balanced discussion 
E) Orderly Progress

Question 9

Well-prepared minutes are extensive and detailed..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In general,when members are late to a meeting,the chairperson should

Accepted Answer

A) wait to start until all members have arrived. 
B) review what has been accomplished whenever a latecomer arrives. 
C) let latecomers sit without participating until they have observed enough to be able to contribute. 
D) publicly reprimand latecomers. 
E) assign latecomers tasks that no one else wants to do. 
A) wait to start until all members have arrived. 
B) review what has been accomplished whenever a latecomer arrives. 
C) let latecomers sit without participating until they have observed enough to be able to contribute. 
D) publicly reprimand latecomers. 
E) assign latecomers tasks that no one else wants to do.

Question 11

At what point in the agenda does a chairperson officially begin a meeting?

Accepted Answer

A) At the call to order 
B) During the approval of the agenda 
C) During the approval of the previous meeting's minutes 
D) After reports from individuals and subcommittees 
E) After unfinished business is completed 
A) At the call to order 
B) During the approval of the agenda 
C) During the approval of the previous meeting's minutes 
D) After reports from individuals and subcommittees 
E) After unfinished business is completed

Question 12

To keep a meeting moving at a comfortable pace,the chairperson should

Accepted Answer

A) review the agenda with all members. 
B) distribute materials needed for the discussion of issues. 
C) ask members to evaluate the meeting at the end of the meeting. 
D) begin on time without waiting for latecomers. 
E) avoid placing a time limit on each agenda item. 
A) review the agenda with all members. 
B) distribute materials needed for the discussion of issues. 
C) ask members to evaluate the meeting at the end of the meeting. 
D) begin on time without waiting for latecomers. 
E) avoid placing a time limit on each agenda item.

Question 13

At what point in a business meeting should group members approve the agenda and minutes?

Accepted Answer

A) Right after the call to order 
B) Right after routine reports are shared 
C) Before the discussion of unfinished business 
D) Before the discussion of new business 
E) Right before final announcements by members 
A) Right after the call to order 
B) Right after routine reports are shared 
C) Before the discussion of unfinished business 
D) Before the discussion of new business 
E) Right before final announcements by members

Question 14

Which Principle of Parliamentary Procedure is expressed in the following rule: Every member has the right to vote and run for office,and the same rules apply to all members?

Accepted Answer

A) Majority rule 
B) Minority rights 
C) Equal opportunity 
D) Balanced discussion 
E) Orderly Progress 
A) Majority rule 
B) Minority rights 
C) Equal opportunity 
D) Balanced discussion 
E) Orderly Progress

Question 15

All of the following strategies can help a group curb the disruptive behavior of a loudmouth EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Interrupt the loudmouth. 
B) Have that person take minutes. 
C) Acknowledge that you understand the person's positions. 
D) Ask for viewpoints from other members. 
E) Avoid conflict by ignoring the person. 
A) Interrupt the loudmouth. 
B) Have that person take minutes. 
C) Acknowledge that you understand the person's positions. 
D) Ask for viewpoints from other members. 
E) Avoid conflict by ignoring the person.

Question 16

Which of the following answers identifies the three indispensable elements of a meeting identified in your text?

Accepted Answer

A) place,people,and purpose 
B) members,collaboration,goal 
C) structure,chairperson,schedule 
D) goal,quality content,and structure 
E) spontaneity,structure,and strategies 
A) place,people,and purpose 
B) members,collaboration,goal 
C) structure,chairperson,schedule 
D) goal,quality content,and structure 
E) spontaneity,structure,and strategies

Question 17

Which of the following questions can help you decide whether or not to schedule and conduct a meeting?

Accepted Answer

A) "Is an immediate decision or response needed?" 
B) "Who should attend the meeting?" 
C) "Where should we hold the meeting?" 
D) "When and where should we meet?" 
E) "What materials do we need?" 
A) "Is an immediate decision or response needed?" 
B) "Who should attend the meeting?" 
C) "Where should we hold the meeting?" 
D) "When and where should we meet?" 
E) "What materials do we need?"

Question 18

The chairperson of a meeting is always the group's leader..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

During their group meeting,Rachel kept having a side conversation with the person sitting next to her.What disruptive behavior is Rachel displaying?

Accepted Answer

A) Nonparticipant 
B) Texter 
C) Loudmouth 
D) Interrupter 
E) Whisperer 
A) Nonparticipant 
B) Texter 
C) Loudmouth 
D) Interrupter 
E) Whisperer

Question 20

A business agenda should include several items including a call to order,approval of the agenda,reports,unfinished business,and new business..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The written record of a group's discussion and activities is referred to as

The person assigned as a meeting recorder should make sure to word decisions,motions,action items,and deadlines exactly as the group makes them..

The chairperson of a meeting should do all of the following EXCEPT

Questions such as "Is an immediate decision needed?" and "Are members prepared to discuss the topic?" should be asked when determining the Meeting Planning Question "Why are we meeting?".

Regardless of the complexity or importance of an issue,parliamentary rules state that a group must accept the will of the majority even if the majority wins by only 1 vote..

All of the following criteria should be considered when determining who should be invited to a meeting EXCEPT

Which kind of motion comes first in the order of precedence in Parliamentary Procedures? In other words,if this motion is made by a group member,the discussion must stop to consider this motion before any other?

Which Principle of Parliamentary Procedures is express in the following rules: (1)Only one person may speak at a time,(2)Only one proposal or subject may be discussed at a time,and (3)Members must limit their remarks to the topic under discussion.

Well-prepared minutes are extensive and detailed..

In general,when members are late to a meeting,the chairperson should

At what point in the agenda does a chairperson officially begin a meeting?

To keep a meeting moving at a comfortable pace,the chairperson should

At what point in a business meeting should group members approve the agenda and minutes?

Which Principle of Parliamentary Procedure is expressed in the following rule: Every member has the right to vote and run for office,and the same rules apply to all members?

All of the following strategies can help a group curb the disruptive behavior of a loudmouth EXCEPT

Which of the following answers identifies the three indispensable elements of a meeting identified in your text?

Which of the following questions can help you decide whether or not to schedule and conduct a meeting?

The chairperson of a meeting is always the group's leader..

During their group meeting,Rachel kept having a side conversation with the person sitting next to her.What disruptive behavior is Rachel displaying?

A business agenda should include several items including a call to order,approval of the agenda,reports,unfinished business,and new business..

Introduction to Group Communication

Group Development

Diversity in Groups

Group Leadership

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups

Listening and Responding in Groups

Conflict and Cohesion in Groups

Problem Solving in Groups

Critical Thinking and Argumentation in Groups

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Exam 3: Group Member Participation

The written record of a group's discussion and activities is referred to as

The person assigned as a meeting recorder should make sure to word decisions,motions,action items,and deadlines exactly as the group makes them..

The chairperson of a meeting should do all of the following EXCEPT

Questions such as "Is an immediate decision needed?" and "Are members prepared to discuss the topic?" should be asked when determining the Meeting Planning Question "Why are we meeting?".

Regardless of the complexity or importance of an issue,parliamentary rules state that a group must accept the will of the majority even if the majority wins by only 1 vote..

All of the following criteria should be considered when determining who should be invited to a meeting EXCEPT

Which kind of motion comes first in the order of precedence in Parliamentary Procedures? In other words,if this motion is made by a group member,the discussion must stop to consider this motion before any other?

Which Principle of Parliamentary Procedures is express in the following rules: (1)Only one person may speak at a time,(2)Only one proposal or subject may be discussed at a time,and (3)Members must limit their remarks to the topic under discussion.

Well-prepared minutes are extensive and detailed..

In general,when members are late to a meeting,the chairperson should

At what point in the agenda does a chairperson officially begin a meeting?

To keep a meeting moving at a comfortable pace,the chairperson should

At what point in a business meeting should group members approve the agenda and minutes?

Which Principle of Parliamentary Procedure is expressed in the following rule: Every member has the right to vote and run for office,and the same rules apply to all members?

All of the following strategies can help a group curb the disruptive behavior of a loudmouth EXCEPT

Which of the following answers identifies the three indispensable elements of a meeting identified in your text?

Which of the following questions can help you decide whether or not to schedule and conduct a meeting?

The chairperson of a meeting is always the group's leader..

During their group meeting,Rachel kept having a side conversation with the person sitting next to her.What disruptive behavior is Rachel displaying?

A business agenda should include several items including a call to order,approval of the agenda,reports,unfinished business,and new business..

Introduction to Group Communication

Group Development

Diversity in Groups

Group Leadership

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups

Listening and Responding in Groups

Conflict and Cohesion in Groups

Problem Solving in Groups

Critical Thinking and Argumentation in Groups

Planning and Conducting Meetings

Group Presentations

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