Question 1

When creating a slideshow presentation, it is important to use animation to transition between each slide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Badia has just finished delivering a presentation on team motivation and is answering audience questions. One of the listeners indicates that he has a question, but instead of asking one, he begins talking about his own theories on how to motivate people. What should Badia do?

Accepted Answer

A)  She should allow the audience member to speak for as long as he wants. 
B)  She should begin discussing the audience member's theories with him, inviting others to join in and share their own theories. 
C)  She should let him speak for a short time, then make a remark like "Thank you, that's worth looking into" and move on to the next question. 
D)  She should begin talking over the top of him to bring the question-and-answer session back on topic quickly. 
E)  She should politely point out why his ideas are wrong and then move on to the next audience member with a question. 
A)  She should allow the audience member to speak for as long as he wants. 
B)  She should begin discussing the audience member's theories with him, inviting others to join in and share their own theories. 
C)  She should let him speak for a short time, then make a remark like "Thank you, that's worth looking into" and move on to the next question. 
D)  She should begin talking over the top of him to bring the question-and-answer session back on topic quickly. 
E)  She should politely point out why his ideas are wrong and then move on to the next audience member with a question.

Question 3

Which of the following features live video broadcast to an audience and no means of audience participation?

Accepted Answer

A)  a web meeting 
B)  a webcast 
C)  a webinar 
D)  a blog 
E)  a vlog 
A)  a web meeting 
B)  a webcast 
C)  a webinar 
D)  a blog 
E)  a vlog

Question 4

Describe how to bring a presentation to an effective conclusion.

Accepted Answer

Because listeners cannot flip back throu

Question 5

In a webinar, participants expect to interact with the speaker and presentation through polls, questions, and even live chat with the speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An effective approach to delivering a speech is to remain impersonal and distant from your audience in order to project the image of authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Being extremely knowledgeable about the topic you're presenting, gathering necessary information, and making a presentation well designed and well written, with no grammatical errors, are techniques that project the personal trait of

Accepted Answer

A)  competence. 
B)  punctuality. 
C)  friendliness. 
D)  sincerity. 
E)  compassion. 
A)  competence. 
B)  punctuality. 
C)  friendliness. 
D)  sincerity. 
E)  compassion.

Question 8

The most popular and effective way to give a speech is to

Accepted Answer

A)  memorize it. 
B)  use the extemporaneous method. 
C)  read it. 
D)  use the impromptu method. 
E)  use a teleprompter. 
A)  memorize it. 
B)  use the extemporaneous method. 
C)  read it. 
D)  use the impromptu method. 
E)  use a teleprompter.

Question 9

When working on a collaborative presentation, individual speakers should rehearse on their own and avoid rehearsing as a group in order to avoid distracting each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Jalen will be giving a presentation on his company's new branding and marketing plan to managers in stores around the country. Because the managers cannot all be with Jalen in person, he plans to give the talk online, but he still wants it to resemble an in-person presentation as closely as possible. Which type of online presentation will Jalen most likely be giving?

Accepted Answer

A)  a webinar 
B)  a webcast 
C)  a web meeting 
D)  a vlog 
E)  a blog 
A)  a webinar 
B)  a webcast 
C)  a web meeting 
D)  a vlog 
E)  a blog

Question 11

When you are responding to a crisis or giving an important announcement, which of the following methods of presentation are you most likely to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  the extemporaneous method 
B)  the notes method 
C)  the memorizing method 
D)  a presentation where you improvise as you deliver the speech 
E)  a presentation where you read a prepared speech 
A)  the extemporaneous method 
B)  the notes method 
C)  the memorizing method 
D)  a presentation where you improvise as you deliver the speech 
E)  a presentation where you read a prepared speech

Question 12

When presenting information using visuals, you need not explain them since they have been added just for visual interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Keely is a business management consultant giving a presentation to a group of mid- and upper-level managers at a large international company. She begins her presentation by saying, "Good morning. My name is Keely King, and I want to thank you for inviting me here today to speak to you." By saying this, Keely

Accepted Answer

A)  introduces her topic in an accessible way. 
B)  makes a personal connection with the members of the audience. 
C)  uses the indirect order to ease her audience into her topic. 
D)  provides a topic summary that her audience can take with them. 
E)  incorporates audience participation into the presentation. 
A)  introduces her topic in an accessible way. 
B)  makes a personal connection with the members of the audience. 
C)  uses the indirect order to ease her audience into her topic. 
D)  provides a topic summary that her audience can take with them. 
E)  incorporates audience participation into the presentation.

Question 14

Briefly describe informative presentations.

Accepted Answer

Informative presentations are primarily

Question 15

When planning the duration of your speech, it is better to err on the side of saying too little than saying too much.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When creating a slideshow presentation, it is important to use animation to transition between each slide.

Badia has just finished delivering a presentation on team motivation and is answering audience questions. One of the listeners indicates that he has a question, but instead of asking one, he begins talking about his own theories on how to motivate people. What should Badia do?

Which of the following features live video broadcast to an audience and no means of audience participation?

Describe how to bring a presentation to an effective conclusion.

In a webinar, participants expect to interact with the speaker and presentation through polls, questions, and even live chat with the speaker.

An effective approach to delivering a speech is to remain impersonal and distant from your audience in order to project the image of authority.

Being extremely knowledgeable about the topic you're presenting, gathering necessary information, and making a presentation well designed and well written, with no grammatical errors, are techniques that project the personal trait of

The most popular and effective way to give a speech is to

When working on a collaborative presentation, individual speakers should rehearse on their own and avoid rehearsing as a group in order to avoid distracting each other.

When you are responding to a crisis or giving an important announcement, which of the following methods of presentation are you most likely to use?

When presenting information using visuals, you need not explain them since they have been added just for visual interest.

Briefly describe informative presentations.

When planning the duration of your speech, it is better to err on the side of saying too little than saying too much.

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Crafting Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

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Creating the Right Type of Report

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Exam 13: Delivering Business Presentations and Speeches

When creating a slideshow presentation, it is important to use animation to transition between each slide.

Badia has just finished delivering a presentation on team motivation and is answering audience questions. One of the listeners indicates that he has a question, but instead of asking one, he begins talking about his own theories on how to motivate people. What should Badia do?

Which of the following features live video broadcast to an audience and no means of audience participation?

Describe how to bring a presentation to an effective conclusion.

In a webinar, participants expect to interact with the speaker and presentation through polls, questions, and even live chat with the speaker.

An effective approach to delivering a speech is to remain impersonal and distant from your audience in order to project the image of authority.

Being extremely knowledgeable about the topic you're presenting, gathering necessary information, and making a presentation well designed and well written, with no grammatical errors, are techniques that project the personal trait of

The most popular and effective way to give a speech is to

When working on a collaborative presentation, individual speakers should rehearse on their own and avoid rehearsing as a group in order to avoid distracting each other.

When you are responding to a crisis or giving an important announcement, which of the following methods of presentation are you most likely to use?

When presenting information using visuals, you need not explain them since they have been added just for visual interest.

Briefly describe informative presentations.

When planning the duration of your speech, it is better to err on the side of saying too little than saying too much.

Communicating in the Workplace

Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

Designing Documents With Visual Appeal

Communicating With Visuals

Crafting Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Creating the Right Type of Report

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations and Meetings

Communicating in the Job Search

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