Question 1

The first step in planning an oral report involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  determining methods of adapting to an audience. 
B)  organizing the content of the report. 
C)  determining the channel of communication. 
D)  planning the interaction session with the audience. 
E)  determining the objective. 
A)  determining methods of adapting to an audience. 
B)  organizing the content of the report. 
C)  determining the channel of communication. 
D)  planning the interaction session with the audience. 
E)  determining the objective.

Question 2

When preparing oneself to speak, talking in strong, clear tones is a technique that projects the appealing personal trait of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  competence 
B)  mediocrity 
C)  sincerity 
D)  confidence 
E)  friendliness 
A)  competence 
B)  mediocrity 
C)  sincerity 
D)  confidence 
E)  friendliness

Question 3

Briefly describe the flaws that are associated with the voice of a speaker.

Accepted Answer

Voices that cause such difficulties tend

Question 4

The following statement was used as an opening statement for a presentation on the benefits of the industrial revolution: "In 1920, two men envisioned a garment store where the goods were manufactured entirely by machines and they went on to make their vision a reality." This is known as opening with a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  quotation 
B)  human-interest story 
C)  joke 
D)  shocking statement 
E)  direct structure 
A)  quotation 
B)  human-interest story 
C)  joke 
D)  shocking statement 
E)  direct structure

Question 5

When giving oral presentations, regardless of audience size, however, variety in volume is good for interest and emphasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An oral report refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  any objective presentation of facts and their interpretation using the spoken word. 
B)  a list of topics to be discussed at a meeting. 
C)  a technique to increase group productivity by encouraging interaction among group members. 
D)  a vocal but nonverbal dimension of speech. 
E)  a regularly published internal document containing information of interest to employees. 
A)  any objective presentation of facts and their interpretation using the spoken word. 
B)  a list of topics to be discussed at a meeting. 
C)  a technique to increase group productivity by encouraging interaction among group members. 
D)  a vocal but nonverbal dimension of speech. 
E)  a regularly published internal document containing information of interest to employees.

Question 7

The first step in planning an oral report is to determining one's objective and the purpose of the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is the first step in delivering a webinar?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sending announcements of the presentation to the target audience 
B)  Hiring an assistant to help during the presentation 
C)  Choosing a user-friendly technology that supports the webinar 
D)  Creating something for participants who arrive early to view before the webinar begins 
E)  Choose the appropriate medium for answering questions 
A)  Sending announcements of the presentation to the target audience 
B)  Hiring an assistant to help during the presentation 
C)  Choosing a user-friendly technology that supports the webinar 
D)  Creating something for participants who arrive early to view before the webinar begins 
E)  Choose the appropriate medium for answering questions

Question 9

Which of the following must not be done when delivering an oral presentation with the use of visuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ensuring that everyone in the audience can see the visuals 
B)  Explaining a visual that is associated with a slide 
C)  Discussing a visual with physical action and words 
D)  Talking to an audience while looking entirely at visuals 
E)  Using laser presenter tools and slide animations or emphasis 
A)  Ensuring that everyone in the audience can see the visuals 
B)  Explaining a visual that is associated with a slide 
C)  Discussing a visual with physical action and words 
D)  Talking to an audience while looking entirely at visuals 
E)  Using laser presenter tools and slide animations or emphasis

Question 10

Which of the following is true of oral and written reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  Readers can rely on visual clues when interpreting oral reports. 
B)  One may risk being incorrect in order to be engaging when delivering an oral report. 
C)  The readers of a written report can control the pace of the communication. 
D)  It is often acceptable to use a less formal style in written reports. 
E)  In a written report, one must use inflection and pauses in order to enable reader to understand. 
A)  Readers can rely on visual clues when interpreting oral reports. 
B)  One may risk being incorrect in order to be engaging when delivering an oral report. 
C)  The readers of a written report can control the pace of the communication. 
D)  It is often acceptable to use a less formal style in written reports. 
E)  In a written report, one must use inflection and pauses in order to enable reader to understand.

Question 11

A webcast can be defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a Web-based get-together, usually for a small group of people who have chosen to conduct their interactions online. 
B)  an online medium that enables employees to improve their productivity. 
C)  a presentation that details a complex topic about effects of the Web in businesses. 
D)  a live video being broadcast to an audience but provides no means of audience participation. 
E)  an online medium where a main speaker or speakers present on their topic of expertise and allows for audience interaction. 
A)  a Web-based get-together, usually for a small group of people who have chosen to conduct their interactions online. 
B)  an online medium that enables employees to improve their productivity. 
C)  a presentation that details a complex topic about effects of the Web in businesses. 
D)  a live video being broadcast to an audience but provides no means of audience participation. 
E)  an online medium where a main speaker or speakers present on their topic of expertise and allows for audience interaction.

Question 12

Which of the following is the ideal posture to assume when presenting an oral report?

Accepted Answer

A)  An erect and stiff body posture 
B)  A stiff body posture behind a podium 
C)  A comfortable and limp posture 
D)  A naturally poised and alert posture 
E)  A constantly changing body posture 
A)  An erect and stiff body posture 
B)  A stiff body posture behind a podium 
C)  A comfortable and limp posture 
D)  A naturally poised and alert posture 
E)  A constantly changing body posture

Question 13

Which of the following elements should be included when concluding a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  An statement to engage the audience right away 
B)  A human-interest story 
C)  Statements that build up the case 
D)  A restatement of the subject 
E)  A statement that clearly defines the topic 
A)  An statement to engage the audience right away 
B)  A human-interest story 
C)  Statements that build up the case 
D)  A restatement of the subject 
E)  A statement that clearly defines the topic

Question 14

A _____ is a Web-based get-together, usually for a small group of people who have chosen to conduct their interactions online rather than in a conference room.

Accepted Answer

A)  webinar 
B)  webcast 
C)  web meeting 
D)  web crawler 
E)  web browser 
A)  webinar 
B)  webcast 
C)  web meeting 
D)  web crawler 
E)  web browser

Question 15

When presenting an oral report, one must keep one's body erect and stiff in order to engage the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The first step in planning an oral report involves:

When preparing oneself to speak, talking in strong, clear tones is a technique that projects the appealing personal trait of _____.

Briefly describe the flaws that are associated with the voice of a speaker.

When giving oral presentations, regardless of audience size, however, variety in volume is good for interest and emphasis.

An oral report refers to:

The first step in planning an oral report is to determining one's objective and the purpose of the report.

Which of the following is the first step in delivering a webinar?

Which of the following must not be done when delivering an oral presentation with the use of visuals?

Which of the following is true of oral and written reports?

A webcast can be defined as:

Which of the following is the ideal posture to assume when presenting an oral report?

Which of the following elements should be included when concluding a speech?

A _____ is a Web-based get-together, usually for a small group of people who have chosen to conduct their interactions online rather than in a conference room.

When presenting an oral report, one must keep one's body erect and stiff in order to engage the audience.

Understanding Workplace Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Conducting Research for Decision Makers

Using Visuals to Make Your Point

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

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Exam 16: Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

The first step in planning an oral report involves:

When preparing oneself to speak, talking in strong, clear tones is a technique that projects the appealing personal trait of _____.

Briefly describe the flaws that are associated with the voice of a speaker.

When giving oral presentations, regardless of audience size, however, variety in volume is good for interest and emphasis.

An oral report refers to:

The first step in planning an oral report is to determining one's objective and the purpose of the report.

Which of the following is the first step in delivering a webinar?

Which of the following must not be done when delivering an oral presentation with the use of visuals?

Which of the following is true of oral and written reports?

A webcast can be defined as:

Which of the following is the ideal posture to assume when presenting an oral report?

Which of the following elements should be included when concluding a speech?

A _____ is a Web-based get-together, usually for a small group of people who have chosen to conduct their interactions online rather than in a conference room.

When presenting an oral report, one must keep one's body erect and stiff in order to engage the audience.

Understanding Workplace Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Conducting Research for Decision Makers

Using Visuals to Make Your Point

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

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