Question 1

Which of these is the most effective technique to lessen stage fright?

Accepted Answer

A)   Wear comfortable, relaxed clothing to enhance self-confidence.
B)   Know your subject thoroughly.
C)   Display a fully animated PowerPoint presentation.
D)   Picture your audience without any clothes on.

Question 2

Because they create dynamic, colorful presentations, the visual aid that is the business standard for presenting, defending, and selling ideas is

Accepted Answer

A)   overhead transparencies.
B)   flipcharts.
C)   multimedia slides.
D)   handouts.

Question 3

Jessica tells the audience that she has been a social networking professional for five years and that she has helped over 100 local businesses learn how to use social networking for marketing purposes. She is attempting to

Accepted Answer

A)   capture her listeners' attention and get them involved.
B)   preview the main points of her presentation.
C)   present the main goals of her presentation.
D)   identify herself and establish credibility.

Question 4

Once you have determined the kind of audience you will have, the most important step is to plan your presentation so that it focuses on audience benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 5

Effective speakers must be aware of their nonverbal messages. Nonverbal means

Accepted Answer

A)   content delivered by visual aids.
B)   information included on the outline but not in the speech.
C)   appearance, movements, and vocal qualities.
D)   body language only.

Question 6

Nathan is presenting statistics about the diversity of college students in different parts of the country. He will most likely organize by chronology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Speaking skills are useful at every career stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_________ analysis issues include size, age, gender, experience, and professional background.

Accepted Answer

Audience
Explanation:A key ele...

Question 9

To help her listeners keep track of where she is in the presentation, Mallory has just said, Next I will discuss three plans for reducing waste. What verbal signpost is Mallory using?

Accepted Answer

A)   Summarizing
B)   Previewing
C)   Switching directions
D)   Enumeration

Question 10

If your audience will be dressed casually, it is best if you dress casually for your presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

It may be appropriate to begin a speech with a promise, a question, an anecdote, and even a joke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements about preparing for an oral presentation is not accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Many people feel a great deal of anxiety when getting ready for an oral presentation.
B)   You can lay the foundation for a professional performance by focusing on preparation, organization, audience rapport, visual aids, and delivery.
C)   If you prepare well, you will eliminate all your fears of public speaking.
D)   For many people, fear of speaking before a group is even greater than fear of dying.

Question 13

The most important part of preparation for an oral presentation is deciding the purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Create a slide only if the slide generates interest and helps the audience follow your ideas, highlights points you want your audience to remember, introduces or reviews key points, provides a transition from one idea to the next, or illustrates and simplifies complex ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The body of a short, 20-minute presentation should focus on

Accepted Answer

A)   at least five to eight main points.
B)   up to ten main points.
C)   approximately two to four main points.
D)   as many points as necessary to get your message across. C

Question 16

______________ delivery means speaking freely, generally without notes, after preparation and rehearsing. It means that in your talk you comment on the electronic slideshow you have prepared and rehearsed several times.

Accepted Answer

Extemporaneous
Explanation:Extemporaneous delivery means speaking freely, generally without notes, after preparation and rehearsing. It means that in your talk you comment on the electronic slideshow you have prepared and rehearsed several times.

Question 17

What is the best advice for composing a PowerPoint slide show?

Accepted Answer

A)   Always design your own template to show your creativity and uniqueness.
B)   Occasionally convert bullet points to diagrams, charts, and other images to make your slideshow more interesting.
C)   When including numbers, using lists is more effective than placing the numbers in charts or graphs.
D)   Make sure that every point has at least one bullet point and one visual.

Question 18

Jake is nervous about his upcoming presentation. What should he do to combat his stage fright?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hold his breath as long as he can to clear his head
B)   Tell the audience that he's nervous to get them to empathize with him
C)   Ignore any stumbles and keep going
D)   Have a stiff drink right before presenting

Question 19

You should capture listeners' attention, introduce yourself, establish your credibility, and preview your topic in the _________ of your presentation.

Accepted Answer

introduction
Explanation:The introductio...

Question 20

The introduction to your oral presentation should do all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Preview the main points of your presentation.
B)   Capture your listeners' attention and get them involved.
C)   Develop the main point with adequate explanation and details.
D)   Introduce yourself and establish your credibility.

Exam 12: Business Presentations

Which of these is the most effective technique to lessen stage fright?

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Because they create dynamic, colorful presentations, the visual aid that is the business standard for presenting, defending, and selling ideas is

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Jessica tells the audience that she has been a social networking professional for five years and that she has helped over 100 local businesses learn how to use social networking for marketing purposes. She is attempting to

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Once you have determined the kind of audience you will have, the most important step is to plan your presentation so that it focuses on audience benefits.

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Effective speakers must be aware of their nonverbal messages. Nonverbal means

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Nathan is presenting statistics about the diversity of college students in different parts of the country. He will most likely organize by chronology.

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Speaking skills are useful at every career stage.

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_________ analysis issues include size, age, gender, experience, and professional background.

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To help her listeners keep track of where she is in the presentation, Mallory has just said, Next I will discuss three plans for reducing waste. What verbal signpost is Mallory using?

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If your audience will be dressed casually, it is best if you dress casually for your presentation.

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It may be appropriate to begin a speech with a promise, a question, an anecdote, and even a joke.

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Which of the following statements about preparing for an oral presentation is not accurate?

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The most important part of preparation for an oral presentation is deciding the purpose.

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Create a slide only if the slide generates interest and helps the audience follow your ideas, highlights points you want your audience to remember, introduces or reviews key points, provides a transition from one idea to the next, or illustrates and simplifies complex ideas.

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The body of a short, 20-minute presentation should focus on

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______________ delivery means speaking freely, generally without notes, after preparation and rehearsing. It means that in your talk you comment on the electronic slideshow you have prepared and rehearsed several times.

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What is the best advice for composing a PowerPoint slide show?

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Jake is nervous about his upcoming presentation. What should he do to combat his stage fright?

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You should capture listeners' attention, introduce yourself, establish your credibility, and preview your topic in the _________ of your presentation.

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