Question 1

Which testimonial evidence best meets the criteria for evaluating such evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)   A highly reputable chemist provides testimony about the reasons why Christians should trust in Christ.
B)   An Army officer testifies about what he heard from others about the presence of MIAs in Cambodia.
C)   A cafeteria worker,a student,testifies about conditions in the cafeteria kitchen.
D)   A university president tells parents why his university is the best choice for their child.

Question 2

Inappropriate conduct for interviewing a source for your speech would include

Accepted Answer

A)   gaining entry by revealing your purpose: to secure information for your speech.
B)   recording information on a recorder and with notes whether or not the interviewee knows about the recorder.
C)   taking only the time requested unless the interviewee wishes to extend the time.
D)   using prepared questions for the interview to gain specific information for your speech.

Question 3

William was giving a speech in class about a local election.In his speech introduction,he forgot to give a credibility statement,stumbled on his delivery,and forgot to discuss his qualifications on the topic.This is

Accepted Answer

A)   okay,because the audience likely hasn't yet made a final judgment on his credibility.
B)   okay,because credibility is not a major factor in classroom speeches.
C)   a problem,because the audience decides about credibility in the first few seconds of the speech.
D)   a problem,because it is impossible for William to make up any lost credibility.

Question 4

Because students in a classroom hear many speeches and because time elapses between the speeches,the teacher should remind the audience about the origins of his or her credibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which type of web address would a "for profit" institution likely have?

Accepted Answer

A)   .edu
B)   .com
C)   .org
D)   .gov

Question 6

The use of nonfluencies can decrease the audience's ratings of speaker competence and dynamism but seem not to affect ratings of trustworthiness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following types of evidence is most credible?

Accepted Answer

A)   lay testimony
B)   expert testimony
C)   celebrity testimony
D)   the Internet

Question 8

The only chance you have to affect your credibility is your behavior during your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In which of the following surveys should you place the most trust?

Accepted Answer

A)   a survey by a large oil company that shows its product is better than that of other companies
B)   a telephone survey by a weekly newspaper that indicates prison reform is necessary
C)   a university study by known sociologists that concludes welfare payments are insufficient
D)   a woman's magazine survey that questions its subscribers about drug use by housewives

Question 10

The website for Saturn Corporation would most likely have the ".org" extension for its web address.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

It is acceptable to round off a number,i.e.,to say over 250,000 instead of saying 250,125.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements concerning source credibility is consistent with the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)   Source credibility is a generalized trait that means that a person with high credibility can be highly credible for a large range and variety of audiences.
B)   Source credibility is an audience perception that must be established every time a person gives a speech to an audience.
C)   Source credibility is an earned commodity that you get by having a known reputation,a good relationships with others,and respectability.
D)   Source credibility is limited to the speech itself.

Question 13

How you are introduced will neither increase nor decrease your source credibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Statements by someone with special knowledge on a given subject are known as

Accepted Answer

A)   lay testimony.
B)   expert testimony.
C)   claims.
D)   statistics.

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The only chance you have to affect your credibility is your behavior during your speech.

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Because students in a classroom hear many speeches and because time elapses between the speeches,the teacher should remind the audience about the origins of his or her credibility.

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Which of the following statements concerning source credibility is consistent with the textbook?

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Inappropriate conduct for interviewing a source for your speech would include

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Which of the following types of evidence is most credible?

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How you are introduced will neither increase nor decrease your source credibility.

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The use of nonfluencies can decrease the audience's ratings of speaker competence and dynamism but seem not to affect ratings of trustworthiness.

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William was giving a speech in class about a local election.In his speech introduction,he forgot to give a credibility statement,stumbled on his delivery,and forgot to discuss his qualifications on the topic.This is

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Which testimonial evidence best meets the criteria for evaluating such evidence?

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In which of the following surveys should you place the most trust?

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Which type of web address would a "for profit" institution likely have?

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It is acceptable to round off a number,i.e.,to say over 250,000 instead of saying 250,125.

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Which of the following statements concerning source credibility is consistent with the textbook?

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Inappropriate conduct for interviewing a source for your speech would include

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Which of the following types of evidence is most credible?

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How you are introduced will neither increase nor decrease your source credibility.

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William was giving a speech in class about a local election.In his speech introduction,he forgot to give a credibility statement,stumbled on his delivery,and forgot to discuss his qualifications on the topic.This is

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