Chapter 14 Test

1.

1 point

One of the steps in analyzing your audience is to

remember to keep your speech or oral presentation short.

determine their likely emotional state.

prepare a detailed, informative outline.

define your purpose.

2.

1 point

Rehearsing your presentation will

increase your nervousness.

rob you of the confidence you need.

help you check your voice, timing, phrasing, and equipment.

waste valuable time, since most presentations are delivered in person.

3.

1 point

A presenter who is using free-form slides is

free to read the presentation script word-for-word.

able to rely on each slide to function as a multimedia teleprompter.

more likely to present complex subjects in a cohesive, integrated manner.

responsible for conveying more of the content.

4.

1 point

If the audience for a presentation will be interested in, but neutral to, what you have to say,

dismiss their concerns and persuade them that they are mistaken for feeling that way.

reward their goodwill by speaking in a relaxed, confident manner.

consider the indirect approach to establish common ground and diffuse skepticism.

build your credibility as you present compelling reasons to accept your message.

5.

1 point

Speeches and oral presentations are much like any other messages in that

they deal with emotional or personal issues to a similar extent.

they are delivered to groups that are similar in size.

they require little planning.

they all require similar planning.

6.

1 point

For business presentations, time constraints are usually

rigid, permitting little or no flexibility.

not important if you are presenting to your colleagues.

only a suggestion.

meaningless since audiences expect presenters to take extra time.

7.

1 point

You should always close your speech

on a memorable note.

with a humorous statement.

by leaving the audience with unanswered questions.

with something dramatic or flamboyant.

8.

1 point

Delivering your presentation by reading it word-for-word is usually a bad idea except when

you're covering policy statements or legal documents that must be presented verbatim.

you are nervous.

the presentation is humorous.

your presentation is very lengthy.

9.

1 point

For most business presentations, ________ are the medium of choice.

whiteboards.

electronic slides.

flip charts.

overhead transparencies.

10.

1 point

Don't try to memorize a presentation because

you won't be able to respond to questions during your presentation.

you'll probably sound stilted when you deliver the message.

you might forget your lines.

none of the above.

all of the above.

11.

1 point

If you are not given a time limit for your presentation, you should

keep the presentation as short as possible while accomplishing your purpose.

make it as long as possible to ensure the audience understands the message.

deliver the presentation impromptu, and end it whenever the audience appears to be losing interest.

make sure it takes no less than 30 minutes, not including the question-and-answer session.

12.

1 point

Answering questions at the end of a presentation gives you a chance to

emphasize your supporting points.

reinforce your main ideas.

obtain important information.

build enthusiasm for your point of view.

All of the above

13.

1 point

An effective introduction to a presentation will accomplish all of the following except

allowing you to boast about your qualifications.

establishing your credibility.

arousing the audience's interest in your topic.

preparing the audience for the rest of the presentation.

none of the above.

14.

1 point

In general, you should use a conversational style when speaking to small groups and a more formal style for large groups.

True

False

15.

1 point

To hold your audience's attention during the body of your speech, you should

make at least seven or eight main points.

relate your subject to your audience's needs.

include numerous abstract ideas.

periodically ask, "Is everyone still paying attention?"

16.

1 point

A major advantage of electronic presentations is the ability to make changes easily at the last minute.

True

False

17.

1 point

Sending preview materials to the audience prior to an online presentation

can help audience members become familiar with important background information.

will distract readers from the main idea of your presentation.

will minimize backchannel activity during your presentation.

will discourage participants from attending your presentation.

18.

1 point

The ending is the least important part of a presentation.

True

False

19.

1 point

When organizing a speech or presentation, your first step is to

complete all of your visuals.

define the main idea.

write the introduction.

decide on the delivery style.

20.

1 point

If you have 10 minutes or less to deliver a presentation, you should

limit yourself to four or five main points.

not waste time on an introduction; instead, jump straight to the body of your message.

organize your presentation as you would a brief written message.

speak as quickly as you possibly can