Deck 18: Speaking in Groups

Question 1

forum frequently follows panel discussion or symposium.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

"Which mayoral candidatis thmoshonesantrustworthy?" is
question ofacfor group discussion.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

When speaking in publigroup, iis suggestethayou look aansupporthother members othgroup when they speak.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

local city council woulbconsideregovernancgroup.

Question 5

In team presentation, group members makcoordinatepresentation as cohesivteam in order to influencan interesteaudiencokey decision-makers.

Question 6

Withoucommon goal, groups may wonder why they armeeting, why they shoulcaranwhy they shoulwork so hard.

Question 7

In privatgroup presentations, group members often makinformativor persuasivpresentations to others within thconfines oprivatgroup meeting.

Question 8

Igroup is self-conscious ansensitivto impliecriticism, brainstorming can fail to achievits goals.

Question 9

Team presentations artheasiestypopresentation to preparbecausthey requirthleasamounoindividual preparation time, effort, anresources.

Question 10

Onothguidelines for creativbrainstorming session is to analyzanevaluatideas as they arsuggested.

Question 11

Privatgroup presentations aronothfour types opubligroup presentations.

Question 12

In publigroup presentation, onor morgroup members makpresentation with or on behalogroup for thpurposoinforming or persuading an audience.

Question 13

Thmembers oprivatgroups do nohavto preparor makpresentations.

Question 14

Brainstorming is tool for generating as many ideas as possiblin shorperiootime.

Question 15

Governancgroups makpublipolicy decisions, usually in publisettings open to audience.

Question 16

Thmajor factor separating successful groups from unsuccessful groups is having clear goal.

Question 17

forum can bpublimeeting awhich audiencmembers can express their concerns anask questions opubliofficials and/or experts.

Question 18

In symposium, several participants interacwith onanother aboucommon topifor thbenefioan audience.

Question 19

In panel discussion, group members presenshort, uninterruptepresentations on differenaspects otopifor thbenefioan audience.

Question 20

Although symposium is coordinateseopresentations, symposium speakers do nonecessarily presenunitefronor havstrategiteam goal as their purpose.

Question 21

In terms ogroup member credibility, competencmeans being prepared, in advance, for group discussion or presentation.

Question 22

When brainstorming with group members, analyzanpraisother member's ideas as you hear them.

Question 23

googroup moderator shoulallow everyonto speak as long as needed, so long as thsession BEGINS on time.

Question 24

Electronichat, audioconferences, anvideoconferences arexamples oasynchronous communication.

Question 25

ThStandarProblem-Solving Agendbegins with FacFinding anProblem Analysis.

Question 26

Thsteps in thStandarProblem-Solving Agendarbaseon
John Dewey's reflectivthinking process.

Question 27

When involvein privatgroup presentation, strategiquestions thaappeal to member interests anneeds shoulbbuilinto
your presentation.

Question 28

Thquality anamounoinformation availablto group is likely to affecits ultimatsuccess.

Question 29

When brainstorming with group members, you shoulsuggesas many ideas as you can.

Question 30

Group communication delivery shoulbaccompanies by presentation aids thacan buseto replacsomothindividual's oral presentation oinformation.

Question 31

When working on publigroup presentation, your purposmay bto inform or to persuade.

Question 32

Considering privatgroup presentations, small groups offer moropportunities to engagmembers' interests anpreferences.

Question 33

business meeting agendusually begins with call for order.

Question 34

Task-specifiagendas arbaseon thStandarProblem-Solving
Agenda.

Question 35

Thlastwo steps in thStandarProblem-Solving Agendarsolution evaluation anselection, ansolution implementation.

Question 36

googroup moderator shoulguarantethrights omembers anaudiencmembers to speak on differensides oan issue.

Question 37

working agendfunctions as roadmap for meeting.

Question 38

business meeting requires approval othprevious meeting's minutes beforapproving thmeeting agenda.

Question 39

Virtual groups ustechnology to communicatsynchronously and/or asynchronously, often across time, distance, anorganizational boundaries.

Question 40

Task Clarification comes beforProblem Identification in The
StandarProblem-Solving Agenda.

Question 41

Thmajor factor thaseparates successful from unsuccessful groups is

A)a clear set of task roles.
B)a clear set of maintenance roles.
C)a clear group goal.
D)a clear working agenda.
E)a clear set of minutes.

Question 42

Given thtextbook's definition, which othfollowing situations besrepresents an examplogroup communication?

A)People talking in an elevator.
B)A congregation listening to a sermon.
C)Passengers at an airport discussing weather delays.
D)Fans cheering at a baseball game.
E)A jury deliberating a court case.

Question 43

ICharles watches an afternoon talk show aboutroubleteenagers, whatypopubligroup presentation is hmoslikely watching?

A)symposium.
B)forum.
C)governance group.
D)service group.
E)panel discussion.

Question 44

group thaincludes several participants who interacwith onanother aboucommon topifor thbenefiothaudiencisa.governancgroup.
B)a symposium.
C)a panel discussion.
D)a forum.
E)all of the above

Question 45

Which step in thStandarProblem-Solving Agendrequires members to discuss thpros ancons oeach suggestesolution in lighotheir agreed-upon criterifor solution? Problem identification
B)Solution criteria and limitations
C)Solution suggestions
D)Solution evaluation and selection
E)Solution implementation

Question 46

Considering communicating in groups, which othfollowing is baseon encouraging, supporting andemonstrating concern for thwell-being oother members before, during anafter group discussion or presentation?a.Competence
B)Character
C)Caring
D)Brainstorming
E)Logistics

Question 47

Whilworking in her group, Pademonstratepositivattitudtowaranan honescommitmento thgroup's common goal anits members before, during anafter group discussion or presentation.Pawas exhibiting

A)Competence
B)Character
C)Caring
D)Brainstorming
E)Logistics

Question 48

When group members generatas many ideas as possiblin shorperiootime, they arengagein

A)maintenance skills.
B)task skills.
C)brainstorming.
D)critical thinking.
E)problem identification.

Question 49

well-planned, well-mannereaudioconferenccan bas absorbing, intense, anproductivas face-to-facmeeting.

Question 50

Discussing proposepricincreasin your company meeting aheadquarters is an examplowhich othfollowing?a.Publigroup presentation
B)Team presentation
C)Private group presentation
D)Virtual meeting
E)None of the above

Question 51

All othfollowing guidelines can help group engagin an effectivbrainstorming sessions EXCEPT:

A)The quantity of ideas is more important than the quality of those ideas.
B)Wild and crazy ideas a welcome.
C)Never criticize another member's ideas during a brainstorming session.
D)The fewer ideas, the better.
E)Combine two or more ideas into a new idea.

Question 52

group thamakes coordinatepresentation as cohesivteam in order to influenclisteners and/or key decision makers is

A)a public group presentation.
B)a private group presentation.
C)a virtual presentation.
D)a team presentation.
E)all of the above.

Question 53

Which step in thStandarProblem-Solving Agendasks, "Whaarwbeing asketo do?"

A)Fact finding and problem analysis
B)Task clarification
C)Solution implementation
D)Solution suggestions
E)Solution evaluation

Question 54

group opolicofficers presenting short, uninterruptepresentations on differenaspects ocommunity safety arparticipating in a

A)symposium.
B)forum.
C)governance group.
D)service group.
E)panel discussion.

Question 55

Which othfollowing is NOonothtypes ogroup publipresentations discussein thtextbook?a.Panel discussion
B)Symposium
C)Forum
D)Governance group
E)Colloquium

Question 56

college's vicpresidenfor administration anfinancmoderates an open discussion to givstudents thopportunity to ask questions anexpress their concerns abouproposed tuition increase.This setting for group communication is an examploa

A)symposium.
B)forum.
C)governance group.
D)service group.
E)panel discussion.

Question 57

According to thtextbook, which othfollowing presentations may often havhigh stakes?a.Publigroup presentation
B)Team presentation
C)Private group presentation
D)Virtual presentation
E)None of the above

Question 58

Whatypogroup communication is describein thfollowing example: professional football team seeks backing for new stadium by bringing well-rehearsegroup oexecutives anstar players to publimeeting, awhich they explain how thstadium will enhanctheconomidevelopmenanprestigothcommunity withouadversely affecting thsurrounding neighborhoods.

A)A panel discussion
B)A team presentation
C)A governance meeting
D)A working group presentation
E)all of the above

Question 59

Virtual groups argroups thausPowerPointechnology to makpresentations.

Question 60

Whilcommunicating in group setting, Mark was well informeanprepareto participateffectively in group discussions anpresentations.Mark was exhibitinga.Competence
B)Character
C)Caring
D)Brainstorming
E)Logistics

Question 61

All othfollowing manners shoulbuseby participants in an audio conferencEXCEPT:

A)Follow established group rules.
B)Speak at a moderate volume and rate.
C)Avoid multitasking.
D)Use a cell phone when available.
E)Don't get sidetracked in a two-person conversation.

Question 62

Thvocal anphysical delivery skills you usin solo speecha.vary from thosusein team presentations.
B)vary from those used in private presentations.
C)vary from those used in task-specific meetings.
D)vary from those used in business meetings.
E)are the same one you need in groups.

Question 63

Basidecisions aboupubligroup presentations tharevolvarounfollowing thformaanthtimlimioyour presentation arincludein which othfollowing?a.purpose
B)delivery
C)organization
D)logistics
E)content

Question 64

Th othprevious meeting arreviewed, revised, inecessary, anapprovein business meeting agenda.

A)logs
B)minutes
C)accounts
D)records
E)agendas

Question 65

Which othfollowing virtual interactions occur synchronously?a.computer-mediatemeetings
B)text messages
C)voice mail
D)electronic bulletin boards
E)none of the above

Question 66

Basidecisions aboupubligroup presentations tharevolvarounwhether or noto usmicrophone, whether to sior stand, anappropriatdress arincludein which othfollowing?

A)purpose
B)delivery
C)organization
D)logistics
E)content

Question 67

Working agendas servmany purposes, including all othfollowing functions, EXCEPT:

A)avoiding the interference of hidden agendas.
B)providing a road map for the discussion that keeps the group on track.
C)helping members prepare for meetings.
D)providing an outline of items to be discussed and tasks to be accomplished.
E)setting the order in which items will be discussed during a meeting.

Question 68

Which othfollowing virtual interactions occur asynchronously?

A)Audioconferences
B)Videoconferences
C)Discussions using collaborative presentation technology
D)Email
E)None of the above

Question 69

Which othfollowing answers puts thitems discusseabusiness meeting in thcorrecorder?

A)Call to order, reports, approval of agenda and minutes, new business, unfinished business, adjournment.
B)Call to order, approval of agenda and minutes, reports, unfinished business, new business, announcements, adjournment.
C)Call to order, new business, unfinished business, approval or agenda and minutes, adjournment, announcements.
D)Call to order, announcements, approval of agenda and minutes, new business, unfinished business, adjournment.
E)All of the above are acceptable and correct.

Question 70

All othfollowing arguidelines for being googroup moderator EXCEPT:a.keep track otimanenforctimlimits.
B)avoid interrupting members.
C)protect the rights of group members and audience members.
D)make sure the group follows its agreed-upon agenda.
E)conclude and wrap up the session on time.