Deck 12: Delivering Professional Presentations

Question 1

According to your textbook,the delivery style advocated by most communication experts is .

A)manuscript speaking
B)memorized speaking
C)impromptu speaking
D)extemporaneous speaking

Answer 1

D

Question 2

According to your textbook your communicates that intensity of an emotion during a presentation.

A)facial expression
B)attire
C)gestures
D)posture

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Cameron did not memorize his presentation; instead he rehearsed it until it began to sound natural. His speech sounded spontaneous,yet it was appropriately polished.Cameron is most likely using what type of delivery method?

A)Manuscript speaking
B)Memorized speaking
C)Impromptu speaking
D)Extemporaneous speaking

Answer 3

D

Question 4

During a business meeting,the facilitator looks at Kyle and says,"I know that it's not on the agenda,but can you come to the front and inform the group on the results of the survey." Which method of delivery will Kyle be forced to utilize?

A)Manuscript
B)Memorized
C)Impromptu
D)Extemporaneous

Question 5

What does your textbook recommend regarding vocal rate?

A)Speaking slowly is preferable to speaking too fast.
B)Speak at a rate of 250-300 words per minute.
C)Maintain a constant, steady pace throughout your presentation.
D)Vary your speaking rate to express your interest.

Question 6

According to your textbook,when using gestures you should .

A)use minor movements which look accidental
B)let the gestures become the focus of the presentation
C)vary your gestures
D)use the same gestures for every audience

Question 7

When improvising you should utilize all of the following tips,EXCPET?

A)Be brief
B)Draw on personal experience
C)Organize before you speak
D)Focus on yourself not the audience

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT listed as a tip when making eye contact with your audience?

A)Look over the heads of your listeners if you are feeling nervous or anxious.
B)Establish eye contact with the entire audience.
C)Never let words come out of your mouth when your eyes are looking down.
D)Make eye contact with individuals.

Question 9

Mark has been asked to deliver a presentation to a group of Texas ranchers.Because Mark has never been to Texas and has never met a rancher,he is unsure how to dress for the occasion.What advice does your textbook offer when deciding how to dress for this occasion?

A)Never dress more formally than your audience.
B)Wear what is most comfortable to you. Dress is not important.
C)Always dress as formally as possible.
D)You should conform to your audience's expectations for the speaking occasion.

Question 10

What advice does your textbook give when explaining the advantages and disadvantages of a memorized speech?

A)Unless a speech is short, don't memorize it.
B)Memorizing presentations are always advantageous because you do not have to refer to notes.
C)Memorized presentations sound more natural than any other type.
D)It is easy to memorize a presentation no matter how long it may be.

Question 11

Before delivering his presentation on the topic of renewable energy resources,Craig decided that it would be best if he wrote out his speech word for word and then read it to his audience.Which method of delivery did Craig choose to deliver his speech?

A)Manuscript speaking
B)Memorized speaking
C)Impromptu speaking
D)Extemporaneous speaking

Question 12

During her speech at a national conference,Deanna opened her presentation by saying "Lez get started.Lemme tell you a story that dint happen to me,but happened to a friend." What type of speaking error is Deanna violating?

A)Dialect
B)Pitch
C)Articulation
D)Inflection

Question 13

Which of the following is not one of the six primary emotions that are expressed on the face?

A)Shock
B)Fear
C)Happiness
D)Anger

Question 14

When delivering a presentation your are the primary source for conveying emotions.

A)facial expression
B)attire
C)gestures
D)posture

Question 15

Manuscript speaking would be the best delivery method for which of the following examples?

A)When you need to quickly adapt to your immediate audience.
B)When you need to have a lot of eye contact with your listeners.
C)When you can carefully craft your message in times of crisis.
D)When you want your speech to sound spontaneous and natural.

Question 16

A consistent style of pronunciation and articulation that is common to an ethnic group or a geographic region is referred to as .

A)dialect
B)pitch
C)articulation
D)inflection

Question 17

During his speech,Otis thought it would be effective to move as a symbol of artistic expression. However,it ended up diverting attention away from his message.Which rule of movement did Otis violate?

A)Move, but don't distract listeners from your message.
B)Move to reduce physical barriers.
C)Move to signal a new idea.
D)Use movement to signal that your approach to the speaking situation is changing.

Question 18

When delivering a manuscript speech you should NOT _.

A)rehearse your speech
B)use short, easy-to-scan phrases in the top two-thirds of the papers
C)read quickly
D)vary your vocal variety

Question 19

When considering whether to move your textbook's best advice?

A)Always move
B)Never move.
C)Be aware and adapt to your audience
D)The presentation topic determines whether to move

Question 20

The enunciation of speech sounds is referred to as .

A)dialect
B)pitch
C)articulation
D)inflection

Question 21

Steve is developing a PowerPoint presentation for his speech on effective listening skills.He has several long passages in his presentation and needs his font to be easy to read.Which font should Steve choose?

A)Serif font
B)Script font
C)Decorative font
D)Sans serif font

Question 22

While preparing for a presentation on the results of an employee satisfaction survey,Grace needed to develop a graph to show how the company had progressed from last year's survey results.She also wanted to show the relationships among different variables in the survey.Which type of graph should Grace choose?

A)Line graph
B)Bar graph
C)Pie graph
D)Presentational graph

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT one of the top five problems seen with PowerPoint presentations?

A)The speaker just reads the slide.
B)The text is too small.
C)Not enough text on the slides.
D)Poor use of color.

Question 24

During his presentation,James taped two large posters to the wall and said,"Here are the production statistics from the fourth quarter." He then moved on to discuss a different topic.According to your textbook guidelines,was this an effective use of visual aids?

A)Yes, because the graphs were large enough for the audience to see.
B)Yes, the graphs spoke for themselves and needed no explanation.
C)No, because you should explain your visual aids, not just show them.
D)No, he should have used handouts instead of posters.

Question 25

While preparing for a meeting on the organization's budget,Andrew wanted to develop a graph that would quickly show the previous year's distribution of funds for each division in the company.Which type of graph should Andrew choose?

A)Line graph
B)Bar graph
C)Pie graph
D)Presentational graph

Question 26

Holding up three fingers while saying,"I have three major points to talk about this afternoon" is an example an effective gesture.

Question 27

Anna was delivering a presentation on a new piece of software.She found a pamphlet that was really interesting and decided to let the class pass it around as she was speaking.According to your textbook,what might be the outcome of this strategy?

A)The audience will become more engaged.
B)Nothing.The pamphlet will neither distract nor engage the audience.
C)People in the audience will be distracted by passing the pamphlet around.
D)The audience will appreciate her willingness to share, which will increase her credibility.

Question 28

A font designed to convey a feeling or tone is known as .

A)serif font
B)script font
C)decorative font
D)sans serif font

Question 29

Which of the following is not a tip suggested by your textbook for answering questions?

A)Stay on message
B)Ask yourself the first question
C)Repeat or rephrase the question
D)Think of an answer while the person is speaking

Question 30

Which of the following is a recommended strategy when facing a hostile question?

A)Tell your audience what you want them to do.
B)When you don't know the answer, admit it.
C)Be lengthy.This will give you credibility.
D)Do not acknowledge emotions.

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation when designing your PowerPoint presentation?

A)Use all caps for emphasis.
B)Use color to create a mood and maintain attention.
C)Design for contrast.
D)Use black and white effectively.

Question 32

An extemporaneous style gives your audience the impression that the speech is being created as you are presenting it.

Question 33

According to your textbook,it is better for a speaker to use no movement than to use random,distracting movement.

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation when using a microphone?

A)Practice with the type of microphone you will be using.
B)Talk directly into the microphone at a normal volume.
C)In order to test the volume of the microphone, simply blow into the mike.
D)Be careful when articulating b and p sounds.

Question 35

Most public speaking teachers describe manuscript speaking as one of the least effective methods of maintaining audience interest.

Question 36

A variation in vocal pitch is called .

A)dialect
B)pitch
C)articulation
D)inflection

Question 37

Having direct eye contact can decreases speaker credibility and speaker comprehension.

Question 38

Any tangible item or image used to help communicate ideas to an audience is called a .

A)presentation aid
B)visual aid
C)digital aid
D)professional aid

Question 39

Which of the following is not one of the benefits of presentation aids given by your textbook?

A)Enhances understanding
B)Enhances attention
C)Enhances credibility
D)Enhances organization

Question 40

Which of the following is true when adapting your presentation for a television audience?

A)Amplify your gestures when speaking to a television audience.
B)Both men and women should try to wear white clothing whenever possible.
C)Use dramatic and exaggerated facial expressions.
D)Speak using parallel structures.

Question 41

Dramatic gestures that are appropriate when addressing a large audience will likely appear too demonstrative on TV.

Question 42

Research suggests that the best use of PowerPoint is to present images,pictures,and other non-text information.

Question 43

Describing rather than showing how to do something is more likely to teach your audience how to perform a task or function.

Question 44

Microphones cover up sloppy habits of pronunciation and articulation.

Question 45

When addressing a hostile audience,if you don't know the answer to their question,you should admit to the audience know of your uncertainty.

Question 46

Concerning the attire to wear for a speech,when in doubt,select clothing that is conservative.

Question 47

When presenting with a presentation aid,it is important to talk to your presentation aid rather than your audience.

Question 48

Patricia's coworkers commented that she sounded monotone when she practiced for her presentation.
To keep from being monotone during the real presentation Patricia should work on varying her dialect.

Question 49

When using presentation aids,pass objects among members of your audience.

Question 50

You should deliver your entire speech at the same pace.

Question 51

When responding to questions,it is a good idea to repeat or rephrase the question.

Question 52

Jose was asked a hostile question during his annual department presentation.He should restate the question,acknowledge any emotions,and get to the heart of the issue when he responds.

Question 53

To enhance your posture,you should stand with one foot slightly in front of the other.

Question 54

Volume is the most fundamental aspect of your voice.

Question 55

When designing presentation aids,it is important to develop a consistent visual theme.

Question 56

Articulation is the degree to which words conform to standard English.

Question 57

Silence can be an effective tool in adding emphasis to a particular word or sentence.

Question 58

When we speak to others,our faces communicate a single emotion,rather than a blend of emotions.

Question 59

A bar graph shows trends over time and relationships among variables.

Question 60

People are less likely to comprehend what they can both see and hear.

Question 61

What is extemporaneous speaking? Explain the process for developing and delivering an extemporaneous presentation.

Question 62

List and describe four suggestions given by your textbook when using presentation aids.

Question 63

Explain the importance of personal appearance when delivering a speech.Also,list the five guidelines to help you adapt your personal appearance for maximum credibility.

Question 64

What recommendations does your textbook make for the effective use of eye contact by a speaker?

Question 65

List the six tips for preparing a presentation with PowerPoint.

Question 66

Other than neutralizing a hostile audience,list and describe four strategies to use when responding to questions from an audience.

Question 67

Under what circumstances might a speaker want to deliver a manuscript or memorized speech?

Question 68

What is conveyed through facial expressions and how does your textbook suggest you enhance them?

Question 69

List and briefly explain the six tips for using gestures when you speak in public.

Question 70

When speaking to be understood,explain how to effectively utilize volume,articulation,pronunciation,and dialect.

Question 71

Pedro is giving a manuscript presentation for his group at work.What should his goal be when presenting using the manuscript method? What six tips does your textbook suggest to help Pedro achieve this goal?

Question 72

What is impromptu speaking,and list three suggestions for using it well?