Deck 20: Oral Presentations

Question 1

Visual aids include

A)flip charts.
B)white boards.
C)DVDs.
D)chalkboards.
E)All of these answers are correct.

Answer 1

E

Question 2

During a presentation,

A)nonverbal communication is important.
B)verbal communication is important.
C)your appearance and attitude are important.
D)All of these answers are correct.
E)A and B only are correct.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

In the discussion section of your formal presentation, organize your content

A)according to problem/solution.
B)according to argument/persuasion.
C)according to comparison/contrast.
D)by any of the ways listed above.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

One of the most powerful oral communication tools is visual.

Question 5

An extemporaneous speech is one you are asked to give even though you were not formally prepared to give it.

Question 6

There are four types of formal oral presentations discussed in the textbook.

Question 7

Transitional words can help your audience follow your speech. If you wanted to use words for emphasis, which of the following would you select?

A)consequently, therefore, to sum up
B)that is, in other words, more commonly called
C)clearly, in fact, more importantly
D)because, since, therefore
E)instead, yet, however

Question 8

When creating a PowerPoint presentation, avoid using red or green text.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a benefit of using PowerPoint for your presentation?

A)It allows for adding and deleting slides.
B)It allows for different auto layouts and design templates.
C)It allows you to return to a prior slide, perhaps to answer a question.
D)It eliminates the need for handouts.

Question 10

Every time you communicate orally, you reflect something about yourself and your company.

Question 11

Some barriers to active listening include

A)maintaining preconceived notions about a topic.
B)making eye contact with the speaker.
C)multitasking during meetings.
D)All of these answers are correct.
E)A and C only are correct.

Question 12

Which of the following enhances your presentation?

A)practicing with equipment you might use
B)preparing for conflicts
C)using hand gestures
D)moving appropriately
E)All of these answers are correct.

Question 13

A memorized speech is the least effective type of oral presentation.

Question 14

Web conferencing has gained in popularity because of the

A)need to communicate information quickly.
B)time required to travel.
C)need to complete projects quickly.
D)rising cost of airline tickets.
E)All of these answers are correct.

Question 15

One type of formal oral presentation is a manuscript speech.

Question 16

When making a presentation, which of the following should you avoid?

A)standing woodenly
B)folding your arms stiffly across your body
C)taking long pauses during the speech
D)All of these answers are correct.
E)A and B only are correct.

Question 17

If you are confronted with a challenge during your presentation, put it off until later so it does not distract from your presentation.

Question 18

When you do not want to write out your entire speech, there are other ways to have information available. Which of the following are useful to the speaker at the podium?

A)note cards
B)manuscript
C)detailed outline
D)A and C are correct.

Question 19

Visual aids always enhance a presentation.

Question 20

A UCLA study determined that body language alone accounted for how much of a person's message?

A)32 percent
B)11 percent
C)55 percent
D)15 percent

Question 21

What are the 10 tips that the textbook provides for Web conferencing? Discuss why each one is important.

Question 22

Which of the following is not a benefit of using Prezi for your presentation?

A)It can be difficult to learn.
B)It is animated and entertaining.
C)It offers flexibility for customizing.
D)It is portable and good for large audiences.

Question 23

List and discuss the three types of formal oral presentations. Which one do you prefer and why?

Question 24

During the third part of the communication process, when you perfect your presentation, you should

A)prepare your note cards.
B)develop visual aids.
C)tabulate results of questionnaires you may have developed.
D)consider aspects of style and delivery.

Question 25

Eye contact is important when giving a presentation. However,

A)it is not expected when you speak to a large audience.
B)it is more difficult when you speak to a larger audience.

Question 26

When planning a videoconference, which of the following should you avoid?

A)Promoting multiple side conversations.
B)Introducing all participants.
C)Silencing smartphones.
D)Directing questions to specific individuals.

Question 27

During the prewriting phase of your presentation, you should

A)consider the purpose.
B)gather information.
C)recognize the audience.
D)All of these answers are correct.