Deck 13: Delivering a Speech With Professional Excellence

Question 1

What should you strive to accomplish during your introduction?

A) establish credibility
B) relate the topic to the audience
C) preview main points
D) all of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following is not an example of a vocal filler?

A) umm
B) like
C) furthermore
D) and

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Illustrations should be

A) passed around so everyone can see them up close.
B) used only when videos aren't available.
C) separate from a slide.
D) simple and incorporated into the slide.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following characteristics describes a professional, effective PowerPoint slide?

A) all information incorporated into a few slides with a lot of text
B) many different colors on each slide
C) timed
D) information spread onto several slides

Question 5

It is important to develop a sense of play when delivering speeches because

A) many of your problems will be minor and only you will notice.
B) it will help you shrug off any major problems.
C) the audience will see you're being a casual speaker.
D) you won't need to stay with your outline as much.

Question 6

Teams who use PowerPoint demonstrations should keep

A) each part separate for purposes of clarity.
B) transitions between speakers to a minimum.
C) the entire presentation as one file.
D) separate color schemes for each speaker.

Question 7

Making eye contact with your audience is

A) not necessary if you are using a PowerPoint presentation because you will be focused on the material.
B) one of the best ways to reduce nervousness.
C) one of the best ways to increase nervousness.
D) may decrease credibility.

Question 8

Sharon is giving a presentation about a new product and passes the product around for the audience to see. Is this a mistake?

A) No, because visual aids are always helpful.
B) No, because props always help alleviate nervousness.
C) Yes, because passing things around while you are speaking can be very distracting for listeners and for you.
D) Yes, because the audience will steal the product.

Question 9

Which of the following is accurate regarding video clips?

A) They can add excitement to any presentation if you are prepared.
B) It is acceptable to make the audience wait briefly while you find your clip.
C) Videos should never be put into a PowerPoint.
D) Videos are seen as a waste of time in professional presentations.

Question 10

Tools used by a speaker to help support the audience's interest in and understanding of the presentation such as visual or audio clips are called

A) props.
B) outlines.
C) supporting aids.
D) PowerPoints.

Question 11

Speeches delivered from a manuscript

A) help produce conversational quality.
B) lead to monotone presentations.
C) help the speaker keep their place.
D) should be used as a backup.

Question 12

Presenting a presentation in a style similar to that used in casual conversation is called conversational quality or a(n) _______________ speaking style.

A) informative
B) extemporaneous
C) ineffective
D) monotone

Question 13

A speaking outline should be ________ a practice outline.

A) more detailed than
B) less detailed than
C) the same as
D) reformatted into

Question 14

When delivering your speech, you should project your volume by

A) speaking as loudly as possible.
B) speaking in a conversational tone.
C) softly so the audience has to focus to hear you.
D) projecting to an audience member in the back corner.

Question 15

A common response to adrenaline in the system is

A) blushing.
B) increased hand or feet movement.
C) sweating.
D) all of the above

Question 16

A physiological process that occurs in the body of a speaker resulting in nervous behavior and anxiety is called

A) cold feet.
B) adrenaline rush.
C) butterflies in the stomach .
D) apprehension .

Question 17

Seeing key points, demonstrations, or other supporting materials are essential for

A) audience members.
B) visual learners.
C) scholarly learners.
D) retention learners.

Question 18

Practice audiences should be

A) subjective.
B) objective.
C) larger than the real audience will be.
D) smaller than the real audience will be.

Question 19

Monique's team has decided that she should give their introduction, transitions, and conclusion while the rest of the team covers the main points of the presentation. Monique is the team's

A) organizer.
B) facilitator.
C) leader.
D) spokesperson.

Question 20

Which is true concerning demonstrations?

A) Demonstrations should be done only by the person presenting.
B) Demonstrations should always include volunteers from the audience.
C) Demonstrations will distract from the speaker.
D) Demonstrations should be done with an assistant if necessary.

Question 21

PowerPoint slides should never be used as a substitute for a speaking outline.

Question 22

PowerPoint slides should be set on a timer so that the speaker stays on track with their allotted time.

Question 23

Why is it important to use a practice audience before your speech?

A) An honest practice audience can help determine if your speech is effective.
B) Practicing with an audience beforehand removes the need to follow an outline.
C) You can be informal and at ease with a practice audience.
D) Practice audiences will not judge you too harshly.

Question 24

Travis is giving a speech to his biology class, discussing the digestive system of the human body. Travis should

A) stay away from visual aids and focus on the textbook definitions and examples.
B) play a fifteen minute video discussing the digestive system.
C) supplement his speech with illustrations and photos.
D) create a model of the digestive system and pass it around the classroom.

Question 25

Manuscript style outlines help to increase the conversational quality of a presentation.

Question 26

Presenters should always avoid walking from one side of the room to the other and instead stay in one location for the duration of the speech.

Question 27

When giving team presentations, the group should

A) separate the team into individual parts and combine it at the presentation.
B) plan, practice, and collaborate the entire presentation together.
C) identify a team leader who is in charge of developing the presentation outline.
D) create the presentation together and pick the best speaker to deliver the entire speech.

Question 28

Whenever possible, video clips should be imported into slides or saved into files prior to the presentation.

Question 29

What kinds of things should speakers think about when considering the use of some type of supporting aid?

Question 30

Selecting volunteers from the audience to take part in demonstrations is always a good technique for audience involvement.

Question 31

People don't really fear public speaking; they fear the unknown.

Question 32

What is a negative effect of PowerPoint presentations?

A) Many speakers use PowerPoint as a crutch.
B) The slide transitions are a distraction for the audience.
C) PowerPoint is an outdated presentation aid.
D) PowerPoint removes the need for a speaking outline.

Question 33

Repeating the message numerous times during the presentation will help with message retention.

Question 34

Practice audiences should be critical when giving feedback to your presentation.

Question 35

Describe the process of outlining a presentation.

Question 36

How can a speaker use a demonstration to effectively aid his or her presentation?

Question 37

Pauses should be avoided at all costs during a presentation.

Question 38

All of the following are speaking tips drawn from Steve Jobs's speaking style EXCEPT

A) Use anecdotes.
B) Forget PowerPoint.
C) Use body language that makes you appear comfortable.
D) Speak in the accent most familiar to your audience members.

Question 39

When delivering a speech, your hand gestures should be

A) used freely as you would in normal conversation.
B) exaggerated to keep the audience's interests.
C) avoided entirely.
D) used moderately to enhance your presentation.

Question 40

Speaking at a slightly faster rate than average is sometimes preferred to a normal speed.

Question 41

Your ___________ can be affected by the rush of adrenaline you feel when you speak.

A) attention to detail
B) level of readiness
C) vocal qualities
D) none of the above

Question 42

Most audiences are initially interested in your speech.

Question 43

A speaking rate slightly slower than average may actually be preferred.

Question 44

The authors of your textbook suggest which of the following to ensure your volume level is sufficient when delivering any presentation?

A) Use a microphone.
B) Focus on one audience member in the back of the room and project your voice to that person.
C) Speak at least two times louder than you are comfortable with in a normal speaking situation.
D) Don't worry about your volume.

Question 45

________________ occur(s) when the speaker should pause but instead fills the silence.

A) Awkward looks from the audience
B) Vocal fillers
C) Increased rate of speech
D) Audience disengagement

Question 46

Joseph was nervous about his speech. He gave his presentation and made sure to slowly and deliberately walk across the room as he delivered his speech. In walking across the room in this way, what was Joseph able to do?

A) get some exercise
B) control the room
C) allow the audience to see him better
D) keep the audience members on their toes

Question 47

When giving a presentation, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is boxing yourself into a small space.

Question 48

It is easy to speak from a manuscript and use a conversational style.

Question 49

An adrenaline rush creates energy that manifests in a variety of ways.

Question 50

How should you look at team presentations?

A) as individual speeches that you connect together
B) as an individual speech developed by a team but presented by one person
C) as a speech organized like any other speech, but delivered by multiple people
D) none of the above