Question 1

Rita will use her computer to do research for a school project.She enters the words "business," "communication," and "listening," separated by the words "and" and "or" into the database.Rita is conducting a(n)_____.
A)computer-based retrieval system
B)database search
C)works cited page
D)Boolean search

Accepted Answer

Rita is conducting a Boolean search, which involves entering keywords separated by "and" and "or" to refine search results in a database.

Question 2

A pamphlet on the potential for common household products to cause cancer done by the American Cancer Society is an example of which kind of source?
A)government publication
B)special-interest group publication
C)Wiki
D)academic journal

Accepted Answer

The American Cancer Society is a special-interest group focused on cancer advocacy and awareness. Their pamphlet on the potential for common household products to cause cancer is likely to be biased towards cancer prevention and cautionary measures. This makes it a special-interest group publication.

Question 3

Computerized presentations,using software such as PowerPoint™,can do more harm than good to a speech.This is because _____.
A)too many slides and images confuse the audience and take attention away from the speaker
B)such tools make public speaking too easy for the speaker
C)the programs are too difficult to use to create content
D)one has to be an artist to compose a good slide

Accepted Answer

Computerized presentations can be overwhelming with excessive slides and images that can distract the audience from the speaker's message. The presentation should support and supplement the speech, not compete with it.

Question 4

When you research and develop your speech,you should use as many _____ sources of information as possible.
A)primary
B)secondary
C)biographical
D)Internet based

Accepted Answer

Primary sources provide firsthand evidence or direct data, making them more reliable and accurate for research and development of a speech.

Question 5

An advantage of using the databases in your school's library is that the databases are ____.
A)academically based,which assures greater credibility
B)easier than using typical search engines
C)alphabetical,so they are easy to search
D)written for a high school reader,so they are easy to read

Accepted Answer

The advantage of using the databases in your school's library is that the databases are academically based, which assures greater credibility. This means that the information is reliable and trustworthy for academic research.

Question 6

Which of the following vehicles for presenting supporting material is most like a transition?
A)internal summary
B)forecasting
C)signposting
D)supplementary aids

Accepted Answer

Signposting, like transitions, helps to guide the audience through the presentation by indicating what is to come next or connecting ideas. Internal summary, forecasting, and supplementary aids are all forms of supporting material that serve different functions.

Question 7

"Let's now consider the three ways to impress a first date," is an example of a(n)_____.
A)forecast
B)visual aid
C)analogy
D)testimony

Accepted Answer

The sentence introduces a topic, suggesting that the speaker will discuss different ways to impress a first date, indicating a forecast for what the audience can expect to hear. A visual aid would involve showing something, which is not present in the sentence. Analogy would involve making a comparison between two things, which is also not present in the sentence. Testimony would involve presenting evidence or personal experience, which is not present in the sentence.

Question 8

Josephine wanted to use statistics in her speech.In order to use them successfully,she should consider all of the following EXCEPT:
A)Does the statistic make sense?
B)Is the statistic current?
C)Who developed the statistic?
D)Why is it a statistic?

Accepted Answer

The question "Why is it a statistic?" is not relevant to the successful use of statistics in a speech. The focus should be on the statistic's relevance, accuracy, and source, rather than questioning the nature of statistics themselves.

Question 9

Which of the following creates the most interest in an audience?
A)lists of facts
B)stories
C)statistics
D)mathematical models

Accepted Answer

Stories typically have a more emotional and relatable impact on an audience than lists of facts, statistics, or mathematical models. Stories can inspire empathy, create suspense, and engage listeners on a deeper level.

Question 10

_____ in a speech should clarify a point you are making or offer proof of the validity of the argument presented.
A)Testimony
B)Supporting material
C)Reinforcement concepts
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Supporting material is specifically designed to clarify a point or provide proof for an argument, while testimony and reinforcement concepts may contribute to this goal, they are not the primary function of these types of support.

Question 11

Marelle is giving a speech to her colleagues on the topic of abortion.Part of the way through her presentation,Marelle pauses to remind her listeners of what she has already told them,states what they are presently focused on,and proceeds to mention where she plans to continue with her speech.This vehicle for presenting supporting information is known as _____.
A)using statistics
B)forecasting
C)signposting
D)using visual aids

Accepted Answer

Signposting is when a speaker clearly indicates where they are in their presentation, which helps the audience follow along and understand the organization of the speech. In this case, Marelle is reminding her audience of what she has already covered (reiterating the past), stating what they are currently focused on (the present), and indicating where she plans to go next (the future), which falls under the category of signposting. The other options (using statistics, forecasting, and using visual aids) do not accurately describe this particular method of presenting supporting information.

Question 12

Bindi begins his informative speech by telling the class his detailed experience at freshman registration.Bindi was using a(n)_____.
A)specific instance
B)factual story
C)hypothetical story
D)exposition

Accepted Answer

Bindi is sharing a detailed account of his own experience, which makes it a factual story.

Question 13

Joshua is giving a speech to his class on the subject of nutrition and the proper foods for an active lifestyle.To further explain how the calories in food provide the human body with energy,he draws a comparison stating that this process is much like that of coal fueling a fire.This comparison is known as a(n)_____.
A)testimony
B)expert opinion
C)analogy
D)statistical survey

Accepted Answer

The comparison drawn by Joshua is known as an analogy, where he compares the process of calories providing energy to the human body to coal fueling a fire.

Question 14

The claim "The fashion of wearing sagging pants was originally a prison mode for signaling sexual availability" is an example of a(n)_____.
A)statistically documented fact
B)factual story
C)urban legend
D)testimony-based fact

Accepted Answer

This claim about the origin of sagging pants has been circulated widely but lacks reliable evidence or documentation to support it. It is often repeated as an urban legend without any factual basis.

Question 15

Communication Education,Human Communication Research,and Communication Monographs are examples of _____ resources.
A)periodical
B)journal
C)indexes
D)pamphlets

Accepted Answer

Communication Education, Human Communication Research, and Communication Monographs are all academic journals in the field of communication. Periodicals and pamphlets are not specific enough terms, and indexes are tools used to locate articles within journals, rather than being journals themselves.

Question 16

In conducting his research,Marqwan wants to eliminate constantly having to key in or write out the same bibliographical information,so he numbers and keeps a list of his sources as he continues his work.This way,he can easily go back and forth while he takes notes.Marqwan is using the method of _____ to record his research findings.
A)MLA format
B)keeping a running bibliography
C)illustrating
D)quoting authors

Accepted Answer

Keeping a running bibliography involves numbering and listing sources as they are used, which allows for easy reference and note taking. MLA format is a specific citation style and does not necessarily involve numbering sources. Illustrating and quoting authors are not methods of recording bibliographical information.

Question 17

Leteef has a degree in clinical psychology.He has worked for over 20 years in the field of sports psychology as a counselor for professional sports teams.When giving a speech on "mental toughness" for his communications course,Scott quotes Leteef because he is an expert in this field.In doing so,Scott is clarifying his ideas and backing up his claims through the use of _____.
A)testimony
B)analogy
C)internal summary
D)justification

Accepted Answer

Scott is using Leteef's expertise in sports psychology as testimony to support his own ideas on mental toughness.

Question 18

Ryan gave out a survey about drug and alcohol use to over 500 college-aged students.When tabulating his results,he realized some of his data did not support his hypotheses.In order to make his research findings agree with his goal,he ignored some of the data he received.Ryan's research is not valid because he failed to follow the rule of _____.
A)accurate data collection
B)currency of data
C)proper interpretation of data
D)data honesty

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ryan gave out a survey about drug...

Question 19

Minifred is giving a speech on cyber-security.She tells her audience "Now,let's look at the three principles behind creating a secure password." Minifred is employing which technique?
A)supplementary aids
B)forecasting
C)relapsing
D)internal summary

Accepted Answer

Forecasting is a technique used in speeches or presentations to give the audience a preview of what is coming next, helping them to understand the structure and anticipate the content. Minifred is using forecasting by telling her audience that she will discuss the three principles behind creating a secure password.

Question 20

When giving a speech about stem cell research,the speaker must define terms that are new to the audience that will be used throughout the speech.Defining the terms is part of the _____.
A)analogy
B)illustration
C)exposition
D)specific instance

Accepted Answer

Exposition involves providing a detailed explanation or clarification of a topic or concept, which includes defining specific terms that may be unfamiliar to the audience. The other options (analogy, illustration, specific instance) do not necessarily involve defining terms.

Quiz 12: Public Speaking: Developing the Message

Rita will use her computer to do research for a school project.She enters the words "business," "communication," and "listening," separated by the words "and" and "or" into the database.Rita is conducting a(n) _____.

A pamphlet on the potential for common household products to cause cancer done by the American Cancer Society is an example of which kind of source?

Computerized presentations,using software such as PowerPoint™,can do more harm than good to a speech.This is because _____.

When you research and develop your speech,you should use as many _____ sources of information as possible.

An advantage of using the databases in your school's library is that the databases are ____.

Which of the following vehicles for presenting supporting material is most like a transition?

"Let's now consider the three ways to impress a first date," is an example of a(n) _____.

Josephine wanted to use statistics in her speech.In order to use them successfully,she should consider all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following creates the most interest in an audience?

_____ in a speech should clarify a point you are making or offer proof of the validity of the argument presented.

Bindi begins his informative speech by telling the class his detailed experience at freshman registration.Bindi was using a(n) _____.

The claim "The fashion of wearing sagging pants was originally a prison mode for signaling sexual availability" is an example of a(n) _____.

Communication Education,Human Communication Research,and Communication Monographs are examples of _____ resources.

Minifred is giving a speech on cyber-security.She tells her audience "Now,let's look at the three principles behind creating a secure password." Minifred is employing which technique?

When giving a speech about stem cell research,the speaker must define terms that are new to the audience that will be used throughout the speech.Defining the terms is part of the _____.