Deck 13: Delivering Your Presentations

Question 1

Which statement is accurate about communication apprehension?

A) It is common, but only in inexperienced speakers.
B) Adrenaline affects speech delivery negatively.
C) Anticipating a speech causes more anxiety than delivering it.
D) Anxiety tends to increase after you begin a speech.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Communication apprehension (CA) is a type of ______.

A) phobia
B) pathological anxiety
C) presentation dread
D) performance anxiety

Answer 2

D

Question 3

______ communication apprehension is based on the particular context for the speaking occasion.

A) Situational
B) Trait
C) State
D) Circumstantial

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Tamara has always been extremely nervous speaking in front of people throughout her life. In high school, her friend Kara convinces her to audition for a play, and she is cast in a prominent role. To her surprise, Tamara finds she loves acting and doesn't feel nervous at all in front of an audience. What does this illustrate?

A) state communication apprehension
B) trait communication apprehension
C) systematic desensitization
D) speech anxiety

Question 5

______ communication apprehension is the CA we possess on a daily basis across many different contexts.

A) Systematic
B) State
C) Universal
D) Trait

Question 6

Which of these is an example of trait communication apprehension?

A) Evan is anxious when he talks with people he finds attractive.
B) Laurie is anxious when she talks with her boss.
C) Terrance is anxious when he talks in front of an audience.
D) Eliza is anxious when she talks to police officers.

Question 7

Which is a symptom of communication apprehension?

A) excessive salivation
B) deep breathing
C) fainting
D) loss of concentration

Question 8

Which is a good suggestion for reducing the symptoms of CA?

A) Practice systematic desensitization.
B) Avoid looking at your audience members.
C) Memorize your entire speech.
D) Begin practicing the night before your speech.

Question 9

Sarah is very anxious about giving her speech. She has spent the last 3 days outlining and writing her speech, imagining positive feedback from her audience, and working on her presentation aids while her speech sits on her desk untouched. Which solution to communication apprehension is Sarah overlooking?

A) practicing her presentation
B) visualizing success
C) organizing her speech
D) memorizing her presentation

Question 10

Nathan writes his classroom speech in plenty of time, but he doesn't practice it until the night before the speech is due. He works until after midnight to put the finishing touches it on his keyword outline, and then he practices the speech six times. What is likely to be the result of Nathan's speech preparation technique?

A) He will be more nervous than if he had spread out his practice sessions.
B) His performance will suffer because he will forget what he wants to say.
C) He will deliver his speech in an unnatural way because he has memorized it.
D) He is likely to have trouble conveying enthusiasm because he is tired.

Question 11

The more you give presentations and practice speaking in front of others, the more you will be aware of the symptoms of communication apprehension without suffering too much from them. This is often called ______.

A) mediated delivery
B) systematic desensitization
C) vocal fillers
D) extemporaneous delivery

Question 12

Imagining that your speech is over, you did a good job, the media or presentational slides worked without a hitch, the audience left understanding the topic, and your teacher was impressed with your efforts is called ______.

A) immediacy
B) systematic desensitization
C) visualization
D) mindfulness

Question 13

Professor Smith often stands in front of his class and reads from the papers in front of him. This is an example of a(n) ______ presentation.

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

Question 14

Monette includes her full-sentence outline on her PowerPoint slides and reads her speech from them. What type of delivery is this?

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

Question 15

Which is an advantage of conducting manuscript presentations?

A) They require use of a teleprompter.
B) They allow for precise wording.
C) They leave the speaker's hands free for gesturing.
D) They allow for increased eye contact with the audience.

Question 16

Deon's professor has warned his communication class about trying to memorize their speeches. Deon is worried he will not remember to say everything if he speaks from notes, so he memorizes his speech. Which of these is a challenge he will face if he proceeds with his plan to deliver a memorized speech?

A) He may have trouble composing his thoughts "on the fly."
B) He may have difficulty connecting to the audience.
C) He may give his audience the impression he is not organized.
D) He may rely too much on his notes.

Question 17

Which statement is accurate regarding impromptu speaking?

A) Outlining is not relevant to impromptu speaking.
B) Impromptu speeches should be brief.
C) Impromptu presentations cannot be anticipated.
D) Impromptu speeches should have three to five main points.

Question 18

Marlon is in a staff meeting when his boss unexpectedly asks him to give a status update on his team's project. What type of speaking does this involve?

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

Question 19

A speech where the speaker has carefully prepared notes and an outline and has practiced a great deal is a(n) ______.

A) mediated presentation
B) extemporaneous presentation
C) manuscript presentation
D) memorized presentation

Question 20

Which type of presentation is most commonly used in communication classes?

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

Question 21

Camilla is presenting the keynote speech for a volunteer organization's awards banquet. She researches the speech, outlines it, creates a keyword outline, rehearses and times it, and presents it with brief notes. What delivery method is Camila using?

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

Question 22

Tony is a groomsman in his brother Angelo's wedding. Angelo's best man, his friend Leo, has prepared and rehearsed a toast for the reception and plans to speak from notes. Unfortunately, when the time comes he is too nervous to deliver it. Tony steps in and delivers a toast to his brother in Leo's place. Leo's toast would have been delivered in a(n) ______ delivery style, while Tony's is delivered in a(n) ______ style.

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

Question 23

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's fireside chats, presidential talks broadcast on the radio, are an example of a(n) ______.

A) manuscript presentation
B) extemporaneous presentation
C) mediated presentation
D) impromptu presentation

Question 24

Lenora is a sales representative for a media technology company. She is demonstrating to Katrina, the CEO of a multinational textile manufacturing company, how she can address her various international locations using a screen mounted to a remotely controlled device that can move around a room. The device uses video conferencing technology that will allow Katrina to deliver presentations and also to converse with individuals. This type of technology is called a(n) ______.

A) interactive android
B) telepresence robot
C) bionic interactional device
D) mobile video conference

Question 25

Paul offers webinars on how small-business owners can use search engine optimization to build their businesses. His webinars feature both live video of him presenting and a slide presentation to simulate the experience his audience members would have if there were with him in person. This method of presentation is called a ______.

A) screencast
B) webcast
C) livecast
D) mediacast

Question 26

Which is an accurate statement about group presentations?

A) They are easier.
B) They are longer.
C) They make it more likely the audience will lose focus.
D) They do not require transitions.

Question 27

Travis, philosophy professor who specializes in applied ethics, has been invited to speak at a symposium on medical ethics at a conference. His presentation will be among five on the topic. What kind of presentation is this?

A) mediated
B) group
C) extemporaneous
D) manuscript

Question 28

______ skills, or how we use our voices, are an important part of effective speech delivery.

A) Technology
B) Volume
C) Pitch
D) Paralinguistic

Question 29

Professor Squire is explaining the importance of ______, or the level and variety of loudness in our voice. He says the key is ______.

A) volume; proper vocal inflections
B) volume; proper voice projection
C) pitch; proper voice projection
D) rate; proper tempo

Question 30

Nora is having trouble being taken seriously when she tries to make a point in staff meetings. Her friend Sandra tells her she believe Nora's "young-sounding" voice may be playing a part in this problem. What advice would you give Nora, based on what you know about this subject?

A) She should lower her pitch.
B) She should slow down.
C) She should vary her pitch
D) She should speak more loudly.

Question 31

Inexperienced speakers are likely to ______.

A) speak too slowly
B) pause too much
C) speak too quickly
D) vary their rate of speech

Question 32

Which statement is accurate regarding speaking rate?

A) It is best to try to keep the rate of your speech consistent when delivering a speech.
B) Speaking slowly will give your audience the impression of thoughtfulness.
C) Changing your rate may bore your audience.
D) The average rate of speech is more than 100 words per minute.

Question 33

Christine is sitting in class listening to a classmates deliver a presentation. She is distracted by her classmate's constant use of the word like. The problem with this presentation is that ______.

A) there are too many vocal fillers
B) the word like also has a legitimate purpose
C) the speaker sounds nervous
D) the speaker does not seem to be prepared

Question 34

Which is a desirable function of a pause while delivering a speech?

A) gives space for vocal fillers
B) draws attention
C) decreases a speaker's nerves
D) creates suspense for audience members

Question 35

Yolanda has significant experience in high school theater, and she brings the confidence gained there to her speeches in her communication class. After her first classroom speech, her communication professor tells her she needs to work on her gestures. What may Yolanda be doing that worked in theatrical performances but doesn't work as well in a presentation?

A) She is forgetting that gestures are appropriate in acting but not in presentations.
B) Her gestures may be inappropriately broad for the smaller room.
C) She may be scripting her gestures and making them appear forced and unnatural.
D) She may be receiving bad advice from friends who watch her rehearse.

Question 36

What function do gestures perform in presentations?

A) establish a connection with the audience
B) create a more serious mood
C) distract the audience from speaking errors
D) reinforce your message

Question 37

What is the relationship between eye contact and the speaker's credibility?

A) Eye contact communicates credibility, but only with a virtual audience.
B) Speakers who make eye contact are rated as being more credible.
C) Eye contact communicates confidence, but not credibility.
D) Credibility is compromised when eye contact is too direct.

Question 38

How should eye contact be handled with a virtual audience?

A) If your speech is meant only for a virtual audience, you should make eye contact with an imaginary audience beside the camera.
B) If your speech is meant only for a virtual audience, you should look into the camera.
C) If your speech is meant for a mixed audience, you should look directly into the camera.
D) If your speech is meant for a mixed audience, you should look at the live audience.

Question 39

Ramon speaks from notes, as instructed, during his first classroom speech. Even though he is not reading his speech, he rarely looks up at his audience. What advice could you give Ramon about eye contact in his presentations?

A) Look at the entire audience and hold the gaze of individuals for only 1 or 2 seconds.
B) Eye contact is not necessary if your speech is well written and you deliver it articulately.
C) Look over the audience's heads at the back wall to simulate eye contact.
D) Look up briefly when you pause between sentences.

Question 40

When is the best time to move around during a presentation?

A) when you are trying to create drama
B) when you want to create interest during a virtual presentation
C) during transitions
D) any time you are feeling nervous

Question 41

Because we live in a digital age and our presentations may be available for viewing for years to come, we have to be careful of our ______ so we do not date ourselves too badly.

A) eye contact
B) nonverbal behaviors
C) attire
D) movement

Question 42

PowerPoint slides, handouts, and images projected using a document camera are all possible ______.

A) vocal fillers
B) nonverbal behaviors
C) effective delivery tools
D) multimedia presentational aids

Question 43

______ reinforce messages, elicit emotion, and add new information using our various senses.

A) Multimedia presentational aids
B) PowerPoint presentations
C) White boards
D) Audiovisual aids

Question 44

One value of multimedia presentational aids is that they ______.

A) replace the spoken message
B) take pressure off the speaker
C) improve information retention
D) give the audience something interesting to look at

Question 45

The most commonly used form of presentational aid is ______.

A) text
B) graphs
C) models
D) photographs

Question 46

To what does the rule of seven refer?

A) no more than seven different visual or audio aids during one presentation
B) no more than seven words per line and seven lines on a slide
C) no more than seven lines on a line graph
D) no more than seven minutes of video in one presentation

Question 47

______ are ways of presenting numerical information with visual representations.

A) Text
B) Graphs
C) Models
D) Photographs

Question 48

Inez wants to add a graph to her Prezi presentation showing the increase in student loan debt over the past 10 years. Which type of graph would best illustrate her point?

A) bar
B) pie
C) line
D) pictograph

Question 49

Which type of graph is best at representing quantities?

A) line
B) bar
C) pie
D) pictograph

Question 50

Darius plans to add a graph to his PowerPoint presentation that illustrates the percentage of Americans who have saved less than $10,000 for retirement. Which type of graph would work best to make his point?

A) bar
B) pie
C) line
D) pictograph

Question 51

A 3-dimensional representation can be conveyed only by using (a) ______.

A) video clip
B) pie graph
C) text
D) model or object

Question 52

______ is(are) useful if you need to show something that is too large or small to bring to a presentation.

A) Text
B) Graphs
C) Models
D) Photographs

Question 53

Sadiq is presenting a classroom speech on the techniques archeologists use in their digs when an artifact has been discovered. Sadiq brings some archeological tools to show during his presentation. What other presentational aids would be helpful?

A) flipcharts
B) photographs
C) graphs
D) audio clips

Question 54

Which is a guideline for using photographs as a presentational aid?

A) Pass the photos around so everyone is able to see them.
B) Use photographs to establish the mood of your presentation.
C) Take advantage of the potential for shock value of photographs.
D) Use photos that do not require explanation.

Question 55

Patrick is presenting a classroom speech on Motown Records and the Motown sound. Which presentational aid would be most important for this speech?

A) photographs
B) video clips
C) audio clips
D) text

Question 56

Angelica is giving a classroom speech on Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Which presentational aid(s) would be most appropriate for this speech?

A) text
B) audio or video clips
C) photographs
D) objects

Question 57

Because of advances in ______, audiences expect professional presentations. Your presentational aids should be seamless and completely integrated.

A) photography
B) Prezi
C) YouTube
D) technology

Question 58

At the low end of the technology range are ______ and ______, which are good for quick explanations or for brainstorming sessions.

A) charts; slides
B) graphs; transparencies
C) PowerPoint; Prezi
D) flip charts; whiteboards

Question 59

It is abnormal to be nervous about a speech.

Question 60

Everyone has the same type of fear or anxiety associated with public speaking.

Question 61

It is important to try to connect with your audience; this will help you build a relationship and reduce your communication apprehension.

Question 62

Audiences care more about your signs of having communication apprehension than about the message you tell them.

Question 63

At its heart, communication apprehension is really all about relationships.

Question 64

Communication apprehension usually increases after a minute or two of giving your speech.

Question 65

Manuscript presentations are read from a script and are usually informal in nature.

Question 66

Memorized presentations are typical for presidential speeches.

Question 67

On the first day of class, Jessica's teacher asked each student to stand up at his or her seat and talk about his or her summer vacation. This is an example of an extemporaneous speech.

Question 68

In an impromptu speech, you will most likely want to focus on two main points in the body of the speech.

Question 69

When a speaker is going to be giving the same speech multiple times, often he or she will give a memorized presentation.

Question 70

Gestures, or hand movements, should be carefully planned and scripted

Question 71

Speakers who avoid making eye contact with the audience are often rated as more credible and truthful.

Question 72

Multimedia presentation aids can be used to create emotion in your presentation.

Question 73

Objects that reinforce your message, create emotion, and/or add new information using a variety of senses are called models.

Question 74

Information on slides not relevant to the message reduces how much the audience learns.

Question 75

Audiences are unfamiliar with multimedia presentational aids and do not expect them.

Question 76

Overhead transparency projectors and document cameras do not require a computer.

Question 77

As a rule, handouts should be passed out before presentations.

Question 78

It is easier to write legibly on a vertical surface than a horizontal one.

Question 79

Explain how perception is the root of communication apprehension (CA).

Question 80

Explain what a speaker can do to find out more about deep breathing strategies that will help manage communication apprehension.