Deck 7: Speech Setting Anoccasion

Question 1

Iyou wanto makgooimpression anfeel important, wear brannew outfiwhen making an importanpresentation.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Understanding thlogistics anoccasion oyour presentation can bjusas importanas understanding anadapting to thaudience.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Thterm "acoustics" refers to thsciencolighting performancarea.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Audiencexpectations shoulnoaffecyour decisions abouhow to deliver presentation.

Question 5

Questions aboupeople, facilities, time, anmaterials help speakers work oupresentation logistics.

Question 6

Thtimoday presentation is scheduleis an importanfactor for adapting to thaudiencanthlogistics othsituation.

Question 7

Thterms "lectern" an"podium" havthsammeaning ancan buseinterchangeably.

Question 8

In terms opresentation logistics anoccasion, you shoultry to adapto audiencexpectations.

Question 9

Thleasimportanquestion relateto presentation logistics concerns thtimconstraints othpresentation.

Question 10

room's natural lighting can affecspeaker's presentation positively or negatively.

Question 11

Logistics questions includ"what" an"why," whilquestions involving occasion includ"when" an"where."

Question 12

Iroom has poor acoustics, try to adapby changing your physical position-wheryou stananhow closor far you arfrom your audience.

Question 13

Regardless othcircumstances, you shoulnocuouany oyour material whildelivering an importanpresentation.

Question 14

Four criterican help you makgoochoicomedianequipmenfor presentation.They are: easouse, audiencexpectations, cost, ansophistication.

Question 15

Jusas every audiencis different, thplacwheryou speak is usually differenevery timyou speak.

Question 16

Thclothing anaccessories you choosshoulmatch thtonanpurposothpresentation.

Question 17

You can adapto unpredictabltimlimits by preparing approximately twenty minutes opresentation..

Question 18

Protocol determines whais proper aparticular evenor on particular occasion.

Question 19

Speakers shoulshow up no morthan ten minutes beforthpresentation to check outhroom.

Question 20

Regardless oaudiencsize, presentation aids shoulbpasseouto all audiencmembers athbeginning opresentation.

Question 21

When positioning screen for presentation, you should

A)angle it toward the audience on the right side of the room (from the audience's point of view).
B)angle it toward the audience on the left side of the room (from the audience's point of view).
C)place it front and center in the room.
D)place it in the darkest corner of the room to maximize the projection's visibility.
E)place it in the brightest corner of the room to maximize the projection's visibility.

Question 22

"Being yourself" when choosing clothes for presentation means wearing an outfithafits your style, your body shape, anyour coloring.

Question 23

Thmosimportanand, unfortunately, mosignorequestion to consider when preparing presentation is

A)"How long am I scheduled to speak?"
B)"To whom will I speak?"
C)"At what time will I speak?"
D)"Where will I speak?"
E)"What comes before or after I speak?"

Question 24

Your textbook authors suggesseveral logistical questions for making your presentation moreffectivEXCEPT:

A)Where will I speak?
B)How many people will be in my audience?
C)When and how long should I speak?
D)How can I enhance my credibility?
E)None of the above

Question 25

Becausan audiencassemblea8:00a.m.may nobfully awake, try to makyour presentation andelivery energetianfast-moving.

Question 26

study was conducteby thU.S.Navy in which they trieto determinhow long peoplcan listen anretain information.Thstudy concludethathideal length opresentation shoulbabout

A)8 minutes.
B)18 minutes.
C)30 minutes.
D)45 minutes.
E)80 minutes.

Question 27

lectern is

A)a flat table where you can put your notes.
B)a stand that serves as a support for notes.
C)a place where the speaker stands.
D)the housing for the sound system.
E)a light in the darkness.

Question 28

Iyou will basking audiencmembers to reahandouts or to write, which seating arrangemenwoulbessuiyour needs?

A)Movable chairs you can rearrange at different points in the presentation
B)Seminar style chairs with desk arms or rows of tables
C)Seats that are assigned to audiences members as they walk in to the room
D)Theater-style rows of chairs
E)Answers a and c

Question 29

Thbesplacfor projection screen is in thmiddlothstagor tharewheryou will bspeaking.

Question 30

Iyou havlooinformation to cover in shorperiootimanneeyour audience's undivideattention, which seating arrangemenwoulbessuiyour needs?

A)Movable chairs you can rearrange at different points in the presentation
B)Chairs with desk arms or tables
C)Several round tables at which audience members can interact
D)Theater-style straight rows of chairs
E)A large seminar table

Question 31

Iyou armaking presentation early in thmorning, ishoulbcrisp anclear.

Question 32

Audiencsizrarely affects how you plan andeliver presentation.

Question 33

Research concludes thaaudiencmembers armorlikely to pay attention to an attractivperson, thus increasing thodds they will remember speaker's message.

Question 34

Ispeaker displays overheatransparencies,

A)the room should be completely dark so the audience isn't distracted.
B)the room should be light enough so audience members can see the transparencies and the speaker clearly.
C)the speaker should be prepared to read notes in the dark unobtrusively.
D)the projector should be placed in the darkest corner of the room.
E)the projector should be placed in the brightest corner of the room.

Question 35

As long as you think whayou havto say is important, iwon'matter to an audiencwhether you speak over thtimlimit.

Question 36

Even though itakes time, passing ouhandouts during presentation works well for both largansmall audiences.

Question 37

When you neeto usmicrophonto bheard, you armoslikely to use

A)a fixed microphone.
B)a portable microphone.
C)a lavalier or clip-on microphone.
D)a table microphone.
E)any of the above types of microphones.

Question 38

Onothfactors thaspeakers often ignoror abusis thlength otimschedulefor presentation.

Question 39

Acoustical considerations armosstrongly relateto

A)people.
B)facilities.
C)time.
D)materials.
E)all of the above.

Question 40

As general rulregarding your wardrobe, it's gooideto bas conservatively dress as thkey members oyour audience.

Question 41

Iyou'vbeen asketo speak athfuneral odear frienandecidto usthopportunity to criticizthfuneral industry anits high costs, you havfaileto ask anappropriately answer thfollowing question abouthoccasion:

A)Why is the audience assembled?
B)Why are you speaking on this occasion?
C)What does the audience expect for this occasion?
D)What is the time limit for the presentation?
E)What will enhance my credibility?

Question 42

In general, your textbook authors recommenthayou shoulshow up ancheck outhroom wheryou will bspeaking

A)ten minutes before you speak.
B)twenty minutes before you speak.
C)thirty minutes before you speak.
D)forty-five minutes before you speak.
E)ninety minutes before you speak.

Question 43

All othfollowing statements aboudressing for presentation arappropriatEXCEPT

A)Clothing should be comfortable.
B)You may want to dress in a style similar to your audience.
C)Clothing should fit your body type.
D)Dress as conservatively as the key members of your audience.
E)Clothes should make an impressive fashion statement.

Question 44

Generally, which othfollowing wardrobsuggestions shoulfemalspeakers NOfollow for professional presentation?

A)Solid colors
B)Wear medium or low heels
C)Wear high necklines
D)Don't wear distracting, dangling earrings.
E)Carry an attractive purse to the lectern with you.

Question 45

Which question abouthoccasion opresentation requests information abouprotocol?

A)Why is the audience assembled?
B)Why are you speaking on this occasion?
C)What does the audience expect for this occasion?
D)What is appropriate for this occasion?
E)What will enhance my credibility?

Question 46

Your textbook authors recommenthapresentation speakers shouldress

A)in their most comfortable clothing.
B)to match audience expectations.
C)very casually.
D)very formally.
E)stylishly and fashionably.

Question 47

podium is

A)a flat table where you can put your notes.
B)a stand that serves as a support for notes.
C)an elevated platform on which a speaker stands.
D)the housing for the sound system.
E)a light in the darkness.

Question 48

In general, which othfollowing wardrobelements shoulmalspeakers avoiin professional presentation?

A)A dark business suit
B)Conservative sports coat
C)Clothing that does not fit the audience attire
D)Appropriately matched pants
E)These are all appropriate

Question 49

Thexpecteformaoceremony or thetiquettobserveaparticular evenis known as

A)logistics.
B)manners.
C)protocol.
D)rules.
E)formality.