Question 1

To invite questions after your presentation, a simple "Any questions?" is appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Chapter 21 lists a number of techniques for overcoming nervousness and releasing nervous energy before giving an oral presentation. One is to remind yourself that you are prepared. What are two other techniques mentioned in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)   Jog rapidly in place for a few minutes.
B)   Talk with someone for a few minutes.
C)   Take several deep breaths, exhaling slowly.
D)   Drink two or three 8-ounce glasses of water.
E)   Focus your gaze on the far wall for the first few minutes of your presentation. B, C

Question 3

you do not need to announce the end of your presentation. Listeners can tell when you are ending.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

If you are asked a question you do not understand during a question-and-answer session, you should first ask for clarification, then respond to the question, and then ask if you have answered the question adequately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Chapter 21 describes four types of oral presentations, including impromptu presentations. What are two of the other three?

Accepted Answer

The other three type...

Question 6

Chapter 21 discusses four aspects of the speaking situation that you should take into account when planning the graphics you'll use in an oral presentation. One is the length of the presentation. What are the other three aspects?

Accepted Answer

A)   audience aptitude and experience
B)   size and layout of the room
C)   equipment
D)   formality of the presentation
E)   color schemes

Question 7

there are four techniques for concluding a presentation. One is to look to the future. What is one other?

Accepted Answer

The other three techniques are...

Question 8

Which statement accurately describes PowerPoint and Prezi, the presentation-slide programs mentioned in Chapter 21?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prezi is organized as a network or web, while PowerPoint is linear.
B)   PowerPoint is organized as a network or web, while Prezi is linear.
C)   Both PowerPoint and Prezi allow you to arrange your images in a web with seamless transitions.
D)   Both Prezi and PowerPoint require you to arrange graphics linearly.

Question 9

One disadvantage of using handouts during a presentation is that your audience might read the handout instead of listening to you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

an effective 20-minute presentation could take 13 hours to prepare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Inexperienced speakers encounter problems with five aspects of vocalizing. One aspect is volume. Name two other aspects of vocalizing that can be a source of problems.

Accepted Answer

The other four aspec...

Question 12

Which of the following forms of delivery is the best one to use if a presenter must clearly communicate precise safety data?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

what is one disadvantage of using the free version of the Prezi presentation tool?

Accepted Answer

A)   Your presentations will be in a public space, so you must be careful about the information you put in them.
B)   You must connect to the Internet to show your presentations.
C)   You must connect to the Internet to make changes to your presentations.
D)   All responses are correct.

Question 14

A manager has asked a colleague to deliver a 15-minute presentation explaining the latest test data at tomorrow's department meeting. Ideally, the colleague should do all except which one of the following to prepare for this presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rehearse the presentation at least three times.
B)   Visit the site of the presentation.
C)   Prepare appropriate presentation graphics.
D)   Memorize the presentation.

Question 15

Chapter 21 describes four types of oral presentations, including impromptu presentations. What are the other three?

Accepted Answer

A)   contemporaneous presentations
B)   extemporaneous presentations
C)   scripted presentations
D)   prescriptive presentations
E)   memorized presentations

Question 16

Analyzing the speaking situation as you prepare an oral presentation calls for which of the following steps?

Accepted Answer

A)   analyzing how much your audience already knows about the subject
B)   determining your purpose in making the presentation
C)   analyzing the audience's attitudes toward your subject
D)   determining how much information you can present in your allotted time
E)   All responses are correct.

Question 17

how many times should you rehearse an extemporaneous presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)   once
B)   twice
C)   three times
D)   none; let the moment make it truly extemporaneous

Question 18

If you are presenting to nonnative speakers of English, which of the following should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Survey your audience for the most frequently spoken languages and arrange for translations of your slides into those languages.
B)   Offer to provide free translations of the slides to any interested audience members following the presentation.
C)   Include, directly on your slides, brief translations of the most essential content in the most commonly spoken languages.
D)   Use simple vocabulary and slow down the pace of your delivery.

Question 19

maintaining eye contact is one way to use your body effectively. What are other techniques are discussed in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use natural gestures.
B)   Control the audience's attention.
C)   Avoid blocking the audience's view of the screen.
D)   All responses are correct.
E)   None of the responses are correct.

Question 20

where on a presentation slide should you place the claim you are making?

Accepted Answer

A)   in the headline area at the top
B)   in the body of the slide
C)   in a graphic in the middle of the slide
D)   in the middle of the footer area

Exam 21: Making Oral Presentations

To invite questions after your presentation, a simple "Any questions?" is appropriate.

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Chapter 21 lists a number of techniques for overcoming nervousness and releasing nervous energy before giving an oral presentation. One is to remind yourself that you are prepared. What are two other techniques mentioned in the chapter?

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you do not need to announce the end of your presentation. Listeners can tell when you are ending.

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If you are asked a question you do not understand during a question-and-answer session, you should first ask for clarification, then respond to the question, and then ask if you have answered the question adequately.

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Chapter 21 describes four types of oral presentations, including impromptu presentations. What are two of the other three?

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Chapter 21 discusses four aspects of the speaking situation that you should take into account when planning the graphics you'll use in an oral presentation. One is the length of the presentation. What are the other three aspects?

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there are four techniques for concluding a presentation. One is to look to the future. What is one other?

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Which statement accurately describes PowerPoint and Prezi, the presentation-slide programs mentioned in Chapter 21?

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One disadvantage of using handouts during a presentation is that your audience might read the handout instead of listening to you.

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an effective 20-minute presentation could take 13 hours to prepare.

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Inexperienced speakers encounter problems with five aspects of vocalizing. One aspect is volume. Name two other aspects of vocalizing that can be a source of problems.

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Which of the following forms of delivery is the best one to use if a presenter must clearly communicate precise safety data?

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what is one disadvantage of using the free version of the Prezi presentation tool?

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A manager has asked a colleague to deliver a 15-minute presentation explaining the latest test data at tomorrow's department meeting. Ideally, the colleague should do all except which one of the following to prepare for this presentation?

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Chapter 21 describes four types of oral presentations, including impromptu presentations. What are the other three?

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Analyzing the speaking situation as you prepare an oral presentation calls for which of the following steps?

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how many times should you rehearse an extemporaneous presentation?

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If you are presenting to nonnative speakers of English, which of the following should you do?

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maintaining eye contact is one way to use your body effectively. What are other techniques are discussed in the chapter?

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where on a presentation slide should you place the claim you are making?

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