Question 1

As the firm's public relations liaison, Tahir is responsible for presenting his company's land development plans to the city planning commission for approval. What would his primary goal be in this type of speech?

Accepted Answer

A)   persuade
B)   introduce
C)   inform
D)   eulogize
E)   entertainF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following learning methods is most appropriate for an audience composed of kinesthetic learners?

Accepted Answer

A)   role-playing management scenarios to assess company priorities
B)   watching a documentary series to learn about leading industry figures
C)   listening to a podcast interview with a noted business leader
D)   listening to a presentation about business practices in other countries
E)   attending a speech that employs visual aids such as slide illustrationsF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 3

At a regional meeting, George was allotted 15 minutes for his presentation at the very end of the day. When his time was up, he continued talking, and showed no sign of ending soon. Which of the following results is likely to occur in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)   Some audience members would become restless and lose interest in what George has to say.
B)   The audience members would become more engaged as his speech included added detail.
C)   George would be praised for closing the meeting with such a strong effort.
D)   Many audience members would seek George out at dinner to learn more about the topic.
E)   Audience members would be unaware that George was over his time and prolonging the meeting.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following statements about choosing a presentation topic is correct?

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A)   Researching your topic is necessary, even if you already are familiar with the subject.
B)   Brainstorming topics means to eliminate less appropriate topics from consideration.
C)   The brainstorming phase of planning a presentation is usually the most time consuming.
D)   Experts recommend choosing your topic before considering the time, audience, or occasion.
E)   You should eliminate any topics you think your audience might already know something about.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Choose a demographic characteristic of an audience, and discuss how it might impact a presentation you are preparing.

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Question 6

Which of the following topics is more appropriate for higher-income audiences than for those with lower incomes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Creating a Successful Estate Plan
B)   Do-It-Yourself Furniture and Home Decor
C)   Save Money with a Kitchen Garden
D)   How to Save for Your Child's Education
E)   Free and Low-Cost Community ResourcesF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Jeff wrapped up his speech saying, "We have great products. You have skill and dedication. You have a great team supporting you here at the office. Now get out there and sell." This type of speech is

Accepted Answer

A)   persuasive.
B)   informative.
C)   kinesthetic.
D)   demographic.
E)   dedicatory.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following emotional tones fits a speech on application development at a programming conference?

Accepted Answer

A)   formal and emotionally neutral
B)   joyous and celebratory
C)   somber but informal
D)   doubtful and emotionally aloof
E)   angry and confrontationalF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Laura was preparing a marketing presentation for a focus group that included a number of hands-on activities and group activities. What type of learning style was she anticipating in the group?

Accepted Answer

A)   kinesthetic
B)   visual
C)   auditory
D)   cultural
E)   literalF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following statements would most likely be heard in an introductory speech?

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A)   Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to tell you a little bit about my mentor and friend, Dr. Montague.
B)   The assembly line reduced chassis production from 12.5 hours per vehicle to just 1.5 hours.
C)   An effective method for reducing plastic pollution is to stop producing single-use plastic items.
D)   He was a wonderful friend and colleague who will be missed by all of us in the office.
E)   I am going to give you five reasons why you should vote for Ronald Barlow for union rep.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

Recommended steps for choosing a presentation topic include identifying the topics

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A)   that are appropriate for the occasion.
B)   that you feel neutral about.
C)   that you can discuss without research.
D)   that are the least controversial.
E)   that require the fewest visual aids.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following scenarios calls for a persuasive speech?

Accepted Answer

A)   At the production meeting, Dave hoped to convince management to invest in a higher-capacity milling machine.
B)   At the sales meeting, Kelly planned to give the team an overview of new products and pricing guidelines.
C)   On her first day back to work, Lynne wanted to thank her coworkers for covering for her during her leave.
D)   When Colleen was promoted to chef, Manny wrote a short speech to wish her much success from all the line cooks.
E)   At the industry convention, Subrat presented on the latest developments in supply chain management.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following correctly describes one way that age can affect how an audience will respond to a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Younger audiences often appreciate the use of music, videos, and other electronic media, whereas older audiences may find multimedia use distracting.
B)   Younger audiences are often predominantly visual learners, whereas hands-on activities and group activities are most effective with older audiences.
C)   The younger an audience is on average, the more likely it is to be politically conservative and resistant to change.
D)   Younger audiences prefer large, formal presentations, whereas older audiences learn more effectively in small groups.
E)   Older audiences are more interested than younger audiences in presentations on workplace issues such as hours, leave, and benefits.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 14

How might a presentation be affected if the audience members are required to attend?

Accepted Answer

A)   Their motivation to pay attention is likely to be low, so it is best to be concise and to use humor to lighten their experience.
B)   They will be more likely to volunteer to participate in group activities and in hands-on activities such as role playing.
C)   You will need to rehearse more than for an audience attending by choice in order to be sufficiently prepared for their questions and comments.
D)   You may have to speak at greater length and in more detail than you would to an audience who was eager to learn about the topic.
E)   Audience members will be highly motivated by whatever factor has required their attendance, such as a court sentence or their boss's approval.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

A speech honoring someone who is receiving an award is called a speech of recognition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following questions is considered a helpful prompt for brainstorming potential topic ideas for a business presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)   What topics are in the news?
B)   How long will my speech last?
C)   Which topics require visual aids?
D)   What are the five best topics?
E)   How large will the audience be?F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

A eulogy is a type of speech likely to be heard at a memorial service for a person who has died.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Talking over people's heads means assuming they have knowledge of a subject they do not actually have.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Why is it important for speakers to be aware of how long their presentations are supposed to last?

Accepted Answer

A)   to gauge how much material they can reasonably cover
B)   to decide whether they should sit or stand for the presentation
C)   to understand the emotional tone of the event
D)   to analyze the audience demographics
E)   to give consideration to the audience's learning styleF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Use an example to illustrate why it is important to know your audience's prior knowledge of a topic when preparing a presentation.

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Exam 11: Major Goals for Presentations

As the firm's public relations liaison, Tahir is responsible for presenting his company's land development plans to the city planning commission for approval. What would his primary goal be in this type of speech?

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Which of the following scenarios calls for a persuasive speech?

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At a regional meeting, George was allotted 15 minutes for his presentation at the very end of the day. When his time was up, he continued talking, and showed no sign of ending soon. Which of the following results is likely to occur in this scenario?

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Laura was preparing a marketing presentation for a focus group that included a number of hands-on activities and group activities. What type of learning style was she anticipating in the group?

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Which of the following topics is more appropriate for higher-income audiences than for those with lower incomes?

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Why is it important for speakers to be aware of how long their presentations are supposed to last?

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A eulogy is a type of speech likely to be heard at a memorial service for a person who has died.

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Talking over people's heads means assuming they have knowledge of a subject they do not actually have.

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How might a presentation be affected if the audience members are required to attend?

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Jeff wrapped up his speech saying, "We have great products. You have skill and dedication. You have a great team supporting you here at the office. Now get out there and sell." This type of speech is

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Which of the following statements would most likely be heard in an introductory speech?

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Which of the following emotional tones fits a speech on application development at a programming conference?

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Recommended steps for choosing a presentation topic include identifying the topics

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A speech honoring someone who is receiving an award is called a speech of recognition.

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Which of the following correctly describes one way that age can affect how an audience will respond to a presentation?

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Which of the following questions is considered a helpful prompt for brainstorming potential topic ideas for a business presentation?

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Which of the following statements about choosing a presentation topic is correct?

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Choose a demographic characteristic of an audience, and discuss how it might impact a presentation you are preparing.

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