Deck 11: Developing Your Professional Presentations

Question 1

Before delivering his speech,Todd would imagine himself delivering his presentation to his audience. He imagined that the audience was very engaged,that his words flowed smoothly from his mouth,and that his delivery was flawless.Which tip for building confidence did Todd utilize?

A)Don't procrastinate
B)Know your audience
C)Visualize success
D)Channel your nervousness

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A one-sentence summary of your presentation is called your .

A)central idea
B)purpose statement
C)topic sentenceaudience analysis

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Marianna is giving a presentation to her directors about social media.All her directors are near retirement and do not get online much.During the presentation Marianna notices that every time she uses the term "tweet",the audience members look confused.Marianna takes a moment to explain what a "tweet" is before she continues on with her presentation.This is an example of Marianna?

A)Gathering demographic information on her audience
B)Considering her situation
C)Analyzing the audience as she spoke
D)Consider the size of her audience

Answer 3

C

Question 4

According to the presentational speaking process,this is where you start and end the speaking process and how you stay centered throughout your speech preparation and presentation.

A)Identify purpose
B)Develop central thesis
C)Consider the audience
D)Select and narrow topic

Question 5

Marianna was tasked with delivering a presentation to a group of freshman college students at 8am on a Saturday morning.When she discovered this,she immediately started brainstorming for ways to liven up the presentation and keep her energy level high.Which element of analyzing your audience is Marianna taking into account?

A)Gather demographic information
B)Consider the situation
C)Consider the psychological profile of your audienceConsider the size of your audience

Question 6

Which of the following statements is an example of a well written specific purpose statement?

A)At the end of my presentation, the audience should know the three reasons our stock price increased during the last quarter.
B)At the end of my presentation, the audience should understand the two new security measures our company has instituted to enhance employee safety.
C)At the end of my presentation, the audience should appreciate the importance of understanding their audience before delivering a presentation.
D)At the end of my presentation, the audience should increase their order for one or more of the products our company makes.

Question 7

Before Margie went to an important meeting with a potential customer,she decided to spend some time inquiring about her audience.She discovered that her audience was primarily males,that they are all from the United States,they all have master's degrees,and that the average age is approximately 55 years old.Margie was .

A)identifying her purpose
B)qualifying her customers
C)reflectively thinking
D)developing her central idea

Question 8

Statistics about audience characteristics such as age and cultural background are referred to as .

A)demographic information
B)psychological information
C)statistical analyses
D)target audience

Question 9

When preparing for his presentation,James focused on how his audience might react to his presentation.James also rehearsed standing up,walking to the front of the room,and practicing his presentation out loud.What two tips for building your confidence did James utilize?

A)Don't procrastinate; know your audience
B)Know your audience; re-create the speech environment when rehearsing
C)Visualize success; give yourself a pep talk
D)Channel your nervousness; re-create the speech environment when rehearsing

Question 10

Mark is delivering a presentation to a group of executives.His central idea is "HR policies and procedures." What is the problem with this central idea?

A)The central idea should reflect a single topic.
B)The central idea should be a complete sentence.
C)The central idea should be audience-centered.
D)The central idea should not include qualifiers.

Question 11

According to your textbook,you will most likely feel most nervous .

A)as soon as you get the speaking assignment
B)as soon as you start speaking
C)in the middle of the speech
D)right before you begin the presentation

Question 12

When observing the nonverbal cues of your audience,which of the following is NOT one of the suggestions given by your textbook?

A)A key indicator that someone is listening is if they are maintaining eye contact.
B)A bored audience expresses its boredom with movement.
C)Someone who is looking at you with a slight head tilt and a frozen expression is exhibiting active listening skills.
D)Verbal responsiveness indicates audience engagement.

Question 13

Sally is preparing to deliver a presentation to a group of clients.Because of time constraints,she wants to limit the amount of interaction.How should Sally arrange her space?

A)Standard classroom arrangement
B)An alternative classroom arrangement
C)Standard conference table arrangement
D)Square conference table arrangement

Question 14

Richard delivered a presentation to a group of 200 people.Because the audience was so diverse,he decided to focus his message to a specific segment of his audience.This segment of the audience is known as the .

A)target audience
B)segment audience
C)customer section
D)audience competency

Question 15

When determining psychological information about an audience,it is important to consider their .

A)cultural background
B)biases against you
C)gender
D)overall environment in which you'll talk

Question 16

to relax your body and calm your mind before giving a speech.

A)Take long, shallow breathes
B)Take long, deep breathes
C)Take short, deep breathes
D)Take short, shallow breathes

Question 17

According to the presentational speaking process,what is the first element to complete when creating a presentation?

A)Identify purpose
B)Select and narrow topic
C)Develop central idea
D)Organize presentation

Question 18

According to your textbook, of people responding said public speaking was their greatest fear.

A)90%
B)75%
C)41%
D)23%

Question 19

A listener's perception of a speaker as competent,trustworthy,and dynamic is referred to as .

A)authority
B)credibility
C)legitimate authority
D)power

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a way to analyze your audience after you speak?

A)Nonverbal responses
B)Verbal responses
C)Survey responses
D)Relational responses.

Question 21

A detailed outline of the central idea,main ideas,and supporting material for a speech is referred to as a .

A)delivery outline
B)preparation outline
C)delivery cue
D)speech outline

Question 22

Carmen's architectural firm recently built a three-story building for a local bank.When presenting to the banks executives,she described the functions of each of the three floors.Which organizational pattern did Carmen utilize when delivering her presentation?

A)Cause and effect
B)Problem and solution
C)Spatial
D)Chronological

Question 23

The first statement of the main ideas of a presentation which is usually presented in conjunction with or as part of the central idea is referred to as a(n) .

A)internal preview
B)initial preview
C)internal summary
D)verbal transition

Question 24

According to Frank E.X.Dance, what percentage of time should you spend supporting your ideas?

A)25%
B)50%
C)90%
D)70%

Question 25

During Abbie's presentation on conflict management,she looked at the audience and said,"Imagine that you have just received a call from one of your superiors.This person is extremely upset at you and is using very harsh words to describe your performance on a project.However,this superior has been misinformed and all of the issues she is listing are no longer relevant.How would you go about explaining your position to this superior?" Abbie's statement is an example of a .

A)literal analogy
B)hypothetical illustration
C)literary quotation
D)classification

Question 26

Which of the following would be an appropriate central idea for a presentation?

A)Federal laws and business.
B)Employee incentive programs are an important activity that supports the growth of our business.
C)In my opinion, the Acme Computer Store is the best computer store because of our excellent customer service. What are Human Resource policies and practices

Question 27

Arranging your ideas from least important to the most important is referred to as .

A)recency
B)complexity
C)primacy
D)signpost

Question 28

During his presentation on rudder malfunctions,Marcus first started by defining the word rudder and explaining the functionality of a rudder.By doing this,he is providing .

A)boolean search
B)supporting material
C)a hypothetical situation
D)an internal summary

Question 29

Carl knows that he will be facing a hostile audience when he delivers his presentation on nuclear energy.Thus,he decides to start with an idea that he is certain that the audience agrees with before he moves on to move controversial topics.Which principle is Carl utilizing?

A)Recency
B)Primacy
C)Complexity
D)Signpost

Question 30

Jarno delivered his persuasive presentation on the dangers of drunk driving.He started his presentation by first proving that drunk driving is a problem,and he finished his presentation by providing a solution that will help alleviate the problem.Which organizational pattern did Jarno utilize when delivering his presentation?

A)Chronological
B)Topical
C)Problem and solution
D)Cause and effect

Question 31

Words or phrases that show relationships between ideas in speech are known as .

A)nonverbal transitions
B)verbal transitions
C)signposts
D)internal previews

Question 32

include illustrations,explanations,descriptions,definitions,analogies,statistics, and opinions- material that will clarify,amplify,and provide evidence to support your main ideas and thesis.

A)Supporting materials
B)Visual aids
C)Attention grabbers
D)Word pictures

Question 33

There is nothing you can do to decrease the anxiety felt from speaking in public.

Question 34

Immediately after her presentation,Claire stood in front of the audience wondering why they weren't clapping.Nobody in the audience realized that her presentation was complete.Which of the following ideas did Claire forget during her conclusion?

A)Motivate the audience to respond.
B)Reemphasize your central idea in a memorable way.
C)Provide closure.
D)Summarize your speech.

Question 35

A good speaker only needs to be audience-centered while they select and narrow the topic.

Question 36

There is a link between how far in advance you start preparing and the amount of anxiety you'll experience.

Question 37

When delivering a speech,you are experiencing psychological changes because of your physiological state.

Question 38

Speakers who label their feelings of physiological arousal as "nervousness" are more likely to feel anxious than speakers who don't label their arousal in a negative way.

Question 39

Which of the following is given as a suggestion when using descriptions and explanations in your speech?

A)Make sure descriptions and explanations are lengthy.
B)Use abstract language.
C)Avoid too many descriptions and explanations.
D)Use expert testimony when using descriptions and explanations.

Question 40

An advanced web-searching technique that allows a user to narrow a key word search by specifying certain parameters is referred to as a(n) .

A)Boolean search
B)Google search
C)illustration
D)search engine

Question 41

Gender is an example of demographic information.

Question 42

A preview statement is usually delivered in the introduction.

Question 43

Although descriptions and explanations are found in most speeches,it is important to avoid too many descriptions and explanations.

Question 44

Statistics can help a speaker express the relationship of a part to the whole.

Question 45

A square conference table arrangement focuses on a central leader and encourages interaction between the group and the leader.

Question 46

Felix has decided to deliver a presentation on the steps to appropriately train a dog.He should use a spatial organization pattern.

Question 47

Your listeners,not you,determine whether you have credibility.

Question 48

The following statement is an example of a well-written specific purpose statement: "At the end of my presentation,I will have discussed the three ways to establish credibility."

Question 49

Paul's training class is shifting in their seats,not looking at him,and tapping their fingers.Paul should respond by asking someone in the audience to summarize his main points or start using the whiteboard as a visual aid.

Question 50

An organized message is easier for your listeners to remember AND easier for you to remember.

Question 51

A general rule of thumb is to never exceed your time limit.

Question 52

During Joe's presentation he observes that he whole audience is giving him good eye contact.This is a good indicator that they are listening.

Question 53

Because definitions are interesting and concrete,they should be used as much as possible during a speech.

Question 54

When using a literal analogy,be certain that the two things you compare are very similar so that listeners can immediately see the connection.

Question 55

An effective speaker will continue to analyze their audience before,during,and after their presentation.

Question 56

When choosing illustrations to deliver during your presentation,it is important to use illustrations that are the exception rather than the norm.

Question 57

If you want to inform your audience about the four dangers of not investing in a 401k,you should utilize a topical organizational pattern.

Question 58

Your central idea should contain just one major idea.

Question 59

When using testimony or literary quotation,it is important to cite unbiased authorities.

Question 60

An example of a nonverbal transition is movement.

Question 61

List and describe different nonverbal cues to look for in order to assess your audience's interest as you are delivering your presentation.

Question 62

According to your textbook,you should include your purpose statement in your delivery outline.

Question 63

What are the differences between a preparation outline and a delivery outline? Discuss specific guidelines for completing both.

Question 64

Explain why considering your audience is the central task in designing and delivering an effective presentation.

Question 65

List and explain the four functions of a conclusion.

Question 66

List and describe five specific tips for building your confidence when giving a speech.

Question 67

Explain how to use illustrations effectively during a presentation.

Question 68

List and describe the three tasks you must complete in order to effectively analyze your audience before you deliver your speech.

Question 69

What is the main purpose of an introduction? List and explain the five functions of an effective introduction.

Question 70

List and briefly describe the sources of supporting material for a presentation.

Question 71

Explain the five different organizational patterns to consider when organizing your main ideas,and provide an example for each.

Question 72

Explain the three different types of opinions and prescribe three strategies for using opinions effectively in your speeches.

Question 73

Describe the characteristics of an effective central idea and provide an example of an effective and ineffective central idea.

Question 74

Describe why someone might experience anxiety before giving a presentation.

Question 75

List three strategies to use if (1)your listeners appear bored,(2)if your listeners don't seem to understand you,(3)and if your listeners appear to disagree with you.