Question 1

Jean wants to find websites that provide information about bullying by managers in the workplace. She starts out by searching for "bullying work." Which adjustment would best narrow her search in a helpful way?

Accepted Answer

You can reduce the number of websites identified in a search by submitting more terms to the search engine and by replacing general terms with more specific terms. The words "manager"and "workplace"both help to narrow the Jean's search in a helpful way.

Question 2

Which of the following people narrows his or her Internet search most effectively?

Accepted Answer

You can reduce the number of websites identified in a search by submitting more terms to the search engine. These added terms should be applicable to the topic and thereby make the search more specific.

Question 3

Which of the following is a research search engine?

Accepted Answer

Google Scholar is an example of a research search engine.

Question 4

Louise wants to find scholarly articles about business practices in South Africa before and after apartheid. Which search engine would provide her with the most specific and helpful search?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Academic is a research search engine that focuses on scholarly articles.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a website-specific search?

Accepted Answer

A website-specific search means confining your search to specific websites that you know will contain the information you're seeking. Searching the U.S. Department of Commerce's website is an example of this.

Question 6

Which of the following is an accurate statement about books?

Accepted Answer

Many books are available in either print or digital formats, allowing you to read the material in whichever manner suits you best.

Question 7

Which of the following is an accurate statement about periodicals?

Accepted Answer

Because they appear on a recurring basis, periodicals generally provide more current information than books do.

Question 8

Which of the following statements accurately describes a difference between a research database and a research search engine?

Accepted Answer

The major difference between a research database and a research search engine is that databases tend to be narrower and more specialized; most are focused on specific academic disciplines.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a survey?

Accepted Answer

A survey is a method of collecting data by interviewing people.

Question 10

The three main audience responses that presentation aids improve are

Accepted Answer

The three main audience responses that presentation aids improve are attention, learning, and recall.

Question 11

Which of the following presentation aid examples would be likely to enhance audience learning the most?

Accepted Answer

Most people learn better when more than one of their senses is engaged. Donna's use of text slides and a model that audience members can touch does the most to activate her audience members' senses.

Question 12

Why do presentation aids improve learning?

Accepted Answer

Most people learn better when more than one of their senses is engaged.

Question 13

Nargis is giving a presentation to the sales staff of a department store about a sales technique that involves salespeople mirroring the posture of their potential customers to create a feeling of connection. Which of the following types of visual aids would be most effective for her presentation?

Accepted Answer

You can use people-including yourself-as presentation aids. This is effective when you need to demonstrate something physical.

Question 14

Why do presentation aids help to hold an audience's attention?

Accepted Answer

Most listeners can think much faster than you can talk, so if all they have to attend to are your words, their minds will likely wander. Incorporating one or more presentation aids will better hold their attention.

Question 15

Which of the following is a low-tech presentation aid?

Accepted Answer

Relevant objects, such as models, are low-tech presentation aids that can be effective if they are relevant to your topic and if they can be incorporated easily and safely.

Question 16

David is planning to give a presentation at his office on the duck hunting industry for 12 of his colleagues. Out of the following options, the best presentation aid for David's speech would be a

Accepted Answer

Before incorporating any object into your speech, consider whether it will be feasible for the space in which you're speaking. Make sure it is large enough to be seen by everyone in your audience but not so large that it dominates your presentation. You should also bear in mind that dangerous or unsanitary objects are unwelcome in many venues. Of course, the object should also be relevant to your presentation. A duck call is relevant, safe, sanitary, and not so large as to be impractical, making it the best option for David.

Question 17

If listeners do not need to see a handout during a presentation, it should be distributed

Accepted Answer

If listeners do not need to see a handout during a presentation, distribute it at the end so it doesn't distract listeners while you're speaking.

Question 18

Jacob plans to pass out a handout to an audience that includes people who are visually impaired. Considering this, which of the following should Jacob do?

Accepted Answer

If your audience includes listeners who are visually impaired, it is advisable to create an audio recording of the information on your handouts.

Question 19

Amir is giving a presentation about providing first aid in the workplace. Considering this, which presentation aid would be the most effective?

Accepted Answer

Using a person as a presentation aid is more engaging than showing your audience photographs or video recordings, because your demonstration is live.

Question 20

Text slides often take the form of

Accepted Answer

Text slides often take the form of bulleted lists of words or phrases relevant to the presenter's topic.

Quiz 13: Finding Support for Your Presentation Goals