Question 1

Cullen is preparing a speech about his visit to the Empire State Building.The type of informative presentation he is preparing is a presentation about_____.
A) an object
B) a procedure
C) an idea
D) a person

Accepted Answer

The Empire State Building is an object, a physical structure, and therefore Cullen's informative presentation would fall under the category of a presentation about an object. Option B) A procedure refers to a series of steps or actions, such as how to perform a specific task or operate a machine. Option C) An idea involves conveying a concept or philosophy, which does not seem to fit with Cullen's speech topic. Option D) A person would involve discussing a specific individual or group of people, which is not the focus of Cullen's presentation.

Question 2

Sean is informing his audience about the benefits of networking as a way to find as job.His speech is about which of the following?
A) A procedure
B) An event
C) An idea
D) A person It should only include previews.

Accepted Answer

Sean's speech is about the idea of networking as a way to find a job. It does not involve a specific procedure, event, or person. Therefore, choice C is the best answer. Additionally, the question prompt specifically states that the speech should only include previews, implying that it is an informative speech about an idea rather than an instructional speech about a procedure.

Question 3

Masayuki gave a speech on ways the high context values are reflected in the Japanese culture.His three main points were the language,the gift-giving customs,and the visual arts.Which pattern did he use to organize his speech?
A) Topical
B) Spatial
C) Chronological
D) Complexity

Accepted Answer

Masayuki organized his speech by focusing on three different topics, which were the language, gift-giving customs, and visual arts. Therefore, he used a topical pattern to organize his speech.

Question 4

Which of the following is recommended by your book when using an interpreter?
A) Audiences in most cultures enjoy humor,so prepare some humorous stories.
B) The speech will not take longer with an interpreter.
C) Do not attempt to give statistics or detailed data.
D) Even though an interpreter is needed,you should not assume that no one in the audience will speak your language.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is recommended by...

Question 5

With regard to presenting information it is important to remember which of the following?
A) Presenting information means that communication has occurred.
B) Presenting information does not mean that communication has occurred.
C) Presenting information means that it is up to the audience to learn what is presented.
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Presenting information is only one component of communication. Communication requires that the presented information is received and understood by the audience. Simply presenting information does not guarantee that communication has occurred. The audience's feedback, questions, and actions are also important indicators of whether communication has taken place.

Question 6

Kelly really prided himself on his knowledge of British royal history.He had three main points in his informative speech,his first being the ancient lineage of Queen Elizabeth.By the time he got through his first point,four minutes of his six-minute time allotment for the speech had been used.What was Kelly's error in this situation?
A) Not relating new information to old
B) Not reinforcing his key ideas verbally
C) Not reinforcing his key ideas nonverbally
D) Not pacing the flow of his information

Accepted Answer

Kelly's error was in not pacing the flow of his information. He spent too much time on his first point, leaving little time for the rest of his speech.

Question 7

Stewart was presenting information about the newest in MP3 players.In describing the features,he covered the newest and most technical aspects of the new players.What challenges might Stewart face in making sure his audience understands the information?
A) Keeping his ideas simple
B) Making his examples vivid
C) Including enough technical terminology
D) Including enough technical examples

Accepted Answer

Stewart may face challenges in ensuring that his audience understands the technical aspects of the MP3 players. To overcome this challenge, he should keep his ideas simple and use language that is understandable to his audience. Vivid examples can also help in making technical information more accessible. Including too much technical terminology or examples may actually make it more difficult for the audience to understand the information.

Question 8

A speech that describes how something works,or a process of how a particular outcome is produced,is a speech about a(n)_____.
A) idea
B) procedure
C) object
D) event

Accepted Answer

A speech that describes how something works or a process of how a particular outcome is produced is a speech about a procedure. Procedures are step-by-step instructions or methods of doing something. This type of speech would likely involve breaking down a complex process or system into simpler steps to make it easier for the audience to understand.

Question 9

Tom gave a speech on Old Drum,a historical statue of a dog in the local town square.What strategy is Tom using in his selection of topics?
A) Building in redundancy
B) Establishing a motive for listening
C) Presenting information that relates to his listeners' interests
D) Reinforcing key ideas verbally and nonverbally

Accepted Answer

Tom is presenting a topic that relates to his listeners' interests, as the historical statue of Old Drum is a well-known and beloved landmark in the local town square.

Question 10

One of the methods used to make your presentation interesting is to _____.
A) build in redundancy
B) reinforce key ideas nonverbally
C) pace your information flow
D) use attention-getting supporting material

Accepted Answer

Using attention-getting supporting material such as interesting anecdotes, facts, statistics, visuals, and props is an effective way to capture and maintain the audience's attention and make the presentation more engaging. Building in redundancy can be counterproductive as it may bore the audience, reinforce key ideas nonverbally can be helpful but alone may not necessarily make the presentation interesting, and pacing your information flow is important but doesn't in itself make the presentation interesting.

Question 11

When teaching a process,it is helpful to follow the acronym T-E-A-C-H,which stands for the following:
A) Train,explain,administer,cooperate,help
B) Teach,example,apply,communicate,hear
C) Tell,example,apply,coach,help
D) Tell,explain,attribute,coach,hear

Accepted Answer

The acronym T-E-A-C-H stands for Tell, Example, Apply, Coach, Help. This is the best choice because it emphasizes the importance of telling or explaining the process, providing examples, allowing students to apply what they have learned, coaching them through any challenges they may encounter, and offering help when needed. This approach provides a clear and effective framework for teaching a new process.

Question 12

David is informing his audience about his the many opportunities for hiking,sightseeing and photography at the Grand Canyon.His speech is about which of the following?
A) An object
B) A procedure
C) A person
D) An event

Accepted Answer

David's speech is about the Grand Canyon, which is a physical location or place, thus it is considered an object.

Question 13

Satoshi gave a speech explaining three types of Japanese writing.This is example of a speech to _____.
A) inspire
B) persuade
C) entertain
D) inform

Accepted Answer

The speech is focused on providing information about three types of Japanese writing and does not aim to inspire, persuade or entertain the audience.

Question 14

Keisha has decided to prepare her speech on the women who traveled west in the middle part of the 1800s.Her presentation is about _____.
A) procedures
B) people
C) events
D) ideas

Accepted Answer

Keisha's presentation is about people, specifically women who traveled west in the middle part of the 1800s.

Question 15

When having an interpreter working with you to present your speech,which of the following should be kept in mind?
A) Use as much humor as possible to keep the mood light.
B) Use jargon to make audience members feel more comfortable.
C) If you have many facts,figures,or other detailed data,write this information down before you
Speak,and give it to your interpreter.
D) Since the interpreter is "repeating" your words,there is no need to meet with him or her prior to the speech.

Accepted Answer

Providing your interpreter with written information beforehand can ensure accurate translation of technical or detailed information.

Answer: None
 Using humor or jargon can be difficult to translate accurately, and not meeting with the interpreter beforehand can lead to miscommunications or confusion. None of the choices are ideal for working with an interpreter.

Question 16

Franz is preparing a speech about Taoism.His speech will be a presentation about______.
A) objects
B) ideas
C) procedures
D) events

Accepted Answer

Taoism is a philosophical and religious tradition that centers around certain key ideas and principles, such as the concept of the Tao (a cosmic force or principle), the importance of balance and harmony, and the pursuit of simplicity and humility. It is not focused on specific objects, procedures, or events.

Question 17

Melissa knew that most of her audience knew very little about creating a Power Point presentation,so she related her presentation to what her audience already knew about using word processing programs,and the principles they had learned about creating visual aids.What technique is she using to make her presentation clear?
A) Pace your information flow
B) Relate new information to old information
C) Relate to your audience's interests
D) Use attention-catching supporting material

Accepted Answer

Melissa is using the technique of relating new information to old information by linking Power Point with what her audience already knows about using word processing programs and creating visual aids. This helps to make her presentation clear and understandable to her audience who may be unfamiliar with Power Point.

Question 18

Beling was asked to make a presentation to a group of police officers.For her topic,Beling decided to explain some techniques to help manage job stress.What tactic is Beling using to make the presentation interesting?
A) Using effective supporting materials
B) Building in redundancy
C) Reinforcing key ideas verbally and nonverbally
D) Presenting information that relates to listeners

Accepted Answer

Beling is making the presentation interesting by presenting information that is relevant and relatable to the audience of police officers, who are likely to experience high levels of job stress.

Question 19

Tiffany presented an informative speech on the cognitive theory of stimulation.What type of informative speech was this?
A) A speech about an idea
B) A speech about a procedure
C) A speech about an object
D) A speech about an event

Accepted Answer

Tiffany's speech is about an idea, specifically the cognitive theory of stimulation.

Question 20

A presentation about _____ would be a speech about a procedure.
A) types of surfboards
B) how to perform a search on the Internet
C) three different breeds of dogs
D) features on a digital camera

Accepted Answer

A presentation about how to perform a search on the Internet would explain a procedure, as it involves a step-by-step process. The other choices (types of surfboards, breeds of dogs, features on a digital camera) could certainly make for interesting presentations, but they don't necessarily involve a clear procedure.

Quiz 14: Speaking to Inform

Cullen is preparing a speech about his visit to the Empire State Building.The type of informative presentation he is preparing is a presentation about_____.

Sean is informing his audience about the benefits of networking as a way to find as job.His speech is about which of the following?

Masayuki gave a speech on ways the high context values are reflected in the Japanese culture.His three main points were the language,the gift-giving customs,and the visual arts.Which pattern did he use to organize his speech?

Which of the following is recommended by your book when using an interpreter?

With regard to presenting information it is important to remember which of the following?

Stewart was presenting information about the newest in MP3 players.In describing the features,he covered the newest and most technical aspects of the new players.What challenges might Stewart face in making sure his audience understands the information?

A speech that describes how something works,or a process of how a particular outcome is produced,is a speech about a(n) _____.

Tom gave a speech on Old Drum,a historical statue of a dog in the local town square.What strategy is Tom using in his selection of topics?

One of the methods used to make your presentation interesting is to _____.

When teaching a process,it is helpful to follow the acronym T-E-A-C-H,which stands for the following:

David is informing his audience about his the many opportunities for hiking,sightseeing and photography at the Grand Canyon.His speech is about which of the following?

Satoshi gave a speech explaining three types of Japanese writing.This is example of a speech to _____.

Keisha has decided to prepare her speech on the women who traveled west in the middle part of the 1800s.Her presentation is about _____.

When having an interpreter working with you to present your speech,which of the following should be kept in mind?

Franz is preparing a speech about Taoism.His speech will be a presentation about______.

Beling was asked to make a presentation to a group of police officers.For her topic,Beling decided to explain some techniques to help manage job stress.What tactic is Beling using to make the presentation interesting?

Tiffany presented an informative speech on the cognitive theory of stimulation.What type of informative speech was this?

A presentation about _____ would be a speech about a procedure.