CTS288 Chapter 17

In which of the following scenarios is a presentation a good choice of communication method? you want to recommend a training session you attended you are assisting on a detailed plan to expand your department you want to resolve a problem regarding you employment contact your department needs to discuss a sensitive personnel issue

You want to recommend a training session you attended

what is a storyboard? a board you use to tell stories an online collection of anecdotes a template for creating powerpoint presentations a planning tool for visualizing presentation

a planning tool for visualizing presentation

a single visual should communicate: a thousand messages six bullets a single message something positive and something negative

a single message

which of the following is not an example of presentation software? microsoft office powerpoint adobe flash apple keynote adobe slideshow

adobe slideshow

Tonya teaches public speaking at a local college. Today she is covering the topic of "Managing Questions and Answers." Please answer the questions below. Speakers should repeat the question asked by an audience member ____. a.only if absolutely necessary b.only if the person is a nonnative speaker c.after each question d.only if the person talks softly

after each question

when is it a good idea to use a short pause during your presentation? to add emphasis to a key idea to separate thoughts to let your audience absorb your words all of the above

all of the above

what can you do during a speech to minimize performance anxiety? breathe deeply apologize often drink caffeinated cola all of the above

breathe deeply

when answering questions, you should: debate with the questioner attempt to answer even if you don't know the correct response direct your response to the questioner direct your response to the audience

direct your response to the audience

Help maintain the focus of your audience by including wake-up devices every three to four minutes in your presentation. _________________________ True False

false

In the opening section of your presentation, you should deliver your main message along with supporting ideas and information. _________________________ True False

false

When answering a question from an audience member, direct your answer directly to the person asking the question. True False

false

when you are showing a slide show or video in a darkened room, what should you be sure you do? talk to the audience dramatically from a dark part of the room read the bullet points on the screen illuminate your face all of the above

illuminate your face

which of the following is an advantage of using openoffice impress it is distributed under an open source license it is designed for online presentation it is the popular with macintosh users it is designed for collaboration and sharing

it is distributed under an open source license

Tonya teaches public speaking at a local college. Today she is covering the topic of "Managing Questions and Answers." Please answer the questions below. When making a presentation, you should NOT ____. a. set a time limit on the question and answer period b. let the question-and-answer period go on too long c. indicate how you will recognize audience members to speak d. announce when you will be taking questions

let the question-and-answer period go on too long

Which of the following should you not do to plan a presentation? analyze your audience clarify your purpose practice nonverbal messages estimate presentation time

practice nonverbal messages

a good way to rehearse your presentation is to: take frequent sips of water record yourself on video develop visual aids relax and feel free to improve

record yourself on video

which of the following is not one of the three major parts of a speech? salutation conclusion opening body

salutation

why should you build rapport with your audience so they ask challenging questions so they are cooperative and interested so they don't interrupt you so they understand your message

so they are cooperative and interested

what is visualization? stretching exercise method of digital video recording technique of forming a mental image of yourself performing a task technique for rehearsing gestures

technique of forming a mental image of yourself performing a task

Hand gestures help reinforce what you are saying and make you more visible when speaking to a large audience. _________________________ True False

true

Inexperienced speakers tend to underestimate the amount the amount of time it takes to develop and rehearse a formal presentation. _________________________ True False

true

Microsoft estimates that more than 30 million Microsoft Word presentations are given each day. True False

true

Rapport is a mutual trust, emotional similarity, and natural personal attraction. _________________________ true false

true

Using a microphone and sound system or the public address system, if one is available, makes it easier for everyone to understand what you are saying. _________________________ True False

true

during your presentation, you should: use gestures to reinforce what you are saying remain behind a lectern move around the room al of the above

use gestures to reinforce what you are saying

when designing slides to show during a presentation, you should: use many lively colors display a pattern or animation in the background use simple transitions use at least two special effects per slide

use simple transitions

what does it mean if you suffer performance anxiety before a presentation? you fear making a mistake in front of others you did not prepare adequately you are over prepared you have an uncommon disorder

you fear making a mistake in front of others

what ground rules should you establish for asking questions? you take questions only if time allows you take question after the presentation questioners cannot refer to notes if you have a question, ask someone sitting nearby

you take question after the presentation