BSC COM C. 15

Which of the following would be effective transitions in a team presentation?

"Now, here's Samer to continue the discussion with a focus on achieving our sales goals." "Hakim will now share some ideas about how to improve student engagement."

At a business presentation, a speaker should begin to use slides

after a spoken opening.

As part of the preparation process, a business speaker should

consider possible questions from the audience.

Which of the following are examples of formal business attire?

dress shirts ties business suits

To demonstrate competence when giving a presentation, a younger business professional should dress with greater

formality.

For business speakers, attire influences

how others perceive them.

During a business presentation, handouts are used

For information that does not project well in slide form

What is the significance of an open stance in a business presentation?

It is a warm and inviting form of nonverbal communication.

A speaker can prepare for the unexpected during a business presentation by

maintaining an attitude of flexibility. mastering the presentation's content.

Which of the following are ways an audience member can show support to a speaker during a business presentation?

maintaining eye contact asking message-focused questions

When you make a presentation to colleagues, it offers a chance to improve your colleagues' opinions about your

abilities.

Using the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication allows you to project

-friendliness. -self-assurance.

The team did not collaborate about the overall presentation.

It helps make you feel more composed. It gives you time to contemplate a response. It makes you seem more thoughtful`

What result can a speaker anticipate by mingling with audience members after a business presentation?

developing professional connections

A useful tool for advancing slides during a business presentation that allows you to keep more eye contact with an audience than a keyboard would allow is a slide

remote control.

Which of the following are elements of the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication?

smile tone nod

Which of the following are examples of unsupportive behavior by an audience member during a business presentation?

texting yawning

What is the principal reason you should interpret slides during a presentation instead of reading them?

to prevent becoming just a narrator

Which of the following typically occur when you smile during a presentation?

-Listeners are more likely to view you favorably. -You make a positive connection with listeners.

Place the following categories of attire in order according to their level of formality, with the most formal attire at the top.

1. formal business attire 2. business casual attire 3. casual attire

If all the audience members are sitting in back rows for a speech presentation, which of the following are recommended steps to take?

Ask the audience members to move forward. Make a point of moving closer to the audience members.

In what ways can a question-and-answer session of a business presentation be a risk for the speaker?

Audience members' questions may be difficult. The questions may throw the speaker off topic.

Which of the following statements about nervousness and public speaking are true?

Experiencing nervousness in public speaking is normal. Feeling nervousness in public speaking can be a benefit. Nervousness can result in a more passionate presentation.

True or false: If adequately rehearsed, business presentations always go according to the speaker's plans.

False

True or false: If adequately rehearsed, business presentations always go according to the speaker's plans. True false question.

False

Taking a few deep breaths has which of the following effects before a presentation? Multiple choice question.

It quells nervousness.

What are recommended relaxation techniques for managing nervousness in preparation for a presentation?

Listening to music that you enjoy. Exercising a day or so before the event. Stretching.

When showing slides for a business presentation in a room that allows you to dim only the lights next to the screen, you should remember to do which of the following?

Stand where you are in full light.

Sun's team is giving an important presentation on a new heart rate monitor. Pablo is energetic and charming but physically uncoordinated. Jisoo is an experienced yoga instructor who can lower or increase her heart rate by controlling her breath. Thorin is methodical, calm, and introverted. Sun has experience as a math tutor. Which of the following roles would be most appropriate?

Sun should explain any numerical information about the heart rate monitor. Jisoo should demonstrate how the heart rate monitor works.

Cleo's team will be giving a group presentation. Which of the following should the team do to ensure a cohesive team presentation?

Team members should be united in the team's key objectives and messages. Team members should communicate with each other about the objectives while preparing.

Which of the following statements are true about the fear of public speaking?

The fear is generally greater for important occasions. It is a common fear.

Jacob's team is giving a presentation. Which of the following would be the best choice for presenting a united front?

The team should wear the same formality of attire and stand close to one another on the stage.

When a business speaker has presence, audience members tend to respond in which two of the following ways?

They admire the speaker's ideas. They become motivated to take action.

How do audience members typically respond when they hear an inauthentic speaker make a business presentation?

They feel uncomfortable.

Which two of the following do speakers often do when they establish a presence during their business presentations?

They gain the attention of listeners. They generate interest in their ideas.

Which of the following is a common mistake made by speakers during a slide presentation?

They spend too much time with their backs to the audience.

Which of the following are mistakes that presenters make when they do not know the answer to a question from an audience member?

They use excessive confidence to hide their lack of knowledge. They respond with exaggeration.

True or false: A good speaker will involve the audience as much as possible without taking too much time or straying from the speech topic.

True

It helps make you feel more composed. It gives you time to contemplate a response. It makes you seem more thoughtful

You should consider sending a brief email note thanking the audience members for attending. You should reply to any audience members to whom you made promises about providing additional information. You should take steps to help develop ongoing professional relationships as a result of the presentation.

What is the main rationale for not starting to show slides as soon as you begin a presentation that features slides?

You should first make a connection with your audience.

Which of the following best explains what you should do during your team presentation to show your team is united?

You should refer to one another throughout the presentation.

To minimize the disadvantages of handouts during a business presentation, the best time to give them out is ______ the presentation.

at the end of

When giving a presentation, nervousness is only dysfunctional when a speaker

cannot deliver the content.

During an internal business presentation, a speaker's credibility can be increased through which two of the following?

demonstrating knowledge about a business issue explaining how a business idea will improve the company

Which of the following are visual aids that can be used in business presentations?

electronic slides screencast videos

Which of the following are relaxation techniques that can help limit nervousness before a presentation?

emptying your mind attending a film meditating

Consistent deep breathing as part of a presentation is effective in

enhancing voice timber. helping maintain a confident posture. improving the tone of the voice.

When giving a business presentation, a speaker should dress with ______ than the members of the audience. Multiple choice question.

greater formality

Which of the following best helps you connect with your audience members and convey enthusiasm for your topic?

smiling

According to a 2001 survey by Geoffrey Brewer on Gallup Polls online, which of the following fears ranks higher than the fear of public speaking for the American public is the fear of

snakes

When speakers choose not to rehearse before giving a business presentation, audience members will typically perceive which two of the following?

the speaker's vagueness the speaker's disorganization

The primary focus of a business presentation with visual aids should be

the speaker.

Which of the following are open-stance gestures for a business speaker?

using palms-up gestures keeping arms at the sides of the body

A speaker's nonverbal communication influences how audience members perceive which two of the following?

-the message delivered by the speaker -the speaker's credibility

Fran is finishing up her portion of the team presentation and passes the speaking role to Maia. She says, "Maia will now discuss the benefits of core strength exercises on running. She'll share her personal story about how strengthening her core resulted in fewer running injuries and how this led to a personal best in the local marathon last year. She'll also demonstrate some of the exercises, such as the side plank and the bridge." Which of the following best explains the effect of this transition?

Fran took opportunities from Maia and prevented Maia from being able to showcase her main points.

When showing electronic slides in a business presentation, you should do which of the following?

Give details about the slides. Add to the information on the slides.

Which of the following are benefits of pausing before answering questions in a business presentation?

It gives you time to contemplate a response. It helps make you feel more composed. It makes you seem more thoughtful

Nancy is giving a presentation in a venue that she has never been to before. Which of the following is the most important thing she should do?

She should arrive at least an hour before the presentation.

True or false: How audience members perceive a business presentation speaker's authenticity impacts how they regard the speaker's message.

T

When a business speech is about people, which of the following generally occur?

The audience becomes more confident in the speaker. The presentation of any statistics becomes livelier

Which of the following can occur if the lights are turned off during a slide presentation?

The slides become the focus of the presentation. Audience members can become sleepy.

It is beneficial for a speaker to take questions at a business presentation for which of the following reasons?

The speaker will have a better chance to explain parts of the message. Audience members will feel that the speaker cares about addressing their needs.

Constance's team was organized and efficient. When the team learned it would be giving a team presentation at the annual meeting, its members immediately divided up the work equally. The members worked independently but did not need to check up on one another, since each member was reliable and would not do anything to let down the team. The presentation itself was not particularly effective, and audience members appeared distracted. Which of the following is the most likely reason the presentation was unsuccessful?

The team did not collaborate about the overall presentation.

What are some benefits of using a remote control to advance slides during a business presentation?

You can more easily continue eye contact with the audience. You are free to move around the room.

Which of the following are accomplished by referring to one another throughout a team presentation?

You ensure your comments connect with your teammates' contributions. You demonstrate that your team is united.

What should you plan to do in the days after you have given a business presentation?

You should consider sending a brief email note thanking the audience members for attending. You should take steps to help develop ongoing professional relationships as a result of the presentation. You should reply to any audience members to whom you made promises about providing additional information.

Which of the following are benefits that you obtain by rehearsing a business presentation?

increased familiarity with the content discovery of areas where content needs to be altered awareness of places to highlight with nonverbal communication

Which of the following are forms of nonverbal communication used by effective business speakers?

eye contact business attire

When describing electronic slides during a business presentation, the speaker's ______ should be towards the audience.

face

A business professional who wears formal business attire generally exudes

importance.

During a business presentation, a speaker might have to incorporate changes quickly if

listeners make comments. audience members ask questions.

What are things that good speakers will do when involving the audience in their presentations?

make sure questions and discussion stay on topic limit the amount of time spent interacting with listeners

If you do not know the answer to a question during a business presentation, the best thing to do is to

offer to find the answer later and contact the questioner.

What is a recommended practice when you are answering a question from a member of the audience that requires you to quickly come up with a response?

pausing before giving the answer

In the context of a business speech, audience members primarily enjoy hearing about

people

When you are deciding where to stand during a speech or presentation, you should choose a location that will do which of the following?

place you near the listeners give you the best eye contact with listeners

Which of the following are the benefits for a speaker of arriving early to a speech or presentation?

seeing who will be attending being able to assess the room and equipment adjusting the presentation if needed