Business Communications Exam 4

22 August 2022
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Elisha has just started a new job and must use a cell phone to communicate with coworkers and customers. What advice should she follow to demonstrate professional cell phone use?
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Screen incoming calls if she is busy.
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A synonym for professionalism is
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business etiquette
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In what phase of team development do members select alternatives, analyze effects, implement their plan, and manage their project?
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Performing
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Which of the following would probably best help a group achieve its goal?
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Active listening skills
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To use your voice effectively,
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speak in a relaxed, controlled, well-pitched voice at about 125 words per minute
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Which of the following is the best advice to follow when receiving telephone calls for others?
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Verify telephone numbers and spelling of names when taking messages
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Which of the following is the best practice for a group when it begins a meeting?
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Establish ground rules
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Richard wants to prove that he is diligent and reliable. What is the best advice you can give him?
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Honor his commitments and keep promises.
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Which of the following would have a negative impact on a group?
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Failing to stay on task
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Which of the following is the best advice to follow when placing a business phone call?
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All answer choices are good tips to follow when placing business phone calls.
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Shawn needs to record his outgoing message on his voice mail system. Which of the following outgoing messages is most professional?
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Hi! You have reached the voice mail of Shawn Berg of Juarez Accounting. I am currently away from my phone but will return by 2 p.m. Please call back then. Thank you for calling.
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In what phase of team development do teams select members, become acquainted, build trust, and form a collaborative culture?
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Forming
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Leticia has called a client and received his voice mail. What is the best advice you can give Leticia for leaving a message?
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Smile when leaving her message to add warmth to her voice
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Which of the following statements about workplace criticism is most accurate?
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Giving and receiving criticism is a normal occurrence in the business world
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Which of the following statements about workplace teams is most accurate?
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Team members who are involved in the decision-making process show less resistance to change.
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What is the first thing you should do before making a business telephone call?
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Ask yourself if the phone call is necessary
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Jue understands that soft skills and professional polish will ensure her long-term success on the job. Which of the following is not a soft skill?
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Proficiency in using a variety of computer software packages
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Which statement about professionalism is most accurate?
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Professionalism describes desirable workplace behavior.
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You are in a meeting receiving your performance review and are surprised that your supervisor has offered you many suggestions for improvement. How should you react to the criticism?
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Ask for clarification of comments when necessary.
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A meeting agenda should include the date and place of the meeting, start and end times, a brief description of each topic with its time allotment, and
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any premeeting preparation expected of participants
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An awareness of courtesy and etiquette
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can improve an individual's chances of being hired and promoted
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The most successful workplace teams
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agree on a purpose and procedures
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When the purpose of your meeting is to solve an intense problem, what is the recommended number of meeting participants?
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Five or fewer
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Which of the following statements about teams in today's business is most accurate?
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Teams can be effective in solving problems and in developing new products
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Jeff will be leading a virtual team meeting. What should he do to make certain that the meeting runs smoothly and professionally?
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Ensure that the technology is working for all participants before the meeting starts
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Stephen is starting a new job and wants to demonstrate that he is a professional employee. What advice should he follow?
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Exercise self-control and keep personal opinions of people private
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Which of the following is the best advice regarding workplace conversation?
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Be courteous and attentive when conversing with managers, colleagues, subordinates, and customers.
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The benefits of voice mail include eliminating unnecessary chit chat, telephone tag, inaccurate messages, and
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time zone barriers
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How should a group leader keep a meeting progressing effectively?
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Discourage members who monopolize the discussion
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Which of the following statements about the power of the human voice is most accurate?
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Individuals can learn to change their voice to make it more effective and powerful
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What is your first task before holding a meeting?
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Determining your purpose
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Which of the following is the best advice to follow when dealing with conflict in a team?
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Look for areas of mutual agreement
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Professional behavior is comprised of six dimensions, including courtesy and respect, appearance and appeal, tolerance and tact, honesty and ethics, reliability and diligence, and
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sharing and collegiality
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Which of the following statements about meetings is most accurate?
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As businesses become more team-oriented, people are attending more meetings than ever
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You recently chaired a team implementing new federal confidentiality requirements. After implementation, you must evaluate each team member's performance. Which of the following suggestions about giving constructive criticism is not accurate?
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To show more compassion, be as vague as possible
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Which of the following statement best provides constructive criticism?
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Producing inferior work often causes this company to lose time and money.
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How do recruiters and employers view the importance of professional behavior in the workplace?
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Good manners and a businesslike, professional demeanor are among the top skills recruiters seek in applicants.
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Which of the following statements about face-to-face communication is most accurate?
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Face-to-face interaction is the most effective of all communication channels
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Which of the following statements about the end of a meeting is most accurate?
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The leader should provide a summary of accomplishments and a review of action items.
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Companies use virtual meetings to
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All answer choices provide reasons companies use virtual meetings
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Which of the following statements about professionalism in the workplace is most accurate?
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More organizations are establishing procedures or policies to encourage professionalism
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What is the ideal number of participants for most groups?
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Four to five
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Which of the following should be included in the minutes of a meeting?
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All answer choices are items that should be included in the minutes of a meeting
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Which of the following is the best example of a response when answering calls for others?
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Annette is away from her desk, but I will give her your message when she returns.
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Which of the following s​tatements about professionalism is most accurate?
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Demonstrating etiquette is important in the office and online
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What term describes groups of people who collaborate with one another to accomplish a shared task across space, time, and organizational boundaries using technology?
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Virtual teams
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Which of the following statements about phones and phone usage in today's businesses is most accurate?
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Effective business communicators know how to use phones productively, efficiently, and professionally.
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Saying words correctly and clearly with the accepted sounds and accented syllables reflects
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proper pronunciation
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Which of the following demonstrates the best example when answering a telephone call?
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Thanks for calling Precision Integrations. This is Beth Dittmer. How may I help you today?
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The best definition of uptalk is
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a rising inflection at the end of a sentence that makes statements sound like questions
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After determining your purpose for the presentation, what is your next important step?
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Analyzing the audience
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When you give a speech without multimedia technology, you may need to prepare notes. You should prepare these notes by writing major ideas
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​in a complete sentence or two
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Effective speakers must be aware of their nonverbal messages. Nonverbal means
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appearance, movements, and vocal qualities
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Tyrone has just told his audience that engineering a hostile business takeover is similar to conducting guerilla warfare. He is using what technique?
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Analogy
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Business presentations ​
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may vary in complexity
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Two of the most effective techniques to improve your audience's ability to understand and remember your speech are
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good organization and intentional repetition.
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Paul is explaining to upper-level management how converting to a four-day workweek can solve their budget woes by decreasing expenses. How will he most likely organize his presentation?
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Problem/solution
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Jessica tells her audience about her five years' experience as a social networking professional helping over 100 local businesses learn to use social networking as an effective marketing tool. Jessica is attempting to
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identify herself and establish credibility
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Niccolo is nervous about his upcoming presentation. Which of these techniques will overcome his case of nerves and allow Niccolo to deliver a good presentation?
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Ignore any stumbles and keep going
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When selecting and preparing your visual aids, keep in mind your goals as a speaker:
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to make listeners understand, remember, and act on your ideas
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In an effective presentation conclusion, you will strive to accomplish three goals:
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summarize the main themes, give the audience a memorable take-away, and include a statement that allows for a graceful exit.
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After you determine your purpose and analyze your audience, your next step is to
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collect information
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Which of the following is the best recommendation for delivering an effective oral presentation?
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Use an extemporaneous delivery
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Which of the following statements is most accurate?
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Effective speakers analyze their audience and the speaking occasion to help them determine what type of visual aid to use.
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Like it or not, speakers are judged on their appearance. Which of these is the best advice on choosing your attire for a business presentation?
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Dress professionally
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If you will take questions at the end of your presentation, which of these is the best advice?
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Begin each answer with a repetition of the question
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Irina will make her presentation to a large audience of members whose negative attitudes range from displeased to outraged. What advice should Irina follow in preparing her presentation for this audience?
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Present objective data and expert opinion in a calm, controlled delivery style.
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Which of these is the most accurate description regarding the use of pauses or silence in a presentation?
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Silence can be effective for speakers when they are transitioning from one point to another
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Zoom presentations
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use 3D to help audiences better understand and remember content, details, and relationships
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Which of the following tips for using special effects in a slideshow is most accurate?
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Add animation features only if doing so helps convey your message or adds interest to the content
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What kind of business presentation uses technology to allow remote colleagues to collaborate in real time?
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Virtual presentation
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An effective visual aid
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All answer choices are correct
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Before giving a presentation, you should
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All answer choices are steps that a speaker should complete prior to giving a presentation
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Because the presenter can create dynamic, colorful presentations that incorporate audio, videos, images, animation, and hyperlinks, one of the most popular visual aids is
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multimedia slides
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Follow all of these guidelines to deliver your presentation effectively except
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begin speaking immediately; that is, speak as soon as you are behind the lectern
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You should do all of the following in the introduction of a presentation except
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develop the main points with adequate explanation and details.
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Speakers build audience rapport by
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incorporating imagery, supplying verbal signposts, and using body language strategically
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Nearly every speaker must overcome stage fright; one of the most effective techniques to decrease stage fright is
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knowing the subject thoroughly.
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The best technique to establish your credibility in a business presentation is
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describing your knowledge, position, or experience
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Connor opened his presentation to an audience of business owners with this statement: If you want to reduce employee benefit costs by at least 15 percent without hurting employee morale or impacting your work environment, please stand up right now. By asking them to stand, Connor is
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capturing listeners' attention and getting them involved
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In the conclusion of your speech, you say, I recommend developing and posting high-quality video podcasts on our website to recruit new employees. You are using the conclusion to
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review the main theme of the presentation and to provide a final recommendation
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In her presentation on improving employee morale, Jillian makes this statement: So far, you've heard only about the problems we have with morale; let's move to some solutions. Jillian has employed the verbal signpost called
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switching directions
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To help his listeners keep track of where he is in the presentation, Dominic has just said, Next I will discuss three plans for reducing waste. What verbal signpost is Dominic using?
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Previewing
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Which is the best advice to follow when using presentation templates?
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Adjust the color scheme or font style of existing templates to suit your needs
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The most important part of preparing for an oral presentation is
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determining the purpose
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You should create a multimedia slide for all of the following reasons except to
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demonstrate your use of technology
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When analyzing your audience, you should consider the
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All answer choices are important factors to consider when analyzing an audience
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Your speech will be more effective if you have audience rapport. Rapport can be defined as
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a bond connecting the speaker with the audience
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Anna plans to use a ​PowerPoint presentation in her speech. What advice should she follow?
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Use a laser pointer to draw her audience's attention to important points on her PowerPoint slides
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What statement about the use and meaning of color is most accurate?
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Colors can be used to arouse different responses or to symbolize concepts
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The body of a short, 20-minute presentation should focus on
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approximately two to four main points
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Your audience analysis reveals that audience members will be friendly and interested in your topic. You should be
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warm, pleasant, and open; and you should use a lot of eye contact and smiles.
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Presentations are given to many types of audiences. According to your text, what are the four categories of audiences?
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Hostile, friendly, neutral, and uninterested
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What is the best advice to follow​ when revising and proofreading your multimedia presentation?
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Proofread your slideshow using a printed copy
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Which of these tips regarding the use of handouts as a visual aid is most accurate?
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Handouts should be discussed during the presentation, but they should not be distributed until the presentation is finished.
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All of these are good advice for nonverbal messages during a presentation except
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use a variety of gestures planned and rehearsed in advance
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As the human resources director for your company, you must give a presentation to the company owners about the staff demographics in each of your company's two locations. What organizational pattern would be best for you to present your data?
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Geography/space
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Which of the following statements about speaking skills is most accurate?
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Recruiters rank speaking skills as an important "soft skill" desired in employees
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For effective presentation slides, you should apply the 6-x-6 rule to most slides. The 6-x-6 rule means that
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each slide has no more than six words per line and no more than six lines
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Which of the following statements about public speaking is most accurate?
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Most people are apprehensive about speaking in public