Credibility
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major components of speaker credibility?
A) Competence
B) Character
C) Confidence
D) Caring
C) Confidence
What organizational pattern focuses on presenting events or steps in chronological order?
A) Time Arrangement
B) Stories and Examples
C) Causes and Effects
D) Problem–Solution
A) Time Arrangement
What is the impromptu form of delivery?
A) Reading from a manuscript
B) Delivering a memorized speech
C) Speaking without prior preparation or practice
D) Using detailed notes to guide a presentation
C) Speaking without prior preparation or practice
Which dialectic comes into play when planning a team presentation?
A) structure – spontaneity,
B) Engaged - Disengaged,
C) Open System – Closed System,
D) Conflict - Cohesion
A) Structure – Spontaneity
How should a presentation team dress for their presentation?
A) Cohesively
B) Matching Shirts
C) it does not matter
D) Uniforms
A) Cohesively
Why might a speaker with too much charisma negatively impact their credibility?
A) They may appear dishonest
B) They might overshadow their content
C) Their intensity can overwhelm or exhaust the audience
D) They usually lack proper preparation
C) Their intensity can overwhelm or exhaust the audience
Which pattern would best fit a speaker discussing potential consequences of not increasing dues?
A) Causes and Effects
B) Time Arrangement
C) Space Arrangement
D) Stories and Examples
A) Causes and Effects
What is the most common style of delivery in group settings?
A) Manuscript delivery
B) Extemporaneous delivery
C) Impromptu delivery
D) Memorized delivery
B) Extemporaneous delivery
Which of the following is not a key element of presentation speaking?
A) Credibility
B) Logistics
C) Organization
D) Topic
D) Topic
Which is not one of the roles of a presentation leader?
A) Briefly introduce members
B) Track the ime
C) Set the tone
D) Be able to correct other members
D) Be able to correct other members
What ultimately determines a speaker’s credibility to an audience?
A) The audience’s perception of the speaker
B) The speaker’s level of education
C) The speaker’s volume and clarity
D) How many visual aids are used
A) The audience’s perception of the speaker
When a speaker says, “Let’s take a look at the two research methods we considered…”, which organizational pattern are they using?
A) Reason Giving
B) Problem–Solution
C) Compare–Contrast
D) Stories and Examples
C) Compare–Contrast
What kind of notes are typically used in extemporaneous delivery?
A) Full paragraphs and citations
B) Key words or outlines to guide the presentation
C) A completely written script
D) Visual aids only
B) Key words or outlines to guide the presentation
Developing and agreeing on a clear and common goal for the presentation falls into which category of the seven-step guide to group presentations?
A) Purpose
B) Credibility
C) Practice
D) Organization
A) Purpose
Which team member may not be required to have a speaking role?
A) The presentation leader
B) The assistant
C) The timekeeper
D) The team member in charge of technology and visuals
D) The team member in charge of technology and visuals
What does the “character” aspect of speaker credibility focus on?
A) The speaker’s ability to memorize their speech
B) The speaker’s honesty and trustworthiness
C) The speaker’s sense of humor
D) The speaker’s appearance and clothing
B) The speaker’s honesty and trustworthiness
Which organizational pattern is most effective when explaining how one event led to another?
A) Compare–Contrast
B) Stories and Examples
C) Causes and Effects
D) Reason Giving
C) Causes and Effects
What is the most important physical delivery skill for connecting with your audience?
A) Perfect posture
B) Eye contact
C) Strong gestures
D) Movement across the room
B) Eye contact
Determining how long each member will speak falls into which category of the seven-step guide to group presentations?
A) Purpose
B) Content
C) Logistics
D) Practice
C) Logistics
How should you NOT rehearse for your team presentation?
A) Assign a timekeeper
B) Have a more experienced evaluator critique your team’s presentation while practicing
C) Practice your speaking role without your group members present
D) Discuss ways to improve your presentation with your group
C) Practice your speaking role without your group members present
Which component of credibility is based on the audience’s perception of your expertise and preparation?
A) Character
B) Caring
C) Charisma
D) Competence
D) Competence
A speaker says, “First, I’ll explain what the issue is. Then I’ll tell you how we can fix it.” This is an example of which pattern?
A) Time Arrangement
B) Space Arrangement
C) Reason Giving
D) Problem–Solution
D) Problem–Solution
What is the ideal speaking rate for an all-purpose presentation?
A) 100–120 words per minute
B) 180–210 words per minute
C) 145–180 words per minute
D) 200–250 words per minute
C) 145–180 words per minute
Which audience characteristic concerns information such as personality traits, relationships, and length of group membership?
A) Demographic Traits
B) Audience-specific Attributes
C) Audience-specific Traits
D) Demographic Attributes
B) Audience-specific Attributes
What should your team do to prepare for the worst during a team presentation? (choose the BEST answer choice)
A) Hope for the best
B) Create a back-up plan for each scenario
C) Refer to the rubric
D) Make sure all members know each other’s speaking roles
B) Create a back-up plan for each scenario