LISTS
What are the Seven Communication Skills?
Read, Remember, Study, Speak, Listen, Think, Write
What are the categories of Group Roles?
Task roles, Social roles, Dysfunctional roles
140. U2C2L3:Q10
What elements can be included to make a speech persuasive?
A) Logic, testimony, statistics, facts
B) Strong language, varying tones of voice, emotional appeal
C) Brain puzzles, testimony, questioning
D) Engaging jokes, humor, statistics
140) A
141. U2C2L3:Q11
Name three ways to organize a speech.
A) Introduction; body; summary
B) Beginning; middle; end
C) Topical; chronological; cause/effect
D) None of the choices
141) C
87. U2C2L1:Q10
__________ is the process by which people are able to transfer meaning between themselves.
A) Meaning-making
B) Communication
C) Word symbols
D) Gossip
87) B
What are the types of Speeches?
Informative, Impromptu, Actuating, Argumentative, Entertaining, Persuasive
1. Analyze your purpose and your audience
2. Conduct the research
3. Support your ideas
4. Get organized
5. Draft and Edit
6. Get Feedback
84. U2C2L1:Q7
As they discussed the failure of their plan, Sophie said, "I can't believe it didn't work. We got the plan from Rick, and he's usually right. We didn't even consider any alternatives." It was then that the whole group realized that they fell for __________.
A) emotionality
B) external distractions
C) the "halo" effect
D) the "horns" effect
84) C
134. U2C2L3:Q4
Study the list and select the option that correctly places the steps for preparing a speech in order. Preparing a Speech:
1. Analyze the purpose of the speech and the audience.
2. Conduct research and gather information.
3. Support your ideas.
4. Organize all the material.
5. Draft and edit the speech.
6. Practice and get feedback.
A) It is in the correct order.
B) Switch Step 1 with Step 2.
C) Switch Step 3 with Step 4.
D) Switch Step 5 with Step 6.
134) A
167. U2C2L4:V4
The organizing tool for curriculum design and instruction for 16 career areas are the ____________.
A) Career Co-ops
B) Career Clusters
C) Career Pathways
D) Career Frameworks
167) B
What are the Elements of The Communication Process?
Communicator, Message, Channel, Receiver, Feedback, Noise, Setting
What to Focus on When Giving Constructive Feedback?
- The actual content of a speaker’s effort
- What actually happened during the speech
- The observed factors that affected performance of the speech
79. U2C2L1:Q2
Cadet Chase wrote an essay that was critical of the school cafeteria, but contained suggestions for possible changes. The feedback he got from his fellow students was all positive. However, when he gave it to all of the school's administrators, a lot of them got mad. He told you, "I don't know what went wrong. The feedback I got from the students was great."
What should you tell him was most likely the reason for the difference of opinion?
A) He probably didn't include enough research of the student's opinions.
B) He probably wrote it with a student audience in mind, and didn't consider how the administration might interpret it.
C) He probably should have written an essay that praised the school cafeteria, not criticized it.
D) He probably should have sent his message through a different channel, like through the local news.
79) B
88. U2C2L1:Q11
__________ is the neglected communication skill.
A) Listening
B) Touching
C) Speaking
D) Watching
88) A
128. U2C2L2:V13
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
(A/An) __________ is a dependent clause.
A) subject
B) body
C) fragment
D) introduction
128) C
Name the 4 Service Academies.
West Point
Naval Academy
Air Force Academy
Coast Guard Academy
What are the four main pathways to become a commissioned officer?
Completion of ROTC
Graduation from a service academy
Completion of Officer Candidate School (OCS) or Officer Training School (OTS)
Direct appointment
131. U2C2L3:Q1
Many educated people find themselves giving impromptu speeches without the benefit of research and planning.
If you are one of these people, what technique would you recommend to others when they give these types of speeches?
A) Focus your speech on the demographics of the audience.
B) Try a format like: "Past, Present, and Future."
C) Be sure to practice beforehand.
D) Use natural pauses like: "Uh," "You know," and "Oh, wait," when you are thinking what you want to say next.
131) B
82. U2C2L1:Q5
You are trying to be a more effective listener. Since you like astronomy, you go to the planetarium to practice effective listening techniques. During the presentation, you notice that the speaker, who you think is very good, doesn't say anything about the moons around Jupiter, your favorite planet.
Just in case the speaker talks about the moons later, which guideline for effective listening should you practice?
A) Be flexible
B) Hold your fire
C) Judge content not delivery
D) Keep your mind open
82) B
146. U2C2L3:V2
Choose the word that best describes the scenario below.
Laura is attempting to write a speech she is giving at a local convention about gardening. She is trying to learn about the audience she is going to give the speech to. What is the information called that Laura is trying to gather?
A) Statement
B) Demographics
C) Logical
D) Descriptive
146) B
What are all of the 16 Career Clusters?
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Architecture & Construction
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
Business Management & Administration
Education & Training
Finance
Government & Public Administration
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Manufacturing
Marketing
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Health Sciences
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
What are the 4 Tasks for Good Career Planning?
Evaluating your attitudes, interests, abilities, and preferences
Gathering information on different career options
Matching your interests with possible occupations
Taking the steps necessary to reach your career and life goals
78. U2C2L1:Q1
You are a camp counselor. On the first day of summer camp, most of the Cadets stayed up all night. The camp counselors found out, and postponed first aid and water safety training from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. so that the Cadets could get some sleep and so that they could reduce one of the elements of communication. One of the Cadets asked you what element they were reducing.
What should you tell him?
A) The channel
B) The feedback
C) The message
D) The noise
78) D
80. U2C2L1:Q3
On career day, you plan to go to a presentation about how to become a lawyer. Your JROTC Instructor suggests that you practice informative listening before you go.
A) Browse through a legal dictionary; practice concentrating in a distracting environment; and practice memorizing words and concepts
B) Focus on changes in speakers tone, volume, force, and emphasis; focus on practicing nonverbal clues so the speaker knows you are receiving the message
C) Watch or listen to speakers, or types of speakers, that you enjoy; change your attitude about what your friends say about lawyers; try to associate positive things about lawyers and the law
D) Practice nodding your head while you listen to others talk; use body language to indicate support of a message; focus more on what it means to be "in other's shoes"
80) A
147. U2C2L3:V3
Choose the word that best describes the scenario below.
While rehearsing his speech, Dan found that he sounded a bit boring by keeping his voice the same pitch. What should he practice to make his speech more exciting?
A) Modulation
B) Tone
C) Volume
D) Articulate
147) A