Ch11 Oral Reports Test Bank Answers - Essentials Tech Comm 5e | Test Bank Tebeaux by Elizabeth Tebeaux. DOCX document preview.
Chapter 11: Oral Reports
Test Bank B
Type: multiple choice question
Title: Chapter 11 Question 01
1) When should you state the purpose of your presentation?
Page reference: “Determining the Goal of Your Presentation”
*a. As soon as possible, in the beginning.
b. At the end.
c. In the subject line of an email about the presentation.
d. In the conclusion.
Type: multiple choice question
Title: Chapter 11 Question 02
2) What are accommodations you can make to increase the accessibility of your presentation?
Page reference: “Analyzing the Audience”
a. Use closed captioning in videos.
b. Provide oral descriptions of photos.
c. Do a one-on-one with all of the audience members who have a hearing or vision impairment.
*d. Both a and b are correct.
Type: multiple choice question
Title: Chapter 11 Question 03
3) What phrase should you use to begin the conclusion of an oral report?
Page reference: “Oral Reports” (Chapter Title) (Quick Tips)
a. “This is the end of my presentation; any questions?”
*b. “In conclusion…”
c. “Goodbye folks.”
d. “To begin with.”
Type: multiple choice question
Title: Chapter 11 Question 04
4) What element of an oral report is when you spark interest from the audience?
Page reference: “Oral Reports” (Chapter Title) (Quick Tips)
a. Conclusion
b. The beginning
c. The end
*d. Introduction
Type: multiple choice question
Title: Chapter 11 Question 05
5) What is one question you can ask yourself to help you understand more about the context in which you will deliver your presentation?
Page reference: “Questions for Planning Your Presentation”
a. What kinds of illustrations will I need for the ideas I present?
b. What ideas do I want to include and exclude?
c. How formal or informal should I be in addressing my audience?
*d. What kind of presentation will I give: live and in person, live by video, live screencast, recorded video, recorded screencast, podcast (audio only)?
Type: multiple choice question
Title: Chapter 11 Question 06
6) When concluding a presentation, what can you use to help reinforce your message?
Page reference: “Designing Each Segment”
a. A cool illustration.
b. A list of all your key points.
*c. A brief anecdote.
d. An alarm to warn the audience.
Type: multiple choice question
Title: Chapter 11 Question 07
7) Which is NOT a process required to develop effective oral reports?
Page reference: “Understanding the Speaking–Writing Relationship”
*a. Eliminate key points if they are too confusing to your audience.
b. Know the context in which you will deliver your presentation.
c. Select the presentation format, including text, visuals, sound, and/or animations that will enhance your audience’s understanding of your message.
d. Choose an appropriate style.
Type: multiple choice question
Title: Chapter 11 Question 08
8) What is one type of information you can include in a presentation to help covey your message?
Page reference: “Choosing and Shaping Content”
a. Illustrations
b. Testimonials
c. History
*d. All of the above.
Type: multiple choice question
Title: Chapter 11 Question 09
9) What is one question you can ask yourself when performing an audience analysis?
Page reference: “Analyzing the Audience”
*a. How much does my audience know about the subject?
b. How much time do I have to prepare for this presentation?
c. What will my audience have eaten the day I deliver my presentation?
d. How much will I get paid for this presentation if I put it on YouTube?
Type: multiple choice question
Title: Chapter 11 Question 10
10) You must alert your audience of the purpose of your presentation…
Page reference: “Determining the Goal of Your Presentation”
a. In due time.
b. On the title slide.
c. Never.
*d. As soon as possible, in the beginning.
Type: multiple choice question
Title: Chapter 11 Question 11
11) “What is the problem or situation that prompted this presentation?” is a question you can ask yourself when planning your presentation in order to determine what?
Page reference: “Questions for Planning Your Presentation”
a. Context
*b. Purpose
c. Audience
d. Style
Type: multiple choice question
Title: Chapter 11 Question 12
12) What should color be used for in a poster presentation?
Page reference: “Designing and Presenting the Poster Presentation”
*a. To emphasize critical points.
b. For your references section.
c. Only in warning symbols.
d. Color should never be used.
Type: multiple choice question
Title: Chapter 11 Question 13
13) In which of the following situations would a scripted presentation be appropriate or required?
Page reference: “Designing and Presenting the Scripted Presentation”
a. When presenting to international audiences.
b. When presenting to your team at work.
*c. When presenting about a topic that is sensitive or that requires approval by someone.
d. When presenting a poster presentation.
Type: multiple choice question
Title: Chapter 11 Question 14
14) Which are appropriate fonts to use when designing illustrations for a presentation?
Page reference: “Designing the Slides to Enhance Your Purpose and Your Meaning”
*a. Helvetica and Arial
b. Biome and Chiller
c. Poor Richard and Selawik
d. Yu Gothic and Modern Love
Type: multiple choice question
Title: Chapter 11 Question 15
15) Refer to the following illustration from Magda’s presentation. Why is this an ineffective illustration?
<br><br><img src="https://oup-arc.com/static/5fa037212502bd0010d73e54/Tebeaux5e_TB_image/Ch 11 B (1).jpg" style="max-width:100%" alt=" Example Illustration from Bao's presentation. Image of tick with list of symptoms of Lyme Disease."/><br><br>
Page reference: “Designing the Slides to Enhance Your Purpose and Your Meaning”
a. It contains too much text on one slide. It’s just too busy.
b. It uses multiple fonts.
c. It uses unconventional (not standard) fonts.
*d. All of the above.
Type: essay/short answer question
Title: Chapter 11 Question 01
1) Why should you save handouts for the end of your presentation?
Page reference: “Techniques to Enhance Audience Comprehension”
Type: essay/short answer question
Title: Chapter 11 Question 02
2) Chapter 11 offers several questions you can ask yourself about your audience when performing an audience analysis. List three of these questions.
Page reference: “Analyzing the Audience”
Type: essay/short answer question
Title: Chapter 11 Question 03
3) List three types of information you can include in a presentation to help convey your message.
Page reference: “Choosing and Shaping Content”
Type: essay/short answer question
Title: Chapter 11 Question 01
1) In this essay, refer to the slide below. First, explain why the slide is not designed appropriately. Next, describe what changes you would make to increase the effectiveness of the slide if used in a presentation.
<br><br><img src="https://oup-arc.com/static/5fa037212502bd0010d73e54/Tebeaux5e_TB_image/Ch 11 B (2).jpg" style="max-width:100%" alt=" Example of poorly designed presentation slide."/><br><br>
Page reference: “Designing the Slides to Enhance Your Purpose and Your Meaning”
Type: essay/short answer question
Title: Chapter 11 Question 02
2) There are several questions you can ask yourself when preparing a presentation to help you determine the best approach to use based on the audience, purpose, and context. Write an essay describing what questions you can ask yourself when preparing for a presentation that help you determine how to approach the presentation and how the questions help you to make these determinations. Make sure to include a discussion about how you will determine the content, illustrations, and style to use.
Page reference: “Questions for Planning Your Presentation”