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1. Presentational aids are a form of primary source.
a. True
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2. A model is a graphic representation that distills a lot of information into an easily interpreted visual format.
a. True
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3. Presentational aids should be chosen such that they demonstrate cultural sensitivity and not offend members of your
audience.
a. True
b. False
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6. In the context of presentational aids, actual objects, models, photographs, drawings and diagrams, maps, charts, and
graphs are most likely examples of _____.
a. visual aids
b. audio aids
c. ergonomic aids
d. ergogenic aids
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7. Musical clips from CDs and iTunes, recorded clips from conversations, and interviews are examples of _____.
a. visual aids
b. audio aids
c. ergonomic aids
d. ergogenic aids
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8. Sensory aids:
a. enhance a speech using a combination of sight and sound.
b. enhance a speech by allowing audience members to see what you are describing or explaining.
c. enhance a verbal message through sound.
d. include materials that enhance your ideas by appealing to smell, touch, or taste.
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13. Photographs can be used as a visual aid:
a. when an exact reproduction of material is needed.
b. when there is a lot of information to be presented.
c. when relationship between one or two variables has to be shown.
d. when numerical information has to be presented.
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14. Daria is preparing a speech on the human heart. She wants to show her audience the cross section of a human heart
and label its parts. In this scenario, she can use a:
a. pie chart.
b. flow chart.
c. line graph.
d. diagram.
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15. Marsha is preparing a speech on metals. She wants to explain the steps involved in the extraction of metals from their
ores. In this case, which of the following would be an appropriate visual aid?
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a. A flow chart
b. A line graph
c. A bar graph
d. A pie chart
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16. Victoria is a history teacher. In one of her lectures on feudalism, she wants to explain the medieval feudal hierarchy.
In this scenario, which of the following presentational aids will suit Victoria’s purpose?
a. Line graph
b. Organizational chart
c. Bar graph
d. Actual object
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17. For a speech, Jack wants to compare the popularity of social networking sites among men, women, and children. In
this scenario, which of the following visual aids would be effective to display this information?
a. Flow chart
b. Bar graph
c. Model
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18. Which of the following is true of line graphs?
a. They use horizontal or vertical bars to show relationship among variables.
b. They use slices or wedges to present information.
c. They represent changes in variables over time.
d. They overwhelm the verbal message of a speaker.
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19. Which of the following is true of audio aids?
a. They can be entirely substituted for a speech.
b. They can be used when a sound cannot be described.
c. They can be used for almost half of the speaking time.
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20. During her presentation on conserving water, Samantha plays a graphic video clip of construction of dams. In this
scenario, Samantha is using _____.
a. mobility aids
b. ergonomic aids
c. ergogenic aids
d. audiovisual aids
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21. Which of the following is true of presentational aids?
a. Rare or unique presentational aids should be used without considering the cost.
b. They should be used to clarify complex ideas.
c. They should be very large in size.
d. One should use as many presentational aids as possible.
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22. Which of the following is true of a professional-looking presentational aid?
a. It enhances a speaker’s perceived competence and credibility.
b. It should refrain from using simple presentational aids.
c. It should overwhelm the speaker’s message.
d. It should increase the reading required of the audience.
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23. Which of the following is a guideline to be followed while preparing presentational aids?
a. Present all the supporting materials you researched without simplifying them.
b. Use complete sentences instead of phrases or keywords.
c. No blank space should be left around the visuals.
d. Use typefaces and indenting to represent relationship between ideas.
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24. In the context of displaying presentational aids, which of the following statements is true of whiteboards and
chalkboards?
a. Using whiteboards and chalkboards during speeches signals that the speaker is well prepared.
b. Whiteboards and chalkboards should be written on while speaking rather than prior to speaking.
c. Writing on whiteboards and chalkboards is appropriate only for short items of information.
d. Using whiteboards and chalkboards during speeches significantly boosts speaker credibility.
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25. In the context of displaying presentational aids, which of the following is a disadvantage of using chalkboards?
a. They are difficult and take time to prepare.
b. They cannot be used for short items of information.
c. They signal lack of preparation by a speaker.
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26. A _____ refers to a large pad of paper mounted on an easel.
a. bar chart
b. line graph
c. flip chart
d. bar graph
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Incorrect
ergonomic aids
Incorrect
audiovisual aids
Correct
olfactory aids
Incorrect
.
a. mobility aids
b. ergonomic aids
c. audiovisual aids
d. olfactory aids
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30. A flow chart
Correct
bar graph
Incorrect
line graph
Incorrect
flip chart
Incorrect
uses symbols and connecting lines to diagram the progression through a complicated process.
a. flow chart
b. bar graph
c. line graph
d. flip chart
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
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31. A pie chart
Incorrect
bar graph
Incorrect
line graph
Correct
map
Incorrect
indicates the changes in one or more variables over time.
a. pie chart
b. bar graph
c. line graph
d. map
RATIONALE: A line graph indicates the changes in one or more variables over time. It represents numerical
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32. A recorded excerpt from a radio program is an example of an ergogenic aid
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ergonomic aid
Incorrect
audio aid
Correct
actual object
Incorrect
.
a. ergogenic aid
b. ergonomic aid
c. audio aid
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35. Explain a handout. Discuss the advantage and disadvantage of passing presentational aids around to audience
members. Suggest two alternatives to handouts.
ANSWER: Answers will vary. A handout is material printed on sheets of paper to be distributed to an audience. It is a
personal copy of the visual aid for the audience. The benefit is that everyone in the audience can have a copy to refer to
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36. You are giving a speech about Hurricane Sandy. Give an example of how you could effectively use each of these in
the speech: (1) a bar graph, (2) a pie chart, (3) photographs, (4) an audio recording. (You may use sample numbers to
explain, if needed).
ANSWER: Answers will vary. (1) A bar graph uses vertical or horizontal bars to show relationships between two or
more variables. You can use it to show the amount of property damage caused by Hurricane Sandy according to each
affected neighborhood.
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