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1. No matter which major you select, oral presentations will be part of your academic
career. A) True
B) False
2. Oral presentations in the classroom are a form of presentational speaking.
A) True
B) False
3. Presentational speaking is more formal than public speaking.
A) True
B) False
4. Poster presentations typically follow the structure of an informative speech.
A) True
B) False
5. In the review of an academic article, a speaker should explain the author’s findings.
A) True
B) False
6. Service learning presentations can be delivered as a poster presentation.
A) True
B) False
7. Speakers take opposing sides in a debate using either the individual debate format or the
team debate format.
A) True
B) False
8. A statement asking for change or consideration of a controversial issue is called a
registration.
A) True
B) False
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9. A poster presentation is a rare exception in which the presenter should read verbatim
from the poster.
A) True
B) False
10. Lincoln-Douglas debates are conducted with two individuals who argue a proposition of
policy. A) True
B) False
11. Debaters call preparing for their arguments in advance of the debate “flowing the
debate.”
A) True
B) False
12. Poster presentations can be as large as 4 × 6 feet.
A) True
B) False
13. A lay audience has intimate knowledge of the given field and topic.
A) True
B) False
14. Speakers addressing mixed audiences should prepare both detailed and general content.
A) True
B) False
15. Presentations in the science-related disciplines often focus on reporting the results of
original or replicated research.
A) True
B) False
16. A methods/procedure presentation describes how an experimental or mathematical
process works and under what conditions it can be used.
A) True
B) False
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17. The research for a field study presentation is conducted in natural settings, using
methods such as direct observation, surveys, and interviews.
A) True
B) False
18. The research overview presentation describes research conducted in naturalistic
surroundings.
A) True
B) False
19. The engineering design review provides evidence that a project, proposal, or design idea
is worth funding.
A) True
B) False
20. Students in the social sciences conduct qualitative as well as quantitative research.
A) True
B) False
21. A social science presentation often answers the what, how, and why questions.
A) True
B) False
22. Poster presentations should include copies of the written report, with full details of the
study. A) True
B) False
23. In a debate, the affirmative (“pro”) stands in favor of change or consideration of a
controversial issue.
A) True
B) False
24. Debates always address propositions of policy.
A) True
B) False
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25. Speaking assignments in the arts and humanities often require the speaker to interpret the
meaning of a particular idea, event, person, story, or artifact.
A) True
B) False
26. Oral presentations in the arts and humanities include informative talks of description and
analysis, presentations that compare and contrast, classroom discussions, and debates.
A) True
B) False
27. Good presentations in the arts and humanities should reiterate what other people have
said or what is generally accepted knowledge.
A) True
B) False
28. A lecture is an informational speech for an audience of student learners.
A) True
B) False
29. Good lecturers are experts at monologue.
A) True
B) False
30. Successful presentations in education make use of familiar examples and evidence that
the audience can easily grasp.
A) True
B) False
31. A community service learning presentation recommends the adoption of a new health
practice or policy.
A) True
B) False
32. A shift report is a concise report of a patient’s status and needs.
A) True
B) False
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33. Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an approach to treatment in which caregivers make
decisions based on current research and best practices.
A) True
B) False
34. Presentations that compare and contrast are designed to be informative, and therefore
objective.
A) True
B) False
35. A policy evaluation presentation may ask you to evaluate a program you observed in a
service learning assignment.
A) True
B) False
36. College students may be asked to deliver oral presentations in the form of
A) reviews of academic articles.
B) sales presentations.
C) proposals.
D) staff reports.
37. An abstract is included in a _____ presentation.
A) service learning
B) poster
C) case study
D) methods/procedure
38. Which audience type is made up of people who have intimate knowledge of the topic
being discussed?
A) expert audience
B) colleagues within the field audience
C) lay audience
D) mixed audience
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39. Which audience type shares the speaker’s knowledge of the general field in question but
may not be familiar with the specific topic under discussion?
A) expert audience
B) colleagues within the field audience
C) lay audience
D) mixed audience
40. Which audience type brings to the presentation the least amount of knowledge of the
given topic and field?
A) expert audience
B) colleagues within the field audience
C) lay audience
D) mixed audience
41. Which audience type consists of people who have expert knowledge and those who have
no specialized knowledge?
A) expert audience
B) colleagues within the field audience
C) lay audience
D) mixed audience
42. The ______ presentation describes how an experimental or mathematical process works
and under what conditions it can be used.
A) methods/procedure
B) field study
C) research overview
D) None of the options are correct.
43. A(n) _____ documents a real (or realistic) situation, relating to business, law, medicine,
science, or other discipline, which poses difficult dilemmas or problems requiring solutions.
A) methods/procedure analysis
B) field study
C) case study
D) policy proposal
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44. Which type of presentation provides evidence that a project, proposal, or design idea is
worthy of financial support?
A) design review
B) technical
C) request for funding
D) policy recommendation
45. According to professionals working in technical fields, one major obstacle to designing
and delivering a successful technical presentation is
A) failure to provide sufficient data to support claims.
B) lack of passion for the topic.
C) vague generalizations.
D) insufficient preparation and practice with team members.
46. Which type of presentation suggests a course of action to take on a current issue or
problem?
A) theoretical research
B) debate
C) review of the literature
D) policy proposal presentation
47. In the arts and humanities, an informative talk of description and analysis
A) would never discuss a school of philosophical thought.
B) always focuses on historical events.
C) might explain a piece of literature, music, or art.
D) usually deals with political leaders.
48. Effective presentations in the arts and humanities help the audience think of the topic in
a new way by providing a(n)
A) overview of the generally accepted knowledge about the topic.
B) original interpretation of the topic.
C) summary of what others have said about the topic.
D) review of contemporary thought on the topic.
49. Sample presentations for education courses include
A) lectures.
B) group activities.
C) classroom discussions
D) All of the options are correct.
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50. An effective presentation in an education course should
A) integrate discussion to overall course content.
B) steer away from overall course content.
C) ignore audience-relevant examples and evidence.
D) always have chronological organization.
51. In a ______, students learn about and help address a need or problem in a community
agency.
A) policy recommendation report
B) shift report
C) case conference
D) service learning presentation
52. An approach to treatment in which caregivers make decisions based on current research
and best practices is
A) the policy recommendation report.
B) evidence-based practice.
C) the shift report.
D) the case conference.
Answer Key
1. A
2. A
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45. D
46. D
47. C
48. B
49. D
50. A
51. D
52. B