Objective
Topic/Concept
Organize Your Presentation
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply What
You Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
X
Question Title
M/C Question 15
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
While addressing his associates, Louis, the manager of an organization,
used phrases like “Imagine what you would do …” and “What would you do
if the following experience happened to you?” What does the use of such
expressions signify?
Answer
Choices
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
X
b.
Consider This: Louis tried
using examples that had not
actually occurred, but that
could happen.
LO 11.4: Recommend
appropriate ways to develop
and use supporting material
in a speech
c.
Consider This: Louis tried
using examples that had not
actually occurred, but that
could happen.
LO 11.4: Recommend
appropriate ways to develop
and use supporting material
in a speech
using examples that had not
actually occurred, but that
could happen.
LO 11.4: Recommend
appropriate ways to develop
and use supporting material
in a speech
Learning
LO 11.4: Recommend appropriate ways to develop and use supporting
Objective
material in a speech
Topic/Concept
Support Your Presentation
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply What
You Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
X
Question Title
M/C Question 16
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
Once Paul asked Shaun to be the best man in his wedding, Shaun started
working on his speech. He wants his wedding toast to be funny and
interesting. What is the purpose of Shaun’s speech?
Answer
Choices
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
X
b.
Consider This: Most after-
dinner speeches have this
purpose to provide the
audience with amusement
or enjoyment.
LO 11.3: Describe the
factors that need to be
considered while selecting
the presentation topic
c.
Consider This: Most after-
dinner speeches have this
purpose to provide the
audience with amusement
or enjoyment.
LO 11.3: Describe the
factors that need to be
d.
Consider This: Most after-
dinner speeches have this
purpose to provide the
audience with amusement
or enjoyment.
LO 11.3: Describe the
the presentation topic
Learning
Objective
LO 11.3: Describe the factors that need to be considered while selecting the
presentation topic
Topic/Concept
Select and Narrow Your Topic
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply What
You Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
X
Question Title
M/C Question 17
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
Charlene was presenting on the evolution of the internal combustion engine
to a group of undergrads. During the presentation, she noticed a large
number of the students seemed extremely bored. Because of this, Charlene
called directly on some of the students, asked their opinions, and also
started introducing anecdotes into her speech. Lastly, she decided to do
away with the planned discussion pertaining to various statistics and details
about the engines. What type of presentation did Charlene deliver?
Answer
Choices
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
X
b.
Consider This: Such
speakers are aware of
people’s responses during a
presentation, so they can
make appropriate
adjustments toward the
message or the style of
delivery.
LO 11.1: Identify the
primary causes of
communication
apprehension and identify
strategies to overcome
apprehension
c.
Consider This: Such
speakers are aware of
people’s responses during a
presentation, so they can
make appropriate
adjustments toward the
message or the style of
delivery.
LO 11.1: Identify the
primary causes of
communication
apprehension and identify
strategies to overcome
apprehension
d.
Consider This: Such
speakers are aware of
people’s responses during a
presentation, so they can
make appropriate
adjustments toward the
message or the style of
delivery.
LO 11.1: Identify the
primary causes of
communication
apprehension and identify
strategies to overcome
apprehension
Learning
Objective
LO 11.1: Identify the primary causes of communication apprehension and
identify strategies to overcome apprehension
Topic/Concept
Support Your Presentation
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply What
You Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
X
Question Title
M/C Question 18
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
Bob, an attorney at a private law firm, is defending a senator in a high-
profile court case. A large number of people gathered in the courtroom to
witness this landmark case. While presenting his arguments, Bob directed
much of his attention on the members of the grand jury without isolating
the judge or the crowd. What part of the audience did Bob focus on?
Answer
Choices
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
X
b.
Consider This: Bob made
sure his message reached
the most important listeners
in the crowd.
LO 11.2: Investigate the
importance of knowing your
audience
c.
Consider This: Bob made
sure his message reached
the most important listeners
in the crowd.
LO 11.2: Investigate the
importance of knowing your
audience
d.
Consider This: Bob made
sure his message reached
the most important listeners
in the crowd.
LO 11.2: Investigate the
importance of knowing your
audience
Learning
Objective
LO 11.2: Investigate the importance of knowing your audience
Topic/Concept
Consider Your Audience
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply What
You Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
X
Question Title
M/C Question 19
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
The sales team at the Bluth Company was discussing various approaches on
how to effectively sell its products to its target customer base. While
strategizing, the team leader felt it would make the company’s job easier if
it categorized its consumer base according to religion, culture, age group,
sex, and education level. These types of details can be characterized as
________ information.
Answer
Choices
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
X
b.
Consider This: The more
background information one
has about his or her
audience, the more one will
be able to adapt to them.
LO 11.2: Investigate the
importance of knowing your
audience
c.
Consider This: The more
background information one
has about his or her
audience, the more one will
be able to adapt to them.
LO 11.2: Investigate the
importance of knowing your
audience
d.
Consider This: The more
background information one
has about his or her
audience, the more one will
be able to adapt to them.
LO 11.2: Investigate the
importance of knowing your
audience
Learning
Objective
LO 11.2: Investigate the importance of knowing your audience
Topic/Concept
Consider Your Audience
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
applicable)
You Know
X
Question Title
M/C Question 20
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
While giving a presentation about the upcoming product launch, the
manager cited an excerpt from Troilus and Cressida, a play written by
William Shakespeare. In this scenario, which type of opinion did the
manager use?
Answer
Choices
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
X
b.
Consider This: Such types of
opinions on every
conceivable topic can be
easily found with an
Internet search.
LO 11.5: Express ways to
effectively deliver your
presentation
c.
Consider This: Such types of
opinions on every
conceivable topic can be
easily found with an
Internet search.
LO 11.5: Express ways to
effectively deliver your
presentation
d.
Consider This: Such types of
opinions on every
conceivable topic can be
easily found with an
Internet search.
LO 11.5: Express ways to
effectively deliver your
presentation
Learning
Objective
LO 11.5: Express ways to effectively deliver your presentation
Topic/Concept
Organize Your Presentation
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply What
You Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
X
Question Title
M/C Question 21
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
Mike works for a law firm. He has been asked by his supervisor to broker a
deal between his client, Linc, Ltd., and another organization, Harshmann’s.
While addressing both parties, Mike uses verbs like purchase, order, act,
and write in his speech. What is most likely to be the purpose of his
speech?
Answer
Choices
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
X
b.
Consider This: Mike wishes
to bring around both the
parties to the terms of the
deal.
LO 11.3: Describe the
factors that need to be
considered while selecting
the presentation topic
c.
Consider This: Mike wishes
to bring around both the
parties to the terms of the
deal.
LO 11.3: Describe the
factors that need to be
considered while selecting
the presentation topic
d.
Consider This: Mike wishes
to bring around both the
parties to the terms of the
deal.
LO 11.3: Describe the
factors that need to be
considered while selecting
the presentation topic
Learning
Objective
LO 11.3: Describe the factors that need to be considered while selecting the
presentation topic
Topic/Concept
Select and Narrow Your Topic
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply What
You Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
X
M/C Question 22
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
Romila was developing a presentation on how radios and televisions have
evolved over the past six decades. This was the central idea of her
presentation, “Radio and Television.” What mistake did Romila commit
when framing the central idea?
Answer
Choices
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
X
b.
Consider This: The central
idea should not be a phrase,
a sentence fragment, or a
question.
LO 11.3: Describe the
factors that need to be
considered while selecting
the presentation topic
c.
Consider This: The central
idea should not be a phrase,
a sentence fragment, or a
question.
LO 11.3: Describe the
factors that need to be
considered while selecting
the presentation topic
d.
Consider This: The central
idea should not be a phrase,
a sentence fragment, or a
question.
LO 11.3: Describe the
factors that need to be
considered while selecting
the presentation topic
Learning
Objective
LO 11.3: Describe the factors that need to be considered while selecting the
presentation topic
Topic/Concept
Select and Narrow Your Topic
Difficulty
(mark X where
applicable)
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply
WhatYou
Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
X
Note: Here starts 5 Short Answer level questions
Question Title
SA Question 23
Assessment
Type
Essay
Question Stem
When and why does one get nervous? How can this nervousness be used
productively while communicating with others?
Learning
Objective
LO 11.1: Identify the primary causes of communication apprehension and
identify strategies to overcome apprehension
Topic/Concept
Confidently Communicating to Others
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply What
You Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
X
Question Title
SA Question 24
Assessment
Type
Essay
Question Stem
Why is it important to analyze the audience before speaking? Discuss the
ways in which this can be done.
Learning
Objective
LO 11.2: Investigate the importance of knowing your audience
Topic/Concept
Consider Your Audience
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply What
You Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
X
Question Title
SA Question 25
Assessment
Type
Essay
Question Stem
How would you differentiate between presentation topic and presentation
purpose? Why is it important to determine the general and the specific
purpose of a speech?
Learning
Objective
LO 11.3: Describe the factors that need to be considered while selecting the
presentation topic
Topic/Concept
Select and Narrow Your Topic
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply What
You Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
X
Question Title
SA Question 26
Assessment
Type
Essay
Question Stem
Discuss the various sources of supporting materials. Why is it recommended
to use a Boolean search when looking for information on the Internet?
Learning
Objective
LO 11.4: Recommend appropriate ways to develop and use supporting
material in a speech
Topic/Concept
Support Your Presentation
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply What
You Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
X
Question Title
SA Question 27
Assessment
Type
Essay
Question Stem
Why is it important to have an introduction in a speech? Examine the five
functions an introduction should perform.
Learning
Objective
LO 11.5: Express ways to effectively deliver your presentation
Topic/Concept
Organize Your Presentation
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
applicable)
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply What
You Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
X
Note: Here starts 5 Essay questions
Question Title
Essay Question 28
Assessment
Type
Essay
Question Stem
Evaluate the strategies that should be considered for building one’s
confidence.
Learning
Objective
LO 11.1: Identify the primary causes of communication apprehension and
identify strategies to overcome apprehension
Topic/Concept
Confidently Communicating to Others
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply What
You Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
X
Question Title
Essay Question 29
Assessment
Type
Essay
Question Stem
Perform an in-depth analysis of the ways to observe the audience while
speaking.
Learning
Objective
LO 11.2: Investigate the importance of knowing your audience
Topic/Concept
Consider Your Audience
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply What
You Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
X
Question Title
Essay Question 30
Assessment
Type
Essay
Question Stem
How would you compare the central idea of a message to an “elevator
pitch”? Analyze the various ways by which a central idea can be developed.
Learning
Objective
LO 11.3: Describe the factors that need to be considered while selecting the
presentation topic
Topic/Concept
Select and Narrow Your Topic
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply What
You Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
X
Question Title
Essay Question 31
Assessment
Type
Essay
Question Stem
Examine the six types of supporting material for a speech by citing suitable
examples.
Learning
Objective
LO 11.4: Recommend appropriate ways to develop and use supporting
material in a speech
Topic/Concept
Support Your Presentation
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply What
You Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
X
Question Title
Essay Question 32
Assessment
Type
Essay
Question Stem
What are the purposes served by a conclusion in a speech? Assess how the
rehearsal of a presentation is carried out.
Learning
Objective
LO 11.5: Express ways to effectively deliver your presentation
Topic/Concept
Organize Your Presentation
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply What
You Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
X