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1. Nora posts a photo on Instagram of flowers she received from her new boyfriend and tags and thanks him.
She receives an angry text from him demanding she remove the tag immediately. What does this illustrate?
a.
People’s intentions are all that matter when considering the consequences of a social media post.
b.
People have control over what other people post related to them.
c.
Removing or untagging media is a permanent solution to maintain privacy.
d.
Unintended consequences are a possible complication of online communication.
2. What should speakers avoid using in online presentations?
a.
images
b.
hyperlinks
c.
sound
d.
video
3. Online presentations provide audiences with increased sensory information.
a.
True
b.
False
4. Many people assume a degree of privacy with online communication when there may actually be none.
a.
True
b.
False
5. Because certain information is lost in online environments, online speaking requires more vocal variety and:
a.
gesturing.
b.
volume.
c.
articulation.
d.
jargon.
6. A vodcast is a synchronous presentation.
a.
True
b.
False
7. Which of the following illustrates mindful social media use?
a.
Janelle calls in sick to work and then posts photos of herself having lunch and going to a movie with
friends.
b.
Carlos removes geotags on photos of his children on Facebook and calls them by nicknames.
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c.
After engaging in a heated argument with her fiancé on her Facebook page for days, Pamela moves
the heated conversation to the phone.
d.
Leonard posts photos of his vacation while he is in Aruba.
8. Which term is used to denote communication that is live (real-time) online speaking?
a.
synchronous
b.
asynchronous
c.
concurrent
d.
simultaneous
9. Compared with face-to-face presentations, online presentations provide a wider degree of:
a.
flexibility.
b.
accessibility.
c.
creativity.
d.
interactivity.
10. Austin is nervous about giving his first online presentation and asks a friend for advice. What advice should
his friend give?
a.
Just be natural, and speak like you would face to face.
b.
Be sure to look at the camera on your computer, not the screen.
c.
Be careful not to use hand gestures, which are distracting up close.
d.
Have one strong light source behind you, preferably natural light.
11. What is the major reason speakers choose to present online instead of face to face?
a.
less need for visual aids
b.
limitations of geography
c.
less preparation time
d.
fear of speaking in person
12. Online presentations mute some of the information picked up by the senses and limit the opportunities for
speakers to interact with audiences. Therefore, for online presentations, speakers must:
a.
include more repetition in their presentations.
b.
avoid distracting the audience with gesturing.
c.
be careful not to break “eye contact.”
d.
practice more.
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13. When creating or broadcasting an online presentation in a familiar setting, it can be particularly challenging
to:
a.
sound energetic.
b.
prepare for technical failures.
c.
maintain focus.
d.
adapt to the audience.
14. Brent is creating a video tribute for his parents’ twenty-fifth anniversary party that will include his voice
over a slide presentation and one embedded video. After the party, he will make the video available online for
those who couldn’t attend the party. What type of online presentation is Brent preparing?
a.
asynchronous
b.
a webinar
c.
streaming video
d.
a screencast
15. Speakers can engage an audience by encouraging them to ask questions during a presentation.
a.
True
b.
False
16. Social media, such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, can be considered a mediascape.
a.
True
b.
False
17. Caleb is doing a live video stream. He positions himself in the center of the screen. He is wearing a dark
navy shirt and is sitting in front of a large bookcase filled with books. He is using a speaking outline, but most
of the time he is looking at the center of his screen while talking. What error has Caleb made?
a.
He is oriented in the center of the screen.
b.
He is sitting in front of a bookcase.
c.
He is using a speaking outline.
d.
He is looking at the center of the screen.
18. What type of connection is the most reliable for online speaking?
a.
hotspot
b.
mobile
c.
cabled (wired)
d.
wireless (Wi-Fi)
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19. The distribution and circulation of information or a message for promotional purposes is referred to as:
a.
mobility.
b.
publicity.
c.
momentum.
d.
visibility.
20. Before doing a live online presentation, speakers should run through their presentation several times using
the exact technology they plan to use.
a.
True
b.
False
21. Which of the following will result in professional-looking lighting for an online presentation?
a.
using three light sources
b.
eliminating shadows
c.
avoiding recording on overcast days
d.
recording in front of a bright background
22. Technology failure is the most obvious challenge of online presentations for speakers and listeners alike.
a.
True
b.
False
23.  ”Say only what you wish to be repeated” is especially true for online and networked environments.
a.
True
b.
False
24. A face-to-face presentation is more flexible than an asynchronous online presentation.
a.
True
b.
False
25. The objective of practicing giving online presentations is to appear polished.
a.
True
b.
False
26. It is advised that speakers avoid using hyperlinks in online presentations. The recommended best practice is
to:
a.
provide the URL to the audience so that audience members can go to the site themselves.
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b.
substitute something else to replace the original selection.
c.
download any video or audio clips and display them from a local device.
d.
use screen captures instead of linking to a live page.
27. Compared with face-to-face presentations, online presentations are typically less time intensive and less
expensive.
a.
True
b.
False
28. Although speakers cannot actually look an audience member in the eye in online presentations, they can
give the effect of eye contact by looking:
a.
around at an imaginary audience.
b.
at a spot where a conversational partner would be seated.
c.
directly at the camera.
d.
about twelve inches above the camera.
29. Online audiences seek out the messages they want to hear and form audiences around those messages.
Therefore, online audiences are created by messages.   
a.
True
b.
False
30. Speakers have to work harder to appear animated in a face-to-face setting than in an online setting.
a.
True
b.
False
31. Kerrin is creating a podcast, but she is worried about keeping her audience’s interest with audio alone. What
strategy is recommended to compensate for the lack of visual information in podcasts?
a.
Use a more informal speaking style.
b.
Use vivid and evocative words.
c.
Direct listeners to online visual aids.
d.
Use multiple sound effects.
32. What term BEST describe the audience for an online presentation that is made available to anyone on the
Internet?
a.
synchronous
b.
interactive
c.
hostile
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amorphous
33. Rather than focusing on particular forms of technology when preparing to do an online presentation, why is
it a good idea to focus on basic principles of speaking?
a.
Technology changes, but the basic principles remain relatively stable.
b.
The message is more important than the technology.
c.
Speakers should leave technology to experts.
d.
Online presenting is identical to face-to-face presenting.
34. When considering how to use color in an online presentation, speakers should:
a.
avoid red and green because they do not translate well on video.
b.
remember that certain colors have symbolic meaning to some people.
c.
wear their favorite color, as long as it is vivid.
d.
make sure that the background is colorful and interesting, whether they are sitting or standing.
35. Which term is defined as a prepared speech, podcast, or video that is broadcast on a computing device?
a.
webinar
b.
online presentation
c.
video share
d.
streaming video
36. The most common formats for speaking in real time are streaming video (Zoom and videoconferencing)
and:
a.
vodcasts.
b.
webinars.
c.
podcasts.
d.
screencasts.
37. Only the original uploader can control what is public and private online.
a.
True
b.
False
38. The key light is located behind the subject of the camera.
a.
True
b.
False
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39. Which is considered an advantage of synchronous presentations?
a.
They allow for audience interaction and feedback.
b.
They can be “lower tech” because audiences do not expect high quality.
c.
They are more conversational in tone and therefore more engaging.
d.
They are more accessible to people of all generations.
40. Antonio works for his city’s mayor, who has asked him to develop a page for the city’s website with
resources for the community’s elderly citizens. When Antonio explains the project to his mother, she points out
that most of her older friends cannot afford Internet service. What does this illustrate?
a.
a low-tech audience
b.
the digital divide
c.
a technology desert
d.
industrialization
41. Speakers can follow the same principles of composition and content as they would for a face-to-face
presentation when using images or slide software in an online presentation.
a.
True
b.
False
42. Online communication’s public versus private nature is both a philosophical and an ethical concern.
a.
True
b.
False
43. What type of light is located beside the subject of the camera?
a.
fill
b.
back
c.
side
d.
key
44. Steve posts an angry comment on his Facebook page questioning his fiancée’s fidelity. He later finds out he
was mistaken, removes the post, and apologizes to her on his page, but she hasn’t spoken to him since the post.
Steve’s mother, who is not on Facebook, later makes a passing comment that perhaps he should delay the
wedding. What does this BEST illustrate?
a.
Hypersensitive people sometimes overreact to social media posts.
b.
Social media users should not post unsubstantiated claims.
c.
Removing a post and apologizing rectify most misunderstandings.
d.
People who aren’t on Facebook can see the posts of Facebook users.
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45. Speakers should view the small image of themselves in the corner of the screen to assess whether their
gestures are animated enough.
a.
True
b.
False
46. Santos posts photos of his office holiday party, including a few unflattering shots of his boss’s date, on
Instagram. The next day, Santos’s boss assigns him a notoriously unpleasant task, and Santos hears it is because
of the photos. What should Santos learn from this?
a.
Santos’s company is spying on him.
b.
Social media behavior can lead to unintended consequences.
c.
Someone in his workplace is passing information to his boss.
d.
He should stop participating in any form of social media.
47. All of the principles of public speaking apply to both face-to-face and online speaking.
a.
True
b.
False
48. Anthropologist Arjun Appadurai coined what term to refer to a general context of communication enabled
or created by media technologies?
a.
mediacast
b.
mediaworld
c.
mediauniverse
d.
mediascape
49. The aesthetic principles of online presentations using video are lighting; color; composition, movement, and
background; and sound.
a.
True
b.
False
50. Which person is LEAST likely to need additional lighting for their online presentation?
a.
Lucas, who is recording outside on an overcast day
b.
Alexis, who is recording under fluorescent lights
c.
Diego, who is recording inside near a sunny window
d.
Kaylee, who is recording on a stage
51. What action will help speakers engage an online audience?
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use a virtual background
b.
speak using a consistent, measured pitch
c.
sit close to the camera
d.
use a more conversational vocal tone
52. One drawback of online presenting is the lack of the verbal and nonverbal information and feedback
speakers would receive from a live audience. How can speakers compensate for this?
a.
Use more gestures and vocal variety.
b.
Use more colorful and vivid language.
c.
Look directly at the camera at all times to give the impression of eye contact.
d.
Make sure that the presentation is as impromptu as possible.
53. A seminar viewed on the Internet is called a:
a.
webinar.
b.
videocast.
c.
vodcast.
d.
streaming video.
54. A live or recorded broadcast of a speaker’s computer desktop to others online is called a:
a.
vodcast.
b.
screenscape.
c.
screencast.
d.
screen shot.
55. When recording an online presentation, it is recommended that the speaker work from a private area free of
pets and others, turn off their e-mail, and silence their phone. These are tactics designed primarily to help the
speaker:
a.
avoid annoying the audience.
b.
appear prepared.
c.
appear professional.
d.
maintain their focus.
56. It is important to duplicate and back up the files used in a presentation before recording or broadcasting the
presentation.
a.
True
b.
False
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57. A speaker typically faces a camera on a computer or a smartphone and addresses an audience located
elsewhere when creating:
a.
a vodcast.
b.
streaming video.
c.
a screencast.
d.
a webinar.
58. What type of light is directed at the subject of a camera?
a.
fill
b.
key
c.
natural
d.
back
59. Grace, a financial planner, has decided to expand her business and promote her new book through seminars.
She is analyzing the benefits and drawbacks of face-to-face versus online presentations. Which is a
consideration that may help Grace decide which would be the best vehicle for her?
a.
Today’s culture involves doing most everything via technology, so it is easier to engage an audience
online.
b.
Face-to-face presentations provide superior flexibility.
c.
Online presentations can accommodate an audience of any size.
d.
Sensory capabilities are enhanced in online presentations.
60. How can speakers compensate for lack of movement while presenting from a seated position?
a.
exaggerate their facial expressions
b.
hold up visual aids
c.
stand up for part of the presentation
d.
use expressive gestures
61. Online messages that are productive balance the goal of publicity with the speaker’s goals.
a.
True
b.
False
62. Trish is recording a makeup tutorial to put online later. Her presentation will be:
a.
synchronous.
b.
asynchronous.
c.
streaming.
d.
a webinar.
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63. Online speakers receive less feedback from their audience than they would if presenting in person. As a
result, they can appear:
a.
stiff.
b.
nervous.
c.
too animated.
d.
distracted.
64. The social or economic inequality of access to information technologies (like the Internet) is referred to as:
a.
the digital divide.
b.
web inequality.
c.
the technology gap.
d.
digital disparity.
65. Asynchronous online presentations have the potential to be more polished because:
a.
they can be presented, saved, and edited.
b.
speakers receive real-time audience feedback.
c.
they don’t show the speaker, which can help hide speaker anxiety.
d.
speakers gain experience from multiple live sessions.
66. When creating an online presentation to be shared with anyone online, speakers should ask themselves,
what kind of audience do I want for my message?
a.
True
b.
False
67. The MOST important reason to avoid hyperlinks in online presentations is that:
a.
their performance may be unreliable.
b.
the content on the web page may have changed.
c.
working with more than one live page can become confusing.
d.
the pages can be cluttered and unsightly.
68. When considering the composition, movement, and background of an online presentation, speakers should:
a.
remember that a steady camera is more important for asynchronous presentations.
b.
place themselves in front of a colorful, interesting background.
c.
avoid centering themselves in the frame because it is boring and predictable.
d.
be sure that the camera from which they are recording is positioned at eye level.
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69. The first step to making an online presentation is to make sure the speaker and the message can be seen and
heard.
a.
True
b.
False
70. Andrea is getting ready to record a podcast. She has her written script in front of her, which she practiced
multiple times, and some additional research notes to the side. Her new puppy is in his crate in the corner, her
phone ringer is in silent mode, and the room’s windows and door are closed. What potential error has Andrea
made based on her speaking situation?
a.
She is reading from a script.
b.
She has her research notes separate from her script.
c.
Her dog is in the room with her.
d.
She has closed off the room she is recording in.
71. Communication that is either written or prerecorded before it reaches an online audience is called:
a.
streaming.
b.
screencasting.
c.
asynchronous.
d.
synchronous.
72. Why is it important that speakers creating sound-only online messages pay particular attention to structure
and word choice?
a.
Sound-only messages lack visual cues to help the audience.
b.
Sound-only messages draw audiences that are more easily distracted.
c.
Sound-only messages are generally about more complex topics.
d.
Sound-only messages may be converted to transcripts that need structure.
73. A real-time meeting that joins speakers and audiences in deliberately interactive ways is called:
a.
streaming video.
b.
a vodcast.
c.
a webinar.
d.
a podcast.
74. Dominic’s videos of his impersonations have gone viral, with millions of views on YouTube. High
viewership indicates high:
a.
narcissism.
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b.
circulation.
c.
publicity.
d.
promotion.
75. In what way does a webinar differ from a videocast?
a.
A webinar is synchronous; a videocast does not have to be.
b.
A videocast is visual; a webinar may be strictly audio.
c.
A webinar is considered formal; a videocast is informal.
d.
A videocast always involves video; a webinar does not have to include video.
76. Which action is MOST likely to help speakers maintain their focus during an online presentation?
a.
reading their presentation from slides on the screen
b.
turning off their phone or putting it in “do not disturb” mode
c.
keeping their eyes on the screen and trying not to look around
d.
recording their presentation in a familiar place
77. Circulation creates an audience.
a.
True
b.
False
78. Videocasting would be valuable in an online tutorial; screencasting would not.
a.
True
b.
False
79. Traditional face-to-face speaking often relies on a distinction between what is public and what is private.
a.
True
b.
False
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