CMST EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
There are three possible general purposes for a presentation. What are they? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅To inform, persuade, or entertain
Communicating and organizing are two processes that are closely related. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
The major reason for using a speaking outline is to take away the temptation to read your speech or to
memorize words as you are practicing. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
The Source Message Channel Receiver model of communication (or linear model) focuses on the goals
of the people engaged in communication. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅False
There is general agreement that communication does not involve the intention to exchange messages. -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅False
Gathering information about the audience in terms of their attitudes, demographic characteristics, and
interest in the topic refers to which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Audience analysis
Visual aids should always be prepared before the presentation is written. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅False
The rules for language use in presentations vary from the rules for language that we use in everyday
conversation. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
_______ means that the speaker does not conform to the values and beliefs about how we should treat
others that are part of U.S. business culture. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Unethical communication
As noted in your readings, upward, downward, and horizontal refer to: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Communication channels
"Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country," is an example of: -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Antithesis
There are three possible general purposes for a presentation. What are they? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅To inform, persuade, or entertain
Communicating and organizing are two processes that are closely related. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
The major reason for using a speaking outline is to take away the temptation to read your speech or to
memorize words as you are practicing. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
The Source Message Channel Receiver model of communication (or linear model) focuses on the goals
of the people engaged in communication. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅False
There is general agreement that communication does not involve the intention to exchange messages. -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅False
Gathering information about the audience in terms of their attitudes, demographic characteristics, and
interest in the topic refers to which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Audience analysis
Visual aids should always be prepared before the presentation is written. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅False
The rules for language use in presentations vary from the rules for language that we use in everyday
conversation. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
_______ means that the speaker does not conform to the values and beliefs about how we should treat
others that are part of U.S. business culture. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Unethical communication
As noted in your readings, upward, downward, and horizontal refer to: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Communication channels
"Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country," is an example of: -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Antithesis
