QUIZ 4 BUSI 300
1. A short update on a current project requested during a meeting without advance notice is an
example of a(n) .
oral briefing
systematic briefing
manuscript presentation
memorized presentation
2. Danny, a manager at Westport Inc., is in charge of creating and presenting a report of a plan for
building a new office in a city. He plans to make the presentation interesting by gaining the attention
of the entire audience effectively. Which of the following is an attention-getting technique he can use?
Avoiding personal references
Using inappropriate jokes
Avoiding shocking statements
Using quotations by experts
3. Which of the following is true of the closing of a presentation?
It provides unity to the presentation.
It should not be tied to the introduction.
It should always include a "thank you."
It is not remembered by the audience
4. A(n) is a presentation in which a speaker plans, prepares, and rehearses but does not write
everything down.
impromptu presentation
memorized presentation
manuscript presentation
extemporaneous presentation
5. The speed at which words are spoken is called .
tone
volume
pitch
rate
6. Which of the following guidelines should you follow when speaking to culturally diverse audiences?
Enunciate each word precisely.
Use sophisticated vocabulary.
Use jargon and figurative expressions.
Jot ideas on a flip chart
7. As a general rule, audiences do not want to be in tune with a speaker during a presentation.
True
False
8. Which of the following guidelines should be followed by an organization during a crisis briefing?
It should try to be friendly, helpful, and patient.
It should use language with which only those in its industry are familiar.
It should speculate and make predictions.
It should keep the statement at least five minutes long.
9. Tying the closing to the introduction weakens the unity of a
presentation. True
False
10. Rules of business etiquette remain the same with people of different cultures.
True
1. A short update on a current project requested during a meeting without advance notice is an
example of a(n) .
oral briefing
systematic briefing
manuscript presentation
memorized presentation
2. Danny, a manager at Westport Inc., is in charge of creating and presenting a report of a plan for
building a new office in a city. He plans to make the presentation interesting by gaining the attention
of the entire audience effectively. Which of the following is an attention-getting technique he can use?
Avoiding personal references
Using inappropriate jokes
Avoiding shocking statements
Using quotations by experts
3. Which of the following is true of the closing of a presentation?
It provides unity to the presentation.
It should not be tied to the introduction.
It should always include a "thank you."
It is not remembered by the audience
4. A(n) is a presentation in which a speaker plans, prepares, and rehearses but does not write
everything down.
impromptu presentation
memorized presentation
manuscript presentation
extemporaneous presentation
5. The speed at which words are spoken is called .
tone
volume
pitch
rate
6. Which of the following guidelines should you follow when speaking to culturally diverse audiences?
Enunciate each word precisely.
Use sophisticated vocabulary.
Use jargon and figurative expressions.
Jot ideas on a flip chart
7. As a general rule, audiences do not want to be in tune with a speaker during a presentation.
True
False
8. Which of the following guidelines should be followed by an organization during a crisis briefing?
It should try to be friendly, helpful, and patient.
It should use language with which only those in its industry are familiar.
It should speculate and make predictions.
It should keep the statement at least five minutes long.
9. Tying the closing to the introduction weakens the unity of a
presentation. True
False
10. Rules of business etiquette remain the same with people of different cultures.
True
