CMST 2061 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Which of the following would be characteristics of a configural presentation?
a. The speaker discusses the main points in detail, one at a time
b. The speaker heavily relies on material from traditional experts
c. The speaker uses transitions and signposts to connect the main ideas
d. The speaker explores the issues using tangential views and examples
D
Audiences tend to evaluate messages in terms of the speaker's attitudes, beliefs,
and values. T/F
False
Business audiences typically disregard information they find redundant or
irrelevant. T/F
True
When using information from the Internet, you should determine how often the
site is updated. T/F
True
The function of a preview in a speech is to
Select one:
a. Help the audience contextualize or organize your presentation.
b. Compel the audience to remember both you and your message.
, c. Attract and maintain the audience's attention.
d. Compel the audience to listen.
A
Which of the following type(s) of organized informative presentations have an
identifiable introduction, body, and conclusion?
Select one:
a. Only linear-chronological and linear-problem-solution
b. Only linear-chronological and configural-narrative
c. Linear presentations only -- all types
d. Linear and configural presentations -- all types
D
In order to demonstrate credibility with your topic, you should
Select one:
a. None of the above
b. Name-drop famous people related to your topic, even if you don't know them
personally.
c. Be certain to include "Dr." in your title, regardless of degree, to signify
expertise.
d. Rely on your personal experiences and personal testimony.
Feedback
D
Good informative speakers in the business world
Select one:
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Which of the following would be characteristics of a configural presentation?
a. The speaker discusses the main points in detail, one at a time
b. The speaker heavily relies on material from traditional experts
c. The speaker uses transitions and signposts to connect the main ideas
d. The speaker explores the issues using tangential views and examples
D
Audiences tend to evaluate messages in terms of the speaker's attitudes, beliefs,
and values. T/F
False
Business audiences typically disregard information they find redundant or
irrelevant. T/F
True
When using information from the Internet, you should determine how often the
site is updated. T/F
True
The function of a preview in a speech is to
Select one:
a. Help the audience contextualize or organize your presentation.
b. Compel the audience to remember both you and your message.
, c. Attract and maintain the audience's attention.
d. Compel the audience to listen.
A
Which of the following type(s) of organized informative presentations have an
identifiable introduction, body, and conclusion?
Select one:
a. Only linear-chronological and linear-problem-solution
b. Only linear-chronological and configural-narrative
c. Linear presentations only -- all types
d. Linear and configural presentations -- all types
D
In order to demonstrate credibility with your topic, you should
Select one:
a. None of the above
b. Name-drop famous people related to your topic, even if you don't know them
personally.
c. Be certain to include "Dr." in your title, regardless of degree, to signify
expertise.
d. Rely on your personal experiences and personal testimony.
Feedback
D
Good informative speakers in the business world
Select one:
