Public speaking test

Question 1

Responding to a communication in writing can often lead to more problems than responding orally

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Practice is one of the seven principles of effective speaking

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Most of the audience will have trouble listening to even the best speakers

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Giving a speech to inform is a specific purpose

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Not following the assigned time is unethical

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Plagiarism is unethical, but it is not illegal

Answer 6

False

Question 7

A purpose is not the same as a writer’s thesis statement

Answer 7

False

Question 8

A strong purpose statement has relevance

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Audience demographic information might include their level of education

Answer 9

True

Question 10

It is unprofessional to ask your audience if they can heat you

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Tell your audience in the introduction, “ My speech is about”

Answer 11

False

Question 12

If you mispronouce a word, apologize to the audience and continue

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Power distance refers to the varying levels of equality of status among the members of a culture

Answer 13

True

Question 14

A speaker should know something about the decor of the room in which he/she will speak

Answer 14

True

Question 15

The speaker is responsible for researching the expected protocol for the speaking event

Answer 15

True

Question 16

The $Rs of a presentation include Respect

Answer 16

False

Question 17

The central idea in a sentence that summarizes the key points of your presentation

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Speakers do not speak from their preparation outline

Answer 18

True

Question 19

If you use first,second, third, and forthto guide through your speech, you are using a signpsot

Answer 19

False

Question 20

A speech to inform may simply clarify something the audience already understands

Answer 20

False

Question 21

An anaology is the term used to compare an unfamiliar process with one the audience already understands

Answer 21

True

Question 22

If a speaker is trying to overcome confusion it is necessary to be clear about what the original misconception is

Answer 22

True

Question 23

If an audience is not interested in your topic then you should select another topic

Answer 23

False

Question 24

In a course that meets twice a week, a student is entitled to three absenses before the grade is affected

Answer 24

True

Question 25

For a speaker to get full credit for a speech each speech must be accompanied by a written outline

Answer 25

True