SPC exam 1 questions & answers 2024/2025
Good feedback is always expressed verbally. - ANSWERSFalse
What kind of process is public speaking? - ANSWERSAudience-centered
What term is used to describe when a speaker fails to reference material they find on the Internet? - ANSWERSCyberplagia...
Good feedback is always expressed verbally. - ANSWERSFalse
What kind of process is public speaking? - ANSWERSAudience-centered
What term is used to describe when a speaker fails to reference material they find on the Internet? -
ANSWERSCyberplagiarism
Ana is a new adjunct professor, and over the first few weeks of the semester, she notices that her
students are making superficial comments about the content of the class. They are discussing the
content and answering questions, but they are not really considering how and why the content affects
them and those around them. What does Ana need to do? - ANSWERSThink critically about her own
delivery so she can better challenge her students
Which of the following is a trait of an ethical listener? - ANSWERSMaking eye contact with the speaker
during the speech
Public speaking has been revered as which of the following in democratic civilizations since ancient
times? - ANSWERSCivil right
We send and receive messages primarily through which two channels? - ANSWERSAuditory and visual
How would a speaker be acting most ethically while delivering a speech? - ANSWERSBy using inclusive
examples to demonstrate the salient points of the speech
Celia is putting the finishing touches on the graphs and charts she plans to present during her speech.
Which part of her speech is she working on? - ANSWERSContent
,What is the process of tailoring a message to the audience's unique interests, needs, and expectations
called? - ANSWERSAudience analysis
Alana is preparing to give an informative speech to her class on the importance of vaccination. Alana has
asked her classmates if they were vaccinated as children and if they have any children themselves. What
is Alana doing? - ANSWERSAudience analysis
Eunice dresses professionally, is poised as she speaks, and cites credible evidence. What kind of
rhetorical appeal is she using? - ANSWERSEthos
Speaking expressively is important during public speaking so you sound a bit more dramatic than you
would in casual conversation. - ANSWERSTrue
As a public speaker, what you discuss and how well you do so will depend on your interests, beliefs,
background, and public speaking skills. - ANSWERSTrue
After Eva's speech about the harmful effects of not recycling, you noticed that she threw her empty
water bottle away in the nearest trashcan. Which ethical principle has Eva violated? - ANSWERSIntegrity
Public speaking is not a specialized type of communication because everyone engages in public speaking
during their lifetime. - ANSWERSFalse
Josie is telling a story as part of her speech. Which of the following statements refers to her delivery in
the story? - ANSWERSShe uses her voice to differentiate between the people she is representing.
What is the overall framework of your speech, including the introduction, body, conclusion, and
transitions called? - ANSWERSMacrostructure
Mae attended her local town board meeting and made an impassioned plea to her fellow residents to
help with community beautification. The following week, a group of residents met to plant a flower
garden in town. In which way did Mae's ability to speak publicly empower her? - ANSWERSShe was able
to persuade others to take action.
, Marlow gave a speech on music therapy for the first time on Monday. She focused on the kinds of music
that are commonly used in music therapy programs. She noted that her audience seemed restless and
easily distracted. On Friday, she delivered the speech again. This time, she focused more on the healing
mechanisms of music, such as how music can trigger the brain's reward system. What is the most logical
reason for Marlow to have changed the direction of her speech? - ANSWERSMarlow is responding to
nonverbal feedback.
Why is a course devoted in part or entirely to public speaking often required in a general education
curriculum? - ANSWERSPublic speaking helps people participate as engaged citizens in democracy.
John decides to add some background material for his informative speech on current trends in Internet
usage after discovering that the majority of the audience members do not own computers. What
concept does John's decision illustrate? - ANSWERSAudience analysis
Raquel is running a training session by using a videoconferencing service. Which statement best
describes what Raquel is doing? - ANSWERSShe is creating a virtual presence through the use of
technology.
Sharoub is studying Information Communication Technology in college. What is the most likely topic that
he will learn about? - ANSWERSBest practices for holding remote meetings
What kind of communication occurs with approximately three to ten people? - ANSWERSSmall group
communication
Elle is a dance teacher. When the COVID-19 pandemic started, Elle began conducting her dance class via
web conferences. Which statement describes what Elle accomplished? - ANSWERSShe turned a potential
challenge into an opportunity.
One form of plagiarizing is paraphrasing the unique ideas of another person and not crediting that
person. - ANSWERSTrue
Research suggests there are three common roots of speaking apprehension: biologically-based
temperament, previous experience, and level of skill. - ANSWERSTrue
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