CMST 2061 QUIZ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
Compared to linear logic, a presentation organized with configural logic usually
requires
The audience to be more engaged or interactive
Recent theorists argue that technology has made us all think a bit more
Configurally
Ned has been informed by his boss that he needs to provide a presentation on
his sales team's initiative supporting a new product line to the corporate
marketing team. He needs to prepare
A sales presentation or proposal
Nancy's presentation fell flat when she discovered that the audience had little or
no background on her topic. What did Nancy do wrong?
She failed to conduct a systematic audience analysis beforehand.
What are the two major types of organizational frameworks discussed in the
chapter?
Linear and configural
Configural organizational patterns often rely on
More speaker self-disclosure and personal examples
,A speaker's physical appearance and ability to seem composed and confident are
important for establishing his or her credibility with the audience.
(true/false)
true
Narrative and problem-no solution are examples of configural patterns of
organization.
(true/false)
true
While appropriate for public speaking events geared primarily towards
entertainment, storytelling is not appropriate for business presentations.
(true/false)
false
Sales presentations and briefings should generally last 1-10 minutes.
(true/false)
false
Which of the following would be considered a strong thesis statement for an
informative business presentation?
The new Web 6.0 marketing tool will help sales staff increase online customer
purchases by optimizing search engine result placement.
Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to compel your audience to
listen
Commonly cited facts and statistics
, Which of the following signposts is most likely to signal your conclusion to a
speech?
"In sum"
"Coca-cola was originally green" is an example of a
Startling fact
What is a thesis statement for a speech?
A concise summary of the central message
Which of the following is an objective that you should NOT plan to accomplish
with the introduction to your informative presentation?
Keep your audience in suspense about your main points, so they are absorbed by the
mystery of your presentation
Many managers and supervisors correctly assume that telling equals learning.
(true/false)
false
The specific purpose of an informative presentation is the same as its thesis
statement.
(true/false)
false
Speech introductions should include some compelling reason for the audience to
listen.
(true/false)
true
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
Compared to linear logic, a presentation organized with configural logic usually
requires
The audience to be more engaged or interactive
Recent theorists argue that technology has made us all think a bit more
Configurally
Ned has been informed by his boss that he needs to provide a presentation on
his sales team's initiative supporting a new product line to the corporate
marketing team. He needs to prepare
A sales presentation or proposal
Nancy's presentation fell flat when she discovered that the audience had little or
no background on her topic. What did Nancy do wrong?
She failed to conduct a systematic audience analysis beforehand.
What are the two major types of organizational frameworks discussed in the
chapter?
Linear and configural
Configural organizational patterns often rely on
More speaker self-disclosure and personal examples
,A speaker's physical appearance and ability to seem composed and confident are
important for establishing his or her credibility with the audience.
(true/false)
true
Narrative and problem-no solution are examples of configural patterns of
organization.
(true/false)
true
While appropriate for public speaking events geared primarily towards
entertainment, storytelling is not appropriate for business presentations.
(true/false)
false
Sales presentations and briefings should generally last 1-10 minutes.
(true/false)
false
Which of the following would be considered a strong thesis statement for an
informative business presentation?
The new Web 6.0 marketing tool will help sales staff increase online customer
purchases by optimizing search engine result placement.
Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to compel your audience to
listen
Commonly cited facts and statistics
, Which of the following signposts is most likely to signal your conclusion to a
speech?
"In sum"
"Coca-cola was originally green" is an example of a
Startling fact
What is a thesis statement for a speech?
A concise summary of the central message
Which of the following is an objective that you should NOT plan to accomplish
with the introduction to your informative presentation?
Keep your audience in suspense about your main points, so they are absorbed by the
mystery of your presentation
Many managers and supervisors correctly assume that telling equals learning.
(true/false)
false
The specific purpose of an informative presentation is the same as its thesis
statement.
(true/false)
false
Speech introductions should include some compelling reason for the audience to
listen.
(true/false)
true
