Speech Communications 101 - Introduction to Public Speaking » Spring 2019 » Quiz 1 Chapters 1 - 5

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Question #1
All communication events include:
A.   mediated channels.
B.   only a message.
C.   a source and a message.
D.   a transmittal device.
Question #2
Communication between two people is called
A.   small group communication.
B.   dyadic communication.
C.   public speaking.
D.   mass communication.
Question #3
Keeping the needs, values, attitudes, and wants of your listeners clearly in focus is being
A.   a decoder.
B.   a receiver.
C.   audience-centered.
D.   contextually aware.
Question #4
An effective speech should be organized around ______ main points.
A.   two or three
B.   four or five
C.   one or two
D.   seven or eight
Question #5
An introduction serves to introduce the speech topic and demonstrate its relevance to the audience.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #6
A persuasive speech intends to influence the audience to accept one position to the exclusion of others.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #7
A speaker can improve in the next speech by learning from the objective evaluations of others.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #8
A speaker's anxiety is heightened when he or she perceives the audience as negative or neutral to the speech.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #9
Visualization is not an effective technique to reduce speaker nervousness.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #10
An ethical speaker is conscious of ________ values.
A.   the university's
B.   traditional
C.   the speaker's
D.   the audience's
Question #11
Any source that requires credit in written form should be acknowledged in oral form.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #12
A speaker who is both honest and dependable has the quality of
A.   dignity.
B.   trustworthiness.
C.   integrity.
D.   candor.
Question #13
Active listeners
A.   apply the same goals to every speech.
B.   ignore the speaker's nonverbal cues.
C.   are often distracting to other listeners.
D.   usually set listening goals and listen for main ideas.
Question #14
Audience members will listen carefully even if they believe the speaker's message is of no importance.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #15
In any given communication situation, all listeners will process information in exactly the same manner.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #16
Audience analysis is not a requirement for online speeches.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #17
Due to the nature of online presentations, speakers need not practice as many times as they would for a face-to-face presentation.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #18
One advantage of recorded presentations is that viewers and listeners can listen at their convenience.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #19
Online presentations address all of the following general speech purposes except
A.   to utilize technology.
B.   to address a special occasion.
C.   to inform.
D.   to persuade.

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