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All of the following are advantages of oral reports EXCEPT:

	A. They are truly interactive.
	B. Oral reports provide give-and-take.
	C. They allow adjustment of your presentation according to audience reactions.
	D. They limit the amount and complexity of information that can be presented.
	E. Oral reports are greatly affected by a likable personality.

All of the following are questions for analyzing your listeners and your purpose EXCEPT:

	A. Is my audience comprised of strangers, peers, superiors, or clients?
	B. How large is the room?
	C. What do my listeners already know?
	D. What kind of presentation does my audience expect?
	E. What do I want my audience to think, know, or do?

The following are questions for analyzing your speaking situation EXCEPT:

	A. How much time will I have to speak?
	B. What equipment is available?
	C. Why is my audience here?
	D. How formal or informal is the setting?
	E. Will other people be speaking before or after me?

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate delivery method?

	A. The "ghost" delivery.
	B. The memorized delivery.
	C. The impromptu delivery.
	D. The scripted delivery.
	E. The extemporaneous delivery.

All of the following are some main uses for extemporaneous delivery EXCEPT:

	A. Face-to-face presentations.
	B. Moderately complex topics.
	C. Small, intimate groups.
	D. Somewhat flexible time limit.
	E. Visually based presentations.

Prepare for your presentation by doing all of the following EXCEPT:

	A. Anticipating audience questions.
	B. Relying solely on your own expertise.
	C. Aiming for simplicity and conciseness.
	D. Researching your topic thoroughly.
	E. Outlining your presentation.

Guidelines for using PowerPoint or other software wisely include all of the following EXCEPT:

	A. Having a backup plan in case the system fails.
	B. Preparing a handout.
	C. Avoiding the mere recitation of the slides.
	D. Using all of the "bells and whistles" at your command.
	E. Keeping viewers oriented.

All of the following are guidelines for presenting visual aids EXCEPT:

	A. Display a visual before you are ready to discuss it.
	B. Point out what is important.
	C. Don't turn your back on your audience.
	D. Tell viewers what they should be looking for in the visual.
	E. Try not to begin or end with a visual.

All of the following are guidelines for managing listener questions EXCEPT:

	A. Saying that you don't know the answer to a specific question and moving on.
	B. Rephrasing each question as a means of clarifying.
	C. Abruptly ending the session because your time is up.
	D. Being brief in your answers.
	E. Offering to continue discussion with any interested individuals after the presentation is over.

All of the following are considerations when dealing with cross-cultural audiences EXCEPT:

	A. Relying on appropriate expressive gestures and facial expressions.
	B. Never handing out copies of your entire script; this would be too confusing.
	C. Focusing on key facts or on details and various interpretations depending on audience expectation.
	D. Using direct and prolonged eye contact as a means of showing respect and honesty when appropriate.
	E. Being assertive in offering interpretations or allowing audiences to reach their own conclusions.

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