Business Communication: Building Critical Skills

Kitty O. Locker, Ohio State University
Steven Kyo Kaczmarek, Columbus State Community College
Kathryn Braun, Sheridan College

Making Oral Presentations

Self Quiz


1	Which of the following is NOT a basic purpose of an oral presentation?
		A)	To inform.
		B)	To persuade.
		C)	To recommend.
		D)	To build goodwill.


2	An oral presentation needs to be
		A)	Simpler than a written message.
		B)	No simpler nor more complex than a written message.
		C)	More complex than a written message.
		D)	None of the above.


3	Make your ideas relevant to your audience by
		A)	Linking what you have to say to the audience's experiences and interests.
		B)	Flattering or cajoling your audience.
		C)	Telling your audience only what it wants to hear.
		D)	None of the above.


4	For visuals you prepare with a word processor, use at least
		A)	10-point type.
		B)	16-point type.
		C)	18-point type.
		D)	24-point type.


5	The beginning and end of a presentation are
		A)	Less important than the rest of the presentation.
		B)	Positions of emphasis.
		C)	Optional; eliminate them to make presentations tighter.
		D)	None of the above.


6	Your opener should interest the reader and establish a rapport.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	Oral style uses more personal pronouns than written style.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	Few businesspeople expect a presentation to be persuasive.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	Most presentations use an indirect pattern of organization.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	The 1-2-3 pattern of organization gives all of the reasons in favor of something, then all of the reasons against it.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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