QUESTION $1$

A leading question is one that

is difficult for respondents to answer.

suggests how you want the respondents to answer.

contains more than one idea.

has more than one appropriate answer.

does not include all possible survey choices.

$10$ points

QUESTION $2$

An early task to be accomplished when developing a presentation is to

use headings to create a storyboard.

understand the needs of your audience.

apply the story line approach.

develop effective slides.

gather content for an effective review.

$10$ points

QUESTION $3$

What does $"$O$"$ stand for in the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication in presentations?

organization

outward calm

originality

optimized body language

open stance

$10$ points

QUESTION $4$

What will help you identify your interests, abilities, and attributes?

Develop hobbies relevant to the job you are applying for.

Speak to people who have the position you are interested in$.$

Work on your weaknesses.

Complete a self$-$inventory.

Research the needs of your potential employer.

$10$ points

QUESTION $5$

When you lose your train of thought during a presentation, you should

tell a few jokes to distract the audience.

start your presentation all over again.

announce a short break that will allow you to collect your thoughts.

read from your slides instead of trying to interpret them.

pause briefly to regain your composure and your line of thinking.

$10$ points

QUESTION $6$

Which action raises the credibility of a report?

avoiding predictions

avoiding the use of cause$-$effect statements

using direct quotations rather than paraphrases

providing supporting details for your conclusions

eliminating bulleted lists

$10$ points

QUESTION $7$

Which activity is the final step in the AIM planning process?

analyzing your audience to make sure you are addressing their needs

developing your message to focus on the key takeaway concepts

identifying key facts and conclusions related to your topic

deciding how to speak to the audience in a way that is appealing and easy to follow

applying the story line approach to your presentation

$10$ points

QUESTION $8$

Which aspect of writing business reports relates to the component of credibility known as character?

providing positions that help decision making

addressing the needs of decision makers

reporting information transparently

involving decision makers in the process

providing quotes from outside sources

$10$ points

QUESTION $9$

Which term is used to encompass the analysis of data collected by others with no direction from you or members of your organization?

focus groups

external blogs

primary research

surveys

secondary research

$10$ points

QUESTION $10$

Your r$$sum$$ should tell a story of

the value you can provide to a company.

your personal interests.

why you want to leave your current organization.

your educational accomplishments.

everything you have learned and done in your previous job.