CMST 2064 F PRACTICE SET 2026 SPEECH
AND PRESENTATION QUESTIONS HIGH
YIELD A+
◉ audience-specific attributes
Answer: information about the distinct characteristics of a particular
group or audience, such as the uniformity or variety of job titles and
status, special interests, personality traits, relationships with other
members, and length of group membership
◉ common ground
Answer: an identifiable belief, value, experience, or point of view
shared by those who disagree with you
◉ credibility
Answer: the extent to which group or audience members believe you
and your message
◉ communication apprehension
Answer: anxiety or fear about communicating with others
◉ competence
,Answer: aspect of speaker credibility based on listener perceptions
of your expertise and abilities
◉ character
Answer: aspect of speaker credibility based on listener perceptions
of your honesty and trustworthiness
◉ caring
Answer: aspect of speaker credibility based on listener perceptions
that you understand others' ideas and are empathetic and
responsive to their needs
◉ charisma
Answer: aspect of speaker credibility based on listener perceptions
about your level of enthusiasm and commitment
◉ logistics
Answer: describes the strategic planning, arranging, and use of
people, facilities, time, and materials relevant to your presentation
◉ extemporaneous speaking
Answer: form of presentation delivery in which you are fully
prepared but use an outline or notes to guide you through your pre-
sentation
, ◉ eye contact
Answer: single most important physical characteristic in an oral
presentation
◉ panel discussion
Answer: Several people interact with one another on a common
discussion topic for the benefit of an audience
◉ symposium
Answer: A series of speakers present short, uninterrupted
presentations on different aspects of the same topic for the benefit
of an audience
◉ forum
Answer: Provides opportunities for audience members to comment,
express concerns, and ask questions to presenters, usually at the
conclusion of the group presentation
◉ team presentation
Answer: well coordinated informative and/or persuasive
presentation by a cohesive group of speakers
◉ types of public group presentations
AND PRESENTATION QUESTIONS HIGH
YIELD A+
◉ audience-specific attributes
Answer: information about the distinct characteristics of a particular
group or audience, such as the uniformity or variety of job titles and
status, special interests, personality traits, relationships with other
members, and length of group membership
◉ common ground
Answer: an identifiable belief, value, experience, or point of view
shared by those who disagree with you
◉ credibility
Answer: the extent to which group or audience members believe you
and your message
◉ communication apprehension
Answer: anxiety or fear about communicating with others
◉ competence
,Answer: aspect of speaker credibility based on listener perceptions
of your expertise and abilities
◉ character
Answer: aspect of speaker credibility based on listener perceptions
of your honesty and trustworthiness
◉ caring
Answer: aspect of speaker credibility based on listener perceptions
that you understand others' ideas and are empathetic and
responsive to their needs
◉ charisma
Answer: aspect of speaker credibility based on listener perceptions
about your level of enthusiasm and commitment
◉ logistics
Answer: describes the strategic planning, arranging, and use of
people, facilities, time, and materials relevant to your presentation
◉ extemporaneous speaking
Answer: form of presentation delivery in which you are fully
prepared but use an outline or notes to guide you through your pre-
sentation
, ◉ eye contact
Answer: single most important physical characteristic in an oral
presentation
◉ panel discussion
Answer: Several people interact with one another on a common
discussion topic for the benefit of an audience
◉ symposium
Answer: A series of speakers present short, uninterrupted
presentations on different aspects of the same topic for the benefit
of an audience
◉ forum
Answer: Provides opportunities for audience members to comment,
express concerns, and ask questions to presenters, usually at the
conclusion of the group presentation
◉ team presentation
Answer: well coordinated informative and/or persuasive
presentation by a cohesive group of speakers
◉ types of public group presentations
