NEW DOS II MIDTERM AND FINAL
EXAM 2024 UPDATED QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
A numbered list can communicate three relationships: priority, memberships, and
_____.
Select one:
a. organization
b. sequence
c. logic
d. association - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>b. sequence
Pictures of numbers are known as _____.
Select one:
a. numbered list
b. diagram
c. data graphics
d. written language - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>c. data graphics
The most concrete visual aid available is a(n) _____.
Select one:
a. film
b. object
c. photograph
d. map - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>b. object
All of the following are design considerations EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. Contrast
b. Proximity
c. Photography
d. Alignment - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>c. Photography
Which of the following is NOT an effective design consideration?
Select one:
a. Use contrasting colors.
b. Group similar visual items together.
c. Incorporate a variety of different fonts.
d. Ensure that every element on the screen aligns with at least one other item. -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>c. Incorporate a variety of different fonts.
Effective delivery _____.
Select one:
,a. is always delivered in an extemporaneous fashion
b. is mostly verbal
c. demonstrates your enthusiasm for the topic and confidence in the content
d. sounds practiced and polished - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>c. demonstrates your
enthusiasm for the topic and confidence in the content
What is the difference between articulation and pronunciation?
Select one:
a. Articulation is how a word is stressed.
b. Articulation is the clear formation of your words.
c. Pronunciation is the highness and lowness of your voice.
d. Pronunciation is the rate at which you speak. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>b.
Articulation is the clear formation of your words.
When you vary your pitch, you use _____ and when you do NOT vary your pitch, your
speech becomes _____.
Select one:
a. inflection/monotone
b. pauses/dull
c. pronunciation/inflection
d. monotone/inflection - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>a. inflection/monotone
Vocal variety involves varying which of the following qualities?
Select one:
a. Volume
b. Rate
c. Pauses
d. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>d. All of the above
Posture and gesture are both forms of _____.
Select one:
a. body language
b. body communication
c. verbal communication
d. movement - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>a. body language
What is the purpose of using gestures in a presentation?
Select one:
a. Gestures keep your weight evenly distributed on both legs with your feet shoulder
width.
b. Gestures communicate through your eyes.
c. Gestures vary four vocal qualities.
d. Gestures reinforce an idea by your body. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>d. Gestures
reinforce an idea by your body.
A speaker with effective eye contact _____.
, Select one:
a. never refers to his/her notes
b. looks up from his/her notes half of the time
c. gauges feedback from the audience
d. looks above the heads of the audience - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>c. gauges
feedback from the audience
What is the URL (web address) for the Loras Academic Resource center (there is no
"www.") - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>library.loras.edu
TED curator Chris Anderson thinks the key to a great talk is to "MAKE YOUR IDEA
WORTH ___________." - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>sharing
Although his physical delivery is fairly restricted, Sir Ken Robinson's verbal delivery/style
in "Do schools kill creativity?" relies heavily on ____________ to engage his audience. -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>humor
In her talk "Your body language may shape who you are," social psychologist Amy
Cuddy concludes by asking the audience to "Try a power pose and share the science."
This is an example of Audience _________________. - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>activation
Democracies require informed citizens and function best when citizens competently and
ethically communicate with one another. Because of this, which of the following would
Thomas Jefferson prefer? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>b. Newspapers without
government.
Amateur folk singer-songwriter Joe Kowan described his physical and mental response
to performing in front of an audience as "stage fright." In public speaking, our text would
identify this aversion and anxiety as "___________________." - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>communication apprehension
Simon Sinek explores how leaders can inspire cooperation, trust and change. In his
talk, he presents his thesis: "People don't buy what you do; they buy ___________ you
do it." - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>why
Natalie, an advocate for organ donation, speaks to fellow classmates at a college
seminar on the subject. At the end of her presentation, most of the students decide to
become organ donors. _____ benefits of communication have helped Natalie influence
her classmates.
a) Personal
b) Professional
c) Social
d) Both personal and social - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>c) Social
EXAM 2024 UPDATED QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
A numbered list can communicate three relationships: priority, memberships, and
_____.
Select one:
a. organization
b. sequence
c. logic
d. association - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>b. sequence
Pictures of numbers are known as _____.
Select one:
a. numbered list
b. diagram
c. data graphics
d. written language - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>c. data graphics
The most concrete visual aid available is a(n) _____.
Select one:
a. film
b. object
c. photograph
d. map - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>b. object
All of the following are design considerations EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. Contrast
b. Proximity
c. Photography
d. Alignment - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>c. Photography
Which of the following is NOT an effective design consideration?
Select one:
a. Use contrasting colors.
b. Group similar visual items together.
c. Incorporate a variety of different fonts.
d. Ensure that every element on the screen aligns with at least one other item. -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>c. Incorporate a variety of different fonts.
Effective delivery _____.
Select one:
,a. is always delivered in an extemporaneous fashion
b. is mostly verbal
c. demonstrates your enthusiasm for the topic and confidence in the content
d. sounds practiced and polished - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>c. demonstrates your
enthusiasm for the topic and confidence in the content
What is the difference between articulation and pronunciation?
Select one:
a. Articulation is how a word is stressed.
b. Articulation is the clear formation of your words.
c. Pronunciation is the highness and lowness of your voice.
d. Pronunciation is the rate at which you speak. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>b.
Articulation is the clear formation of your words.
When you vary your pitch, you use _____ and when you do NOT vary your pitch, your
speech becomes _____.
Select one:
a. inflection/monotone
b. pauses/dull
c. pronunciation/inflection
d. monotone/inflection - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>a. inflection/monotone
Vocal variety involves varying which of the following qualities?
Select one:
a. Volume
b. Rate
c. Pauses
d. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>d. All of the above
Posture and gesture are both forms of _____.
Select one:
a. body language
b. body communication
c. verbal communication
d. movement - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>a. body language
What is the purpose of using gestures in a presentation?
Select one:
a. Gestures keep your weight evenly distributed on both legs with your feet shoulder
width.
b. Gestures communicate through your eyes.
c. Gestures vary four vocal qualities.
d. Gestures reinforce an idea by your body. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>d. Gestures
reinforce an idea by your body.
A speaker with effective eye contact _____.
, Select one:
a. never refers to his/her notes
b. looks up from his/her notes half of the time
c. gauges feedback from the audience
d. looks above the heads of the audience - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>c. gauges
feedback from the audience
What is the URL (web address) for the Loras Academic Resource center (there is no
"www.") - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>library.loras.edu
TED curator Chris Anderson thinks the key to a great talk is to "MAKE YOUR IDEA
WORTH ___________." - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>sharing
Although his physical delivery is fairly restricted, Sir Ken Robinson's verbal delivery/style
in "Do schools kill creativity?" relies heavily on ____________ to engage his audience. -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>humor
In her talk "Your body language may shape who you are," social psychologist Amy
Cuddy concludes by asking the audience to "Try a power pose and share the science."
This is an example of Audience _________________. - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>activation
Democracies require informed citizens and function best when citizens competently and
ethically communicate with one another. Because of this, which of the following would
Thomas Jefferson prefer? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>b. Newspapers without
government.
Amateur folk singer-songwriter Joe Kowan described his physical and mental response
to performing in front of an audience as "stage fright." In public speaking, our text would
identify this aversion and anxiety as "___________________." - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>communication apprehension
Simon Sinek explores how leaders can inspire cooperation, trust and change. In his
talk, he presents his thesis: "People don't buy what you do; they buy ___________ you
do it." - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>why
Natalie, an advocate for organ donation, speaks to fellow classmates at a college
seminar on the subject. At the end of her presentation, most of the students decide to
become organ donors. _____ benefits of communication have helped Natalie influence
her classmates.
a) Personal
b) Professional
c) Social
d) Both personal and social - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>c) Social
