ABC Test 8- Public Speaking & Teaching Questions And Answers!!

1. Which is the correct way to speak to a group class? - Answer-a.Projecting your voice b.Say something positive to dog owners c.Give clear instructions 2. Which one of the following symptoms point toward someone who might be presenting the fight response? - Answer-Talking too loud 3. Some people get nervous about speaking in front of people because they are afraid they don't have a complete understanding of the information. - Answer-True 4. Why should you be aware of your hand gestures? - Answer-Using continuous hand gestures can be very distracting 5. What is the first thing you would do to address a concern you have about something a student is doing wrong with their dog? - Answer-Announce suggestions to the group first, before talking with the student individually 6. Why is answering a question as if it were the first time you were ever asked it important? - Answer-It lets the student know you care about her problem or concern 7. Why is eye contact important with public speaking? - Answer-People pay more attention to you if you make eye contact with them 8. When conducting a group class in a circle, where is the best place for you to stand so everyone can hear you? - Answer-Stand as part of the circle 9. The key to turning problems into solutions is to understand what the client wants, not what you think the client needs. - Answer-True 10. Which of the following is typically not a prerequisite for a basic obedience course? - Answer-Food drive11. According to ABC's curriculum, the General Information Sheet and the Week 1 Homework Sheet are the only documents you need to give your students on the first day of class. - Answer-False 12. According to ABC's curriculum, which of the following is not part of the homework assignment on the first week of class? - Answer-Sit 13. How often and when should you hand out homework sheets? - Answer-All homework sheets should be handed out weekly at the end of each group class 14. It is important that students fill out the Registration Form because: - Answer-a.It provides the dog's information b.It provides student's contact information c.It provides a Release of Liability for the protection of the trainer 15. According to ABC's curriculum, ideally what week of class should the owner bring their dog for the first time? - Answer-Second class 16. Do you have to actually touch each dog to check his or her equipment? - Answer-No 17. Where does the dog get the treat from when you initially teach the down cue? - Answer-From the ground between his front legs 18. When do you actually say the word "Come" when you first begin teaching the Come cue in a group class situation? - Answer-Just before the dog catches your baited hand 19. What week should you begin to instruct the owner to desensitize her dog to the long lead? - AnswerWeek three 20. When giving feedback to a client, what is the first thing you should say to this person? - Answer-• Something positive • Find something the student has done correctly, then proceed to give him/her a suggestion on how to improve • End the conversation with something positive, too21. List two ways you can avoid favoritism toward students in your group class. - Answer-• Give each student equal amounts of positive attention • Avoid saying anything negative about breeds of dogs • Don't express which breeds of dogs are your favorite or which you don't care to work with 22. What cues are typically taught in an obedience class? - Answer-• Food Lure • Conditioned Reinforcer (i.e. "good") • No Reward Marker (i.e. "no" or "eh-eh") • Sit • Sit/Stay • Come • Down • Down/Stay • Heel • Focus • Loose leash walking 23. Name five behavioral problems you should be ready to discuss the first week of class. - Answer-• Chewing • Digging • Jumping • Nipping • Excessive barking • Unruly behavior in the house • Door crashing/Bolting • Housebreaking 24. Describe two different styles of group classes. - Answer-•7 week basic group class•Advanced group class•7 week adventure style group class•Trick Training Classes•CGC Classes