COM-100 Exam 2 Practice Test with Answers Communication Studies – University of
California, Berkeley
Why would a speaker choose to use manuscript speaking? there are impaired people in the
audience who will need to follow along by reading << correct answer >>During the conclusion speakers
do which of the following? Summarize key ideas << correct answer >>Speeches are easy to listen to
when they... Have limited amount of information, that helps increases the audience understanding of
the unfamiliar << correct answer >>Which of the following best describes solid evidence? Both A
and B (Enough evidence to support your claim and credible) << correct answer >>Which of the following
best describes credibility? Both B and C (Competence, character, dynamism/charisma, sociability,
composure AND the audiences perception of the believability of a speaker) << correct answer >>Which
of the following IS a rule for public speaking? Analyze your audience << correct answer >>The
organization of a speech does all of the following except Guarantee audience understanding << correct
answer >>Which of the following is not one of the four functions of a conclusion? Provide original
material << correct answer >>During the introduction of Bob's speech on 'how to have an awesome
spring break' he tells his audience that he has gone out of town for every spring break since his junior
year in high school. This is an example of what? Establishing credibility << correct answer >>Which of
the following is not one of the guidelines for visual aids? Excessive information << correct answer
>>Which of the following is not a concern of audience analysis? All are concern of audience analysis <<
correct answer >>All of the following are functions of a transition EXCEPT: They tell how the
conclusion relates to the body of the speech << correct answer >>All of the following are ways to
capture your audience's attention in the attention step EXCEPT: State the thesis << correct answer >>All
of the following are functions of supporting material EXCEPT: to disprove << correct answer >>All fo
the following are rules for effectively using a visual aid EXCEPT: Make visual aids complex and involved
<< correct answer >>All fo the following should be included in a conclusion EXCEPT: An apology for
any uncovered points << correct answer >>Katya started her speech off with saying "According to
Mother Theresa, we cannot all do great things, but we can all do small things with great love." In what
way was Katya capturing her audience's attention? by using a quotation << correct answer >>T or F
When you have given a speech on a topic, which required more research that you had time to do, you
should indicate that in your conclusion by saying, "Unfortunately I wasn't able to spend the necessary
time researching." False << correct answer >>A speech to inform has the primary function of
expanding audience knowledge on a topic True << correct answer >>You should use information
from personal observation, interviewing, and surveys in all of your speeches False << correct answer
>>Not all purpose statements should be specific False << correct answer >>The location of your speech is
an irrelevant factor to the occasion of the speech False << correct answer >>Google is a
recommend website by many people as a first step in you hunt in the internet True << correct answer
>>A good definition is simple and concise True << correct answer >>Analogies are brief stories
with a particular point False << correct answer >>A _______ is a comparison, used to compare or
sontrast an unusual concept wit a known one analogy << correct answer >>An _______ is a brief story
with a point, often based on personal experience anecdote << correct answer >>"After listening
to my speech the audience will be able to explain the problems with punch card ballots." This purpose
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Why would a speaker choose to use manuscript speaking? there are impaired people in the
audience who will need to follow along by reading << correct answer >>During the conclusion speakers
do which of the following? Summarize key ideas << correct answer >>Speeches are easy to listen to
when they... Have limited amount of information, that helps increases the audience understanding of
the unfamiliar << correct answer >>Which of the following best describes solid evidence? Both A
and B (Enough evidence to support your claim and credible) << correct answer >>Which of the following
best describes credibility? Both B and C (Competence, character, dynamism/charisma, sociability,
composure AND the audiences perception of the believability of a speaker) << correct answer >>Which
of the following IS a rule for public speaking? Analyze your audience << correct answer >>The
organization of a speech does all of the following except Guarantee audience understanding << correct
answer >>Which of the following is not one of the four functions of a conclusion? Provide original
material << correct answer >>During the introduction of Bob's speech on 'how to have an awesome
spring break' he tells his audience that he has gone out of town for every spring break since his junior
year in high school. This is an example of what? Establishing credibility << correct answer >>Which of
the following is not one of the guidelines for visual aids? Excessive information << correct answer
>>Which of the following is not a concern of audience analysis? All are concern of audience analysis <<
correct answer >>All of the following are functions of a transition EXCEPT: They tell how the
conclusion relates to the body of the speech << correct answer >>All of the following are ways to
capture your audience's attention in the attention step EXCEPT: State the thesis << correct answer >>All
of the following are functions of supporting material EXCEPT: to disprove << correct answer >>All fo
the following are rules for effectively using a visual aid EXCEPT: Make visual aids complex and involved
<< correct answer >>All fo the following should be included in a conclusion EXCEPT: An apology for
any uncovered points << correct answer >>Katya started her speech off with saying "According to
Mother Theresa, we cannot all do great things, but we can all do small things with great love." In what
way was Katya capturing her audience's attention? by using a quotation << correct answer >>T or F
When you have given a speech on a topic, which required more research that you had time to do, you
should indicate that in your conclusion by saying, "Unfortunately I wasn't able to spend the necessary
time researching." False << correct answer >>A speech to inform has the primary function of
expanding audience knowledge on a topic True << correct answer >>You should use information
from personal observation, interviewing, and surveys in all of your speeches False << correct answer
>>Not all purpose statements should be specific False << correct answer >>The location of your speech is
an irrelevant factor to the occasion of the speech False << correct answer >>Google is a
recommend website by many people as a first step in you hunt in the internet True << correct answer
>>A good definition is simple and concise True << correct answer >>Analogies are brief stories
with a particular point False << correct answer >>A _______ is a comparison, used to compare or
sontrast an unusual concept wit a known one analogy << correct answer >>An _______ is a brief story
with a point, often based on personal experience anecdote << correct answer >>"After listening
to my speech the audience will be able to explain the problems with punch card ballots." This purpose
