CPPB CUMULATIVE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of these statements reflects a social role?
a.
"I really hate group projects, I never get my way!"
b.
"Let's make sure we listen to everyone's ideas, so no one feels left out."
c.
"Sarah, will you be in charge of research and Mark will you put together the
presentation?"
d.
None of the above - ANSWER-b.
"Let's make sure we listen to everyone's ideas, so no one feels left out."
*____________ are presentation aids you can change during the course of your
speech.
a.
Multimedia aids
b.
Models
c.
Handouts
d.
Manipulative aids - ANSWER-d.
Manipulative aids
Which of the following is not a question your group might ask while analyzing the
problem?
a.
Who is affected?
b.
How long has this problem existed?
c.
What do we hope to accomplish?
d.
What are the criteria for our solution? - ANSWER-c.
What do we hope to accomplish?
*Emily is speaking in front of a group of engineers and computer programmers about
some new software she has developed. She notices many of them are scratching
their heads, staring at her with confused looks on their faces, or looking around at
others in the room. Which of the following should she try in order to better engage
her audience?
a.
consider the audience's diversity more carefully by asking a few "what if" questions
b.
, acknowledge they may disagree with some of her arguments, and invite them to
consider it from a different point of view
c.
speak more loudly, tell a funny story, and move around a bit more
d.
repeat what she said in different words, and give a few more examples - ANSWER-
d.
repeat what she said in different words, and give a few more examples
Why is it important to collect credible sources before evaluating their content?
Some sources do not need further evaluation.
Bibliographic information is needed to fill out the works cited page.
Evaluating authorship looks impressive on a resumé.
Collecting credible sources saves time and energy. - ANSWER-Collecting credible
sources saves time and energy
Index cards, cybercards, photocopies, and notebook paper are most appropriate to
use during which stage of the research process?
before you begin researching
after your project has been completed
during your research presentation
while you are gathering information - ANSWER-while you are gathering information
Scenario: Laura is offended by an offensive joke Jasmine told at their company
party. Jasmine is surprised when she hears this and immediately works to repair her
relationship with Laura. Jasmine asks for advice on how to avoid this in the future.
In this scenario, which method for avoiding biased language is used?
a.
Identifying and confronting stereotypes.
b.
Making an effort to understand others.
c.
Consciously choosing inclusive language.
d.
Asking for feedback. - ANSWER-asking for feedback
Oftentimes, our physical environment is _______________.
a.
an extension of our personality
b.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of these statements reflects a social role?
a.
"I really hate group projects, I never get my way!"
b.
"Let's make sure we listen to everyone's ideas, so no one feels left out."
c.
"Sarah, will you be in charge of research and Mark will you put together the
presentation?"
d.
None of the above - ANSWER-b.
"Let's make sure we listen to everyone's ideas, so no one feels left out."
*____________ are presentation aids you can change during the course of your
speech.
a.
Multimedia aids
b.
Models
c.
Handouts
d.
Manipulative aids - ANSWER-d.
Manipulative aids
Which of the following is not a question your group might ask while analyzing the
problem?
a.
Who is affected?
b.
How long has this problem existed?
c.
What do we hope to accomplish?
d.
What are the criteria for our solution? - ANSWER-c.
What do we hope to accomplish?
*Emily is speaking in front of a group of engineers and computer programmers about
some new software she has developed. She notices many of them are scratching
their heads, staring at her with confused looks on their faces, or looking around at
others in the room. Which of the following should she try in order to better engage
her audience?
a.
consider the audience's diversity more carefully by asking a few "what if" questions
b.
, acknowledge they may disagree with some of her arguments, and invite them to
consider it from a different point of view
c.
speak more loudly, tell a funny story, and move around a bit more
d.
repeat what she said in different words, and give a few more examples - ANSWER-
d.
repeat what she said in different words, and give a few more examples
Why is it important to collect credible sources before evaluating their content?
Some sources do not need further evaluation.
Bibliographic information is needed to fill out the works cited page.
Evaluating authorship looks impressive on a resumé.
Collecting credible sources saves time and energy. - ANSWER-Collecting credible
sources saves time and energy
Index cards, cybercards, photocopies, and notebook paper are most appropriate to
use during which stage of the research process?
before you begin researching
after your project has been completed
during your research presentation
while you are gathering information - ANSWER-while you are gathering information
Scenario: Laura is offended by an offensive joke Jasmine told at their company
party. Jasmine is surprised when she hears this and immediately works to repair her
relationship with Laura. Jasmine asks for advice on how to avoid this in the future.
In this scenario, which method for avoiding biased language is used?
a.
Identifying and confronting stereotypes.
b.
Making an effort to understand others.
c.
Consciously choosing inclusive language.
d.
Asking for feedback. - ANSWER-asking for feedback
Oftentimes, our physical environment is _______________.
a.
an extension of our personality
b.
