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Public Speaking Fundamentals Test
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Public Speaking Fundamentals Test
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25 Questions

1. True or false? With enough practice and experience
2. Which statement demonstrates lack of confidence in the subject?
3. The method of connecting to an audience through common ground is called ________.
4. When public speaking
5. What could be fatal to the success of a presentation?
6. What should you do just before speaking publicly?
7. True or false? Audience feedback only comes from verbal clues.
8. When is it acceptable to chew whilst public speaking?
9. Faster is better.
10. When making eye contact with the audience
11. How should you approach the pacing of your speech?
12. Stage fright is a normal part of public speaking.
13. What should you do if you can't answer a question?
14. What is positive nervousness?
15. When using visuals
16. Why are diction and enunciation important?
17. You should have a 'target' audience member in mind when writing and performing your speech.
18. The first step in structuring a speech should be
19. Which is NOT important for effective communication with your audience?
20. Towards the end of a presentation
21. Which of these is optimal?
22. Who should be responsible of knowing how the equipment works?
23. What would always be a successful enhancement to a business presentation?
24. What is the best way to practice and review for a presentation?
25. The audience is the enemy.