Chapter 1 Quiz Without Consequence

. A speaker presenting a speech to a video camera that will be posted on YouTube, is an example of transactional communication.

True

False

. Labeling someone a "competent speaker" makes a judgment about that person's degree of proficiency in a particular speaking context.

True

False

. "Never get visibly angry when giving a speech" is a universal rule applicable to every speaking situation.

True

False

. Detecting, decoding, and comprehending signals from your audience is called mindfulness.

True

False

. Using information already published and easily accessible—whether on the web, on bumper stickers, or in movies—is not plagiarism, and sources need not be cited.

True

False

. The successful performance of a communication behavior and the ability to repeat such behavior is which element of the communication competence model?

Knowledge

Skill

Sensitivity

Commitment

. Which of the following are examples of communication noise?

A large tattoo on a speaker's face that draws attention.

Use of a racist term of abuse characterizing a group

An upset stomach while giving your speech

All of the above

. "Public speaking is a transactional process" means

you do more than transmit a message; you also develop a relationship with audience members

you transmit previously unknown information to an audience

you practice your speech in front of a mirror

none of the above

. Texting while a classmate is giving a speech violates which of the following ethical standards?

Honesty

Sensitivity

Respect

All of the above

. Which of the following is a universal rule applicable to all public speaking situations?

Never heckle a speaker.

Always be honest and direct.

Never use your smart phone while a speaker is addressing an audience.

None of the above

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