MCM 301-Quiz 2

MCM 301-Quiz 2

What is the advantage of choosing a topic you're interested in? 

a) It guarantees the audience's interest. 

b) It reduces the need for research. 

c) It helps establish credibility. 

d) It guarantees a dynamic presentation.
Answer: c) It helps establish credibility.

Which of the following is a reliable source for research material? 

a) Internet memes 

b) Wikipedia 

c) Scholarly journals 

d) Social media posts
Answer: c) Scholarly journals

What is the purpose of maintaining a working bibliography? 

a) To track sources consulted during research 

b) To list potential speech topics 

c) To organize notes in outline form 

d) To create citations for the speech
Answer: a) To track sources consulted during research

What is the significance of narrowing/refining a research topic? 

a) It ensures a broader coverage of material. 

b) It allows for a more focused and in-depth presentation. 

c) It helps avoid citing sources in the speech. 

d) It saves time by limiting the research process.
Answer: b) It allows for a more focused and in-depth presentation.

Which type of source provides the most current news on a topic?
Answer: d) Newspapers

What can reference librarians assist with? 

a) Conducting efficient research 

b) Writing the speech content 

c) Selecting the speech topic 

d) Delivering the speech effectively
Answer: a) Conducting efficient research

What is the purpose of organizing research notes? 

a) To create an outline for the speech 

b) To impress the audience with thorough preparation 

c) To ensure the information is accessible when needed 

d) To eliminate the need for citing sources
Answer: c) To ensure the information is accessible when needed

Which source of material research is often published by professional associations? 

a) Books 

b) Encyclopedias 

c) Yearbooks 

d) Journals
Answer: d) Journals

What is the purpose of periodical indexes in research? 

a) To find articles from newspapers 

b) To provide abstracts of articles 

c) To locate books on a specific topic 

d) To track the publication history of a journal
Answer: a) To find articles in newspapers

Which type of communication barrier relates to the style and content of the communication?
A) Sender-Message Barrier
B) Listener Barrier
C) Physical Barrier
D) Cultural Barrier
Answer: A) Sender-Message Barrier

What is the main challenge associated with listener barriers?
A) Lack of attention and daydreaming
B) Selective hearing and resistance to contradictory information
C) Noise and distractions in the environment
D) Misunderstanding due to cultural differences
Answer: B) Selective hearing and resistance to contradictory information

MCM 301-Quiz 2

Which type of barrier is the easiest to identify and reduce or eliminate?
A) Sender-Message Barrier
B) Listener Barrier
C) Physical Barrier
D) Cultural Barrier
Answer: C) Physical Barrier

Who is responsible for achieving understanding and taking action to overcome sender-message barriers?
A) Sender
B) Listener
C) Both the sender and listener
D) Supervisor
Answer: A) Sender

What are some examples of physical barriers?
A) Jumping to conclusions and resistance
B) Noise, distractions, and an uncomfortable environment
C) Lack of knowledge and language barriers
D) Fear of judgment and rejection
Answer: B) Noise, distractions, and uncomfortable environment

Why is it important to neutralize listener resistance?
A) To achieve commitment from the sender
B) To improve the sender's communication skills
C) To overcome cultural barriers
D) To prevent physical barriers from affecting communication
Answer: A) To achieve commitment from the sender

Which type of barrier starts to develop before the exchange of understanding takes place?
A) Sender-Message Barrier
B) Listener Barrier
C) Physical Barrier
D) Cultural Barrier
Answer: A) Sender-Message Barrier

What is the common reluctance associated with sender-message barriers?
A) Lack of awareness of the barrier's existence
B) Resistance to accepting responsibility for understanding
C) Difficulty in neutralizing the barrier
D) Lack of knowledge about effective communication techniques
Answer: A) Lack of awareness of the barrier's existence

What role does self-awareness play in overcoming communication barriers?
A) It helps in identifying and addressing personal barriers
B) It minimizes physical barriers in the environment
C) It improves active listening skills
D) It enhances cultural understanding
Answer: A) It helps in identifying and addressing personal barriers

How can cultural differences contribute to communication barriers?

A) By causing physical distractions
B) By creating resistance to contradictory information
C) By leading to misunderstandings and language barriers
D) By preventing effective message delivery
Answer: C) By leading to misunderstandings and language barriers

Which approach is vital for success in delivering a speech?
A) Speaker-Centered approach
B) Content-Centered approach
C) Audience-Centered approach
D) Location-Centered approach
Answer: C) Audience-Centered approach

What is the purpose of finding common traits with the audience in speech development?
A) To make the speech more entertaining
B) To establish authority as a speaker
C) To create a personal connection with the audience
D) To gather demographic information for analysis
Answer: C) To create a personal connection with the audience

Which factor should be considered when analyzing the demographic characteristics of the audience?
A) Political affiliation
B) Dietary preferences
C) Religious beliefs
D) Favorite color
Answer: C) Religious beliefs

Why is it important to know the gender balance of the audience?
A) To ensure an equal representation of genders
B) To tailor the speech content to gender-specific interests
C) To avoid offending people based on their gender
D) To address gender stereotypes in the speech
Answer: B) To tailor the speech content to gender-specific interests

How can knowledge of the audience's occupation help deliver a speech?
A) It helps in selecting appropriate visual aids
B) It allows the speaker to connect the topic to their jobs
C) It helps in predicting the audience's level of education
D) It provides insights into the audience's hobbies and interests
Answer: B) It allows the speaker to connect the topic to their jobs

What does the "E" stand for in the acronym AUDIENCE for audience analysis?
A) Education
B) Environment
C) Expectations
D) Ethnicity
Answer: C) Expectations

Why is it important to consider the seating and visibility of the audience?
A) It affects the audience's comfort level
B) It determines the level of formality in the setting
C) It influences the psychological connection with the audience
D) It helps in planning attention-getting devices for the speech
Answer: C) It influences the psychological connection with the audience

What effect does the temperature of the room have on the audience?
A) It increases audience engagement
B) It affects the audience's physical comfort
C) It enhances the speaker's communication skills
D) It determines the length of the speech
Answer: B) It affects the audience's physical comfort

What should a speaker consider when addressing the audience's needs?
A) Personal preferences of the speaker
B) Organizational goals of the event
C) The speaker's expertise on the topic
D) Current trends in communication skills
Answer: B) Organizational goals of the event

How can a speaker custom fit their message to the audience?

A) By using complex technical jargon
B) By adjusting the speech to the audience's needs and interests
C) By focusing solely on personal experiences
D) By using humor to engage the audience
Answer: B) By adjusting the speech to the audience's needs and interests