Quiz 1

Darlene is in the process of preparing a speech on global warming. She knowingly includes a source from a fringe group that has been previously discredited, but she thinks the source will really help her drive her argument home. What combination of the ethics pyramid does this case represent?

• 1. intentional use of good means

• 1. intentional use of bad means

• 1. unintentional use of good means

• 1. unintentional use of bad means

Which of the following is not an ethical aspect described by the NCA Credo for Ethical Communication?

• 1. freedom of expression

• 1. accepting responsibility for one’s own communication

• 1. promoting ethical standards in business

• 1. respecting a source before evaluating her or his message

It is important to think about the ethics of public speaking...

• from the beginning of your speech

• after audience's feedback

• at the end of your speech

What are the three fundamental parts of ethics?

• input, outcome, mean

• intent, means, ends

• interest, content, visuals

Hate language is...

• the use of words or phrases that isolate a particular person or group in a derogatory manner

• occurs when most of the speeches is the speaker's original work, but quotes other's information have been used without being cited

• occurs when a speaker uses an entire work that is not his/her own

The aim of an ethical speaker is to accomplish his or her goals by any means necessary.

• true

• false

Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.

• true

• false

If something is legal, it is also ethical.

• True

• False

Unlike writers, public speakers can present other people’s ideas as their own without being guilty of plagiarism.

• true

• false

As a public speaker, you face ethical issues when

• selecting the topic for your speech

• organizing your speech

• researching your speech

• all of the above