Communicate As a Leader- Resilience and Results Pre Test

One of the most critical elements in effective communication and presentation is the ability to handle difficult questions, particularly unexpected questions.

• False

• True

The development in technology can be one of the most critical factors that can affect communication at work place.

• True

• False

Personal grooming is part of communication. Is this statement valid?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following is not a characteristic of charismatic leader?

• Warm

• Energetic

• Command Presence

• Loud and Overbearing

ALL of the following are barriers to communication EXCEPT…...?

• Biasness and stereotype

• Intellectual arrogance (speaks as a subject matter expert).

• Putting forward a new idea in a logical manner

• Speak within the assigned time frame.

Which of the following statements is NOT valid?

• One of the components to engage and influence rests with sound technical knowledge.

• Use of jargons and high-level terms creates better effects.

• Senior management communicates the big picture while juniors communicate at the execution level.

• The component of voice includes tone, speed, volume and pitch.

Which of the following is NOT a valid statement?

• Preparation is critical in making an effective presentation.

• Know your audience is an added advantage in making effective presentation.

• We can control and anticipate the manner questions are to be answered.

• In taking questions from the audience, avoid sensitive questions by saying "No comments".

Which of the following is NOT a valid statement?

• People who learn with the auditory sense prefers videos.

• People who learn with the visual sense prefers charts and pictures.

• There is no difference in the way people learn, all methods can be applied based on your own judgments.

• Generally, the senior team prefers charts and graphs to smoothen understanding.

Which of the following is NOT a good practise when presenting?

• Talk with passion about the topic.

• Translate into actions and behaviors.

• Really communicate how you feel.

• React only to the attentive audience.

Being effective in communication is largely based on the ability to do active listening and handle questions.

• True

• False