Presentation Skills Quiz 3

Which of the following is an example of an ethical question a speaker should ask?

• Is this action right or wrong?

• What is the weather today?

• How many people are in the room?

• What time does the speech end?

Imagine you are preparing a speech. Which of the following actions best demonstrates ethical responsibility?

• Checking if your statements are honest and not misleading

• Making up facts to sound interesting

• Ignoring whether your speech is fair

• Trying to win the audience by any means necessary

Which of the following is an important question to ask when setting ethical goals for speaking?

• Is my purpose fair, respectful, and honest?

• Will my speech be entertaining?

• Is my speech long enough?

• Will everyone agree with me?

If you want to be an ethical speaker, what is one thing you should always do?

• Ask if your purpose is fair, respectful, and honest

• Focus only on entertaining the audience

• Ignore the audience’s needs

• Speak without planning

Which of the following is NOT part of good preparation for a speech?

• Ignoring other viewpoints

• Understanding your topic deeply

• Using visuals and rehearsing

• Considering how your words affect listeners

Your job as a speaker is to:

• Inform clearly, not confuse or mislead

• Confuse your audience

• Only talk about your own ideas

• Speak as quickly as possible

Why is plagiarism considered a serious issue in school, university, and professional life?

• It shows a lack of honesty and respect for others’ efforts.

• It helps students get better grades.

• It is a way to learn faster.

• It is encouraged by teachers.

Which of the following is a reason to keep a record of your sources during research?

• To avoid accidental plagiarism

• To make your research longer

• To confuse your ideas

• To avoid reading books

Why is it especially important to write down the date you accessed a website?

• Because website content can change over time

• Because books never change

• Because authors are not important

• Because it is required for all types of sources

Which of the following is NOT a part of being ethical when you speak?

• Being unfair

• Being clear

• Being responsible

• Being fair