Professional Communication and Presentation Skills Quiz

Which of the following is part of the First Impression Checklist for presenting a professional appearance?

• Do you have a confident posture?

• Do you speak multiple languages?

• Do you wear expensive clothes?

• Do you use a loud voice?

What is one way to improve your voice when speaking?

• Breathe deeply using the diaphragm

• Speak as fast as possible

• Whisper to the audience

• Only use a monotone voice

Which distance is considered "Personal Distance" in spatial communication?

• 18 inches – 4 feet

• 4 feet – 12 feet

• 12 feet – 25 feet or more

• 0 – 6 inches

Why is it important to use a broad range of inflection in your voice during a presentation?

• To make your presentation more interesting

• To confuse the audience

• To speak more quietly

• To avoid being understood

What should you do to send positive messages with laughter?

• Laugh with others, not at them

• Laugh at every mistake loudly

• Never laugh during a presentation

• Only laugh when you are alone

Which of the following is NOT recommended for voicing your presentation?

• Speak slowly enough to be understood

• Use standard diction and correct grammar

• Speak in a monotone voice

• Adapt your speech to your audience

How can color choice affect your communication?

• It sends nonverbal messages

• It changes your voice

• It makes you speak faster

• It affects your grammar

What is one way to project your voice so everyone in the room can hear you?

• Choose a volume appropriate for the room size and audience

• Whisper to the front row only

• Only use a microphone

• Speak as quietly as possible

Why should you analyze the context before laughing during a presentation?

• To decide if laughter is appropriate

• To make the audience uncomfortable

• To avoid speaking clearly

• To distract from your message

What is a good strategy for creating clear speech sounds?

• Use the hard and soft palate

• Only use your chest to speak

• Avoid using your diaphragm

• Speak as fast as possible