Michael often shares jokes on social media with his friends about people of a specific race or ethnicity. Which two perceptions might readers have about Michael based on his social media posts? (Choose two)

Aria is giving instructions to a classroom of high school students about how to conduct research using the scientific method.  Which two options are examples of effective nonverbal skills she should use during her presentation? (Choose two)

Avery is working with a non-profit organization to create a series of posters aimed at raising awareness about climate change. What is the first step Avery should take before writing the message for the posters?

You are preparing a lesson about Healthy Living for an event sponsored by a coalition of Christian churches. The coalition organization has provided you with demographic data describing attendees invited to the event.

1. 85% of your audience is Christian.   

2. All of your audience are single mothers.   

3. Education level is unknown.   

4. More than half of your audience is widowed.     

What demographics should you consider to maximize the effectiveness of your message on Healthy Living?

Priya has been asked to be the speaker for a 1-hour presentation at a large conference. The conference committee scheduled her presentation in a ballroom with a capacity of 500 people. She has been told approximately 465 people have enrolled in her session.

What environmental factor must she consider that could impact her message?

Michael is attending a Business Communications course and is learning to distinguish between different types of messaging.

Indicate whether each message type is Informative, Persuasive, or Motivational. A chemistry professor instructing a class of students before beginning a lab.

Aria and Ethan are participating in a community event to raise awareness about climate change. They are standing on a busy street corner, using a megaphone to address passersby and encourage them to join their cause.

Indicate whether each message type is Informative, Persuasive, or Motivational. Aria and Ethan shouting to people walking past the event.

During a school election debate, Ava is presenting her ideas to the student body to gain their support and votes.

Indicate whether Ava's message type is Informative, Persuasive, or Motivational.

James has downloaded two hit songs from the Internet and incorporated them into a presentation he's created for a large regional conference. He will be representing his company at this conference: His supervisor questions if he can legally use the songs in his presentation. James tells her he believes he can use the songs because they are for educational purposes.

Which four are the factors a court judge would evaluate to resolve copyright Fair Use disputes?

A company has announced a new industry certification for one of its software products. They have hired you to promote their new certification at several upcoming conferences. You are creating your presentation and have included a video of three different hiring directors testifying about the credibility this certification will add to job applicants. You want to ensure that there are no legal or ethical issues with your presentation.

What two actions should you perform to avoid legal or ethical issues? (Choose two)

Elijah is meeting his friends for dinner but realizes he will be a few minutes late. He needs to notify them quickly.

Which form of communication is appropriate for this scenario?

Aria works at a global corporation with offices worldwide. She uses a variety of communication technologies every day.

Given a situation, select whether the most appropriate communication technology would be a text message, phone call, video conference, or email. 

Which form of communication is appropriate for this scenario?

Urgent information to share with your supervisor.

The CEO and several vice presidents are off-site for the day attending meetings at a local event center. You have been left in charge of the company in their absence. The company occupies three adjacent buildings located in an industrial area. Shortly before lunch, there is a small explosion in the break room of one of the buildings. An employee named Julie Smith is found alone and unconscious in the break room and is immediately taken to the hospital by two coworkers who found her. An unidentified employee called 911, and the fire department has arrived. The police and bomb squad are also arriving. The fire department is evacuating the three buildings. Several employes are seen driving away in their cars. 

You need to notify the absent upper management quickly and notify them about the incident. 

How should you summarize the message?

Ava is designing a poster for a school event and is considering different layout styles.

Indicate whether the description matches the visual design principle of Balance, Proximity, or Contrast.

Asymmetrical, symmetrical, and radial

Michael is organizing a team meeting and wants to ensure that the agenda items are clearly related to each other.

Indicate whether the description matches the visual design principle of Balance, Proximity, or Contrast.

Elements closer together are more related

Liam is designing a poster for a school event and wants to make sure the text stands out against the background. He is considering the difference between black and white in images.

Indicate whether this description matches the visual design principle of Balance, Proximity, or Contrast.

David is a motivational speaker. He travels all over the world teaching people how to improve their Business Communication skills. 

Which two environment variables are involved in delivering an effective message? (Choose two) 

Your supervisor has promoted you to be the night manager at a small retail store. He gives you a list of responsibilities that only you are to perform. 

Close out the cash registers, count the money, and lock it in the safe

Inventory any shipment boxes that arrived that day

Set the alarm 

Lock the store

Which response could you give to appropriately clarify this message?

Since she was a child, Mia has wanted a career as an animator and to work for a well-known studio that produces award-winning family films. She is finishing her junior year of high school and is beginning to shop programs offered at several post-secondary schools. 

What action can Mia take to help her acquire her dream job after she finishes her schooling?

You work in a warehouse to support yourself while acquiring a degree in Business Communication. You recently graduated and are in the process of interviewing for career positions in business. An interview is scheduled near the location where you live. The interview will occur two hours after you finish work. Instead of going home immediately after work, you decide to unwind with friends, eat some pizza, then go directly to your interview. You arrive just as the interview time begins looking a bit dirty and smelling like pizza. 

What mistake was made?

During Ethan's presentation in class, which body language indicates that a listener is not engaged?