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Spring 2025 Professional Communication Final Exam Review

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an impromptu speech?

a)

Talking without advance notice to plan what will be said

b)

Speaking up for someone in trouble

c)

Talking about relevant stuff

d)

Imagining what you want to talk about

2.

What is an attention-getting device?

a)

A statement to finish the presentation that will make an impact on the audience

b)

Something that grabs the attention of those listening to the presentation

c)

A way of making a person known to someone else by sharing the person’s name and other relevant information

d)

A system in which words are spoken to express ideas or emotions

3.

An example of a financial institution is:

a)

A department store

b)

A bank

c)

A school

d)

An ATM machine

4.

The more _______________ you receive; the more money you will likely earn in your career.

a)

Benefits

b)

Scholarships and grants

c)

Internship

d)

Education and training

5.

Which are ways that technology keeps you hooked?

a)

Compulsive checking your feeds

b)

Notifying you when someone posts

c)

Constantly providing information that entertains you

d)

All of the above

6.

Who uses financial institutions?

a)

Adults

b)

College graduates

c)

Almost everyone who maintains a savings or checking account, uses debit or credit cards or needs a loan

d)

Account holders with lots of cash

7.

On a 4.0 scale, what is the point value of the grade C?

a)

3.5

b)

4.0

c)

2.0

8.

A(n) ______ is making a person known to someone else by sharing the person's name and other relevant information.

a)

presentation

b)

scope

c)

approach

d)

introduction

9.

Ideals that are important to you and how you view the world

a)

Interest

b)

Ability

c)

Aptitude

d)

Value

10.

Ashley wants to use money from her checking account to make a purchase. Which payment method should she use?

a)

Debit card

b)

Credit card

c)

Direct deposit

d)

Prepaid card

11.

When creating a personal budget, it is important to consider things you ______, ______ things you ______.

a)

want; before; need

b)

need; after; want

c)

need; at the same time as; want

d)

need; before; want

12.

Which level of listening is described as listening only to those parts of the message that you want to hear?

a)

Ignoring

b)

Pretend listening

c)

Selective listening

d)

Empathic listening

13.

Typically, how do people earn income?

a)

Most people earn income by paying taxes

b)

Most people earn income by working at a job

c)

Most people earn income by saving a portion of their paycheck each month

d)

Most people earn income by spending more than they earn each month

14.

Which of the following expenses should be included in a typical budget?

a)

Taxes

b)

Charitable Giving

c)

Savings

d)

All of the above

15.

Which of the following would be considered a want for most people?

a)

A brand-named jacket

b)

Transportation to work

c)

A place to live

d)

Nutritious food

16.

Lenders use credit agencies to determine:

a)

An applicant's credit score

b)

An applicant's credit history

c)

Whether an applicant has any outstanding debts or defaults

d)

All of the above

17.

When lenders lend money to borrowers, they charge an additional fee for the use of their money. That fee is called:

a)

Debit

b)

Stock

c)

Interest

d)

Credit

18.

Marquis works for ABC school. He just received his first direct deposit in the amount of $4,689.52. How should he record this transaction in his bank register?

a)

As a debit (taking money from her account)

b)

As a credit (adding money to her account)

19.

Use of good manners on the telephone is more appropriate in which setting?

a)

Group Discussion

b)

Telephone Etiquette

20.

Situation in which three or more individuals share their ideas about a subject is more appropriate in which setting?

a)

Group Discussion

b)

Telephone Etiquette

21.

Why a speech is needed is called the

a)

Purpose

b)

Speech

c)

Content

d)

Outline

22.

Tina will be working at the municipal swimming pool as lifeguard this summer. She will earn $1,000 per month (a total of $3,000 for a whole summer). Tina does not plan to work any other jobs this year. Tina's total paycheck deductions are: $255.90 federal income tax (summer total) - $114.00 state income tax (summer total) - $186.00 Social Security, or FICA (summer total) - $43.50 Medicare tax (summer total). What are her total paycheck deductions for the three months?

23.

Opportunity Cost

a)

Conditions that affect your thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior

b)

The next best cost alternative given up when making a financial decision

c)

Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work

d)

Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent

24.

Which factor has the biggest impact on a credit score? Mark only one oval.

a)

Payment history

b)

Type of credit

c)

Amount owed

d)

Length of credit

25.

A(n) _____ is a speech, address, or demonstration given to a group.

a)

clincher

b)

approach

c)

introduction

d)

presentation

26.

Interest

a)

Natural talents

b)

Things you like and enjoy doing

c)

Ideals that are important to you and how you view the world

d)

Things you do well

27.

Ability

a)

Natural talents

b)

Things you like and enjoy doing

c)

Ideals that are important to you and how you view the world

d)

Things you do well

28.

Aptitude

a)

Natural talents

b)

Things you like and enjoy doing

c)

Ideals that are important to you and how you view the world

d)

Things you do well

29.

Value

a)

Natural talents

b)

Things you like and enjoy doing

c)

Ideals that are important to you and how you view the world

d)

Things you do well

30.

Telephone Etiquette

a)

Situation in which three or more individuals share their ideas about a subject.

b)

Use of good manners on the telephone.

31.

Sales Tax

a)

Deducted from your paycheck

b)

Added to the purchase of goods

c)

Used to fund the federal program

32.

Income tax

a)

Deducted from your paycheck

b)

Added to the purchase of goods

c)

Used to fund the federal program

33.

Social Security

a)

Deducted from your paycheck

b)

Added to the purchase of goods

c)

Used to fund the federal program

34.

Professionalism

a)

An individual's highest priorities

b)

The competence or skill expected of a professional

c)

Speech given without planning

d)

Abilities can be developed through hard work

e)

Student's academic record compared to those of other students in the class

35.

Impromptu speaking

a)

An individual's highest priorities

b)

The competence or skill expected of a professional

c)

Speech given without planning

d)

Abilities can be developed through hard work

e)

Student's academic record compared to those of other students in the class

36.

Core Values

a)

An individual's highest priorities

b)

The competence or skill expected of a professional

c)

Speech given without planning

d)

Abilities can be developed through hard work

e)

Student's academic record compared to those of other students in the class

37.

Growth Mindset

a)

An individual's highest priorities

b)

The competence or skill expected of a professional

c)

Speech given without planning

d)

Abilities can be developed through hard work

e)

Student's academic record compared to those of other students in the class

38.

Class Rank

a)

An individual's highest priorities

b)

The competence or skill expected of a professional

c)

Speech given without planning

d)

Abilities can be developed through hard work

e)

Student's academic record compared to those of other students in the class

39.

Interest

a)

Conditions that affect your thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior

b)

The next best cost alternative given up when making a financial decision

c)

Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work

d)

Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent

40.

Income

a)

Conditions that affect your thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior

b)

The next best cost alternative given up when making a financial decision

c)

Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work

d)

Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent

41.

Match

a)

The process of increasing interdependence and connectivity of global markets

1.

Globalization

b)

The management of the flow of goods and services

2.

Logistics

c)

The process of obtaining goods or services from an outside supplier.

3.

Outsourcing

d)

Considerations regarding the moral implications of business decisions.

4.

Ethical Considerations

e)

The trading of goods and services online

5.

E-commerce

42.

Kai and Liam are discussing businesses that have benefitted from globalization. Which 2 companies are examples of such businesses?

a)

Amazon

b)

Walmart

c)

Your neighborhood bakery

d)

Your local store

43.

How does globalization affect local cultures?​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
It leads to cultural homogenization.
It strengthens local traditions.
It decreases cultural exchange.
It isolates cultures from each other.
44.

Oliver noticed that cultural homogenization is one of the ethical considerations related to globalization. Cultural homogenization is when diverse local cultures become more (a)   to the dominant culture.​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Similar
integrated
diverse
isolated
fragmented
45.

Avery believes that _________________   has had the most significant impact on global business.

a)

Technology

b)

Finance

c)

Marketing

d)

Logistics