MCM301 Midterm Past Paper Fall 2010 by VUBuddy

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JOIN FB GROUP FOR VU HELP · MIDTERM EXAMINATION · Fall 2010 Paper · MCM301- Communication skills (Session - 2) · Time: 60 min M a r k s: 45

Questions and comments that an audience is likely to raise can be anticipated by considering all of the following, except:

1. Previous experience
2. Rare reassurance
3. Planning
4. Input from associates

Correct answer: Rare reassurance

A goodwill speech may be:

1. Seemingly informative
2. Presented to change attitudes
3. Presented to change behaviors
4. All of the given options

All of the following reduces communication apprehension, except:

1. Rehearsing your presentation
2. Speaking more often
3. Taking speech courses and workshops
4. Concentrating on your nervousness

Correct answer: Concentrating on your nervousness

Which of the following is NOT used in oral speaking style?

1. Mostly long sentences
2. Personal pronouns freely
3. Active voice
4. Contractions often

Correct answer: Mostly long sentences

How can the credibility of a presenter be increased?

1. Complimenting the audience
2. Demonstrating your sincerity
3. All of the given options
4. Being well dressed and well groomed

What does gripping the lectern, having clenched fists and constant clearing of the throat covey?

1. Open or confident
2. Dictatorial or arrogant
3. Insecure or nervous
4. Happy or pleased

_____________ refers to the degree of highness or lowness of a sound.

1. Pitch
2. Speed
3. Volume
4. Rate

Correct answer: Pitch

Q8. ( M a r k s: 1 ) - Please choose vu zs one

A story, that is not true but it perfectly illustrates the point the presenter wants to make, is called:

1. Hypothetical
2. Fictional
3. Factual
4. Genuine

Correct answer: Genuine