Multiple Choice Questions

Question 9.1

Which of the following involves the creation of valid arguments from evidence, and choosing material from different types of evidence that will lead listeners to accept a speaker’s point of view?

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is A.

Question 9.2

Original research and material that you personally gathered are examples of ______ for information in your speech.

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is A.

Question 9.3

A textbook is considered which of the following types of sources?

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is B.

Question 9.4

When you plan your research strategy, you should remember that __________.

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is B.

Question 9.5

Which of the following is a potential problem you could face when using search engines such as Google or Yahoo!?

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is D.

Question 9.6

Which of the following sources have content that is evaluated by experts or scholars before it is published?

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is C.

Question 9.7

Which of the following sources contain journal-type entries maintained by individuals or groups?

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is B.

Question 9.8

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source that summarizes knowledge on a specific topic or topics but whose information is found in original form elsewhere?

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is D.

Question 9.9

Where might you find ideas for introducing or concluding your speech or for illustrating points in the speech body?

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is C.

Question 9.10

Which of the following is a method by which a speaker collects primary information through face-to-face communication?

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is A.

Question 9.11

Which of the following is an entry point into a large collection of research and reference materials reviewed by experts?

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is B.

Question 9.12

A large portion of the Web that general search engines cannot access is referred to as what?

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is D.

Question 9.13

Using the keywords “exact phrase,” “at least one,” and “without” to filter your search is a method of __________.

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is C.

Question 9.14

One way to ensure the information sources you find are accurate is to employ the use of a(n) __________.

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is C.

Question 9.15

When searching for credible sources on the Internet, be careful to distinguish between accurate information and data that has been represented in such a way as to provoke a desired response, called __________.

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is A.
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