Read each question carefully and select the best answer.

1		Robert gave a presentation to his co-workers about the importance of using time management skills when working on group presentations. At the start of his presentation he indicated to his co-workers that he typically did not use good time management when working on task, yet that they were still important. Which of the following speaker elements was reduced with this initial statement at the start of the presentation?
			A)	receiver credibility
			B)	source credibility
			C)	message credibility
			D)	channel credibility
2		Credibility depends on the topic, the audience, and
			A)	supporting material.
			B)	delivery.
			C)	your introduction.
			D)	the situation.
3		Which of the following statements about credibility is accurate?
			A)	Credibility is measured on objective criteria.
			B)	Credibility is based on perception.
			C)	Credibility is controlled by the speaker.
			D)	The status of a person is unrelated to credibility.
4		The four most important aspects of credibility include all of the following except
			A)	competence.
			B)	trustworthiness.
			C)	common ground.
			D)	intent.
5		If your audience perceives you to be skilled and qualified, then you are likely to display which of the following?
			A)	competence
			B)	trustworthiness
			C)	common ground
			D)	intent
6		We tend to judge trustworthiness based on
			A)	eye contact.
			B)	the voice.
			C)	past behavior.
			D)	future behavior.
7		Sarah was able to demonstrate to her audience that she displayed the same beliefs and values as they did. As a result, Sarah was able to establish
			A)	dynamism.
			B)	common ground.
			C)	trustworthiness.
			D)	identification.
8		If you were to give a presentation, and the person introducing you provided the audience with negative information about you as a person, which of the following accurately reflects the impact this introduction would have on your credibility with this audience?
			A)	Your credibility would be unaffected.
			B)	Your credibility would be affected during your introduction only.
			C)	Your credibility would be affected until you found a way as a speaker to alter the audience's perception of you as a speaker.
			D)	Once your credibility is eliminated there is little you can do as a speaker to gain it back.
9		Which of the following is occurring when the source and message get separated in your mind over time?
			A)	cognitive combination
			B)	halo effect
			C)	sleeper effect
			D)	cognitive confusion
10		Which of the following statements about credibility is accurate?
			A)	The introduction of a speaker by another person has little effect on credibility.
			B)	The perceived social status of the presenter has little effect on credibility.
			C)	A disorganized speech is generally perceived as no more or less credible than an organized speech.
			D)	Credibility is judged within the first 10 to 15 seconds of a speech.