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CQXA

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Best practices for the question-and-answer session after a presentation include
 
  A) counting on being able to set ground rules for the session.
  B) anticipating likely questions and thinking through your answers.
  C) assuming that you'll be able to handle questions without some preparation.
  D) realizing that the question-and-answer session is relatively unimportant.
  E) pretending that you know the answer to a question, even when you don't.

Question 2

Successful speakers work on making
 
  A) an authentic connection with listeners.
  B) a note-perfect presentation.
  C) a strong use of the backchannel.
  D) tech-savvy presentations.
  E) the audience changes their mind about an issue.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Don't leave the question-and-answer period to chance; instead, anticipate likely questions and think through your answers.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Successful speakers focus on making an authentic connection with their listeners, rather than on trying to deliver a note-perfect presentation.



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