Answer to Question #264777 in English for Jen

Question

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Q&A session?

a. to display the audience’s critical thinking and listening skills

b. to provide an opportunity for a speaker to see how the audience rated his or her performance

c. to address any thoughts or to clarify any misunderstandings that an audience may encounter regarding a speaker’s presentation

d. to display a speaker’s self-confidence

Which of the following is not a typical guideline for speakers to follow when conducting a Q&A session?

a. Give the audience a heads up before you end the Q&A session.

b. Avoid arbitrarily selecting questions to answer.

c. Tactfully ignore questions that counter your claims or conclusions.

d. Provide thoughtful and appropriate answers

Answer 1

c. to address any thoughts or clarify any misunderstandings that an audience may encounter regarding a speaker’s presentation best describes the purpose of the Q&A session.

c. Tactfully ignoring questions countering your claims or conclusions is not a typical guideline for speakers to follow when conducting a Q&A session.