Question

12 - q&a considerations in non-academic environments

learning objective: list tactics for conducting a q&a session in a non-academic environment.

when speaking to an audience with mixed levels of expertise, you should always be prepared for ______.

a.) questions that challenge underlying assumptions

b.) questions unrelated to the topic

c.) questions about basic principles and concepts

d.) questions about the topics relationship to other topics

Explanation:

Analyze audience characteristics

Mixed levels of expertise mean some audience members have little to no background knowledge, while others are highly knowledgeable.

Evaluate the options

• (a) Challenging underlying assumptions is typical of expert or academic audiences, not a general expectation for mixed groups.
• (b) Unrelated questions should be avoided rather than expected as a standard preparation tactic.
• (c) Non-experts in a mixed audience will frequently ask about fundamental, basic principles and concepts to catch up.
• (d) Relationship to other topics is a specialized interest, not the primary expectation for a mixed-level group.

Select the best tactic

Preparing for basic questions ensures that the non-experts in a mixed audience are not left behind during the Q&A session.

Answer:

• a.) questions that challenge underlying assumptions
• b.) questions unrelated to the topic
• c.) questions about basic principles and concepts (Correct answer)
• d.) questions about the topic's relationship to other topics