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In a group discussion, a successful presenter distinguishes between fact and opinion. Unlike opinions, the facts in a presentation are

Which statements describe what kind of listener Trina is? Select two options.

Read the scenario about a formal discussion.A neighborhood watch association is having a discussion about installing street lamps around the perimeter of a playground. The discussion moves on to cost, and the head of the association asks if anyone has had the chance to research pricing. Simone comments that installing street lamps around a playground that closes after dark is a waste of money. Tatiana presents some information about the city’s rising crime rates. Brandon shares pricing information about some energy-efficient sodium lamps and suggests a neighborhood development grant they can apply for to cover the costs. Char asks Juana if she ever repaired her fence, and Juana responds by telling her how much the repair cost.

Read the scenario about a formal discussion.Members of Roosevelt High School’s student board are discussing a plan to eliminate unhealthy foods such as pizza and french fries from the school lunch menu. One student says, "Pizza and french fries are the highest-calorie items on the menu and have more than the recommended daily amount of sodium.”

Read the conversation.CHAIRMAN REED. I’d like to call this meeting to order. Mr. Hollembeak, your willingness to meet with us today speaks to your openness and integrity in this investigation. I am looking forward to an honest and candid discussion. Members of the committee, please remember that we will reconvene in a closed session at 2 p.m. today to take a vote. Please hold your comments and questions until each statement has been read. Mrs. Louis, please begin.MRS. LOUIS. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I begin by referring to my colleague’s November 22nd testimony that the files being discussed were not properly encrypted and that their security may have been compromised. Were you aware of this at the time?MR. HOLLEMBEAK. I was not aware. Based on the findings of an internal review board that I established after my appointment in 2016, I concluded that my department’s security protocol was up to date.MRS. LOUIS. I understand that you released a report of your findings on February 15th of last year. Am I correct?MR. HOLLEMBEAK. You are correct.CHAIRMAN REED. Do you have a copy of this report with you, Mr. Hollembeak?MR. HOLLEMBEAK. I do. I have it here. CHAIRMAN REED. Submitted for the record, Mr. Hollembeak’s security report, dated February 15, 2016.

How is Mr. Hollembeak demonstrating appropriate behavior for participating in this discussion? Select three options.

Read the scenario about a formal discussion.A mayoral candidate is having an open discussion with voters about a proposed plan to fund welfare programs by raising property taxes. The candidate strongly supports the plan and speaks forcefully about it. She focuses on the importance of a social safety net by asking voters to imagine needing the services themselves. She avoids the topic of the state’s budget concerns and asking voters to hold their questions and concerns until the very end.

Read the conversation.CHAIRMAN REED. I’d like to call this meeting to order. Mr. Hollembeak, your willingness to meet with us today speaks to your openness and integrity in this investigation. I am looking forward to an honest and candid discussion. Members of the committee, please remember that we will reconvene in a closed session at 2 p.m. today to take a vote. Please hold your comments and questions until each statement has been read. Mrs. Louis, please begin.MRS. LOUIS. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I begin by referring to my colleague’s November 22nd testimony that the files being discussed were not properly encrypted and that their security may have been compromised. Were you aware of this at the time?MR. HOLLEMBEAK. I was not aware. Based on the findings of an internal review board that I established after my appointment in 2016, I concluded that my department’s security protocol was up to date.MRS. LOUIS. I understand that you released a report of your findings on February 15th of last year. Am I correct?MR. HOLLEMBEAK. You are correct.CHAIRMAN REED. Do you have a copy of this report with you, Mr. Hollembeak?MR. HOLLEMBEAK. I do. I have it here.CHAIRMAN REED. Submitted for the record, Mr. Hollembeak’s security report, dated February 15, 2016.