Antonio Has Just Finished Giving a Presentation and Is Answering

question 52

Multiple Choice

Antonio has just finished giving a presentation and is answering audience questions when one of his listeners asks him something he doesn't know how to answer. How should Antonio respond?

• A) He should come up with an answer that sounds plausible.
• B) He should state that he doesn't know the answer and invite others to share their ideas.
• C) He should say, "That's a silly question," and move on to the next person.
• D) He should act like he didn't hear the question and move on to the next person.
• E) He should provide an answer to a question he does know.

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