Which of the following is an example of using public speaking skills?

• A. An inspector addresses a city council meeting.
• B. An inspector discusses pre-fire plans with the Fire Department Training Officer.
• C. An inspector writes a memo to a building owner.
• D. An inspector files a communication with the state.

Answer: (B)

Public speaking is about verbally delivering information to an audience in a clear, organized way to inform, instruct, or persuade. Discussing pre-fire plans with the Fire Department Training Officer fits this because it requires presenting the plan, explaining how it will work, and answering questions in a way that the listener can understand and act on. It’s more than a simple one-on-one chat; it’s a purposeful verbal briefing intended to convey important safety information to others. The other options involve written communication or a more ceremonial or administrative form of interaction, which don’t demonstrate the speaker-focused, audience-facing skills that public speaking emphasizes.