Question 1

What method of holding the audience's attention should be used to keep the audience interested in concepts that affect them personally?

Accepted Answer

A) Clear,vivid language 
B) Anticipate questions 
C) Relate the subject to the audience's needs 
D) Ask for opinions or questions 
E) Explain the relationship between your idea and familiar ideas 
A) Clear,vivid language 
B) Anticipate questions 
C) Relate the subject to the audience's needs 
D) Ask for opinions or questions 
E) Explain the relationship between your idea and familiar ideas

Question 2

What six stages should you go through in preparing an effective outline for a presentation?

Accepted Answer

The first stage is to state your purpose

Question 3

What is the only sure way to know how much material can be covered in the amount of time allotted for the presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Plan 1-2 minutes per slide 
B) Practice giving the presentation after you complete it 
C) Use a nonlinear format 
D) Use a Prezi that allows the presentation to be lengthened or shortened without the audience knowing 
E) Use a linear format 
A) Plan 1-2 minutes per slide 
B) Practice giving the presentation after you complete it 
C) Use a nonlinear format 
D) Use a Prezi that allows the presentation to be lengthened or shortened without the audience knowing 
E) Use a linear format

Question 4

One of the most effective ways to arouse interest in your presentation involves

Accepted Answer

A) beginning with humor. 
B) apologizing about the shortcomings of the venue. 
C) uniting the audience around a common goal. 
D) dwelling on your personal feelings and idiosyncrasies. 
E) asking the audience questions at the beginning of the presentation. 
A) beginning with humor. 
B) apologizing about the shortcomings of the venue. 
C) uniting the audience around a common goal. 
D) dwelling on your personal feelings and idiosyncrasies. 
E) asking the audience questions at the beginning of the presentation.

Question 5

The backchannel can present challenges for business presenters because

Accepted Answer

A) listeners can build support for your message. 
B) audience members who disagree with you can have more leverage. 
C) you can get feedback during and after the presentation. 
D) supporters can spread your message to a larger audience in a matter of seconds. 
E) Internet connectivity is always an issue. 
A) listeners can build support for your message. 
B) audience members who disagree with you can have more leverage. 
C) you can get feedback during and after the presentation. 
D) supporters can spread your message to a larger audience in a matter of seconds. 
E) Internet connectivity is always an issue.

Question 6

Presentation software will ensure the audience can correctly view the presentation regardless of the size and type of screen being used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

You should never ask to see the location for your presentation in advance,since doing so shows a lack of confidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Discuss various ways to overcome anxiety and nervousness when giving a presentation.

Accepted Answer

Recognize that nervousness is an indicat

Question 9

Which of the following can be used to monitor comments from the audience without interrupting the presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Setting up a website for the presentation 
B) Visiting Twitter accounts and blogs to look for areas of concern that are similar to yours 
C) Tweeting key presentation points while presenting 
D) Establishing expectations by asking for positive comments to be send through a hashtag 
E) Using hashtags to monitor comments from the audience during breaks 
A) Setting up a website for the presentation 
B) Visiting Twitter accounts and blogs to look for areas of concern that are similar to yours 
C) Tweeting key presentation points while presenting 
D) Establishing expectations by asking for positive comments to be send through a hashtag 
E) Using hashtags to monitor comments from the audience during breaks

Question 10

As you're delivering a presentation,connect your ideas by ________ every time you shift topics.

Accepted Answer

A) encouraging your audience to check out your Facebook page 
B) relying on verbal flourishes and dropping sound bites 
C) reaching out to the backchannel via Twitter 
D) summarizing what you've said,and previewing what's to come 
A) encouraging your audience to check out your Facebook page 
B) relying on verbal flourishes and dropping sound bites 
C) reaching out to the backchannel via Twitter 
D) summarizing what you've said,and previewing what's to come

Question 11

When you're speaking to an international audience,________ will enhance the clarity of your message.

Accepted Answer

A) keeping the message simple 
B) supporting your message with slang and idioms 
C) talking fast without pausing 
D) avoiding the use of visual aids 
E) incorporating several colorful visuals 
A) keeping the message simple 
B) supporting your message with slang and idioms 
C) talking fast without pausing 
D) avoiding the use of visual aids 
E) incorporating several colorful visuals

Question 12

What is the advantage of using classroom or theater seating for a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) There is more interaction among audience members 
B) It encourages collaborative activities 
C) Attention is focused on the speaker 
D) The speaker can walk around the room to interact with the audience 
E) It is easier to move into small groups for breakout sessions 
A) There is more interaction among audience members 
B) It encourages collaborative activities 
C) Attention is focused on the speaker 
D) The speaker can walk around the room to interact with the audience 
E) It is easier to move into small groups for breakout sessions

Question 13

Which one of the following will NOT help you deliver an effective presentation to a small group?

Accepted Answer

A) Using simple visual aids 
B) Standing behind a lectern and using a microphone 
C) Encouraging the audience to participate 
D) Delivering your remarks in a conversational tone 
A) Using simple visual aids 
B) Standing behind a lectern and using a microphone 
C) Encouraging the audience to participate 
D) Delivering your remarks in a conversational tone

Question 14

________ is nearly always the easiest and most effective way to deliver a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) Memorizing the presentation 
B) Speaking from an outline or notes 
C) Reading the presentation slides 
D) Speaking extemporaneously 
A) Memorizing the presentation 
B) Speaking from an outline or notes 
C) Reading the presentation slides 
D) Speaking extemporaneously

Question 15

All of the following statements EXCEPT ________ represent opportunities associated with online presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) Online presentations enable communication with a geographically dispersed audience. 
B) Online presentations facilitate human moments that travel across the digital divide. 
C) Online presentations allow project teams to meet at a moment's notice. 
D) Online presentations save time and money by minimizing or eliminating travel costs. 
A) Online presentations enable communication with a geographically dispersed audience. 
B) Online presentations facilitate human moments that travel across the digital divide. 
C) Online presentations allow project teams to meet at a moment's notice. 
D) Online presentations save time and money by minimizing or eliminating travel costs.

Question 16

Even though a presentation isn't written word for word,the three-step writing process should still be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Best practices for the question-and-answer session after a presentation include

Accepted Answer

A) counting on being able to set ground rules for the session. 
B) assuming that you'll be able to handle questions without some preparation. 
C) anticipating likely questions and thinking through your answers. 
D) acknowledging that the question-and-answer session is relatively unimportant. 
E) preparing questions and answers in the event none are asked. 
A) counting on being able to set ground rules for the session. 
B) assuming that you'll be able to handle questions without some preparation. 
C) anticipating likely questions and thinking through your answers. 
D) acknowledging that the question-and-answer session is relatively unimportant. 
E) preparing questions and answers in the event none are asked.

Question 18

Except for very short speeches,don't try to memorize a presentation because

Accepted Answer

A) you might forget your lines. 
B) you'll probably sound stilted while your talking. 
C) you won't be able to respond to questions during your presentation. 
D) all of the above. 
A) you might forget your lines. 
B) you'll probably sound stilted while your talking. 
C) you won't be able to respond to questions during your presentation. 
D) all of the above.

Question 19

To reduce the formality of an oral presentation

Accepted Answer

A) deliver your remarks in a conversational tone. 
B) use a large room. 
C) seat the audience in rows. 
D) use humor often. 
E) stay behind the podium and maintain strong eye contact. 
A) deliver your remarks in a conversational tone. 
B) use a large room. 
C) seat the audience in rows. 
D) use humor often. 
E) stay behind the podium and maintain strong eye contact.

Question 20

Discuss ways to feel and appear more confident when giving presentations.

Accepted Answer

Confident delivery starts as soon as you

What method of holding the audience's attention should be used to keep the audience interested in concepts that affect them personally?

What six stages should you go through in preparing an effective outline for a presentation?

What is the only sure way to know how much material can be covered in the amount of time allotted for the presentation?

One of the most effective ways to arouse interest in your presentation involves

The backchannel can present challenges for business presenters because

Presentation software will ensure the audience can correctly view the presentation regardless of the size and type of screen being used.

You should never ask to see the location for your presentation in advance,since doing so shows a lack of confidence.

Discuss various ways to overcome anxiety and nervousness when giving a presentation.

Which of the following can be used to monitor comments from the audience without interrupting the presentation?

As you're delivering a presentation,connect your ideas by ________ every time you shift topics.

When you're speaking to an international audience,________ will enhance the clarity of your message.

What is the advantage of using classroom or theater seating for a presentation?

Which one of the following will NOT help you deliver an effective presentation to a small group?

________ is nearly always the easiest and most effective way to deliver a presentation.

All of the following statements EXCEPT ________ represent opportunities associated with online presentations.

Even though a presentation isn't written word for word,the three-step writing process should still be used.

Best practices for the question-and-answer session after a presentation include

Except for very short speeches,don't try to memorize a presentation because

To reduce the formality of an oral presentation

Discuss ways to feel and appear more confident when giving presentations.

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 16: Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

What method of holding the audience's attention should be used to keep the audience interested in concepts that affect them personally?

What six stages should you go through in preparing an effective outline for a presentation?

What is the only sure way to know how much material can be covered in the amount of time allotted for the presentation?

One of the most effective ways to arouse interest in your presentation involves

The backchannel can present challenges for business presenters because

Presentation software will ensure the audience can correctly view the presentation regardless of the size and type of screen being used.

You should never ask to see the location for your presentation in advance,since doing so shows a lack of confidence.

Discuss various ways to overcome anxiety and nervousness when giving a presentation.

Which of the following can be used to monitor comments from the audience without interrupting the presentation?

As you're delivering a presentation,connect your ideas by ________ every time you shift topics.

When you're speaking to an international audience,________ will enhance the clarity of your message.

What is the advantage of using classroom or theater seating for a presentation?

Which one of the following will NOT help you deliver an effective presentation to a small group?

________ is nearly always the easiest and most effective way to deliver a presentation.

All of the following statements EXCEPT ________ represent opportunities associated with online presentations.

Even though a presentation isn't written word for word,the three-step writing process should still be used.

Best practices for the question-and-answer session after a presentation include

Except for very short speeches,don't try to memorize a presentation because

To reduce the formality of an oral presentation

Discuss ways to feel and appear more confident when giving presentations.

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Filters