Question 1

Which of the following can be done to reduce the detail in a slide,making it easier for the audience to understand?

Accepted Answer

A) Provide copies of all slides 
B) Use one chart or graph to compare several items at once 
C) Minimize white space 
D) Eliminate anything that is not essential to the message 
E) Use muted colors so data is coordinated with the background 
A) Provide copies of all slides 
B) Use one chart or graph to compare several items at once 
C) Minimize white space 
D) Eliminate anything that is not essential to the message 
E) Use muted colors so data is coordinated with the background D

Question 2

Which of the following is one of the advantages of using free-form slides in a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) They are easy to create 
B) They create consistent design schemes for the presentation 
C) They provide complementary information through the use of text and visuals 
D) They can be created quickly 
E) They usually offer a variety of templates 
A) They are easy to create 
B) They create consistent design schemes for the presentation 
C) They provide complementary information through the use of text and visuals 
D) They can be created quickly 
E) They usually offer a variety of templates C

Question 3

Describe seven strategies for writing readable content for slides.

Accepted Answer

The first step is to limit each slide to one thought,concept,or idea.For most slides,you should also limit the content to 4-5 lines of text containing 4-5 words per line,and avoid showing multiple text-heavy slides in a row.It is also more effective to write short bulleted phrases instead of long sentences.You should use complete sentences only when you need to share a quotation or other text word for word.When it comes to items in lists,make sure to state them in parallel grammatical form to facilitate quick reading.Use the active voice rather than the passive to make your slides easy to read,and include short informative titles.

Question 4

As an integral part of your presentation strategy,use printed handouts to

Accepted Answer

A) rouse the audience to action. 
B) establish the emotional tone of your message. 
C) paint the big picture by connecting major ideas. 
D) provide supporting details for the audience to consume at their own speed. 
E) review highlights of the presentation. 
A) rouse the audience to action. 
B) establish the emotional tone of your message. 
C) paint the big picture by connecting major ideas. 
D) provide supporting details for the audience to consume at their own speed. 
E) review highlights of the presentation.

Question 5

When you're considering the use of color in your slides,keep in mind that

Accepted Answer

A) color can account for a large part of an audience's acceptance or rejection of an idea. 
B) color tends to distract viewers,which reduces their retention of the material. 
C) you should use as many colors as possible to maintain viewer interest. 
D) your choices are not that important as long as your slides are colorful. 
E) your color choices are often more important than the data contained in the slide. 
A) color can account for a large part of an audience's acceptance or rejection of an idea. 
B) color tends to distract viewers,which reduces their retention of the material. 
C) you should use as many colors as possible to maintain viewer interest. 
D) your choices are not that important as long as your slides are colorful. 
E) your color choices are often more important than the data contained in the slide.

Question 6

When choosing a background for your slides,the most effective approach is to

Accepted Answer

A) use dark colors such as blue. 
B) pair complex patterns with intricate borders. 
C) choose a simple design. 
D) make every background the same. 
E) use soft,soothing imagery. 
A) use dark colors such as blue. 
B) pair complex patterns with intricate borders. 
C) choose a simple design. 
D) make every background the same. 
E) use soft,soothing imagery.

Question 7

When creating text or graphics slides,it is important to keep content and graphics as simple and readable as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Identify and discuss best practices for verifying your design plans before you start creating presentation slides.

Accepted Answer

After you have chosen the medium or medi

Question 9

You can create a well-organized presentation by using a ________ at each major section break to announce the title of the section that's about to begin.

Accepted Answer

A) storyline 
B) pull quote 
C) bumper slide 
D) hyperlink 
E) review slide 
A) storyline 
B) pull quote 
C) bumper slide 
D) hyperlink 
E) review slide

Question 10

Using builds can help prevent your audience from reading ahead during your presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Your policy for using clipart in presentations should be

Accepted Answer

A) not to use any clipart,ever. 
B) to use clipart sparingly,if at all. 
C) to use clipart as much as possible in those presentations that need spicing up. 
D) to use just those pieces that you particularly like. 
E) to use clipart only after getting the permission of the designer. 
A) not to use any clipart,ever. 
B) to use clipart sparingly,if at all. 
C) to use clipart as much as possible in those presentations that need spicing up. 
D) to use just those pieces that you particularly like. 
E) to use clipart only after getting the permission of the designer.

Question 12

Which of the following makes free-form slides especially good for motivational and persuasive messages?

Accepted Answer

A) Their ability to excite and engage 
B) Their ability to educate 
C) Their ease of creation 
D) Their emphasis on visual content 
E) Their emphasis on textual information 
A) Their ability to excite and engage 
B) Their ability to educate 
C) Their ease of creation 
D) Their emphasis on visual content 
E) Their emphasis on textual information

Question 13

Which of the following is a tool that allows the presenter to view all presentation slides on one screen?

Accepted Answer

A) Slide transition 
B) Hyperlink 
C) Builds 
D) Slide sorter 
E) Animation 
A) Slide transition 
B) Hyperlink 
C) Builds 
D) Slide sorter 
E) Animation

Question 14

Which of the following can keep free-form slides visually unified?

Accepted Answer

A) Bullets 
B) A mix of color and fonts 
C) As few slides as possible 
D) Consistent design elements 
E) An easy to use template 
A) Bullets 
B) A mix of color and fonts 
C) As few slides as possible 
D) Consistent design elements 
E) An easy to use template

Question 15

Colors have the same meaning in all cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Detailed images that look fine on a printed page are well suited for presentation slides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Presentations featuring free-form slides tend to contain ________ presentations with structured slides.

Accepted Answer

A) more slides than 
B) fewer slides than 
C) about the same number of slides as 
D) simpler slides than 
E) more complex slides than 
A) more slides than 
B) fewer slides than 
C) about the same number of slides as 
D) simpler slides than 
E) more complex slides than

Question 18

When preparing text slides for an upcoming presentation,you should

Accepted Answer

A) try to have a slide to go with every concept you want to convey. 
B) be sure to use complete sentences. 
C) limit each slide to expressing a single thought,concept,or idea. 
D) use a variety of colors and fonts to emphasize keywords. 
E) include enough information in the slide so you won't have to use presentation notes. 
A) try to have a slide to go with every concept you want to convey. 
B) be sure to use complete sentences. 
C) limit each slide to expressing a single thought,concept,or idea. 
D) use a variety of colors and fonts to emphasize keywords. 
E) include enough information in the slide so you won't have to use presentation notes.

Question 19

How can you determine the best font size for the text in an electronic presentation?

Accepted Answer

After you've selected your fonts and typ

Question 20

Which of these is one key way visuals help the audience absorb and remember information?

Accepted Answer

A) The audience doesn't have to listen to the speaker 
B) Humans process visuals faster than text 
C) The audience can print a copy for future reference 
D) Software that is used to create the visual can be more entertaining than the speaker 
E) The message will be focused on the visuals,not the main idea of the presentation 
A) The audience doesn't have to listen to the speaker 
B) Humans process visuals faster than text 
C) The audience can print a copy for future reference 
D) Software that is used to create the visual can be more entertaining than the speaker 
E) The message will be focused on the visuals,not the main idea of the presentation

Which of the following can be done to reduce the detail in a slide,making it easier for the audience to understand?

Which of the following is one of the advantages of using free-form slides in a presentation?

Describe seven strategies for writing readable content for slides.

As an integral part of your presentation strategy,use printed handouts to

When you're considering the use of color in your slides,keep in mind that

When choosing a background for your slides,the most effective approach is to

When creating text or graphics slides,it is important to keep content and graphics as simple and readable as possible.

Identify and discuss best practices for verifying your design plans before you start creating presentation slides.

You can create a well-organized presentation by using a ________ at each major section break to announce the title of the section that's about to begin.

Using builds can help prevent your audience from reading ahead during your presentation.

Your policy for using clipart in presentations should be

Which of the following makes free-form slides especially good for motivational and persuasive messages?

Which of the following is a tool that allows the presenter to view all presentation slides on one screen?

Which of the following can keep free-form slides visually unified?

Colors have the same meaning in all cultures.

Detailed images that look fine on a printed page are well suited for presentation slides.

Presentations featuring free-form slides tend to contain ________ presentations with structured slides.

When preparing text slides for an upcoming presentation,you should

How can you determine the best font size for the text in an electronic presentation?

Which of these is one key way visuals help the audience absorb and remember information?

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

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

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Exam 17: Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Which of the following can be done to reduce the detail in a slide,making it easier for the audience to understand?

Which of the following is one of the advantages of using free-form slides in a presentation?

Describe seven strategies for writing readable content for slides.

As an integral part of your presentation strategy,use printed handouts to

When you're considering the use of color in your slides,keep in mind that

When choosing a background for your slides,the most effective approach is to

When creating text or graphics slides,it is important to keep content and graphics as simple and readable as possible.

Identify and discuss best practices for verifying your design plans before you start creating presentation slides.

You can create a well-organized presentation by using a ________ at each major section break to announce the title of the section that's about to begin.

Using builds can help prevent your audience from reading ahead during your presentation.

Your policy for using clipart in presentations should be

Which of the following makes free-form slides especially good for motivational and persuasive messages?

Which of the following is a tool that allows the presenter to view all presentation slides on one screen?

Which of the following can keep free-form slides visually unified?

Colors have the same meaning in all cultures.

Detailed images that look fine on a printed page are well suited for presentation slides.

Presentations featuring free-form slides tend to contain ________ presentations with structured slides.

When preparing text slides for an upcoming presentation,you should

How can you determine the best font size for the text in an electronic presentation?

Which of these is one key way visuals help the audience absorb and remember information?

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

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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