Question 1

If a presentation takes place in a well-lit room,which type of color should be used for the text when the slide background is light?

Accepted Answer

A) Bold 
B) Bright 
C) Light 
D) Midrange 
E) Dark 
A) Bold 
B) Bright 
C) Light 
D) Midrange 
E) Dark

Question 2

________ control how one slide replaces another slide on the screen; ________ control the release of text,graphics,and other elements on individual slides.

Accepted Answer

A) Agendas; moving blueprints 
B) Slide transitions; builds 
C) Storyboards; hyperlinks 
D) Builds; slide transitions 
E) Hyperlinks,slideuments 
A) Agendas; moving blueprints 
B) Slide transitions; builds 
C) Storyboards; hyperlinks 
D) Builds; slide transitions 
E) Hyperlinks,slideuments

Question 3

As a presenter,what could you do to use mobile devices to enhance your presentations not only for yourself but also for your audience?

Accepted Answer

Smartphones and tablets offer a variety

Question 4

The "slide sorter view" in presentation software allows you to see a batch of slides,either all at once or in significant portions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How can free-form slides prevent cognitive overload in the audience?

Accepted Answer

A) By offering "big picture" views instead of detail 
B) By creating text-heavy slides 
C) By creating slides that all look alike,creating flow and uniformity 
D) By being used only as a way to support a detailed handout 
E) By limiting the amount of information delivered in each slide 
A) By offering "big picture" views instead of detail 
B) By creating text-heavy slides 
C) By creating slides that all look alike,creating flow and uniformity 
D) By being used only as a way to support a detailed handout 
E) By limiting the amount of information delivered in each slide

Question 6

Which of the following is an advantage of using structured slides for a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) They are easy to create 
B) It is easy to modify the templates for more visual variety 
C) A lot of information can be added to each slide 
D) They limit the inclusion of complex ideas 
E) Slides never suffer from a consistent look 
A) They are easy to create 
B) It is easy to modify the templates for more visual variety 
C) A lot of information can be added to each slide 
D) They limit the inclusion of complex ideas 
E) Slides never suffer from a consistent look

Question 7

Which visual element in a slide is the equivalent of paper in a printed report?

Accepted Answer

A) Background 
B) Artwork 
C) Type style 
D) Foreground 
E) Color 
A) Background 
B) Artwork 
C) Type style 
D) Foreground 
E) Color

Question 8

Which of the following is the equivalent of a report's cover and title page?

Accepted Answer

A) Agenda 
B) Title slide 
C) Program details 
D) Navigation slide 
E) Handouts 
A) Agenda 
B) Title slide 
C) Program details 
D) Navigation slide 
E) Handouts

Question 9

If you do all of the following EXCEPT ________,you'll boost the readability of your text-based slides.

Accepted Answer

A) write in the active voice 
B) include short informative titles 
C) express your ideas in complete sentences 
D) limit each slide to one thought,concept,or idea 
A) write in the active voice 
B) include short informative titles 
C) express your ideas in complete sentences 
D) limit each slide to one thought,concept,or idea

Question 10

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using structured slides for presentations.

Accepted Answer

Structured slides have the advantage of

Question 11

A title slide

Accepted Answer

A) is the equivalent of a report's cover and title page. 
B) defines the topic of the presentation. 
C) lists the topics you plan to cover in your presentation. 
D) always contains the word "Introduction." 
E) introduces your credentials as a speaker. 
A) is the equivalent of a report's cover and title page. 
B) defines the topic of the presentation. 
C) lists the topics you plan to cover in your presentation. 
D) always contains the word "Introduction." 
E) introduces your credentials as a speaker.

Question 12

Because they contain more textual information than structured slides,free-form slides require less preparation and practice on the part of the speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How can a presenter make handouts as effective as possible?

Accepted Answer

A) Use them to rouse the audience to action 
B) Use them to paint the big picture for the audience 
C) Use them to convey and connect major ideas 
D) Use them to set the emotional tone of the presentation 
E) Use them to provide supporting detail so the audience can review it later 
A) Use them to rouse the audience to action 
B) Use them to paint the big picture for the audience 
C) Use them to convey and connect major ideas 
D) Use them to set the emotional tone of the presentation 
E) Use them to provide supporting detail so the audience can review it later

Question 14

Thanks to software such as PowerPoint,Keynote,and Prezi,preparing presentation visuals now requires almost no planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When selecting fonts and type styles for slides,avoid decorative typefaces EXCEPT for limited,special purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The most popular visual aids for business presentations are

Accepted Answer

A) flipcharts. 
B) whiteboards. 
C) slides. 
D) overhead transparencies. 
E) handouts. 
A) flipcharts. 
B) whiteboards. 
C) slides. 
D) overhead transparencies. 
E) handouts.

Question 17

Describe some considerations to keep in mind in timing the distribution of your handouts.

Accepted Answer

Timing the distribution of your handouts

Question 18

Mobile devices can enhance presentations for presenters and audience members because

Accepted Answer

A) people who can't see your presentation screen can receive your slides on their devices. 
B) everyone in the audience could receive your presentation slides on their mobile devices. 
C) you can broadcast a live presentation to mobile users anywhere in the world. 
D) all of the above. 
A) people who can't see your presentation screen can receive your slides on their devices. 
B) everyone in the audience could receive your presentation slides on their mobile devices. 
C) you can broadcast a live presentation to mobile users anywhere in the world. 
D) all of the above.

Question 19

The best option for creating a training module on the features of a software program would be

Accepted Answer

A) overhead transparencies. 
B) screencasting software. 
C) image editing software. 
D) chalkboards and whiteboards. 
E) Prezis. 
A) overhead transparencies. 
B) screencasting software. 
C) image editing software. 
D) chalkboards and whiteboards. 
E) Prezis.

Question 20

What is the primary purpose of visuals in a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) To entertain the audience 
B) To support and clarify the message 
C) To generate interest by the audience 
D) To add visual interest 
E) To replace the spoken word 
A) To entertain the audience 
B) To support and clarify the message 
C) To generate interest by the audience 
D) To add visual interest 
E) To replace the spoken word

If a presentation takes place in a well-lit room,which type of color should be used for the text when the slide background is light?

control how one slide replaces another slide on the screen; control the release of text,graphics,and other elements on individual slides.

As a presenter,what could you do to use mobile devices to enhance your presentations not only for yourself but also for your audience?

The "slide sorter view" in presentation software allows you to see a batch of slides,either all at once or in significant portions.

How can free-form slides prevent cognitive overload in the audience?

Which of the following is an advantage of using structured slides for a presentation?

Which visual element in a slide is the equivalent of paper in a printed report?

Which of the following is the equivalent of a report's cover and title page?

If you do all of the following EXCEPT ________,you'll boost the readability of your text-based slides.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using structured slides for presentations.

A title slide

Because they contain more textual information than structured slides,free-form slides require less preparation and practice on the part of the speaker.

How can a presenter make handouts as effective as possible?

Thanks to software such as PowerPoint,Keynote,and Prezi,preparing presentation visuals now requires almost no planning.

When selecting fonts and type styles for slides,avoid decorative typefaces EXCEPT for limited,special purposes.

The most popular visual aids for business presentations are

Describe some considerations to keep in mind in timing the distribution of your handouts.

Mobile devices can enhance presentations for presenters and audience members because

The best option for creating a training module on the features of a software program would be

What is the primary purpose of visuals in a presentation?

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

Filters

Exam 17: Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

If a presentation takes place in a well-lit room,which type of color should be used for the text when the slide background is light?

________ control how one slide replaces another slide on the screen; ________ control the release of text,graphics,and other elements on individual slides.

As a presenter,what could you do to use mobile devices to enhance your presentations not only for yourself but also for your audience?

The "slide sorter view" in presentation software allows you to see a batch of slides,either all at once or in significant portions.

How can free-form slides prevent cognitive overload in the audience?

Which of the following is an advantage of using structured slides for a presentation?

Which visual element in a slide is the equivalent of paper in a printed report?

Which of the following is the equivalent of a report's cover and title page?

If you do all of the following EXCEPT ________,you'll boost the readability of your text-based slides.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using structured slides for presentations.

A title slide

Because they contain more textual information than structured slides,free-form slides require less preparation and practice on the part of the speaker.

How can a presenter make handouts as effective as possible?

Thanks to software such as PowerPoint,Keynote,and Prezi,preparing presentation visuals now requires almost no planning.

When selecting fonts and type styles for slides,avoid decorative typefaces EXCEPT for limited,special purposes.

The most popular visual aids for business presentations are

Describe some considerations to keep in mind in timing the distribution of your handouts.

Mobile devices can enhance presentations for presenters and audience members because

The best option for creating a training module on the features of a software program would be

What is the primary purpose of visuals in a presentation?

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

Filters

control how one slide replaces another slide on the screen; control the release of text,graphics,and other elements on individual slides.