Question 1

________ slides indicate which material has been covered and which section you are about to begin.

Accepted Answer

A) Title 
B) Agenda 
C) Navigation 
D) Summary 
E) Bumper 
A) Title 
B) Agenda 
C) Navigation 
D) Summary 
E) Bumper

Question 2

If you're planning to use a video in your presentation,make sure it's

Accepted Answer

A) a full-length feature. 
B) capable of delivering a universal message. 
C) brief,relevant,and interesting. 
D) suitable for taking the place of your presentation. 
E) saved for the end of the presentation,making it more memorable. 
A) a full-length feature. 
B) capable of delivering a universal message. 
C) brief,relevant,and interesting. 
D) suitable for taking the place of your presentation. 
E) saved for the end of the presentation,making it more memorable.

Question 3

A disadvantage of electronic presentations is

Accepted Answer

A) they are difficult to include in online meetings and webcasts. 
B) they are difficult to store or transport. 
C) they can be time-consuming to create. 
D) they cannot be customized for different audiences. 
E) the cost of the specialized equipment needed to create the presentation. 
A) they are difficult to include in online meetings and webcasts. 
B) they are difficult to store or transport. 
C) they can be time-consuming to create. 
D) they cannot be customized for different audiences. 
E) the cost of the specialized equipment needed to create the presentation.

Question 4

Flipcharts are great for creating ________ during brainstorming sessions.

Accepted Answer

A) "linear slide decks" 
B) "modular modality" 
C) "structured understanding" 
D) "group memory" 
E) "groupthinking" 
A) "linear slide decks" 
B) "modular modality" 
C) "structured understanding" 
D) "group memory" 
E) "groupthinking"

Question 5

Screencasting allows you to capture what takes place on your screen and create a video that you can email to other users,so they can view how to use software programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The potential disadvantages of using Prezi for delivering a presentation don't include

Accepted Answer

A) fewer design options. 
B) the linear nature of the presentation. 
C) over use of the zoom function. 
D) viewers "losing the plot" as a presenter jumps from topic to topic. 
A) fewer design options. 
B) the linear nature of the presentation. 
C) over use of the zoom function. 
D) viewers "losing the plot" as a presenter jumps from topic to topic.

Question 7

Which of the following can be used to make free-form slides have a dynamic and flowing feel,like a Prezi?

Accepted Answer

A) Additional text elements 
B) Animation capabilities 
C) A variety of color 
D) Engaging fonts 
E) Conveying more of the content on the screen 
A) Additional text elements 
B) Animation capabilities 
C) A variety of color 
D) Engaging fonts 
E) Conveying more of the content on the screen

Question 8

Which of the following is the most fundamental design choice to make when creating slides?

Accepted Answer

A) How many slides to use 
B) What information to put on the slides 
C) Whether to use structured or free-form slides 
D) Color palette 
E) How to make the slides interactive 
A) How many slides to use 
B) What information to put on the slides 
C) Whether to use structured or free-form slides 
D) Color palette 
E) How to make the slides interactive

Question 9

How should visuals be used to support a presentation without taking over the presentation?

Accepted Answer

Visuals can improve the quality and impa

Question 10

The predefined layouts in presentation software

Accepted Answer

A) contain placeholders for specific slide elements such as titles and bulleted text. 
B) allow you to automate your slide show. 
C) allow you to add hyperlinks to your presentation. 
D) let you see an entire batch of slides at once. 
E) eliminate the need to create a chart or table from scratch. 
A) contain placeholders for specific slide elements such as titles and bulleted text. 
B) allow you to automate your slide show. 
C) allow you to add hyperlinks to your presentation. 
D) let you see an entire batch of slides at once. 
E) eliminate the need to create a chart or table from scratch.

Question 11

To make your text slides more readable

Accepted Answer

A) limit the text on each slide to four or five lines with four or five words per line. 
B) use complete sentences with capitals and punctuation rather than short bulleted phrases. 
C) use the passive voice. 
D) add artwork that expresses your thoughts to eliminate words. 
E) provide handouts so the audience can make notes about each slide. 
A) limit the text on each slide to four or five lines with four or five words per line. 
B) use complete sentences with capitals and punctuation rather than short bulleted phrases. 
C) use the passive voice. 
D) add artwork that expresses your thoughts to eliminate words. 
E) provide handouts so the audience can make notes about each slide.

Question 12

Which of the following is a disadvantage to using structured slides?

Accepted Answer

A) It is easy to add too many bullet points 
B) The text heavy slides all look alike 
C) Information can be included with text and visually 
D) There is a limited amount of information delivered at one time 
E) Priorities in the information is hard to determine 
A) It is easy to add too many bullet points 
B) The text heavy slides all look alike 
C) Information can be included with text and visually 
D) There is a limited amount of information delivered at one time 
E) Priorities in the information is hard to determine

Question 13

If you're planning to use transitions on your PowerPoint slides

Accepted Answer

A) create miniature animated shows with them. 
B) randomize them to keep the audience guessing. 
C) be sure to add sound effects as well. 
D) use the same transition throughout the presentation. 
E) create a series of short presentation slideuments instead of one long one. 
A) create miniature animated shows with them. 
B) randomize them to keep the audience guessing. 
C) be sure to add sound effects as well. 
D) use the same transition throughout the presentation. 
E) create a series of short presentation slideuments instead of one long one.

Question 14

If you create slides in PowerPoint and Keynote,you're limited to creating linear flows of bullet-point slides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is an advantage of using Prezis in a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) They are less dynamic than conventional slides 
B) They can be used for linear and nonlinear presentations 
C) They are more flexible during the presentation 
D) They include more design options 
E) They eliminate the need for other media elements,such as video 
A) They are less dynamic than conventional slides 
B) They can be used for linear and nonlinear presentations 
C) They are more flexible during the presentation 
D) They include more design options 
E) They eliminate the need for other media elements,such as video

Question 16

As presented in the list of possible choices below,________ is LEAST likely to lead to ineffective presentation slides.

Accepted Answer

A) schedule pressures 
B) lack of design awareness 
C) inherent limitations in the presentation software 
D) the instinctive response to do things the way they've always been done 
A) schedule pressures 
B) lack of design awareness 
C) inherent limitations in the presentation software 
D) the instinctive response to do things the way they've always been done

Question 17

Prezi is a cloud-based option for creating

Accepted Answer

A) linear presentations. 
B) point-by-point slide decks. 
C) nonlinear presentations. 
D) standalone slideuments. 
E) modular modality. 
A) linear presentations. 
B) point-by-point slide decks. 
C) nonlinear presentations. 
D) standalone slideuments. 
E) modular modality.

Question 18

Printed materials that you give to the audience to supplement your presentation should be

Accepted Answer

A) incidental to your overall presentation strategy. 
B) an integral part of your presentation strategy. 
C) distributed to your audience during your presentation. 
D) out of sync with your slides and your spoken message. 
E) sent electronically prior to the presentation date. 
A) incidental to your overall presentation strategy. 
B) an integral part of your presentation strategy. 
C) distributed to your audience during your presentation. 
D) out of sync with your slides and your spoken message. 
E) sent electronically prior to the presentation date.

Question 19

What is the goal of reviewing visuals to make sure each covers only one thought or idea?

Accepted Answer

A) Focus 
B) Conciseness 
C) Clarity 
D) Simplicity 
E) Visual appeal 
A) Focus 
B) Conciseness 
C) Clarity 
D) Simplicity 
E) Visual appeal

Question 20

Which of the following is a critical design element in slides because it can create contrast,isolate elements,and emphasize important ideas?

Accepted Answer

A) Color 
B) Graphics 
C) Font 
D) Number of slides 
E) Structure 
A) Color 
B) Graphics 
C) Font 
D) Number of slides 
E) Structure

________ slides indicate which material has been covered and which section you are about to begin.

If you're planning to use a video in your presentation,make sure it's

A disadvantage of electronic presentations is

Flipcharts are great for creating ________ during brainstorming sessions.

Screencasting allows you to capture what takes place on your screen and create a video that you can email to other users,so they can view how to use software programs.

The potential disadvantages of using Prezi for delivering a presentation don't include

Which of the following can be used to make free-form slides have a dynamic and flowing feel,like a Prezi?

Which of the following is the most fundamental design choice to make when creating slides?

How should visuals be used to support a presentation without taking over the presentation?

The predefined layouts in presentation software

To make your text slides more readable

Which of the following is a disadvantage to using structured slides?

If you're planning to use transitions on your PowerPoint slides

If you create slides in PowerPoint and Keynote,you're limited to creating linear flows of bullet-point slides.

Which of the following is an advantage of using Prezis in a presentation?

As presented in the list of possible choices below,________ is LEAST likely to lead to ineffective presentation slides.

Prezi is a cloud-based option for creating

Printed materials that you give to the audience to supplement your presentation should be

What is the goal of reviewing visuals to make sure each covers only one thought or idea?

Which of the following is a critical design element in slides because it can create contrast,isolate elements,and emphasize important ideas?

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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Exam 17: Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

________ slides indicate which material has been covered and which section you are about to begin.

If you're planning to use a video in your presentation,make sure it's

A disadvantage of electronic presentations is

Flipcharts are great for creating ________ during brainstorming sessions.

Screencasting allows you to capture what takes place on your screen and create a video that you can email to other users,so they can view how to use software programs.

The potential disadvantages of using Prezi for delivering a presentation don't include

Which of the following can be used to make free-form slides have a dynamic and flowing feel,like a Prezi?

Which of the following is the most fundamental design choice to make when creating slides?

How should visuals be used to support a presentation without taking over the presentation?

The predefined layouts in presentation software

To make your text slides more readable

Which of the following is a disadvantage to using structured slides?

If you're planning to use transitions on your PowerPoint slides

If you create slides in PowerPoint and Keynote,you're limited to creating linear flows of bullet-point slides.

Which of the following is an advantage of using Prezis in a presentation?

As presented in the list of possible choices below,________ is LEAST likely to lead to ineffective presentation slides.

Prezi is a cloud-based option for creating

Printed materials that you give to the audience to supplement your presentation should be

What is the goal of reviewing visuals to make sure each covers only one thought or idea?

Which of the following is a critical design element in slides because it can create contrast,isolate elements,and emphasize important ideas?

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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