Question 1

While you're making design choices for an electronic slide deck, let simplicity be your guide because

Accepted Answer

A) simple materials often take less time to create. 
B) simple visuals are less likely to be misinterpreted. 
C) keeping things simple reduces the chances of something going wrong. 
D) all of the above. 
A) simple materials often take less time to create. 
B) simple visuals are less likely to be misinterpreted. 
C) keeping things simple reduces the chances of something going wrong. 
D) all of the above.

Question 2

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 3

Chalkboards and whiteboards are old-fashioned and inappropriate for any serious business presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Timing the distribution of your handouts

Question 5

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) use all of the above. 
A) use dark colors such as blue. 
B) pair complex patterns with intricate borders. 
C) choose a simple design. 
D) use all of the above.

Question 6

________ ________ are preprogrammed hyperlink icons available in presentation software.

Accepted Answer

Action buttons
Explanation:Rat

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When choosing fonts and type styles for slides, be sure to

Accepted Answer

A) use script fonts for emphasis. 
B) limit your fonts to no more than two per slide. 
C) avoid boldface type. 
D) do all of the above. 
A) use script fonts for emphasis. 
B) limit your fonts to no more than two per slide. 
C) avoid boldface type. 
D) do all of the above.

Question 9

Studies show that visuals can improve learning by up to ________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A) 50 
B) 100 
C) 200 
D) 400 
A) 50 
B) 100 
C) 200 
D) 400

Question 10

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) do all of the above. 
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) do all of the above.

Question 11

Describe at least two advantages of using color in business presentations.

Accepted Answer

Color visuals can account for 60 percent

Question 12

Unlike free-form slides, ________ slides follow the same basic format throughout the presentation.

Accepted Answer

structured
Explanation:Structured slides

Question 13

When modifying text for electronic slides, it is best to ________ the amount of words each one contains.

Accepted Answer

reduce
Explanation:In general, the fewer

Question 14

Regardless of language differences, colors have the same meaning in all cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In a presentation designed to reassure your audience after layoffs and bad news about company profitability, the best color to use would be

Accepted Answer

A) blue. 
B) brown. 
C) red. 
D) any of the above. 
A) blue. 
B) brown. 
C) red. 
D) any of the above.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about overhead transparencies is false?

Accepted Answer

A) They can be easy to create. 
B) The are easy to edit and update. 
C) You can write on them during a presentation. 
D) They don't require high-tech presentation equipment. 
A) They can be easy to create. 
B) The are easy to edit and update. 
C) You can write on them during a presentation. 
D) They don't require high-tech presentation equipment.

Question 17

What is a title slide?

Accepted Answer

A title slide is the equivalent of a rep

Question 18

A disadvantage of electronic presentations is

Accepted Answer

A) they're 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. 
A) they're 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.

Question 19

On slides for business presentations, you should use as little white space as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

________ control how one electronic slide replaces another on screen.

Accepted Answer

Transitions
Explanation:With slide trans

Exam 17: Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

While you're making design choices for an electronic slide deck, let simplicity be your guide because

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

Chalkboards and whiteboards are old-fashioned and inappropriate for any serious business presentation.

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

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

________ ________ are preprogrammed hyperlink icons available in presentation software.

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

When choosing fonts and type styles for slides, be sure to

Studies show that visuals can improve learning by up to ________ percent.

To make your text slides more readable,

Describe at least two advantages of using color in business presentations.

Unlike free-form slides, ________ slides follow the same basic format throughout the presentation.

When modifying text for electronic slides, it is best to ________ the amount of words each one contains.

Regardless of language differences, colors have the same meaning in all cultures.

In a presentation designed to reassure your audience after layoffs and bad news about company profitability, the best color to use would be

Which of the following statements about overhead transparencies is false?

What is a title slide?

A disadvantage of electronic presentations is

On slides for business presentations, you should use as little white space as possible.

________ control how one electronic slide replaces another on screen.

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