Question 1

We learn and remember more with our ears than with our eyes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which type of graphic is used to present numerical information when you want to show how a whole is distributed?

Accepted Answer

A)  diagram 
B)  pictograph (or infographic) 
C)  pie chart 
D)  flowchart 
A)  diagram 
B)  pictograph (or infographic) 
C)  pie chart 
D)  flowchart C

Question 3

Simplicity and consistency are the two over-arching design principles in creating a PowerPoint theme.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following should we not do in our PowerPoint slides?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use clipart, sounds, and other effects to jazz it up. 
B)  Break up large amounts of text onto separate slides. 
C)  Copy and paste sentences from our paper into the slides. 
D)  Put only essential material on the slides. 
A)  Use clipart, sounds, and other effects to jazz it up. 
B)  Break up large amounts of text onto separate slides. 
C)  Copy and paste sentences from our paper into the slides. 
D)  Put only essential material on the slides.

Question 5

Which of the following are suggestions for effectively handling a post-presentation question-and-answer (Q&A) session? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Invite questions. 
B)  Repeat each question before you respond. 
C)  Show your emotions and passions. 
D)  Critique the question before answering it. 
A)  Invite questions. 
B)  Repeat each question before you respond. 
C)  Show your emotions and passions. 
D)  Critique the question before answering it.

Question 6

Avoid using solid colors. Instead, prefer patterned backgrounds in PowerPoint slides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The best way to cure presentation nerves is preparation and practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Poster boards are the most standard form of visual aid used in professional presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The introduction should be ___, the body should be ____, and the conclusion should be ____ of a PowerPoint presentation.

Accepted Answer

A)  30%, 40%, 30% 
B)  40%, 20%, 40% 
C)  10%, 80%, 10% 
D)  33%, 33%, 33% 
A)  30%, 40%, 30% 
B)  40%, 20%, 40% 
C)  10%, 80%, 10% 
D)  33%, 33%, 33%

Question 10

The single most important rule when delivering a presentation is: Do not read to the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Data visualization is one approach to decorating slides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

____ fonts have letters with no little feet, such as Arial and Calibri, while ____ fonts have letters with little feet, such as Times New Roman and Cambria.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sans serif, serif 
B)  Serif, sans serif 
C)  Chopped, curved 
D)  Curved, chopped 
A)  Sans serif, serif 
B)  Serif, sans serif 
C)  Chopped, curved 
D)  Curved, chopped

Question 13

____ refers to a "representation and presentation of data that exploits our visual perception abilities in order to amplify cognition" (Kirk, 2012).

Accepted Answer

A)  Data analysis 
B)  Data visualization 
C)  Graphic design 
D)  Data mining 
A)  Data analysis 
B)  Data visualization 
C)  Graphic design 
D)  Data mining

Question 14

As a presenter, we are unlikely to have to answer questions from our audience, because there is no opportunity for audience members to ask questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If the room we are presenting in is light, when the ideal color scheme is….

Accepted Answer

A)  dark blue on light yellow 
B)  light yellow on dark blue 
C)  black on white 
D)  white on black 
A)  dark blue on light yellow 
B)  light yellow on dark blue 
C)  black on white 
D)  white on black

Question 16

The single most effective PowerPoint color scheme is….

Accepted Answer

A)  light text on a light background 
B)  dark text on a light background 
C)  dark text on a dark background 
D)  light text on a dark background 
A)  light text on a light background 
B)  dark text on a light background 
C)  dark text on a dark background 
D)  light text on a dark background

Question 17

The last slide in a PowerPoint presentation should be the References slide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following types of information is suitable for presentation handouts? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  contact information 
B)  URLs 
C)  main points 
D)  references/sources 
E)  None of above 
A)  contact information 
B)  URLs 
C)  main points 
D)  references/sources 
E)  None of above

Question 19

Which of the following is not a benefit of the assertion-evidence style for PowerPoint slides?

Accepted Answer

A)  Audiences remember better when material is presented in assertion-evidence than traditional style. 
B)  The lack of text makes it impossible for us to read off our slides. 
C)  The assertion-evidence style forces us to determine and succinctly articulate the single point we want to make for each slide. 
D)  The assertion-evidence style requires more work up front. 
A)  Audiences remember better when material is presented in assertion-evidence than traditional style. 
B)  The lack of text makes it impossible for us to read off our slides. 
C)  The assertion-evidence style forces us to determine and succinctly articulate the single point we want to make for each slide. 
D)  The assertion-evidence style requires more work up front.

Question 20

Which of the following are guidelines for delivering effective PowerPoint presentations? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Be lively. 
B)  Apologize frequently. 
C)  Speak quickly and stay still. 
D)  Do not worry about the time. 
A)  Be lively. 
B)  Apologize frequently. 
C)  Speak quickly and stay still. 
D)  Do not worry about the time.

We learn and remember more with our ears than with our eyes.

Which type of graphic is used to present numerical information when you want to show how a whole is distributed?

Simplicity and consistency are the two over-arching design principles in creating a PowerPoint theme.

Which of the following should we not do in our PowerPoint slides?

Which of the following are suggestions for effectively handling a post-presentation question-and-answer (Q&A) session? Select all that apply.

Avoid using solid colors. Instead, prefer patterned backgrounds in PowerPoint slides.

The best way to cure presentation nerves is preparation and practice.

Poster boards are the most standard form of visual aid used in professional presentations.

The introduction should be _, the body should be , and the conclusion should be __ of a PowerPoint presentation.

The single most important rule when delivering a presentation is: Do not read to the audience.

Data visualization is one approach to decorating slides.

fonts have letters with no little feet, such as Arial and Calibri, while fonts have letters with little feet, such as Times New Roman and Cambria.

____ refers to a "representation and presentation of data that exploits our visual perception abilities in order to amplify cognition" (Kirk, 2012).

As a presenter, we are unlikely to have to answer questions from our audience, because there is no opportunity for audience members to ask questions.

If the room we are presenting in is light, when the ideal color scheme is….

The single most effective PowerPoint color scheme is….

The last slide in a PowerPoint presentation should be the References slide.

Which of the following types of information is suitable for presentation handouts? Select all that apply.

Which of the following is not a benefit of the assertion-evidence style for PowerPoint slides?

Which of the following are guidelines for delivering effective PowerPoint presentations? Select all that apply.

Introduction

Professionalism

Responsiveness

Organization

Logic

Evidence

Completeness

Correctness

Clarity

Conciseness

Filters

Exam 11: Presentation

We learn and remember more with our ears than with our eyes.

Which type of graphic is used to present numerical information when you want to show how a whole is distributed?

Simplicity and consistency are the two over-arching design principles in creating a PowerPoint theme.

Which of the following should we not do in our PowerPoint slides?

Which of the following are suggestions for effectively handling a post-presentation question-and-answer (Q&A) session? Select all that apply.

Avoid using solid colors. Instead, prefer patterned backgrounds in PowerPoint slides.

The best way to cure presentation nerves is preparation and practice.

Poster boards are the most standard form of visual aid used in professional presentations.

The introduction should be ___, the body should be ____, and the conclusion should be ____ of a PowerPoint presentation.

The single most important rule when delivering a presentation is: Do not read to the audience.

Data visualization is one approach to decorating slides.

____ fonts have letters with no little feet, such as Arial and Calibri, while ____ fonts have letters with little feet, such as Times New Roman and Cambria.

____ refers to a "representation and presentation of data that exploits our visual perception abilities in order to amplify cognition" (Kirk, 2012).

As a presenter, we are unlikely to have to answer questions from our audience, because there is no opportunity for audience members to ask questions.

If the room we are presenting in is light, when the ideal color scheme is….

The single most effective PowerPoint color scheme is….

The last slide in a PowerPoint presentation should be the References slide.

Which of the following types of information is suitable for presentation handouts? Select all that apply.

Which of the following is not a benefit of the assertion-evidence style for PowerPoint slides?

Which of the following are guidelines for delivering effective PowerPoint presentations? Select all that apply.

Introduction

Professionalism

Responsiveness

Organization

Logic

Evidence

Completeness

Correctness

Clarity

Conciseness

Filters

The introduction should be _, the body should be , and the conclusion should be __ of a PowerPoint presentation.

fonts have letters with no little feet, such as Arial and Calibri, while fonts have letters with little feet, such as Times New Roman and Cambria.