Question 1

Create more PowerPoint slides than you think you will need so you know you have more than enough information to fill the time you are allotted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

When demonstrating the use of a product, it is not appropriate to include other people in your demonstration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Having other people participate in your presentation can be a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

If your technology doesn't work you should cancel the presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All of the following are common problems with a PowerPoint presentation, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  There is frequently too much text on the slide 
B)  The speaker tends to look at the screen not the audience 
C)  The presentation may have too many sounds, transitions and gimmicks 
D)  It decreases the audience's retention of information 
A)  There is frequently too much text on the slide 
B)  The speaker tends to look at the screen not the audience 
C)  The presentation may have too many sounds, transitions and gimmicks 
D)  It decreases the audience's retention of information

Question 6

Different types of presentations require different types of visuals. For a business or work meeting where brainstorming of a sales plan is being done and ideas are being recorded, the most appropriate visual would be a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  Handout 
B)  Flip chart 
C)  PowerPoint show 
D)  Poster Board 
A)  Handout 
B)  Flip chart 
C)  PowerPoint show 
D)  Poster Board

Question 7

Visual aids have many benefits during a presentation. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

A)  Large amounts of text on a PowerPoint will permit the audience to read the content of the presentation without having to listen to the speaker. 
B)  Using visuals can help the presenter reduce speaking anxiety. 
C)  Using visuals increases the speaker ethos because it demonstrates a clear level of preparation for the presentation. 
D)  Using visuals to outline the presentation points can help the speaker stay organized. 
A)  Large amounts of text on a PowerPoint will permit the audience to read the content of the presentation without having to listen to the speaker. 
B)  Using visuals can help the presenter reduce speaking anxiety. 
C)  Using visuals increases the speaker ethos because it demonstrates a clear level of preparation for the presentation. 
D)  Using visuals to outline the presentation points can help the speaker stay organized.

Question 8

Passing items around during a presentation is likely to be distracting to the presenter and the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If you are using a handout during a presentation you should do all of these except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Don't refer to the handout. It will be more interesting to the audience if they find what you are talking about on their own. 
B)  Distribute the handout when you are ready to talk about it. 
C)  Put information on the handout that supports and clarifies what you are talking about. 
D)  Put page numbers on the handout as needed referring to specific locations of information during the presentation. 
A)  Don't refer to the handout. It will be more interesting to the audience if they find what you are talking about on their own. 
B)  Distribute the handout when you are ready to talk about it. 
C)  Put information on the handout that supports and clarifies what you are talking about. 
D)  Put page numbers on the handout as needed referring to specific locations of information during the presentation.

Question 10

Once you have covered the points presented on your visual (handout, PowerPoint or other media), leave it up on the screen so the audience can continue looking at it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Create more PowerPoint slides than you think you will need so you know you have more than enough information to fill the time you are allotted.

When demonstrating the use of a product, it is not appropriate to include other people in your demonstration.

Having other people participate in your presentation can be a problem.

If your technology doesn't work you should cancel the presentation.

All of the following are common problems with a PowerPoint presentation, except:

Different types of presentations require different types of visuals. For a business or work meeting where brainstorming of a sales plan is being done and ideas are being recorded, the most appropriate visual would be a/an:

Visual aids have many benefits during a presentation. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Passing items around during a presentation is likely to be distracting to the presenter and the audience.

If you are using a handout during a presentation you should do all of these except:

Once you have covered the points presented on your visual (handout, PowerPoint or other media), leave it up on the screen so the audience can continue looking at it.

Foundations

Communication Principles and Presentation Success

Ethical Decisions and Public Presentations

Addressing Presentation Anxiety

Audience

Selecting an Appropriate Speaking Style

Structuring the Message

Teams and Team Presentations

Persuasive Messages

Verbal and Nonverbal Aspects of Delivery

Question-And-Answer Sessions

Evaluating Yourself and Others: Your Role As a Critical Listener in Presentation Contexts

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Exam 8: Visual Support for the Presentation

Create more PowerPoint slides than you think you will need so you know you have more than enough information to fill the time you are allotted.

When demonstrating the use of a product, it is not appropriate to include other people in your demonstration.

Having other people participate in your presentation can be a problem.

If your technology doesn't work you should cancel the presentation.

All of the following are common problems with a PowerPoint presentation, except:

Different types of presentations require different types of visuals. For a business or work meeting where brainstorming of a sales plan is being done and ideas are being recorded, the most appropriate visual would be a/an:

Visual aids have many benefits during a presentation. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Passing items around during a presentation is likely to be distracting to the presenter and the audience.

If you are using a handout during a presentation you should do all of these except:

Once you have covered the points presented on your visual (handout, PowerPoint or other media), leave it up on the screen so the audience can continue looking at it.

Foundations

Communication Principles and Presentation Success

Ethical Decisions and Public Presentations

Addressing Presentation Anxiety

Audience

Selecting an Appropriate Speaking Style

Structuring the Message

Teams and Team Presentations

Persuasive Messages

Verbal and Nonverbal Aspects of Delivery

Question-And-Answer Sessions

Evaluating Yourself and Others: Your Role As a Critical Listener in Presentation Contexts

Filters