Question 1

Flip charts are often used to show how to demonstrate new software programs to large groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Overusing clip art can give your slides an unprofessional, cartoony appearance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When it comes to using special effects in electronic presentations, the key is to make sure that the effects you use support your message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Presentations featuring free-form slides tend to contain ________ presentations with structured slides.

Accepted Answer

A)  more slides than 
B)  about the same number of slides as 
C)  fewer slides than 
D)  simpler slides than 
A)  more slides than 
B)  about the same number of slides as 
C)  fewer slides than 
D)  simpler slides than

Question 5

Electronic presentations do not necessarily eliminate the need for you to provide the audience with handouts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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 8

The predefined layouts in presentation software

Accepted Answer

A)  allow you to automate your slide show. 
B)  let you see an entire batch of slides at once. 
C)  contain placeholders for specific slide elements such as titles and bulleted text. 
D)  allow you to add hyperlinks to your presentation. 
A)  allow you to automate your slide show. 
B)  let you see an entire batch of slides at once. 
C)  contain placeholders for specific slide elements such as titles and bulleted text. 
D)  allow you to add hyperlinks to your presentation.

Question 9

You can use "moving blueprint slides" at several points in your presentation, but not at the end.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Effective visuals should take center stage during your presentation and become the focus of the audience's attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Screencasting allows you to record what takes place on your screen into a little video that can be emailed to other users so they can view how to use software programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Studies have shown that as long as the content of a presentation is compelling and well organized, it will have basically the same effect whether or not it's presented in color.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the potential disadvantage of distributing handout copies of your slides before your presentation begins?

Accepted Answer

Distributing copies of your slides befor

Question 14

Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple Keynote are popular software programs for creating ________ slides.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple Keynote are popular...

Question 15

Your policy for using clip art in presentations should be

Accepted Answer

A)  to use clip art sparingly, if at all. 
B)  to use just those pieces that you particularly like. 
C)  not to use any clip art, ever. 
D)  to use clip art as much as possible in those presentations that need spicing up. 
A)  to use clip art sparingly, if at all. 
B)  to use just those pieces that you particularly like. 
C)  not to use any clip art, ever. 
D)  to use clip art as much as possible in those presentations that need spicing up.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When adapting graphics for slides

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid using arrows or boldface type. 
B)  don't use more than eight or nine graph lines. 
C)  reduce the amount of detail. 
D)  use full numbers, such as 2012, rather than '12. 
A)  avoid using arrows or boldface type. 
B)  don't use more than eight or nine graph lines. 
C)  reduce the amount of detail. 
D)  use full numbers, such as 2012, rather than '12.

Question 18

Overhead transparencies are old-fashioned visuals that are no longer used in business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The best background for your slides is one with a colorful, interesting pattern that will grab the audience's attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 17: Enhancing Presentations With Slides and Other Visuals

Flip charts are often used to show how to demonstrate new software programs to large groups.

Overusing clip art can give your slides an unprofessional, cartoony appearance.

When it comes to using special effects in electronic presentations, the key is to make sure that the effects you use support your message.

Presentations featuring free-form slides tend to contain ________ presentations with structured slides.

Electronic presentations do not necessarily eliminate the need for you to provide the audience with handouts.

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

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

The predefined layouts in presentation software

You can use "moving blueprint slides" at several points in your presentation, but not at the end.

Effective visuals should take center stage during your presentation and become the focus of the audience's attention.

Screencasting allows you to record what takes place on your screen into a little video that can be emailed to other users so they can view how to use software programs.

Studies have shown that as long as the content of a presentation is compelling and well organized, it will have basically the same effect whether or not it's presented in color.

What is the potential disadvantage of distributing handout copies of your slides before your presentation begins?

Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple Keynote are popular software programs for creating ________ slides.

Your policy for using clip art in presentations should be

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

When adapting graphics for slides

Overhead transparencies are old-fashioned visuals that are no longer used in business.

The best background for your slides is one with a colorful, interesting pattern that will grab the audience's attention.

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

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