Question 1

When using slide transitions, you should

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A)  limit them to text; they are not appropriate for graphics. 
B)  reveal information in a way that helps your audience better understand your message. 
C)  vary the direction, sometimes going from top to bottom and sometimes going from left to right. 
D)  do none of the above-slide transitions have no place in business presentations. 
A)  limit them to text; they are not appropriate for graphics. 
B)  reveal information in a way that helps your audience better understand your message. 
C)  vary the direction, sometimes going from top to bottom and sometimes going from left to right. 
D)  do none of the above-slide transitions have no place in business presentations.

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

A good way to give audiences additional information without overloading your slides is to provide ________ for them to take away from the presentation.

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The answer of A good way to give audiences additional...

Question 4

The colors you use for slides should, above all else, reflect your personality and individual style.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

During the revision stage of preparing your slide presentation, you should

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A)  check for readability and clarity. 
B)  determine your main idea. 
C)  decide on the background color to use. 
D)  decide where builds and transitions should be inserted. 
A)  check for readability and clarity. 
B)  determine your main idea. 
C)  decide on the background color to use. 
D)  decide where builds and transitions should be inserted.

Question 6

In business presentations, all background artwork should be considered to be

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A)  the key to good design. 
B)  a good way to keep the audience's attention. 
C)  essentially decorative. 
D)  essentially functional. 
A)  the key to good design. 
B)  a good way to keep the audience's attention. 
C)  essentially decorative. 
D)  essentially functional.

Question 7

When it comes to using color in your slides, keep in mind that

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A)  color can account for a large part of an audience's acceptance or rejection of an idea. 
B)  you should use as many colors as possible to maintain viewer interest. 
C)  your choices are not that important as long as your slides are colorful. 
D)  color tends to distract viewers, which reduces their retention of the material. 
A)  color can account for a large part of an audience's acceptance or rejection of an idea. 
B)  you should use as many colors as possible to maintain viewer interest. 
C)  your choices are not that important as long as your slides are colorful. 
D)  color tends to distract viewers, which reduces their retention of the material.

Question 8

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

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The answer of When modifying text for electronic slides, it...

Question 9

In most cases, text slides should contain a maximum of 4-5 lines with no more than 4 or 5 words per line.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

It is a good idea to have a separate plan for each slide you make for a presentation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ slides appear at each major section break and announce the title of the section you're about to begin.

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The answer of ________ slides appear at each major section...

Question 12

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

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Color visuals can account for 60 percent

Question 13

In an upcoming presentation, you plan to cover three important changes to your employees' working hours. The proper place to list this plan would be the ________ slide.

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A)  teaser 
B)  introduction 
C)  agenda 
D)  cover 
A)  teaser 
B)  introduction 
C)  agenda 
D)  cover

Question 14

________ enable you to make individual elements on a slide appear one at a time rather than all at once.

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The answer of ________ enable you to make individual elements...

Question 15

Explain the content and function of the three types of navigation and support slides.

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Navigation and support slides add "finis

Question 16

When using thinner fonts in electronic presentations,

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A)  include decorative fonts to help maintain audience interest. 
B)  use all capital letters so type will stand out. 
C)  use a wide variety of them, to keep the presentation interesting. 
D)  use boldface type so that letters won't look washed out. 
A)  include decorative fonts to help maintain audience interest. 
B)  use all capital letters so type will stand out. 
C)  use a wide variety of them, to keep the presentation interesting. 
D)  use boldface type so that letters won't look washed out.

Question 17

When preparing text slides for an upcoming presentation, you should

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A)  be sure to use complete sentences. 
B)  limit each slide to expressing a single thought, concept, or idea. 
C)  try to have a slide to go with every concept you want to convey. 
D)  do none of the above. 
A)  be sure to use complete sentences. 
B)  limit each slide to expressing a single thought, concept, or idea. 
C)  try to have a slide to go with every concept you want to convey. 
D)  do none of the above.

Question 18

A "slideument" is

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A)  a slide that is sent ahead of time to introduce the audience to your topic. 
B)  a slide that is also printed and distributed to the audience as a handout. 
C)  a particularly useful electronic slide that provides lots of information. 
D)  an electronic slide that tries to function as both a presentation visual and a printed document. 
A)  a slide that is sent ahead of time to introduce the audience to your topic. 
B)  a slide that is also printed and distributed to the audience as a handout. 
C)  a particularly useful electronic slide that provides lots of information. 
D)  an electronic slide that tries to function as both a presentation visual and a printed document.

Question 19

________ slides tell your audience where you've been and where you're going in your presentation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ slides tell your audience where you've...

Question 20

On slides for business presentations, a good rule of thumb is to use as little white space as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 17: Enhancing Presentations With Slides and Other Visuals

When using slide transitions, you should

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

A good way to give audiences additional information without overloading your slides is to provide ________ for them to take away from the presentation.

The colors you use for slides should, above all else, reflect your personality and individual style.

During the revision stage of preparing your slide presentation, you should

In business presentations, all background artwork should be considered to be

When it comes to using color in your slides, keep in mind that

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

In most cases, text slides should contain a maximum of 4-5 lines with no more than 4 or 5 words per line.

It is a good idea to have a separate plan for each slide you make for a presentation.

________ slides appear at each major section break and announce the title of the section you're about to begin.

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

In an upcoming presentation, you plan to cover three important changes to your employees' working hours. The proper place to list this plan would be the ________ slide.

________ enable you to make individual elements on a slide appear one at a time rather than all at once.

Explain the content and function of the three types of navigation and support slides.

When using thinner fonts in electronic presentations,

When preparing text slides for an upcoming presentation, you should

A "slideument" is

________ slides tell your audience where you've been and where you're going in your presentation.

On slides for business presentations, a good rule of thumb is to use as little white space as possible.

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