Question 1

What is a title slide?

Accepted Answer

A title slide is the equivalent of a rep

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The best visual for demonstrating the features of a software program would be a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  screencast. 
B)  electronic slide show. 
C)  flip chart. 
D)  overhead transparency. 
A)  screencast. 
B)  electronic slide show. 
C)  flip chart. 
D)  overhead transparency.

Question 5

For electronic presentations in dark rooms, it is best to use dark colors for the ________, a midrange of brightness for illustrations, and light colors for the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For electronic presentations in dark rooms, it...

Question 6

Which of the following would be an appropriate handout to accompany an oral presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  A photo of you, with a caption listing all of your qualifications 
B)  A list of relevant websites 
C)  An interesting but unrelated news article 
D)  Any of the above 
A)  A photo of you, with a caption listing all of your qualifications 
B)  A list of relevant websites 
C)  An interesting but unrelated news article 
D)  Any of the above

Question 7

You should always distribute handouts before you begin your presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Four important design elements to consider when creating slides include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  choosing color. 
B)  writing content. 
C)  selecting fonts and type styles. 
D)  selecting background designs. 
A)  choosing color. 
B)  writing content. 
C)  selecting fonts and type styles. 
D)  selecting background designs.

Question 9

When selecting fonts and type styles for slides, you should avoid script or decorative fonts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A(n) ________ slide is the equivalent of a report's cover and title page.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ slide is the equivalent of...

Question 11

What two types of artwork can be included in the foreground of electronic slides? Briefly explain the distinction between these types.

Accepted Answer

This artwork can be functional or decora

Question 12

When writing content for electronic slides, it is best to use passive voice whenever possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

________ ________ are preprogrammed hyperlink icons available in presentation software.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ ________ are preprogrammed hyperlink icons available...

Question 14

Including hyperlinks limits your ability to customize a presentation for different audiences and situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A(n) ________ ________ slide signals that you are moving from one major part of the presentation to another.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ ________ slide signals that you...

Question 16

An advantage of electronic presentations is

Accepted Answer

A)  they are relatively easy to create and edit. 
B)  the equipment is easy to use. 
C)  they can be projected in full daylight. 
D)  they are relatively inexpensive to prepare and display. 
A)  they are relatively easy to create and edit. 
B)  the equipment is easy to use. 
C)  they can be projected in full daylight. 
D)  they are relatively inexpensive to prepare and display.

Question 17

Using electronic presentation software

Accepted Answer

A)  is too difficult for most speakers. 
B)  allows you to make each slide much more complicated than you would a visual for a printed report. 
C)  allows you to incorporate various multimedia elements in your presentations. 
D)  does all of the above. 
A)  is too difficult for most speakers. 
B)  allows you to make each slide much more complicated than you would a visual for a printed report. 
C)  allows you to incorporate various multimedia elements in your presentations. 
D)  does all of the above.

Question 18

The "slide sorter view" in presentation software allows you to see a batch of slides, either all at once or in significant portions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Unlike structured slides, free-form slides

Accepted Answer

A)  are completely random and have no design consistency. 
B)  contain extra-large fonts. 
C)  use the same color for background and text. 
D)  don't follow a rigid design structure. 
A)  are completely random and have no design consistency. 
B)  contain extra-large fonts. 
C)  use the same color for background and text. 
D)  don't follow a rigid design structure.

Question 20

To make your text slides more readable

Accepted Answer

A)  use the passive voice. 
B)  use complete sentences with capitals and punctuation rather than short bulleted phrases. 
C)  limit the text on each slide to four or five lines with four or five words per line. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  use the passive voice. 
B)  use complete sentences with capitals and punctuation rather than short bulleted phrases. 
C)  limit the text on each slide to four or five lines with four or five words per line. 
D)  do all of the above.

Exam 17: Enhancing Presentations With Slides and Other Visuals

What is a title slide?

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

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

The best visual for demonstrating the features of a software program would be a(n)

For electronic presentations in dark rooms, it is best to use dark colors for the ________, a midrange of brightness for illustrations, and light colors for the ________.

Which of the following would be an appropriate handout to accompany an oral presentation?

You should always distribute handouts before you begin your presentation.

Four important design elements to consider when creating slides include all of the following except

When selecting fonts and type styles for slides, you should avoid script or decorative fonts.

A(n) ________ slide is the equivalent of a report's cover and title page.

What two types of artwork can be included in the foreground of electronic slides? Briefly explain the distinction between these types.

When writing content for electronic slides, it is best to use passive voice whenever possible.

________ ________ are preprogrammed hyperlink icons available in presentation software.

Including hyperlinks limits your ability to customize a presentation for different audiences and situations.

A(n) ________ ________ slide signals that you are moving from one major part of the presentation to another.

An advantage of electronic presentations is

Using electronic presentation software

The "slide sorter view" in presentation software allows you to see a batch of slides, either all at once or in significant portions.

Unlike structured slides, free-form slides

To make your text slides more readable

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are preprogrammed hyperlink icons available in presentation software.

A(n) slide signals that you are moving from one major part of the presentation to another.