Question 1

Red and Green are strong color combinations on presentation slides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A ______ is a simplified version of an infographic.

Accepted Answer

A)  photocopy 
B)  photograph 
C)  pictograph 
D)  picture 
A)  photocopy 
B)  photograph 
C)  pictograph 
D)  picture

Question 3

What is the benefit of using audio clips?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Though th

Question 4

What are some coaching pointers if you have a human visual aid?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Be certai

Question 5

Be sure to stand to the side of the visual and talk to the audience directly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following constitutes presentation software for creating visual aids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reddit 
B)  Instagram 
C)  Microsoft PowerPoint 
D)  Twitter 
A)  Reddit 
B)  Instagram 
C)  Microsoft PowerPoint 
D)  Twitter

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding audio clips?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should avoid mixing visual and audio aids together. 
B)  Computer images should not be paired with sound and text. 
C)  Play the audio segment before explaining it. 
D)  Always rehearse with your audio clips before you present. 
A)  You should avoid mixing visual and audio aids together. 
B)  Computer images should not be paired with sound and text. 
C)  Play the audio segment before explaining it. 
D)  Always rehearse with your audio clips before you present.

Question 8

Audio and video clips also help make a speech more dynamic, involved, and exciting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is one of the key criteria for deciding whether or not to use a presentation aid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Does it distract? 
B)  Is it trendy? 
C)  Is it exciting? 
D)  Am I skilled enough and equipped to use it effectively? 
A)  Does it distract? 
B)  Is it trendy? 
C)  Is it exciting? 
D)  Am I skilled enough and equipped to use it effectively?

Question 10

Keep slides ______ to avoid distracting the audience with jarring colors or fonts.

Accepted Answer

A)  basic 
B)  consistent 
C)  colorful 
D)  illustrative 
A)  basic 
B)  consistent 
C)  colorful 
D)  illustrative

Question 11

Which of the following is true regarding visual aids?

Accepted Answer

A)  They make it harder to be concise. 
B)  They do not share complex information. 
C)  They can explain in ways that only words cannot. 
D)  They can extend the time of the speech. 
A)  They make it harder to be concise. 
B)  They do not share complex information. 
C)  They can explain in ways that only words cannot. 
D)  They can extend the time of the speech.

Question 12

What are some tips to prepare to use your presentation aids most effectively?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: 1. Be sur

Question 13

Drawings and maps help illustrate key differences, movements, or geographic information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Visual aids can lend an air of professionalism to your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List different types of presentation software that would be useful for public speaking.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Microsoft

Question 16

It is effective to pass photographs around the room.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When can the use of presentation aids "backfire"?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Visual an

Question 18

Well-designed graphs can help speakers with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  communicate statistical information 
B)  spin evidence in their favor 
C)  gloss over trends 
D)  refute patterns 
A)  communicate statistical information 
B)  spin evidence in their favor 
C)  gloss over trends 
D)  refute patterns

Question 19

Pie charts are meant to show trends over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Today's audiences are more attuned to messages that have ______ appeal than to ones appealing solely to their ears.

Accepted Answer

A)  visual 
B)  physical 
C)  humorous 
D)  logical 
A)  visual 
B)  physical 
C)  humorous 
D)  logical

Exam 14: Using Presentation Aids

Red and Green are strong color combinations on presentation slides.

A ______ is a simplified version of an infographic.

What is the benefit of using audio clips?

What are some coaching pointers if you have a human visual aid?

Be sure to stand to the side of the visual and talk to the audience directly.

Which of the following constitutes presentation software for creating visual aids?

Which of the following is true regarding audio clips?

Audio and video clips also help make a speech more dynamic, involved, and exciting.

Which of the following is one of the key criteria for deciding whether or not to use a presentation aid?

Keep slides ______ to avoid distracting the audience with jarring colors or fonts.

Which of the following is true regarding visual aids?

What are some tips to prepare to use your presentation aids most effectively?

Drawings and maps help illustrate key differences, movements, or geographic information.

Visual aids can lend an air of professionalism to your speech.

List different types of presentation software that would be useful for public speaking.

It is effective to pass photographs around the room.

When can the use of presentation aids "backfire"?

Well-designed graphs can help speakers with which of the following?

Pie charts are meant to show trends over time.

Today's audiences are more attuned to messages that have ______ appeal than to ones appealing solely to their ears.

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