Question 1

A slide deck is helpful to those who could not attend a presentation because the slide deck can be used ________.

Accepted Answer

A) to create interactive presentations 
B) as visual aids 
C) as reference documents 
D) to create stronger persuasive messages 
E) as webinars 
A) to create interactive presentations 
B) as visual aids 
C) as reference documents 
D) to create stronger persuasive messages 
E) as webinars C

Question 2

If you use a photo published on the Internet in your widely-distributed presentation,you don't need to get permission to use it from the original owner of the photograph if you acknowledge the source in your presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

If you want your audience to believe something or do something,the general purpose of your presentation should be to inform.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A webinar is an interactive web-based seminar that is broadcast over the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In business presentations,when presenting as a team,________.

Accepted Answer

A) everyone on the team must participate equally in the presentation 
B) avoid introducing the next presenter 
C) interrupt immediately if a teammate forgets to mention a point 
D) practice transitions from person to person 
E) be prepared to present your own slides only 
A) everyone on the team must participate equally in the presentation 
B) avoid introducing the next presenter 
C) interrupt immediately if a teammate forgets to mention a point 
D) practice transitions from person to person 
E) be prepared to present your own slides only

Question 6

What should be the focus during the middle of the presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Points that are meaningful to the audience 
B) As many key points as possible within the given time frame 
C) Keeping the audience surprised and engaged 
D) Creating a strong ending 
E) Combatting the primacy effect 
A) Points that are meaningful to the audience 
B) As many key points as possible within the given time frame 
C) Keeping the audience surprised and engaged 
D) Creating a strong ending 
E) Combatting the primacy effect

Question 7

If you are using a webcam,look frequently at the camera (rather than at the screen)so people feel that you are making eye contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The question-and-answer session with the audience during your presentation ________.

Accepted Answer

A) helps you build your credibility by demonstrating your expertise and openness 
B) is not an effective way to make your presentation interactive 
C) does not allow you to deflect or address your audience's criticism 
D) undermines and trivializes the important parts of your presentation 
E) does not allow you to emphasize and expand on important points 
A) helps you build your credibility by demonstrating your expertise and openness 
B) is not an effective way to make your presentation interactive 
C) does not allow you to deflect or address your audience's criticism 
D) undermines and trivializes the important parts of your presentation 
E) does not allow you to emphasize and expand on important points

Question 9

In the case of a stand-alone presentation,the slides should include every word you plan to say.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Discuss ways to use your voice effectively during a presentation.

Accepted Answer

Use the following techniques to improve

Question 11

The end of a presentation is ________ the beginning.

Accepted Answer

A) as important as 
B) less important than 
C) far more important than 
D) insignificant compared to 
E) required to be less memorable than 
A) as important as 
B) less important than 
C) far more important than 
D) insignificant compared to 
E) required to be less memorable than

Question 12

When responding to a question by restating the question,then providing your main point and details,what process is the speaker using?

Accepted Answer

A) Three-part answers 
B) Primacy 
C) Recency 
D) Persuasion 
E) Complexity 
A) Three-part answers 
B) Primacy 
C) Recency 
D) Persuasion 
E) Complexity

Question 13

How can a presenter motivate the audience to care about the presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Provide a framework for the presentation. 
B) Ask questions of the audience. 
C) Limit the number of key points. 
D) Make it valuable to the audience. 
E) Compose a memorable conclusion. 
A) Provide a framework for the presentation. 
B) Ask questions of the audience. 
C) Limit the number of key points. 
D) Make it valuable to the audience. 
E) Compose a memorable conclusion.

Question 14

Identify and discuss guidelines for creating effective handouts.

Accepted Answer

First,consider the needs of your audienc

Question 15

If you close a presentation by reminding the audience of the key ideas presented,what technique are you using to close the presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Summarizing the main message 
B) Asking for what you want 
C) Visualizing outcomes 
D) Identifying next steps 
E) Offering a checklist with timelines 
A) Summarizing the main message 
B) Asking for what you want 
C) Visualizing outcomes 
D) Identifying next steps 
E) Offering a checklist with timelines

Question 16

During a presentation,pausing intentionally ________.

Accepted Answer

A) indicates that something new is coming 
B) should never be done because it hampers the flow of your presentation 
C) prevents your audience from processing information 
D) is discouraged,as it distracts the audience 
E) increases the incidence of "ers" and "ums" 
A) indicates that something new is coming 
B) should never be done because it hampers the flow of your presentation 
C) prevents your audience from processing information 
D) is discouraged,as it distracts the audience 
E) increases the incidence of "ers" and "ums"

Question 17

How can a presenter manage the audience's experiences in a live,online presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Look for nonverbal signals that material is unclear. 
B) Ask for verbal feedback. 
C) Proactively manage the presentation based on audience needs. 
D) Allow listeners to download audio portions of the presentation. 
E) Allow the audience to download the slide deck ahead of time. 
A) Look for nonverbal signals that material is unclear. 
B) Ask for verbal feedback. 
C) Proactively manage the presentation based on audience needs. 
D) Allow listeners to download audio portions of the presentation. 
E) Allow the audience to download the slide deck ahead of time.

Question 18

How can a presenter be sure his or her presentation does not sound monotone?

Accepted Answer

A) Speak to the back of the room. 
B) Emphasize important words and phrases. 
C) Speak slowly. 
D) Use intentional pauses. 
E) Eliminate filter words. 
A) Speak to the back of the room. 
B) Emphasize important words and phrases. 
C) Speak slowly. 
D) Use intentional pauses. 
E) Eliminate filter words.

Question 19

When you deliver a business presentation,________.

Accepted Answer

A) you are best to limit your materials to slides to offer an effective message 
B) you should never embed video or audio files with your slides 
C) mixing several medium options is not recommended,as this will likely confuse your audience 
D) you can combine different materials to best serve your purpose,audience,content,and setting 
E) flipcharts should not be included in a presentation 
A) you are best to limit your materials to slides to offer an effective message 
B) you should never embed video or audio files with your slides 
C) mixing several medium options is not recommended,as this will likely confuse your audience 
D) you can combine different materials to best serve your purpose,audience,content,and setting 
E) flipcharts should not be included in a presentation

Question 20

Light backgrounds work best for presentations intended to be read on a computer,projected in a small or well-lit room,or printed for your audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A slide deck is helpful to those who could not attend a presentation because the slide deck can be used ________.

If you use a photo published on the Internet in your widely-distributed presentation,you don't need to get permission to use it from the original owner of the photograph if you acknowledge the source in your presentation.

If you want your audience to believe something or do something,the general purpose of your presentation should be to inform.

A webinar is an interactive web-based seminar that is broadcast over the Internet.

In business presentations,when presenting as a team,________.

What should be the focus during the middle of the presentation?

If you are using a webcam,look frequently at the camera (rather than at the screen)so people feel that you are making eye contact.

The question-and-answer session with the audience during your presentation ________.

In the case of a stand-alone presentation,the slides should include every word you plan to say.

Discuss ways to use your voice effectively during a presentation.

The end of a presentation is ________ the beginning.

When responding to a question by restating the question,then providing your main point and details,what process is the speaker using?

How can a presenter motivate the audience to care about the presentation?

Identify and discuss guidelines for creating effective handouts.

If you close a presentation by reminding the audience of the key ideas presented,what technique are you using to close the presentation?

During a presentation,pausing intentionally ________.

How can a presenter manage the audience's experiences in a live,online presentation?

How can a presenter be sure his or her presentation does not sound monotone?

When you deliver a business presentation,________.

Light backgrounds work best for presentations intended to be read on a computer,projected in a small or well-lit room,or printed for your audience.

Developing Your Professional Presence

Working With Others: Interpersonal, Intercultural, and Team Communication

Managing the Communication Process: Analyzing, Composing, Evaluating

Communicating Routine Messages and Building Goodwill

Communicating Persuasive Messages

Communicating Bad News

Using Social Media in Business

Finding and Evaluating Business Information

Preparing Persuasive Business Proposals

Preparing Business Reports

Communicating Your Professional Brand: Social Media, Résumés, Cover Letters, and Interviews

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Exam 11: Preparing and Delivering Business Presentations

A slide deck is helpful to those who could not attend a presentation because the slide deck can be used ________.

If you use a photo published on the Internet in your widely-distributed presentation,you don't need to get permission to use it from the original owner of the photograph if you acknowledge the source in your presentation.

If you want your audience to believe something or do something,the general purpose of your presentation should be to inform.

A webinar is an interactive web-based seminar that is broadcast over the Internet.

In business presentations,when presenting as a team,________.

What should be the focus during the middle of the presentation?

If you are using a webcam,look frequently at the camera (rather than at the screen)so people feel that you are making eye contact.

The question-and-answer session with the audience during your presentation ________.

In the case of a stand-alone presentation,the slides should include every word you plan to say.

Discuss ways to use your voice effectively during a presentation.

The end of a presentation is ________ the beginning.

When responding to a question by restating the question,then providing your main point and details,what process is the speaker using?

How can a presenter motivate the audience to care about the presentation?

Identify and discuss guidelines for creating effective handouts.

If you close a presentation by reminding the audience of the key ideas presented,what technique are you using to close the presentation?

During a presentation,pausing intentionally ________.

How can a presenter manage the audience's experiences in a live,online presentation?

How can a presenter be sure his or her presentation does not sound monotone?

When you deliver a business presentation,________.

Light backgrounds work best for presentations intended to be read on a computer,projected in a small or well-lit room,or printed for your audience.

Developing Your Professional Presence

Working With Others: Interpersonal, Intercultural, and Team Communication

Managing the Communication Process: Analyzing, Composing, Evaluating

Communicating Routine Messages and Building Goodwill

Communicating Persuasive Messages

Communicating Bad News

Using Social Media in Business

Finding and Evaluating Business Information

Preparing Persuasive Business Proposals

Preparing Business Reports

Communicating Your Professional Brand: Social Media, Résumés, Cover Letters, and Interviews

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