Exam 21: Making Oral Presentations

Chapter 21 lists a number of techniques for overcoming nervousness and releasing nervous energy before giving an oral presentation. One is to remind yourself that you are prepared. What are two other techniques mentioned in the chapter?

Which of the following forms of delivery is the best one to use if a presenter must clearly communicate precise safety data?

you do not need to announce the end of your presentation. Listeners can tell when you are ending.

there are four techniques for concluding a presentation. One is to look to the future. What is one other?

how many times should you rehearse an extemporaneous presentation?

Chapter 21 describes four types of oral presentations, including impromptu presentations. What are the other three?

One disadvantage of using handouts during a presentation is that your audience might read the handout instead of listening to you.

Chapter 21 discusses four aspects of the speaking situation that you should take into account when planning the graphics you'll use in an oral presentation. One is the length of the presentation. What are the other three aspects?

Analyzing the speaking situation as you prepare an oral presentation calls for which of the following steps?

what is one disadvantage of using the free version of the Prezi presentation tool?

Which statement accurately describes PowerPoint and Prezi, the presentation-slide programs mentioned in Chapter 21?

where on a presentation slide should you place the claim you are making?

Chapter 21 describes four types of oral presentations, including impromptu presentations. What are two of the other three?

an effective 20-minute presentation could take 13 hours to prepare.

To invite questions after your presentation, a simple "Any questions?" is appropriate.

Inexperienced speakers encounter problems with five aspects of vocalizing. One aspect is volume. Name two other aspects of vocalizing that can be a source of problems.

If you are presenting to nonnative speakers of English, which of the following should you do?

A manager has asked a colleague to deliver a 15-minute presentation explaining the latest test data at tomorrow's department meeting. Ideally, the colleague should do all except which one of the following to prepare for this presentation?

If you are asked a question you do not understand during a question-and-answer session, you should first ask for clarification, then respond to the question, and then ask if you have answered the question adequately.

maintaining eye contact is one way to use your body effectively. What are other techniques are discussed in the chapter?