Question 1

Which of the following tactics is NOT a productive way to handle a hostile question?

Accepted Answer

A)  Validate the question. 
B)  Invite a conversation. 
C)  Rephrase the question. 
D)  Elaborate and move forward. 
A)  Validate the question. 
B)  Invite a conversation. 
C)  Rephrase the question. 
D)  Elaborate and move forward. B

Question 2

You should never rely on an iPod, MP3 player, or mobile phone for giving a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following statements about allotting your presentation time is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Longer presentations allow for substantially longer introductions and conclusions. 
B)  You should budget for all of the time available. 
C)  You should always spend the same amount of time on each of your main points. 
D)  You should leave yourself some extra time. 
A)  Longer presentations allow for substantially longer introductions and conclusions. 
B)  You should budget for all of the time available. 
C)  You should always spend the same amount of time on each of your main points. 
D)  You should leave yourself some extra time. D

Question 4

Which moves are characteristic of the introduction of a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  State the purpose of the presentation. 
B)  State your main point. 
C)  Stress the importance of the subject. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  State the purpose of the presentation. 
B)  State your main point. 
C)  Stress the importance of the subject. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 5

Handouts can cause the speaker to lose momentum as they are distributed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to

Accepted Answer

A)  subject, purpose, main point 
B)  subject, your name, timeline of presentation 
C)  your name, title of presentation, graphic 
D)  your name, purpose, bulleted talking points 
A)  subject, purpose, main point 
B)  subject, your name, timeline of presentation 
C)  your name, title of presentation, graphic 
D)  your name, purpose, bulleted talking points

Question 7

Which of the following is not a useful guideline for using graphics in a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep tables small and simple. 
B)  Label each graphic with a title. 
C)  Clip art can decorate a slide. 
D)  Limit graphics to simple points. 
A)  Keep tables small and simple. 
B)  Label each graphic with a title. 
C)  Clip art can decorate a slide. 
D)  Limit graphics to simple points.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when creating a visual format?

Accepted Answer

A)  Title each slide with an action-orienting heading. 
B)  Use all uppercase letters because they are easier to read. 
C)  Use lists instead of sentences or paragraphs. 
D)  Use left-justified text in most cases. 
A)  Title each slide with an action-orienting heading. 
B)  Use all uppercase letters because they are easier to read. 
C)  Use lists instead of sentences or paragraphs. 
D)  Use left-justified text in most cases.

Question 9

What three strategies can help you overcome a fear of speaking in public?

Accepted Answer

1. Practice and preparation: One of the

Question 10

Find a 2-5 minute speech on a topic of interest on Focus on the presenter's body language. Write a memo to your instructor explaining how well the speaker controlled his or her body language. Discuss all seven of the body language guidelines found in

Accepted Answer

Memo

To: [Instructor's Name]
From: [You

Question 11

Which pattern is most effective for proposing new ideas?

Accepted Answer

A)  comparison and contrast 
B)  causes and effects 
C)  methods, results, discussion 
D)  problem, need, solution 
A)  comparison and contrast 
B)  causes and effects 
C)  methods, results, discussion 
D)  problem, need, solution

Question 12

How many items should you divide your subject into?

Accepted Answer

A)  one or two 
B)  two to five 
C)  seven to ten 
D)  It doesn't matter how many items you divide your subject into. 
A)  one or two 
B)  two to five 
C)  seven to ten 
D)  It doesn't matter how many items you divide your subject into.

Question 13

What is a grabber?

Accepted Answer

A)  a tool that allows you to change pages on a flip chart 
B)  an assistant that helps facilitate your presentation 
C)  an interesting or challenging statement intended to capture the audience's attention 
D)  a presentation remote control used with a digital projector 
A)  a tool that allows you to change pages on a flip chart 
B)  an assistant that helps facilitate your presentation 
C)  an interesting or challenging statement intended to capture the audience's attention 
D)  a presentation remote control used with a digital projector

Question 14

People attend presentations because they want to see you perform the material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not a basic organizing pattern for the body of the presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  forecast 
B)  spatial 
C)  description of functions 
D)  None of these is correct. 
A)  forecast 
B)  spatial 
C)  description of functions 
D)  None of these is correct.

Question 16

Prezis are becoming a popular web-based alternative to PowerPoint and other offline presentation software programs. Teachers and students can register for a free "Enjoy" account at HYPERLINK "http://prezi.com/" http://prezi.com/. Create a Prezi account and explore the features available to you. In a small group, discuss the similarities and differences between Prezi and the program that you have used in the past. Which do you like better? Why? Create a short Prezi about a topic of your choice. Be prepared to share your Prezi with the class.

Accepted Answer

The input question seems to be a set of

Which of the following tactics is NOT a productive way to handle a hostile question?

You should never rely on an iPod, MP3 player, or mobile phone for giving a presentation.

Which of the following statements about allotting your presentation time is true?

Which moves are characteristic of the introduction of a presentation?

Handouts can cause the speaker to lose momentum as they are distributed.

According to

Which of the following is not a useful guideline for using graphics in a presentation?

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when creating a visual format?

What three strategies can help you overcome a fear of speaking in public?

Find a 2-5 minute speech on a topic of interest on Focus on the presenter's body language. Write a memo to your instructor explaining how well the speaker controlled his or her body language. Discuss all seven of the body language guidelines found in

Which pattern is most effective for proposing new ideas?

How many items should you divide your subject into?

What is a grabber?

People attend presentations because they want to see you perform the material.

Which of the following is not a basic organizing pattern for the body of the presentation?

Communicating in the Technical Workplace

Communicating in a Reader-Focused Way

Working in Teams

Managing Ethical Challenges

Letters, Memos, and E-Mail

Instructions and Documentation

Proposals

Activity Reports

Analytical Reports

Starting Your Career

Strategic Planning, Being Creative

Persuading Others

Researching in Technical Workplaces

Organizing and Drafting

Using Plain and Persuasive Style

Designing Documents and Interfaces

Creating and Using Graphics

Revising and Editing for Usability

Writing for the Web

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Exam 19: Preparing and Giving Presentations

Which of the following tactics is NOT a productive way to handle a hostile question?

You should never rely on an iPod, MP3 player, or mobile phone for giving a presentation.

Which of the following statements about allotting your presentation time is true?

Which moves are characteristic of the introduction of a presentation?

Handouts can cause the speaker to lose momentum as they are distributed.

According to

Which of the following is not a useful guideline for using graphics in a presentation?

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when creating a visual format?

What three strategies can help you overcome a fear of speaking in public?

Find a 2-5 minute speech on a topic of interest on Focus on the presenter's body language. Write a memo to your instructor explaining how well the speaker controlled his or her body language. Discuss all seven of the body language guidelines found in

Which pattern is most effective for proposing new ideas?

How many items should you divide your subject into?

What is a grabber?

People attend presentations because they want to see you perform the material.

Which of the following is not a basic organizing pattern for the body of the presentation?

Communicating in the Technical Workplace

Communicating in a Reader-Focused Way

Working in Teams

Managing Ethical Challenges

Letters, Memos, and E-Mail

Instructions and Documentation

Proposals

Activity Reports

Analytical Reports

Starting Your Career

Strategic Planning, Being Creative

Persuading Others

Researching in Technical Workplaces

Organizing and Drafting

Using Plain and Persuasive Style

Designing Documents and Interfaces

Creating and Using Graphics

Revising and Editing for Usability

Writing for the Web

Filters