Deck 7: Using Technology and Presentational Aids

Question 1

As Thomas prepares his computer generated visuals for an upcoming presentation, he uses several different fonts and some animation in his slides. What advice might you offer Thomas?

A) The variation and the activity will help hold trainees' attention.
B) The variation in fonts is appropriate as long as they are large enough.
C) The use of multiple design features may be distracting.
D) The use of some animation may require copyright permission.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Clarence was working with a group of 45 trainees in a medium sized room. As part of his presentation, he had prepared notes on flipcharts to be used to list the sequence of steps involved in performing a new skill. What problem might Clarence have with his presentational aid?

A) It will require practice.
B) It is too small for an audience of this size.
C) It may be distracting to the trainees to have the material displayed all the time.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

In order to avoid talking to your visual aids in stead of your audience, you should

A) Make sure your aids are arranged in the appropriate order
B) Make sure the equipment is fully functioning
C) Establish rapport with your audience after using your presentational aid.
D) Both a and b
E) Both a and c

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The row of computer icons on a computer screen is the

A) icon row.
B) toolbar
C) formatting palette
D) screen saver

Question 5

The 8x8 rule states

A) no more than 8 words per line and 8 lines per slide
B) no more than 8 letters per word and 8 lines per slide
C) no more than 8 slides for an 8 minute presentation
D) no more than 8 graphics for an 8 minute presentation

Question 6

When considering the purpose of visual aids, shows how the training concept fist in the world of the trainee.

A) providing a context
B) enhancing retention
C) promoting interest
D) motivating trainees

Question 7

A poorly designed and presented presentational aid may influence trainees to reject good training material.

Question 8

Thomas is presenting a training session on preparing and delivering crisis communication. As he begins the session, he opens with a slide containing statistics on how often this skill is required. What strategy has Thomas not used successfully?

A) Keep presentational aids simple
B) Establish rapport with your trainees before using presentational aids.
C) Confirm the size of the training classroom.
D) Check the equipment prior to beginning the training.

Question 9

When using a computer generated slide presentation,

A) turn off t he screen saver
B) develop a contingency plan
C) plan and test the presentation
D) all of the above

Question 10

For using dry erase boards, it is recommended that you

A) bring your own dry erase markers.
B) bring your own erasers
C) wash them before use
D) both a and b
E) both a, b, and c

Question 11

Avoiding ornate fonts or formats is a recommended prescription for which presentation aid strategy?

A) make the presentation aides large enough
B) keep presentational aids simple
C) practice using presentational aids
D) both a and c

Question 12

When considering the purpose of visual aids, causes trainees to want to use training concepts.

A) providing a context
B) enhancing retention
C) promoting interest
D) motivating trainees

Question 13

When considering the use of handouts in your training program, what is the first thing to consider?

A) Proofreading for errors.
B) The number of trainees.
C) The color of the paper.
D) When they should be used.

Question 14

When using handout all of the following are suggestions except

A) make sure the handouts are error free
B) instruct the trainees when to view the handouts
C) distribute the handouts while you are speaking
D) all of the above are appropriate for using handouts

Question 15

Murphy's law is the notion that

A) if you build it they will come.
B) what can go wrong will go wrong.
C) bigger is better.
D) everything happens for a reason.

Question 16

In a recent movie, Marty has seen an excellent enactment of a concept she wants to teach in an upcoming session. What is/are the important guidelines) should she use?

A) Know the length of the entire video.
B) Provide background information on the background of what trainees are about to see in the video.
C)
C) Provide guiding questions to help trainees focus on concepts in the video.
D) Both b and

Question 17

Which of the following visual aids is the easiest to transport?

A) handouts
B) posters and flipcharts
C) dry-erase boards
D) overhead projectors

Question 18

When using posters or flipcharts you should do all of the following except

A) write large enough from all to see
B) practice using your poster or flipchart
C) use flipcharts for large audiences
D) use display-and-hide techniques

Question 19

Which of the following is not a disadvantage to using dry erase boards?

A) they are hard to transport
B) it does not compensate for poor trainer handwriting
C) must have a tripod to display it
D) markers and erasers might not be provided

Question 20

Which of the following is not true about the use of fonts?

A) When using printed material, Times New Roman is acceptable.
B) When using electronic material, Arial is acceptable.
C) When using printed material, Lucinda Sans is acceptable.
D) When using electronic material, Lucinda Sans is acceptable.

Question 21

List the principles of using visual aids.

Question 22

Colors such as red and orange are best suited to background colors.

Question 23

When using computer generated visual aids, you should use animation sparingly.

Question 24

One or two slides per minute is a good rule of thumb.

Question 25

It is recommended that you bring an extension cord or two with you in your training kit.

Question 26

Discuss the preparation and guidelines for using overhead projectors.

Question 27

When using more modern overheads, lighting is still a big problem.

Question 28

It is a good idea to turn off your screen saver during a computer-generated presentation.

Question 29

Discuss the strategies for using handouts. Make sure handouts are free of errors.

Question 30

Describe three strategies for designing and delivering computers to generate presentational aids.

Question 31

Transparency slides are a good back up plan in the event of a power failure.

Question 32

List and explain the six purposes of using presentational aids.

Question 33

Slides should have no more than 12 words per line and 12 lines per slide.

Question 34

The color blue is the background choice in over 90% of all business presentations.