Deck 13: Developing Effective Oral Presentations

Question 1

The first step in planning a presentation is to

A) know what I want my audience to do or leave knowing.
B) ask yourself why you are giving this presentation.
C) consider your audience.
D) define your purpose.

Answer 1

define your purpose.

Question 2

Organizing the content of a presentation involves

A) presenting your points logically and clearly.
B) giving basics in a handout unless it is unnecessary that basics be presented to the audience.
C) being well organized.
D) All of the above.

Answer 2

All of the above.

Question 3

You can gain the audience's attention by

A) identify your role and explain if there are handouts.
B) introducing yourself and handling any administrative details that are needed.
C) give the audience an overview and plan for questions.
D) All of the above.

Answer 3

All of the above.

Question 4

Most presentations are fewer than

A) 5 minutes.
B) 10 minutes.
C) 20 minutes.
D) 25 minutes.

Question 5

Which of the following examples do NOT actively involve the audience?

A) Playing a brief game that is related to the topic
B) Turning to a person seated next to them and discuss briefly some point
C) Completing a survey or checklist
D) Observing the audience listening intently and nodding their heads

Question 6

Which of the following is the best way to handle a heckler during a presentation?

A) Remain calm and answer the question if you had anticipated it or thank the heckler for his or her opinion and move on
B) Become angry
C) Argue with the heckler
D) Ignore the heckler

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a way to structure a presentation?

A) Questioning
B) Specific to general
C) General to specific
D) End-middle-beginning

Question 8

The most important of the four parts of the body that will influence the audience most during your presentation is your

A) voice.
B) eyes.
C) appearance.
D) body language.

Question 9

When using slides, you should use what size font for the audience to be able to read the slides from the farthest point in the room?

A) 12 - 18 point font
B) 14 - 48 point font
C) 35 - 52 point font
D) 45 - 60 point font

Question 10

When selecting the design of your slides for a presentation, which of the following should you avoid?

A) Keep each slide simple
B) Keep your format consistent
C) Make your font size BIG!
D) Use primary colors liberally throughout your slides to make them interesting and colorful

Question 11

Make sure you leave enough time for the audience to ask questions if you told them in the beginning you would do so. Which of the following are some points to remember when asking questions?

A) Don't just ask for questions; guide your audience through the main points.
B) If no questions are asked, thank the audience and dismiss them.
C) Wait quietly for the first person to ask a question
D) Single out two or three audience members and ask them questions from your presentation.

Question 12

When presenting you should be aware the audience is following each movement you make. Which of the following movements should you practice during your presentation so you can be sure the audience is focusing their attention on you?

A) Stand securely with legs slightly apart, back straight, and body relaxed facing the audience
B) Make planned position moves
C) Keep your arm and hand gestures under control
D) All of the above.

Question 13

Which of the following are ways you may gain your audience's attention?

A) Use a famous quotation
B) Tell an anecdote or story
C) Ask a poignant question
D) All of the above.

Question 14

When summarizing and concluding your presentation

A) don't run overtime.
B) let them determine how the main points will achieve your purpose.
C) limit questions to two or three covering your main points.
D) tell them you are ending and going to summarize the main points.

Question 15

Handouts should all follow these guidelines EXCEPT

A) be related directly to the purpose of your presentation.
B) have high visual impact.
C) be limited to no more than five pages.
D) be simple.

Question 16

Identifying the purpose allows you to have a clear understanding of what you want your audience to achieve as a result of listening to your presentation.

Question 17

If your audience does not identify with you by the middle of your message, they may tune you out and not listen at all.

Question 18

Extemporaneous speaking is the most effective delivery style because it allows you to continuously maintain eye contact with your audience.

Question 19

Your closing remarks will leave a final impression on the audience, and these remarks will most likely be the one thing they remember from your presentation.

Question 20

When using visuals, design can make or break your presentation no matter how important your information is.

Question 21

Varying your format throughout your presentation will make it more interesting,

Question 22

Pass out handouts at the beginning of your presentation so the audience can be reading through your presentation and turning pages while you are presenting your information.

Question 23

Use animation and sound effects liberally because they are interesting, catchy, and will help hold the audience's attention.

Question 24

You can handle podium panic and get by the anxiety by relaxing and then focusing only on the presentation.

Question 25

When giving a presentation, every statement you make, each figure you show, and each conclusion you draw, must be supported by fact or based on credible information.

Question 26

As with any work you do, planning is the first, most important element of any effective presentation.

Question 27

Limit your purpose to two goals.

Question 28

When traveling and presenting, always develop your presentation on the oldest, slowest, least powerful computer you have available that you expect the presentation is to be run on.

Question 29

If your audience consists of those individuals who are mainly experts, you would not present basic information.

Question 30

If you are not formally introduced, you should simply begin your presentation and let your first slide identify who you are.

Question 31

Never take time from your presentation to handle administrative details with the audience.

Question 32

Explain in the beginning how you will handle questions so no one in the audience will interrupt your presentation unless you want them to.

Question 33

When speaking to diverse audiences, recognizing cultural differences and adjusting your presentation accordingly will increase the chances of achieving the purpose of your presentation.

Question 34

It is up to you to research local customs and types of humor that are appreciated in that culture to avoid offending someone.

Question 35

When using evaluation forms for the audience to evaluate your presentation, pay particular attention to low evaluations or negative comments so you may improve your presentation.

Question 36

When considering your audience when planning a presentation, what are some basic questions you should ask yourself?

Question 37

What are some points to remember to gain the audience's attention in your introduction when giving a presentation?

Question 38

What is the most effective delivery style to use when giving a presentation?

Question 39

Discuss the use of producing speaker's notes and handouts for a presentation.

Question 40

Discuss some tips to help improve your success when presenting to diverse audiences.