Deck 12: Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Question 1

To ensure your presentation will hold the audience's attention and fit within the time frame allotted,which of the following should be considered?

A)Time of day the presentation will be given
B)Purpose of the presentation
C)Anticipated questions
D)Key points
E)Scope

Answer 1

E
Explanation: E)Limiting your scope is important with any message, but it's particularly vital with presentations, for two reasons. First, for most presentations, you must work within strict time limits. Second, the longer you speak, the more difficult it is to hold the audience's attention levels, and the more difficult it is for your listeners to retain your key points.

Question 2

When developing a speaking outline,which of the following should be left out?

A)Numbered cards or pages
B)Delivery cues
C)Condensed points
D)Bibliography and source notes
E)Highlighted key words and phrases

Answer 2

C
Explanation: C)A simple speaking outline that provides all the cues and reminders they need in order to present their material. Start with the planning outline and then strip away anything you don't plan to say directly to your audience. Condense points and transitions to key words or phrases. Add delivery cues, such as places where you plan to pause for emphasis or use visuals. Arrange your notes on numbered cards or use the notes capability in your presentation software.

Question 3

When planning a presentation on routine information that is 10 minutes or less,which approach should be used?

A)Nonlinear
B)Direct
C)Storytelling
D)Persuasive
E)Indirect

Answer 3

B
Explanation: B)If you have 10 minutes or less, consider organizing your presentation much as you would a letter or other brief message: Use the direct approach if the subject involves routine information or good news and use the indirect approach if the subject involves bad news or persuasion.

Question 4

When conducting an audience analysis for a presentation,which of the following will allow you to gauge the audience's level of experience?

A)Whether the audience has any biases that might work against you
B)Why audience members are attending the presentation
C)What the audience already knows about the subject
D)What supporting information will help the audience accept and respond to the message
E)The audience's general attitude toward the topic

Question 5

To keep the audience's attention and convince them your message is relevant,what should be incorporated through the planning process?

A)Interactive slides
B)Engaging video
C)An opportunity for questions and answers
D)A consistent use of the "you" attitude
E)Limiting the scope to 3 main ideas

Question 6

A great way to capture and keep the audience's attention is to integrate storytelling wherever possible.

Question 7

When planning a presentation to seek collaboration,how should information be organized?

A)By comparison
B)By importance
C)Based on conclusions and recommendations
D)Using broad categories
E)Based on the sequence of events

Question 8

The first step in planning a presentation is what?

A)Analyzing the situation
B)Gathering information
C)Selecting the channel
D)Selecting the media
E)Organizing the information

Question 9

Presentations require the speaker to think on their feet,grasp complex business issues and handle challenging situations-all attributes needed for promotions.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a step in the planning of a presentation?

A)Inviting audience members
B)Choosing your approach
C)Limiting the scope
D)Defining the main idea
E)Analyzing the situation

Question 11

Which of the following is an online presentation that people can view live,or download to view later?

A)Twebinar
B)Screencast
C)Video conference
D)Prezi
E)Webcast

Question 12

Which of the following will help develop a clear idea of the main idea you want to share with the audience?

A)Lists with bullet points
B)Surveying the audience
C)Writing a one sentence summary that links the purpose to the audience frame of reference
D)Determine time limits
E)Prepare the slide deck with one idea on each slide

Question 13

Which of the following best describes a linear presentation?

A)Linear presentations build the message point by point and end with a conclusion following logical steps.
B)Linear presentations are given before a live audience with a question and answer opportunity.
C)Linear presentations use a backchannel such as Twitter.
D)Linear presentations show complicated relationships between multiple ideas.
E)Linear presentations are best developed with interactive slide software such as Prezi.

Question 14

When planning a presentation,which step of the process involves defining the purpose and developing an audience profile?

A)Selecting the channel
B)Analyzing the situation
C)Organizing the information
D)Gathering information
E)Selecting the media

Question 15

Working within time constraints can help you focus on the most essential points of your message that are important to the audience.

Question 16

A Prezi is a dynamic,nonlinear presentation tool suitable for technical discussions and speeches.

Question 17

Which of the following presentation structures allow the presenter the option to move between topics and level of detail in no particular order?

A)Webcasts
B)Nonlinear presentations
C)Podcast
D)Back channeling
E)Linear presentations

Question 18

When conducting an audience analysis for a presentation,which of the following will allow you to gauge the audience's probable reaction?

A)Each audience member's background and level of understanding
B)What the audience already knows about the subject
C)Whether the audience is familiar with the vocabulary you intend to you
D)Possible objections or questions
E)The mix of general concepts and specific details you need to present

Question 19

The scope of the presentation will be defined by the key points you want to make.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a factor when determining how much information is given the scope of the presentation?

A)Number of members in the audience
B)Time needed for the introduction
C)Demonstrations
D)Questions
E)Videos

Question 21

Which of the following is an advantage of illustrating your ideas with visual aids?

A)The message is easier to remember.
B)You add a level of credibility to the presentation.
C)You allow audience members to connect with each other.
D)Visuals allow the audience members to stay on track with the main idea of the presentation.
E)Visual aids promote the speaker as an authority figure.

Question 22

If you've been successful with the introduction and body of your presentation,your listeners now have the information they need,and the close can become casual and minimal.

Question 23

Identify and discuss ways to arouse interest in the audience when attempting to get the attention of the audience.

Question 24

By repeating key ideas often,you improve the chance that the audience will hear your message the way you intended it to be heard.

Question 25

The smaller the group you are presenting to,the more causal the presentation style.

Question 26

In the presentation close,how do you confirm expectations about actions or decisions that will follow the presentation?

A)With a final introduction
B)Using strong final remarks
C)Ending with clarity and confidence
D)Restating your main points
E)By announcing the presentation close

Question 27

Discuss the steps in preparing a detailed planning outline and how to convert it to a simpler speaking outline.

Question 28

The section of the presentation that established your credibility and prepares listeners for insights you have to share is called what?

A)The purpose
B)The scope
C)The introduction
D)The attention-getting device
E)The preview of the message

Question 29

Discuss how to choose and develop your approach when planning presentations.

Question 30

During the body of the presentation,which of the following would best help keep your audience's attention?

A)Show the audience how their needs support the thesis of the presentation.
B)Introduce new, difficult to understand subjects so the audience feels they are learning something new.
C)Anticipate and answer questions before they are asked.
D)Use visual aids sparingly to as not to create a distraction.
E)Provide a handout with detailed information before the beginning of the presentation so the audience can take notes and highlight areas of concern.

Question 31

During the close,how do you bolster the audience's confidence in you and your message one last time?

A)With a final introduction
B)Using strong final remarks
C)Ending with clarity and confidence
D)Restating your main points
E)By announcing the presentation close

Question 32

Summarizing the main idea of the presentation during the introduction is a way to do what?

A)Arouse interest
B)Validate your qualifications
C)Connect ideas that will be presented later in the presentation
D)Remind the audience what is going to be most important
E)Preview the message

Question 33

Which of the following will help build your credibility with the audience?

A)Ask a question that will get the audience thinking
B)Unite the audience around a common goal
C)Share an intriguing or unexpected detail
D)Tell them how they will benefit from listening to you
E)Tell a compelling story

Question 34

If you expect any action to occur as a result of your speech,be sure to identify who is responsible for doing what,and when.

Question 35

When developing the presentation,which of the following allows you to show how ideas are related?

A)Transitional words
B)Lists
C)Headings
D)Design clues
E)Visual aids

Question 36

When preparing your message for your audience,which of the following will have the least effect on the adaptation process?

A)The size of the audience
B)The scope of the presentation
C)The subject of the presentation
D)The purpose of the presentation
E)The venue for the presentation

Question 37

Which of the following will help hold the audience's attention during the presentation?

A)Putting your audience in the appropriate emotional state
B)Restating your main points
C)Assigning tasks to audience members with due dates
D)Bolstering the audiences confidence in you and your message
E)Illustrating the main ideas with visuals

Question 38

The majority of the presentation time should be devoted to what?

A)The introduction
B)Arousing interest
C)Discussing the main points in your outline
D)The question and answer section
E)Establishing credentials and qualification

Question 39

Which part of the presentation reminds the audience what you want listeners to do or think?

A)Introduction
B)Final remarks
C)When you end with clarity and confidence
D)When you restate your main points
E)During the presentation close

Question 40

To link major sections of a presentation,what should be used?

A)One or two transitional words
B)Complete sentences or paragraphs
C)A summary of what has been said and what is to come
D)A questions and answer session
E)A new handout or other visual aid

Question 41

Structured slides convey visual and textual message.

Question 42

When designing effective slides,which of the following should be avoided?

A)Using the slide to replace your words
B)Using the slides to highlight only key points
C)Using the slides to summarize a message
D)Using the slides to signal major shifts in thought
E)Using the slides to illustrate concepts

Question 43

What size font is appropriate for most on-screen presentation slides?

A)10 to 12 point
B)16 to 18 point
C)20 to 24 point
D)28 to 36 point
E)36 to 48 point

Question 44

When creating free-form slides,which of the following will help add uniformity and cohesion?

A)Bullet points
B)Color and font selection
C)Titles
D)Using the same template
E)Authenticity

Question 45

Which of the following should be used to make key presentation points appear on the same slide,but only one at a time?

A)Slide transitions
B)Decorative animation
C)Functional animation
D)Hyperlinks
E)Slide builds

Question 46

Which of the following work best when developing nonlinear presentations?

A)Microsoft PowerPoint
B)Apple Keynote
C)Whiteboards
D)Google Documents
E)Prezi

Question 47

Which of the following is an advantage to using structured slides?

A)Structured slides are quick and easy to prepare.
B)Structured slides limit the amount of complex data that can be conveyed on one slide.
C)Structured slides can be supported by detailed handouts.
D)Structured slides have a uniform appearance from slide to slide.
E)Structured slides can hold a lot of text in each slide.

Question 48

Which of the following is a disadvantage of free form slides?

A)Free form slides must have complementary information in the text and the visual.
B)Free form slides limit the amount of information delivered at any one time.
C)Free form slides do not identify priorities or connections in data.
D)Free form slides tend to be dynamic.
E)Free form slides require the presenter to convey more of the presentation content and rely on the slide less.

Question 49

Which of the following should be used to complement,but not replace,your textual presentation?

A)Hyperlinks
B)Audio and visual clips
C)Mobile devices
D)Slide transitions
E)Slide builds

Question 50

One way to improve the power of your visual aids and your presentation in general is to do what?

A)Keep things simple.
B)Alternate between tradition media and new media such as Prezi's.
C)Develop a presentation that works both in person, and on webinars.
D)Work on performance skills.
E)Be passionate about your topic, and convince your audience to be passionate about it as well.

Question 51

When wanting to improve the retention of information on the slide,or stimulate a variety of emotions,what design element should be incorporated?

A)Background designs
B)Color
C)Artwork
D)Typeface variety
E)Animation

Question 52

Which of the following allows you to instantly change the flow of your presentation in response to audience feedback?

A)Slide builds
B)Hyperlinks
C)Prezi's
D)Audio clips
E)Video clips

Question 53

Which of the following refers to motion directly related to your message?

A)Slide transitions
B)Decorative animation
C)Functional animation
D)Hyperlinks
E)Slide builds

Question 54

Which of the following is a disadvantage when using visual aids in a presentation?

A)Visual aids can detract from the audience's interest in your presentation.
B)Visual aids can replace the spoken word.
C)Visual aids can add to much variety to the presentation, making the presentation look disjointed and choppy.
D)Visual aids can contain too much information, causing the audience to read the visual instead of listening to the speaker.
E)Visual aids make it hard for the audience to remember information.

Question 55

When developing a slide presentation for a multi lingual audience,what type of slide presentation might work best?

A)Linear
B)Prezi
C)Free form
D)Nonlinear
E)PowerPoint

Question 56

Discuss ways to ensure the presentation ends with a strong close.

Question 57

Slides improve the quality of a presentation by increasing the audience's ability to absorb and remember information.

Question 58

To demonstrate sequences and procedures,which of the following should be used?

A)Slide transitions
B)Decorative animation
C)Functional animation
D)Hyperlinks
E)Slide builds

Question 59

Which of the following is a safe and conservative color often used for the background of electronic presentations?

A)Green
B)White
C)Blue
D)Yellow
E)Red

Question 60

Which of the following is often used to represent profit in the United States,but not in other countries?

A)Green
B)White
C)Blue
D)Yellow
E)Red

Question 61

Discuss how to integrate mobile devices in presentations.

Question 62

When completing the presentation,the first draft of your presentation should make sure your slides are readable,concise,consistent,and fully operational (including transitions,builds,animation,and multimedia).

Question 63

Slide after slide of dense,highly structured bullet points with no visual relief can put an audience to sleep.

Question 64

Which of the following limits audience interaction but might be needed when information must be conveyed in an exact manner?

A)Reading from a script
B)Memorizing the speech
C)Reading from the slide deck
D)Speaking from notes
E)Improvisational discussions

Question 65

Which of the following would include information the audience might need such as a hashtag or Wi-Fi log in information?

A)Presentation outline
B)Program details
C)Navigation slides
D)Title slides
E)Handouts

Question 66

Which of the following could be considered a back-up plan for the speaker,ensuring a more professional demeanor and increased confidence when things go wrong?

A)Anticipating likely questions and objections
B)Correctly pronouncing all the words you plan to use
C)Being prepared to make a complete presentation if you don't have access to your slides
D)Being able to present the material in a natural, confident voice
E)Keeping your timing on track

Question 67

Which of the following introduces your presentation,much like the cover on a report?

A)Agenda
B)Program details
C)Navigation slides
D)Title slides
E)Handouts

Question 68

Discuss methods to finalize slides when completing the presentation.

Question 69

Describe how to create functional animation for a presentation.

Question 70

Practicing a presentation is critical,as making a mistake or forgetting something during the presentation can make the speaker seem unprepared and lacking in confidence.

Question 71

Which of the following should be completed before you begin to complete the production efforts for the presentation?

A)Finalizing slides
B)Determining linear or nonlinear formatting
C)Creating handouts
D)Choosing the presentation method
E)Practicing delivery

Question 72

When delivering a presentation,which method of speaking is generally the most effective and easiest?

A)Reading from a script
B)Memorizing the speech
C)Reading from the slide deck
D)Speaking from notes
E)Improvisational discussions

Question 73

Which of the following highlights the upcoming section of the presentation?

A)Presentation outline
B)Program details
C)Navigation slides
D)Title slides
E)Handouts

Question 74

Which of the following is not an advantage of practicing your presentation?

A)Practice boosts your confidence.
B)Practice helps ensure understanding by the audience.
C)Practices gives you a more professional demeanor.
D)Practice allows you to test your visual aids.
E)Practice allows you to test the equipment.

Question 75

Which of the following can be used to verify the flow and consistency of your slide show?

A)Navigation slides
B)Slide build
C)Slide sorter
D)Slide titles
E)Slide transitions

Question 76

When presenting to people from other cultures,which of the following will help ensure the information is presented in a professional and appropriate manner and is understood by the audience?

A)Fewer, more detailed slides
B)Handouts that include summary information
C)Slides that are bright and colorful to help maintain the audiences interest
D)Dimming the lights so the audience can focus on the nonverbal meanings of the message
E)Using an interpreter to suggest changes to the content and appearance of the presentation

Question 77

Being prepared to read a speech is the most effective delivery method when the speaker is nervous and concerned about leaving out important information.

Question 78

Practicing your presentation boosts your confidence,gives you a more professional demeanor,and lets you verify the operation of your visuals and equipment.

Question 79

Which of the following can include informational and supporting detail that the audience can review on their own time?

A)Copies of the slide show
B)Web links
C)Presentation outline
D)Handouts
E)Agendas

Question 80

Effective slides should be standalone documents that can be read on their own,without a presenter.