Question 1

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions
Tim Sullivan, an up-and-coming Finance Manager, is rehearsing a presentation he will give at the company shareholder meeting. His CEO, James Griffin, is acting as his mentor.
-As a way of connecting to his audience, Tim is aware of his demeanor which includes _____.

Accepted Answer

A) how you speak 
B) the content of your slides 
C) the amount of time you rehearsed 
D) your speaker credentials

Question 2

A(n)_______________ is a talk in which the person speaking is communicating with an audience in an effort to explain, sell , entertain, train, or achieve a wide variety of other goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)_______________ is a talk in which the...

Question 3

_____ media can include photos, lists, music, video, and objects that the presenter holds or even passes around the room.

Accepted Answer

A) Presentation 
B) Audio 
C) Topic 
D) Theatrical

Question 4

Comparing your conclusion _____ ensures that you maintain the focus of your presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) to each slide 
B) to your title slide 
C) to your introduction 
D) to your handouts

Question 5

Keep phrases parallel . For example, if one bulleted item starts with a verb, the other bulleted items should also start with a verb. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If you want to present your solutions last, use a(n)deductive organizational pattern in your presentation. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The person talking during a presentation is called the presenter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions
Caroline is learning how to better gain her audience's attention. She is meeting with her co-worker Wendy, an experienced speaker, to get some ideas.
-Wendy advises that if Caroline wants the audience to relate to her as a real person, sharing _____ is important.

Accepted Answer

A) familiar quotations 
B) quantitative data 
C) definitions of key terms 
D) anecdotes

Question 9

Selecting the type of audience (peers, strangers)indicates their _____.

Accepted Answer

A) feelings towards 
B) relationship to you 
C) education level 
D) attention span

Question 10

The topic "The history of the West from 476 to 2014" is an example of a(n)_____ topic.

Accepted Answer

A) focused 
B) unfocused 
C) point of view 
D) element

Question 11

Limiting a topic by _______________ means you look at a topic from the perspective of a single group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Limiting a topic by _______________ means you...

Question 12

Self-running presentations usually require more text than visuals compared to an oral presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Don't coerce people into participating. Always ask for _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Don't coerce people into participating. Always ask...

Question 14

Training presentations are also called _____ presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) persuasive 
B) demonstrative 
C) school 
D) lab

Question 15

A(n)_______________ is a presentation in which the audience signs in to a shared view of the presenter's computer screen and calls in to a conference call to hear the presenter over the telephone line.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)_______________ is a presentation in which the...

Question 16

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions
Caroline is learning how to better gain her audience's attention. She is meeting with her co-worker Wendy, an experienced speaker, to get some ideas.
-Wendy explains that  if you want to get an audience thinking about a topic, _____ is a good method to use.

Accepted Answer

A) discussing statistics 
B) mentioning a quotation 
C) asking questions 
D) commenting on an occasion

Question 17

If you are presenting complex information about which the audience will probably need to take notes, you should distribute _______________ at the start of your presentation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you are presenting complex information about...

Question 18

A small conference room with a round table and moveable chairs would call for a much more formal presentation than a large lecture hall with fixed seating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The purpose of a(n)_______________ presentation is to present facts and details.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The purpose of a(n)_______________ presentation is to...

Question 20

The body of your presentation is the last thing your audience hears and sees, and will likely stay with them longer than individual points you made. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Presentation Concepts Planning Developing and Giving a Presentation

A(n)_______________ is a talk in which the person speaking is communicating with an audience in an effort to explain, sell , entertain, train, or achieve a wide variety of other goals.

_____ media can include photos, lists, music, video, and objects that the presenter holds or even passes around the room.

Comparing your conclusion _____ ensures that you maintain the focus of your presentation.

Keep phrases parallel . For example, if one bulleted item starts with a verb, the other bulleted items should also start with a verb. _________________________

If you want to present your solutions last, use a(n)deductive organizational pattern in your presentation. _________________________

The person talking during a presentation is called the presenter.

Selecting the type of audience (peers, strangers) indicates their _____.

The topic "The history of the West from 476 to 2014" is an example of a(n) _____ topic.

Limiting a topic by _______________ means you look at a topic from the perspective of a single group.

Self-running presentations usually require more text than visuals compared to an oral presentation.

Don't coerce people into participating. Always ask for _______________.

Training presentations are also called _____ presentations.

A(n)_______________ is a presentation in which the audience signs in to a shared view of the presenter's computer screen and calls in to a conference call to hear the presenter over the telephone line.

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Caroline is learning how to better gain her audience's attention. She is meeting with her co-worker Wendy, an experienced speaker, to get some ideas. -Wendy explains that if you want to get an audience thinking about a topic, _____ is a good method to use.

If you are presenting complex information about which the audience will probably need to take notes, you should distribute _______________ at the start of your presentation.

A small conference room with a round table and moveable chairs would call for a much more formal presentation than a large lecture hall with fixed seating.

The purpose of a(n)_______________ presentation is to present facts and details.

The body of your presentation is the last thing your audience hears and sees, and will likely stay with them longer than individual points you made. _________________________