Question 1

____________________ enable you to make elements on each slide appear one at a time rather than have them all show up on a slide at once.

Accepted Answer

Builds

Question 2

The best way to introduce a slide is to

Accepted Answer

A)   show the slide, then start talking about the topic on the slide without formally introducing it.
B)   show the slide, then say "The next slide illustrates . . ."
C)   not to say anything about it before showing it.
D)   do so before you show it. D

Question 3

One of the worst mistakes you can make when delivering a presentation is reading their slides  to the audience word for word.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A disadvantage of overhead transparencies is

Accepted Answer

A)   they are expensive to produce.
B)   they must be replaced if content changes.
C)   they must be shown in the dark.
D)   the projection equipment is not easily available.

Question 5

When using builds, you should

Accepted Answer

A)   limit them to text; they are not appropriate for graphics.
B)   vary the direction, sometimes going from top to bottom and sometimes going from left to right.
C)   reveal information in a way that helps your audience better understand your message.
D)   do all of the above.

Question 6

When it comes to using color in your slides, keep in mind that

Accepted Answer

A)   color can increase the viewer's willingness to read a slide by up to 80 percent.
B)   color tends to distract viewers, which reduces their retention of the material.
C)   you should use as many colors as possible to maintain viewer interest.
D)   your choices are not that important as long as your slides are colorful.

Question 7

A good rule of thumb is to put all your text in 12- and 14-point type for electronic  presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Briefly explain whether you should use clip art in business presentations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly explain whether you should use clip...

Question 9

When presenting slides, it is best to introduce the slide before showing it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Compared to traditional presentations, those delivered online have no significant drawbacks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When preparing electronic slides, inexperienced presenters tend to

Accepted Answer

A)   incorporate fewer special effects than they should.
B)   add too many special effects.
C)   become frustrated by complicated software such as Microsoft PowerPoint.
D)   do none of the above.

Question 12

What is a slide master?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a slide master?...

Question 13

Describe at least seven guidelines to follow in order to overcome the unique challenges of online presentations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe at least seven guidelines to follow...

Question 14

____________________ presentations allow you to communicate with a geographically  diverse audience at a fraction of the cost of travel.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ presentations allow you to communicate with...

Question 15

Sending preview study materials prior to an online presentation

Accepted Answer

A)   wastes valuable time and can diminish your credibility.
B)   is rarely necessary.
C)   is particularly helpful when presenting complicated or unfamiliar material.
D)   teases your audience-it's better to send the entire thing so they can view it before you actually present it.

Question 16

Visual aids can improve learning by up to 400 percent because humans can process visuals 60,000 times faster than text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Even for important presentations, any more than three practice runs is counterproductive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Major disadvantages of electronic presentations are the high cost of the display equipment and  the tendency of poorly designed special effects to distract from the content of the presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Speakers who use visuals are perceived as being more knowledgeable than speakers who don't  use visual aids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Overhead transparencies are impossible to edit once you've printed them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 17: Enhancing Presentations With Slides and Other Visuals

____________________ enable you to make elements on each slide appear one at a time rather than have them all show up on a slide at once.

The best way to introduce a slide is to

One of the worst mistakes you can make when delivering a presentation is reading their slides to the audience word for word.

A disadvantage of overhead transparencies is

When using builds, you should

When it comes to using color in your slides, keep in mind that

A good rule of thumb is to put all your text in 12- and 14-point type for electronic presentations.

Briefly explain whether you should use clip art in business presentations.

When presenting slides, it is best to introduce the slide before showing it.

Compared to traditional presentations, those delivered online have no significant drawbacks.

When preparing electronic slides, inexperienced presenters tend to

What is a slide master?

Describe at least seven guidelines to follow in order to overcome the unique challenges of online presentations.

____________________ presentations allow you to communicate with a geographically diverse audience at a fraction of the cost of travel.

Sending preview study materials prior to an online presentation

Visual aids can improve learning by up to 400 percent because humans can process visuals 60,000 times faster than text.

Even for important presentations, any more than three practice runs is counterproductive.

Major disadvantages of electronic presentations are the high cost of the display equipment and the tendency of poorly designed special effects to distract from the content of the presentation.

Speakers who use visuals are perceived as being more knowledgeable than speakers who don't use visual aids.

Overhead transparencies are impossible to edit once you've printed them.