Question 1

Well-designed ________ overcome the drawbacks of the alternative approach by providing complementary information through textual and visual means,limiting the amount of information delivered at any one time to prevent cognitive overload,and helping viewers process information by identifying priorities and connections.

Accepted Answer

A)   electronic presentations
B)   structured slides
C)   free-form slides
D)   transparencies

Question 2

Many of the transition effects available are little more than distractions and are best avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

________ can increase willingness to read by up to 80 percent,and it can enhance learning and improve retention by more than 75 percent.

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The answer of ________ can increase willingness to read by...

Question 4

If you are having fears,you should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   stop your presentation and exit the stage
B)   apologize and let the audience know about this
C)   use an anecdote to lighten the mood
D)   think about your topic and try to read your audience's reactions

Question 5

Describe ten suggestions for becoming a more confident speaker.

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1.Think positively.Imagine yourself givi...

Question 6

Derrick knows that visuals for presentations need to be simpler than visuals for printed documents.Therefore,when he is creating his presentation,he should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   not use structured slides because they are usually loaded with details
B)   not use jumbled layouts that force the eye to traverse all over the screen to assemble the meaning of the visual
C)   not keep the level of detail at an absolute minimum
D)   work to keep related information within no more than one illustration

Question 7

Aaron is preparing a presentation for his organization and he has been asked to analyze the situation thoroughly before embarking on the presentation.To be able to adjust his message and delivery he needs to focus on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the seating arrangement
B)   knowing the state of mind of the audience
C)   the mode of delivery
D)   reducing distractions

Question 8

Transitions for both short and long presentations are equally important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

List and briefly describe the stages that should be included in the presentation outline.

Accepted Answer

A presentation outline can be prepared a...

Question 10

To connect with an audience,you must remove the many ________ that could interfere with the link between you and your audience.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To connect with an audience,you must remove...

Question 11

When people advise speakers to "stop worrying about being perfect" or that "everyone makes mistakes," they are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   wrong, because successful speakers focus on perfection; any distractions can take away from the message being conveyed
B)   right, because successful speakers focus on making an authentic connection with their listeners, rather than trying to be perfect
C)   asking you foresee mistakes
D)   not concerned with a quality product

Question 12

Whenever you're up against a time or space constraint,try to view it as a creative challenge and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   focus on the most essential message points that are important to your audience
B)   focus on the most essential message points that are important to you
C)   skip the visual element of your presentation
D)   give people printed handouts with additional detail

Question 13

Dave's last presentation to the Board of Directors flopped miserably.He isn't sure why exactly.The information was interesting and should have been more relevant to the audience. Midway through Dave noticed people were texting,doodling,even yawning.What would you suggest to Dave to improve the introduction portion of a presentation? In other words,explain the three things that an effective speech introduction should do.

Accepted Answer

1.Catch your audience's attention-start ...

Question 14

A line of communication created by people in an audience to connect with others inside or outside the room,with or without the knowledge of the speaker,akin to texting with your classmates or live-blogging during a lecture,is generally known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A line of communication created by people...

Question 15

Oral presentations,delivered in person or online,offer important opportunities to put all your ________ skills on display.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Oral presentations,delivered in person or online,offer important...

Question 16

You can take control of the apprehension surrounding presentations by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   overcoming nervousness
B)   conducting proper research
C)   understanding nonverbal cues
D)   using the three-step writing process

Question 17

Organize short presentations as you would a report or proposal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

For the ________ of the presentation,be prepared to explain the who,what,when,where,why,and how of your subject.

Accepted Answer

A)   introduction
B)   body
C)   final section
D)   summary

Question 19

Many presentation experts would argue that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   audiences come to hear you speak, not to read your slides
B)   electronic presentations are not leading to "death by PowerPoint"
C)   structured presentations are favourable for educational presentations
D)   visual and textual content should always be balanced

Question 20

To avoid struggling to get your main idea across to the audience,you should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   figure out the one key message you want audience members to walk away with
B)   reward their goodwill with a presentation that is clear, concise, and upbeat
C)   recognize that uninterested audiences care deeply but might not be open to listening
D)   not try hard to hold their attention throughout

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