Question 1

The first step in planning a presentation is to determine ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  who is the audience
B)  how to achieve my desired outcome
C)  where the presentation will be given
D)  how the message will be delivered
E)  the purpose of the presentation

Question 2

How can a presenter ensure information in a podcast will be meaningful for extended periods of time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Write a script.
B)  Make the podcast easy to find by a variety of audiences.
C)  Produce the podcasts on a regular schedule.
D)  Provide content that users will find useful beyond the immediate moment.
E)  Use strong visual components that might replace the spoken words.

Question 3

How would you plan an effective Q&A session for both individual and team-led presentations?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

How can you focus on specific points and make them meaningful to the audience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus on what the information means to the audience.
B)  Focus on the number of points you wish to make.
C)  Focus repeatedly on one key point and tie each discussion to that point.
D)  Use a variety of patterns to incorporate an element of surprise.
E)  Specifically tell the audience what you want from them.

Question 5

Which of the following are used to show relationships between numbers and the meaning of numerical information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prezi slides
B)  Text slides
C)  Image slides
D)  Data slides
E)  Combination slides

Question 6

When determining what to say to achieved a desired outcome and help the audience remember the main idea of the presentation,a presenter is focused on which aspect of presentation planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Purpose
B)  Audience
C)  Message
D)  Setting
E)  Medium options

Question 7

In terms of body language,during a presentation you should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid making eye contact with anyone in the audience
B)  keep your hands in your pockets
C)  select just a couple of people in the front of the audience and maintain eye contact with these people only
D)  stand in one position and avoid moving
E)  smile

Question 8

What can a presenter do to ensure that a podcast includes content that provides value to the audience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Write a script and practice.
B)  Make the podcast easy to find.
C)  Choose content that will be relevant for a long time.
D)  Commit to a regular podcast schedule.
E)  Choose the best medium for the audience.

Question 9

The best presentation messages will ________ for the audience.

Accepted Answer

A)  inspire action
B)  provide information
C)  clarify difficult concepts
D)  answer a question
E)  save time

Question 10

Using slides for a presentation that do not require the use of your hands or a laser pointer to direct the audience's attention are needed when ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the audience will view the presentation from a remote location
B)  you are using your own computer to present the slides
C)  you need to present using a microphone
D)  you are addressing senior leadership within the organization
E)  the presentation is casual

Question 11

Analyzing your audience helps you develop content that is of interest to the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the goal of establishing rapport with the audience?

Accepted Answer

A)  To introduce yourself
B)  To convince the audience that the information is relevant to them
C)  To motivate the audience
D)  To allow the audience to feel confident that you have considered their needs in the presentation
E)  To preview the content of the presentation

Question 13

The end of a presentation should be impactful,but it is not as important as the beginning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The more specific your outcome statement,________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the more difficult it will be to create an effective presentation
B)  the more time it will take to create an effective presentation
C)  the longer your presentation will need to be to be effective
D)  the easier it will be to create an effective presentation
E)  the less persuasive your presentation will be

Question 15

Research shows that information relevant to the audience's goals and intentions is especially attention-getting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Days or even weeks after a presentation,the audience may remember the conclusion of a presentation.What is this the result of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primacy effect
B)  Handouts
C)  Compelling statements
D)  Visual cues
E)  Recency effect

Question 17

The concept of ________ comes from the film industry,and it helps you see the big picture of the presentation before you get too involved in creating individual slides.

Accepted Answer

A)  animation
B)  a storyboard
C)  a slide deck
D)  message headlines
E)  stand-alone presentation

Question 18

When presenting to a cross-cultural group,what can be done to help all audience members understand important concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use several gestures to emphasize important information.
B)  Make eye contact to all audience members.
C)  Use nonverbal cues,such as nodding your head,to show interest in the audience.
D)  Use simple words and speak slowly and clearly.
E)  Use industry jargon as often as possible.

Question 19

A(n) ________ is a very short story,usually a true one that can bring a subject to life.

Accepted Answer

A)  citation
B)  anecdote
C)  quotation
D)  message headline
E)  paraphrase

Question 20

In a stand along presentation,what is the purpose of using sentence-style message headlines?

Accepted Answer

A)  To include every word you want to say
B)  To summarize the key point of each slide
C)  To communicate the main idea of the presentation
D)  To provide support material
E)  To be as comprehensive as possible

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