Question 1

Make sure your final remarks are memorable and have anecdotes that catch the audience off-guard for an element of surprise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

You don't want to be fumbling with controls while the audience is watching and waiting,so make sure ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  you're comfortable with the equipment you'll be expected to use 
B)  the equipment you use is new 
C)  you get your own equipment 
D)  you don't rely on anyone else to operate the equipment 
A)  you're comfortable with the equipment you'll be expected to use 
B)  the equipment you use is new 
C)  you get your own equipment 
D)  you don't rely on anyone else to operate the equipment

Question 3

You are giving a presentation about "green solutions for organizations," to an audience consisting mostly of members from upper-level management.Based on your knowledge of the benefits of free-form slides versus structured slides,which type of slides will better serve your purpose and why?

Accepted Answer

(Answers may vary.)To help convince the

Question 4

You are required to give a presentation on the technical upgrades for a software designed by your team.You have practised your delivery,familiarized yourself with the software,and anticipated potential questions from the audience.Midway through your presentation,there is a technical malfunction because of which you cannot display your slides.How would you tackle this situation?

Accepted Answer

(Answers may vary.)The most important th

Question 5

Transition slides help your audience keep track of what you've covered already and what you plan to cover next.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Nancy Duarte,whose design firm has years of experience creating presentations for corporations,offers this rule of thumb: for an important one-hour presentation that uses 30 slides,allow at least ________ to research,conceive,create,and practise.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nancy Duarte,whose design firm has years of...

Question 7

Most of the fonts available on your computer are easy to read on screen,so they are good choices for presentation slides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Jonas was giving a presentation and when it was time to for his final remarks he said,"Well,I guess that's it." Instead of what Jonas did,you would have ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  made sure your final remarks were memorable and had the right emotional tone 
B)  said the same thing because it was a familiar audience and a casual presentation 
C)  used the final remarks to further establish credibility 
D)  ended it more optimistically 
A)  made sure your final remarks were memorable and had the right emotional tone 
B)  said the same thing because it was a familiar audience and a casual presentation 
C)  used the final remarks to further establish credibility 
D)  ended it more optimistically

Question 9

Making your presentations contain more information than you think is needed will help you avoid the "death by PowerPoint" stigma that presentations have in the mind of many professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In addition to getting the audience's attention and establishing your credibility,a good introduction gives your audience a preview of what's ahead.Your preview should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  provide an anecdote to generate interest 
B)  focus on content, not the structure of your presentation 
C)  identify major supporting points of your presentation 
D)  always precede the introduction 
A)  provide an anecdote to generate interest 
B)  focus on content, not the structure of your presentation 
C)  identify major supporting points of your presentation 
D)  always precede the introduction

Question 11

Jake is giving a presentation to an angry group of investors.He is quite sure that during the Q&A round at least some of them will ask hostile questions.In this situation,Jake should respond ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jake is giving a presentation to an...

Question 12

As multiple outlines can lead to anxiety and confusion,speakers should only prepare one speaking outline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If you are asked a difficult or complex question,avoid the temptation to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  answer it 
B)  sidestep it 
C)  refuse to answer 
D)  respond with another question 
A)  answer it 
B)  sidestep it 
C)  refuse to answer 
D)  respond with another question

Question 14

If you can't express your main idea in a single sentence,you probably haven't defined it clearly enough.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When you deliver an oral presentation to people from other cultures,it is important to take into account any cultural differences in ________.To make appropriate changes for a specific audience or occasion,consult your host or interpreter.

Accepted Answer

A)  presentation medium 
B)  mannerisms 
C)  visuals used 
D)  eating habits 
A)  presentation medium 
B)  mannerisms 
C)  visuals used 
D)  eating habits

Question 16

If your presentation involves the health,wealth,or happiness of your listeners,most people will be interested,regardless of how you begin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

For some presentations,you should plan to be flexible and respond to audience feedback,such as skipping over sections the audience doesn't need to hear and going into more detail in other sections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Presentations not only highlight your communication skills but also help you demonstrate how you ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  grasp basic issues 
B)  simplify problems 
C)  understand verbal communication 
D)  handle challenging situations 
A)  grasp basic issues 
B)  simplify problems 
C)  understand verbal communication 
D)  handle challenging situations

Question 19

Visuals for presentations need to be simpler than visuals for printed documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If you're using conventional structured slides,you can figure on ________ minutes per slide as a rough guide.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you're using conventional structured slides,you can...

Make sure your final remarks are memorable and have anecdotes that catch the audience off-guard for an element of surprise.

You don't want to be fumbling with controls while the audience is watching and waiting,so make sure ________.

You are giving a presentation about "green solutions for organizations," to an audience consisting mostly of members from upper-level management.Based on your knowledge of the benefits of free-form slides versus structured slides,which type of slides will better serve your purpose and why?

Transition slides help your audience keep track of what you've covered already and what you plan to cover next.

Nancy Duarte,whose design firm has years of experience creating presentations for corporations,offers this rule of thumb: for an important one-hour presentation that uses 30 slides,allow at least ________ to research,conceive,create,and practise.

Most of the fonts available on your computer are easy to read on screen,so they are good choices for presentation slides.

Jonas was giving a presentation and when it was time to for his final remarks he said,"Well,I guess that's it." Instead of what Jonas did,you would have ________.

Making your presentations contain more information than you think is needed will help you avoid the "death by PowerPoint" stigma that presentations have in the mind of many professionals.

In addition to getting the audience's attention and establishing your credibility,a good introduction gives your audience a preview of what's ahead.Your preview should ________.

Jake is giving a presentation to an angry group of investors.He is quite sure that during the Q&A round at least some of them will ask hostile questions.In this situation,Jake should respond ________.

As multiple outlines can lead to anxiety and confusion,speakers should only prepare one speaking outline.

If you are asked a difficult or complex question,avoid the temptation to ________.

If you can't express your main idea in a single sentence,you probably haven't defined it clearly enough.

When you deliver an oral presentation to people from other cultures,it is important to take into account any cultural differences in ________.To make appropriate changes for a specific audience or occasion,consult your host or interpreter.

If your presentation involves the health,wealth,or happiness of your listeners,most people will be interested,regardless of how you begin.

For some presentations,you should plan to be flexible and respond to audience feedback,such as skipping over sections the audience doesn't need to hear and going into more detail in other sections.

Presentations not only highlight your communication skills but also help you demonstrate how you ________.

Visuals for presentations need to be simpler than visuals for printed documents.

If you're using conventional structured slides,you can figure on ________ minutes per slide as a rough guide.

Understanding Business Communication in Today's Workplace

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Building Careers and Writing Resumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 12: Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Make sure your final remarks are memorable and have anecdotes that catch the audience off-guard for an element of surprise.

You don't want to be fumbling with controls while the audience is watching and waiting,so make sure ________.

You are giving a presentation about "green solutions for organizations," to an audience consisting mostly of members from upper-level management.Based on your knowledge of the benefits of free-form slides versus structured slides,which type of slides will better serve your purpose and why?

Transition slides help your audience keep track of what you've covered already and what you plan to cover next.

Nancy Duarte,whose design firm has years of experience creating presentations for corporations,offers this rule of thumb: for an important one-hour presentation that uses 30 slides,allow at least ________ to research,conceive,create,and practise.

Most of the fonts available on your computer are easy to read on screen,so they are good choices for presentation slides.

Jonas was giving a presentation and when it was time to for his final remarks he said,"Well,I guess that's it." Instead of what Jonas did,you would have ________.

Making your presentations contain more information than you think is needed will help you avoid the "death by PowerPoint" stigma that presentations have in the mind of many professionals.

In addition to getting the audience's attention and establishing your credibility,a good introduction gives your audience a preview of what's ahead.Your preview should ________.

Jake is giving a presentation to an angry group of investors.He is quite sure that during the Q&A round at least some of them will ask hostile questions.In this situation,Jake should respond ________.

As multiple outlines can lead to anxiety and confusion,speakers should only prepare one speaking outline.

If you are asked a difficult or complex question,avoid the temptation to ________.

If you can't express your main idea in a single sentence,you probably haven't defined it clearly enough.

When you deliver an oral presentation to people from other cultures,it is important to take into account any cultural differences in ________.To make appropriate changes for a specific audience or occasion,consult your host or interpreter.

If your presentation involves the health,wealth,or happiness of your listeners,most people will be interested,regardless of how you begin.

For some presentations,you should plan to be flexible and respond to audience feedback,such as skipping over sections the audience doesn't need to hear and going into more detail in other sections.

Presentations not only highlight your communication skills but also help you demonstrate how you ________.

Visuals for presentations need to be simpler than visuals for printed documents.

If you're using conventional structured slides,you can figure on ________ minutes per slide as a rough guide.

Understanding Business Communication in Today's Workplace

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Building Careers and Writing Resumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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