Question 1

Brian needs to know if a presentation outline has any other purpose apart from planning his actual speech.Your reply would be that it ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  doesn't have any other purpose 
B)  helps limit the scope 
C)  gives the audience a preview of what is to come 
D)  also helps him plan his speaking notes 
A)  doesn't have any other purpose 
B)  helps limit the scope 
C)  gives the audience a preview of what is to come 
D)  also helps him plan his speaking notes

Question 2

To capture audience attention,share an intriguing,unexpected,or shocking detail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

While the right techniques used in the right way can help a speaker build a strong connection with the audience,too often though ________ gets in the way.

Accepted Answer

A)  a language barrier 
B)  lack of knowledge 
C)  lack of planning 
D)  not knowing the audience 
A)  a language barrier 
B)  lack of knowledge 
C)  lack of planning 
D)  not knowing the audience

Question 4

Brunton is planning to use visually oriented free-form slides that many presentation specialists now advocate.While creating his slides,Brunton should make sure that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  he follows the same basic format and template throughout the presentation 
B)  the structure does not change randomly from one slide to the next 
C)  the structure changes randomly from one slide to the next 
D)  the number of slides are fewer than would be with the structured slides approach 
A)  he follows the same basic format and template throughout the presentation 
B)  the structure does not change randomly from one slide to the next 
C)  the structure changes randomly from one slide to the next 
D)  the number of slides are fewer than would be with the structured slides approach

Question 5

How would the usage of design elements in your presentation differ when presenting to a supportive audience versus a hostile audience?

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary but they should

Question 6

Jeremy is all set to give his presentation in a couple of days,but he is really nervous and about to lose sleep over it.________ is the best antidote for anxiety that will give him confidence and help him overcome glitches.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jeremy is all set to give his...

Question 7

The preferred highlight and accent colour is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  green 
B)  red 
C)  yellow 
D)  blue 
A)  green 
B)  red 
C)  yellow 
D)  blue

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  technical 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  research 
D)  communication 
A)  technical 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  research 
D)  communication

Question 9

Adam is giving his first big presentation in his organization and he is quite nervous about it.Your advice to Adam would be to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid nervousness 
B)  allow himself to be distracted and overcome nervousness 
C)  embrace nervousness because there's nothing you can do about it 
D)  turn that nervousness, with practice, to positive energy 
A)  avoid nervousness 
B)  allow himself to be distracted and overcome nervousness 
C)  embrace nervousness because there's nothing you can do about it 
D)  turn that nervousness, with practice, to positive energy

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT true of free-form slides?

Accepted Answer

A)  They provide complementary information through both textual and visual means. 
B)  They limit the amount of information to prevent cognitive overload. 
C)  They require the same time to be created as structured slides. 
D)  They help viewers process information by identifying priorities and connections. 
A)  They provide complementary information through both textual and visual means. 
B)  They limit the amount of information to prevent cognitive overload. 
C)  They require the same time to be created as structured slides. 
D)  They help viewers process information by identifying priorities and connections.

Question 11

Which of these techniques will help you convert anxiety into positive energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take a five-minute break from speaking. 
B)  Breathe slowly and deeply. 
C)  Memorize your presentation. 
D)  Visualize your failure and how to avoid it. 
A)  Take a five-minute break from speaking. 
B)  Breathe slowly and deeply. 
C)  Memorize your presentation. 
D)  Visualize your failure and how to avoid it.

Question 12

Many speakers like to prepare both a detailed planning outline and a simpler ________ that provides all the cues and reminders they need in order to present their material.

Accepted Answer

A)  speaking note 
B)  speaking outline 
C)  organizational plan 
D)  audience outline 
A)  speaking note 
B)  speaking outline 
C)  organizational plan 
D)  audience outline

Question 13

The most important aspect of any presentation is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  length 
B)  using the right tools that complement your presentation 
C)  knowing what the audience needs 
D)  getting the audience to receive, understand, and embrace your message 
A)  length 
B)  using the right tools that complement your presentation 
C)  knowing what the audience needs 
D)  getting the audience to receive, understand, and embrace your message

Question 14

The most important way to hold an audience's attention is to use the storytelling technique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Planning presentations is unlike planning other business messages in that you don't have to select the medium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Frank is giving a presentation to his team,which is a small group of people he already knows.His presentation style should be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a formal style because it is still an office presentation 
B)  storytelling style 
C)  a casual style that encourages audience participation 
D)  the direct approach 
A)  a formal style because it is still an office presentation 
B)  storytelling style 
C)  a casual style that encourages audience participation 
D)  the direct approach

Question 17

Explain how defining your main idea is different from limiting your scope?

Accepted Answer

Defining your main idea is the key idea

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT true of structured slides?

Accepted Answer

A)  Highly structured bullet points keep the audience's attention. 
B)  Easy-to-design slides save time and money. 
C)  They are a good choice for routine presentations. 
D)  They can be more effective at conveying complex ideas or sets of interrelated data. 
A)  Highly structured bullet points keep the audience's attention. 
B)  Easy-to-design slides save time and money. 
C)  They are a good choice for routine presentations. 
D)  They can be more effective at conveying complex ideas or sets of interrelated data.

Question 19

You can animate just about everything in an electronic presentation,but make sure it has a ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You can animate just about everything in...

Question 20

The only sure way to measure the length of your presentation is to ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The only sure way to measure the...

Brian needs to know if a presentation outline has any other purpose apart from planning his actual speech.Your reply would be that it ________.

To capture audience attention,share an intriguing,unexpected,or shocking detail.

While the right techniques used in the right way can help a speaker build a strong connection with the audience,too often though ________ gets in the way.

Brunton is planning to use visually oriented free-form slides that many presentation specialists now advocate.While creating his slides,Brunton should make sure that ________.

How would the usage of design elements in your presentation differ when presenting to a supportive audience versus a hostile audience?

Jeremy is all set to give his presentation in a couple of days,but he is really nervous and about to lose sleep over it.________ is the best antidote for anxiety that will give him confidence and help him overcome glitches.

The preferred highlight and accent colour is ________.

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

Adam is giving his first big presentation in his organization and he is quite nervous about it.Your advice to Adam would be to ________.

Which of the following is NOT true of free-form slides?

Which of these techniques will help you convert anxiety into positive energy?

Many speakers like to prepare both a detailed planning outline and a simpler ________ that provides all the cues and reminders they need in order to present their material.

The most important aspect of any presentation is ________.

The most important way to hold an audience's attention is to use the storytelling technique.

Planning presentations is unlike planning other business messages in that you don't have to select the medium.

Frank is giving a presentation to his team,which is a small group of people he already knows.His presentation style should be ________.

Explain how defining your main idea is different from limiting your scope?

Which of the following is NOT true of structured slides?

You can animate just about everything in an electronic presentation,but make sure it has a ________.

The only sure way to measure the length of your presentation is to ________.

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

Brian needs to know if a presentation outline has any other purpose apart from planning his actual speech.Your reply would be that it ________.

To capture audience attention,share an intriguing,unexpected,or shocking detail.

While the right techniques used in the right way can help a speaker build a strong connection with the audience,too often though ________ gets in the way.

Brunton is planning to use visually oriented free-form slides that many presentation specialists now advocate.While creating his slides,Brunton should make sure that ________.

How would the usage of design elements in your presentation differ when presenting to a supportive audience versus a hostile audience?

Jeremy is all set to give his presentation in a couple of days,but he is really nervous and about to lose sleep over it.________ is the best antidote for anxiety that will give him confidence and help him overcome glitches.

The preferred highlight and accent colour is ________.

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

Adam is giving his first big presentation in his organization and he is quite nervous about it.Your advice to Adam would be to ________.

Which of the following is NOT true of free-form slides?

Which of these techniques will help you convert anxiety into positive energy?

Many speakers like to prepare both a detailed planning outline and a simpler ________ that provides all the cues and reminders they need in order to present their material.

The most important aspect of any presentation is ________.

The most important way to hold an audience's attention is to use the storytelling technique.

Planning presentations is unlike planning other business messages in that you don't have to select the medium.

Frank is giving a presentation to his team,which is a small group of people he already knows.His presentation style should be ________.

Explain how defining your main idea is different from limiting your scope?

Which of the following is NOT true of structured slides?

You can animate just about everything in an electronic presentation,but make sure it has a ________.

The only sure way to measure the length of your presentation is to ________.

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

Filters