Question 1

To prepare for a presentation that includes numerous visuals, draw up a
instead of an outline.

Accepted Answer

storyboard

Question 2

When using presentation software, on each slide include no more than

Accepted Answer

A)  7-9 lines per slide (including the heading). 
B)  15-17 lines per slide (including the heading). 
C)  20 words per bulleted item. 
D)  15 words per bulleted item. 
E)  None of these answers are correct. 
A)  7-9 lines per slide (including the heading). 
B)  15-17 lines per slide (including the heading). 
C)  20 words per bulleted item. 
D)  15 words per bulleted item. 
E)  None of these answers are correct. A

Question 3

To manage listener questions effectively,

Accepted Answer

A)  immediately dismiss questions you don't understand. 
B)  repeat every question to ensure that all audience members hear it. 
C)  allow listeners to engage in lengthy debate. 
D)  do not announce a specific time limit for questions. 
E)  answer every question with lengthy responses. 
A)  immediately dismiss questions you don't understand. 
B)  repeat every question to ensure that all audience members hear it. 
C)  allow listeners to engage in lengthy debate. 
D)  do not announce a specific time limit for questions. 
E)  answer every question with lengthy responses. B

Question 4

When presenting visuals,

Accepted Answer

A)  turn your back on the audience and look at the visuals on the screen. 
B)  leave the equipment on even when you are not using it. 
C)  discuss them generally, without pointing to important elements. 
D)  avoid displaying them until you are ready to discuss them. 
E)  stand directly in front of the screen displaying the visuals. 
A)  turn your back on the audience and look at the visuals on the screen. 
B)  leave the equipment on even when you are not using it. 
C)  discuss them generally, without pointing to important elements. 
D)  avoid displaying them until you are ready to discuss them. 
E)  stand directly in front of the screen displaying the visuals.

Question 5

Before giving your talk, you should rehearse it at least once.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The more colors, animations, and sounds you include, the more engaged your audience will be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

List three of the five types of oral presentation: ________,________,_______ and________ .

Accepted Answer

Any combination of the followi

Question 8

To create readable and understandable visuals,

Accepted Answer

A)  use the brightest color for what is least important. 
B)  chunk material into large sections. 
C)  distill the message into the fewest words possible. 
D)  use lengthy, complicated sentences. 
E)  avoid labeling diagrams and illustrations. 
A)  use the brightest color for what is least important. 
B)  chunk material into large sections. 
C)  distill the message into the fewest words possible. 
D)  use lengthy, complicated sentences. 
E)  avoid labeling diagrams and illustrations.

Question 9

Extemporaneous delivery style is

Accepted Answer

A)  the style most suited for very formal speeches to large, unfamiliar audiences. 
B)  effective for moderately complex topics. 
C)  the best style to use when time limits are strict. 
D)  not the best style for a presentation with visual elements. 
E)  the ideal delivery style for the highly nervous speaker. 
A)  the style most suited for very formal speeches to large, unfamiliar audiences. 
B)  effective for moderately complex topics. 
C)  the best style to use when time limits are strict. 
D)  not the best style for a presentation with visual elements. 
E)  the ideal delivery style for the highly nervous speaker.

Question 10

If you are nervous about making eye contact, strategies to use include

Accepted Answer

A)  looking just above the heads of people in the audience. 
B)  locating a friendly face or two and then gradually expanding to other audience members. 
C)  staring at one person who smiles at you. 
D)  a and b. 
E)  a, b, and c. 
A)  looking just above the heads of people in the audience. 
B)  locating a friendly face or two and then gradually expanding to other audience members. 
C)  staring at one person who smiles at you. 
D)  a and b. 
E)  a, b, and c.

Question 11

In the delivery style, the speaker delivers the material without preparation, or "off-the-cuff."

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the delivery style, the speaker delivers...

Question 12

Try to include as much information as possible on each slide in a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A memorized delivery style is usually most effective for a workplace presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A flip chart is not a useful tool in a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

To prepare for a video conference or other distance presentation,

Accepted Answer

A)  prepare the slides well in advance. 
B)  determine if you should use a Webinar, Skype, or other video. 
C)  use a slide sharing site to allow those who can't attend the video conference to access the presentation. 
D)  test the video connection of the site. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  prepare the slides well in advance. 
B)  determine if you should use a Webinar, Skype, or other video. 
C)  use a slide sharing site to allow those who can't attend the video conference to access the presentation. 
D)  test the video connection of the site. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 16

Begin a presentation with an overview slide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Most presentations should follow the introduction/body/conclusion format.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Digital whiteboards and real-time chat tools are useful for Webinars.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Begin and end every presentation with a visual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If you are interrupted by an audience member who has a question, stop your presentation to address that question right away.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 23: Oral Presentations and Video Conferencing

To prepare for a presentation that includes numerous visuals, draw up a instead of an outline.

When using presentation software, on each slide include no more than

To manage listener questions effectively,

When presenting visuals,

Before giving your talk, you should rehearse it at least once.

The more colors, animations, and sounds you include, the more engaged your audience will be.

List three of the five types of oral presentation: ________,________,_______ and________ .

To create readable and understandable visuals,

Extemporaneous delivery style is

If you are nervous about making eye contact, strategies to use include

In the delivery style, the speaker delivers the material without preparation, or "off-the-cuff."

Try to include as much information as possible on each slide in a presentation.

A memorized delivery style is usually most effective for a workplace presentation.

A flip chart is not a useful tool in a presentation.

To prepare for a video conference or other distance presentation,

Begin a presentation with an overview slide.

Most presentations should follow the introduction/body/conclusion format.

Digital whiteboards and real-time chat tools are useful for Webinars.

Begin and end every presentation with a visual.

If you are interrupted by an audience member who has a question, stop your presentation to address that question right away.

Introduction to Technical Communication

Meeting the Needs of Specific Audiences

Persuading Your Audience

Weighing the Ethical Issues

Teamwork and Global Considerations

An Overview of the Technical Writing Process

Thinking Critically About the Research Process

Evaluating and Interpreting Information

Summarizing Research Findings and Other Information

Organizing for Readers

Editing for a Professional Style and Tone

Designing Visual Information

Designing Pages and Documents

Email and Text Messages

Workplace Memos and Letters

Résumés and Other Job-Search Materials

Technical Definitions

Technical Descriptions, Specifications, and Marketing Materials

Instructions and Procedures

Informal Reports

Formal Analytical Reports

Proposals

Blogs, Wikis, and Web Pages

Social Media

Filters

List three of the five types of oral presentation: ____,,_ and______ .