Question 1

Which of these is the most accurate description regarding the use of pauses or silence in a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Speakers should never pause before starting a presentation because they will appear unsure. 
B) Short fillers such as you know, like, um , or ah are better than any silence or pausing. 
C) Speakers should avoid the use of pauses to ensure that they complete their speeches within the expected time frame. 
D) Silence can be effective for speakers when they are transitioning from one point to another. 
A) Speakers should never pause before starting a presentation because they will appear unsure. 
B) Short fillers such as you know, like, um , or ah are better than any silence or pausing. 
C) Speakers should avoid the use of pauses to ensure that they complete their speeches within the expected time frame. 
D) Silence can be effective for speakers when they are transitioning from one point to another.

Question 2

Follow all of these guidelines to deliver your presentation effectively except

Accepted Answer

A) present your first sentence from memory. 
B) begin speaking immediately; that is, speak as soon as you are behind the lectern. 
C) control your voice and your vocabulary. 
D) show enthusiasm. 
A) present your first sentence from memory. 
B) begin speaking immediately; that is, speak as soon as you are behind the lectern. 
C) control your voice and your vocabulary. 
D) show enthusiasm.

Question 3

Nico's presentation has had a rocky start since he has stumbled over two points in his introduction. What should he do?

Accepted Answer

A) Stop talking and inform the audience that he will be starting over. 
B) Tell the audience that he's nervous to get them to empathize with him. 
C) Ignore the stumbles and try to continue confidently. 
D) Ask the audience if they have any questions so far. 
A) Stop talking and inform the audience that he will be starting over. 
B) Tell the audience that he's nervous to get them to empathize with him. 
C) Ignore the stumbles and try to continue confidently. 
D) Ask the audience if they have any questions so far.

Question 4

I'll now summarize the major problems I have just discussed  is an example of a verbal signpost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Because the presenter can create dynamic, colorful presentations that incorporate audio, videos, images, animation, and hyperlinks, one of the most popular visual aids is

Accepted Answer

A) overhead transparencies. 
B) flipcharts. 
C) multimedia slides. 
D) handouts. 
A) overhead transparencies. 
B) flipcharts. 
C) multimedia slides. 
D) handouts.

Question 6

Extemporaneous delivery refers to

Accepted Answer

A) speaking freely, generally without notes, after preparing effectively. 
B) memorizing your presentation content so that you don't have to use notes. 
C) delivering an impromptu presentation without preparing. 
D) relying on the audience to guide the presentation with questions. 
A) speaking freely, generally without notes, after preparing effectively. 
B) memorizing your presentation content so that you don't have to use notes. 
C) delivering an impromptu presentation without preparing. 
D) relying on the audience to guide the presentation with questions.

Question 7

Will is giving a company-wide presentation and wants to create a sense of confidence in the organization's growth and financial stability. Which color should he incorporate into his slides?

Accepted Answer

A) Blue 
B) Green 
C) Red 
D) Purple 
A) Blue 
B) Green 
C) Red 
D) Purple

Question 8

Prezi is an example of a zoom presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Rely on the spell-check feature in PowerPoint to catch all spelling and grammar errors appearing on your slides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

As the human resources director for your company, you must give a presentation to the company owners about the staff demographics in each of your company's two locations.  What organizational pattern would be best for you to present your data?

Accepted Answer

A) Chronological 
B) Simple/complex 
C) Value/size 
D) Geography/space 
A) Chronological 
B) Simple/complex 
C) Value/size 
D) Geography/space

Question 11

In today's digital environments, business presenters should use only multimedia presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

You should do all of the following in the introduction of a presentation except

Accepted Answer

A) preview the main points of your presentation. 
B) capture your listeners' attention and get them involved. 
C) develop the main points with adequate explanation and details. 
D) introduce yourself and establish your credibility. 
A) preview the main points of your presentation. 
B) capture your listeners' attention and get them involved. 
C) develop the main points with adequate explanation and details. 
D) introduce yourself and establish your credibility.

Question 13

Most people have some apprehension about public speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Before you create a multimedia presentation, you must​ first analyze the speaking situation and determine the purpose of your slideshow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Your content, not what you know about the audience, should determine the organization of your presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

You should discuss and interpret each visual aid for an audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If you make an error during your presentation, you will recover more rapidly and reconnect most effectively with your audience if you immediately issue a sincere apology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The goal of most business presentations is to inform others or sell an idea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements about special effects is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Special effects distract your audience, drawing attention away from your main points. 
B) Your goal should be for audience members to be commenting on the ideas you conveyed rather than on special effects. 
C) Animation features should always be avoided in creating presentations. 
D) Every slide should have an animation or sound effect. 
A) Special effects distract your audience, drawing attention away from your main points. 
B) Your goal should be for audience members to be commenting on the ideas you conveyed rather than on special effects. 
C) Animation features should always be avoided in creating presentations. 
D) Every slide should have an animation or sound effect.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about public speaking is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Only high-level executives must give business presentations. 
B) Good speakers are born, not made. 
C) Most people are apprehensive about speaking in public. 
D) Presentations are less common in today's digital workplace environment. 
A) Only high-level executives must give business presentations. 
B) Good speakers are born, not made. 
C) Most people are apprehensive about speaking in public. 
D) Presentations are less common in today's digital workplace environment.

Which of these is the most accurate description regarding the use of pauses or silence in a presentation?

Follow all of these guidelines to deliver your presentation effectively except

Nico's presentation has had a rocky start since he has stumbled over two points in his introduction. What should he do?

I'll now summarize the major problems I have just discussed is an example of a verbal signpost.

Because the presenter can create dynamic, colorful presentations that incorporate audio, videos, images, animation, and hyperlinks, one of the most popular visual aids is

Extemporaneous delivery refers to

Will is giving a company-wide presentation and wants to create a sense of confidence in the organization's growth and financial stability. Which color should he incorporate into his slides?

Prezi is an example of a zoom presentation.

Rely on the spell-check feature in PowerPoint to catch all spelling and grammar errors appearing on your slides.

As the human resources director for your company, you must give a presentation to the company owners about the staff demographics in each of your company's two locations. What organizational pattern would be best for you to present your data?

In today's digital environments, business presenters should use only multimedia presentations.

You should do all of the following in the introduction of a presentation except

Most people have some apprehension about public speaking.

Before you create a multimedia presentation, you must first analyze the speaking situation and determine the purpose of your slideshow.

Your content, not what you know about the audience, should determine the organization of your presentation.

You should discuss and interpret each visual aid for an audience.

If you make an error during your presentation, you will recover more rapidly and reconnect most effectively with your audience if you immediately issue a sincere apology.

The goal of most business presentations is to inform others or sell an idea.

Which of the following statements about special effects is most accurate?

Which of the following statements about public speaking is most accurate?

Succeeding in the Mobile and Social Workplace

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive Messages

Informal Reports

Proposals and Formal Reports

Professionalism at Work Business Etiquette Ethics Teamwork and Meetings

The Job Search Resumes in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

Essentials of Electrocardiography

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Exam 12: Business Presentations

Which of these is the most accurate description regarding the use of pauses or silence in a presentation?

Follow all of these guidelines to deliver your presentation effectively except

Nico's presentation has had a rocky start since he has stumbled over two points in his introduction. What should he do?

I'll now summarize the major problems I have just discussed is an example of a verbal signpost.

Because the presenter can create dynamic, colorful presentations that incorporate audio, videos, images, animation, and hyperlinks, one of the most popular visual aids is

Extemporaneous delivery refers to

Will is giving a company-wide presentation and wants to create a sense of confidence in the organization's growth and financial stability. Which color should he incorporate into his slides?

Prezi is an example of a zoom presentation.

Rely on the spell-check feature in PowerPoint to catch all spelling and grammar errors appearing on your slides.

As the human resources director for your company, you must give a presentation to the company owners about the staff demographics in each of your company's two locations. What organizational pattern would be best for you to present your data?

In today's digital environments, business presenters should use only multimedia presentations.

You should do all of the following in the introduction of a presentation except

Most people have some apprehension about public speaking.

Before you create a multimedia presentation, you must​ first analyze the speaking situation and determine the purpose of your slideshow.

Your content, not what you know about the audience, should determine the organization of your presentation.

You should discuss and interpret each visual aid for an audience.

If you make an error during your presentation, you will recover more rapidly and reconnect most effectively with your audience if you immediately issue a sincere apology.

The goal of most business presentations is to inform others or sell an idea.

Which of the following statements about special effects is most accurate?

Which of the following statements about public speaking is most accurate?

Succeeding in the Mobile and Social Workplace

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive Messages

Informal Reports

Proposals and Formal Reports

Professionalism at Work Business Etiquette Ethics Teamwork and Meetings

The Job Search Resumes in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

Essentials of Electrocardiography

Filters

Before you create a multimedia presentation, you must first analyze the speaking situation and determine the purpose of your slideshow.