Exam 14: Business Presentations

Lucy has recorded her weekly lecture to deliver to her students in their online classroom.This type of business presentation is called a(n)________.

You should avoid repeating points in your presentation because the audience may become bored or regard you as unorganized.

Which of the following is the best conclusion for an oral presentation?

Usually the best time to distribute handouts to an audience is at the beginning of the presentation so that the audience refers to them during the presentation.

With what type of audience should you avoid a question-and-answer period at the end of your presentation?

When a state senator told an audience that she learned to be a leader while playing on her college volleyball team,she was building rapport by using a(n)________.

The most successful teams working on a written or oral presentation ________.

Which of the following should you do when planning a question-and-answer period after an oral presentation?

A presentation describing the prevention of identity theft and how to recover after identity thieves strike would be best organized using the _________ pattern,which highlightswho,what,when,where,why,andhow.

________ delivery means speaking freely,generally without notes,after preparing and rehearsing.

When designing presentation slides,you should consider the associations your audience may have with various colors.In the U.S. ,for example,blue is a popular color choice for many presentations because it is associated withcredibility,tranquility,conservatism,and trust.

Which of the following techniques can be used to gain and to keep your audience's attention during an oral presentation?

________ (two words)is commonly experienced by speakers and is caused when the body responds to a frightening situation with fight-or-flight syndrome.

________ can include audio,videos,images,animations,and hyperlinks.

Antonia's presentation will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of selling her company's product exclusively online.The most effective organizational strategy for Antonia's presentation would be by ________.

Webinars and podcasts are examples of business presentations.

If you have agreed to speak to an audience with which you are unfamiliar,what is the best thing to do?

What question(s)should you ask about your audience to determine your pattern,delivery style,and supporting material?

Good organization and intentional,strategic ________ are the two most powerful keys to audience comprehension and retention during a presentation.

Skilled speakers use the ________ of an oral presentation to summarize the main themes,to leave the audience with a specific and noteworthy take-away,and to include a statement that allows them to leave the podium gracefully.