Question 1

Doug wants to give the most impressive and effective presentation possible to his company's board of directors. He should memorize his entire presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Oral presentations must be organized logically. Several organizational strategies exist. List and explain five of these strategies. Then give an original example of when you might use each.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but should inc

Question 3

By bringing ____________________ into the open and encouraging confrontation, a team can prevent personal resentment and group dysfunction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of By bringing ____________________ into the open and...

Question 4

How you look, how you move, and how you speak can make or break your presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Our new CEO acts like the coach of a football team is an example of a simile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Speaking skills often play an important role in a successful career.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Ricardo has been asked to give his supervisor a concise summary of a proposal that Ricardo will be delivering to the board of directors later in the week. This type of business presentation is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) impromptu speech. 
B) podcast. 
C) briefing. 
D) keynote address. 
A) impromptu speech. 
B) podcast. 
C) briefing. 
D) keynote address.

Question 8

When you prepare your PowerPoint slides, translate the major headings in your presentation outline into titles for slides. Then build ____________________ points using short phrases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you prepare your PowerPoint slides, translate...

Question 9

Multimedia slides, zoom presentations, videos, handouts, flipcharts or whiteboards, and props are all examples of ____________________ aids.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Multimedia slides, zoom presentations, videos, handouts, flipcharts...

Question 10

Monica is designing a PowerPoint presentation. She should try to fit as much text as possible on each slide to keep her slide show as short as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Many forms of visual aids are available to enhance a presentation. List five of these and describe the pros and cons of each type of visual aid.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but should inc

Question 12

During a question-and-answer period at the end of an oral presentation, what type of audience would most likely require a moderator?

Accepted Answer

A) Friendly audience 
B) Neutral audience 
C) Uninterested audience 
D) Hostile audience 
A) Friendly audience 
B) Neutral audience 
C) Uninterested audience 
D) Hostile audience

Question 13

What is the best guideline for adapting text and color selections for each slide of your multimedia presentations?

Accepted Answer

A) Use light text on a dark background for presentations in lightened rooms, and use dark text on a light background for presentations in darkened rooms. 
B) Never break the 6-x-6 rule. 
C) As a general guideline, include no more than six bullets per screen and six words per bullet. 
D) Use light text on a light background for a professional, peaceful look. 
A) Use light text on a dark background for presentations in lightened rooms, and use dark text on a light background for presentations in darkened rooms. 
B) Never break the 6-x-6 rule. 
C) As a general guideline, include no more than six bullets per screen and six words per bullet. 
D) Use light text on a light background for a professional, peaceful look.

Question 14

When preparing a slide deck presentation, apply the 10/20/30 rule and the 6-x-6 rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the best advice for concluding your presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) End by saying something such as That's it because this common closing is considered professional. 
B) Bring up one or two completely new points that you want your audience to remember most of all. 
C) Review major points and focus on a take-away--something you want your listeners to do, think, or remember. 
D) Give your audience parting gifts. 
A) End by saying something such as That's it because this common closing is considered professional. 
B) Bring up one or two completely new points that you want your audience to remember most of all. 
C) Review major points and focus on a take-away--something you want your listeners to do, think, or remember. 
D) Give your audience parting gifts.

Question 16

Building rapport means that speakers

Accepted Answer

A) build their own podium from which to speak. 
B) use the most high-tech visual aids. 
C) form a bond with the audience. 
D) dress in their most professional business attire. 
A) build their own podium from which to speak. 
B) use the most high-tech visual aids. 
C) form a bond with the audience. 
D) dress in their most professional business attire.

Question 17

Bruce wants to be sure to keep his audience engaged while delivering his PowerPoint presentation. What should he do?

Accepted Answer

A) Leave the lights as low as possible so that his audience can see the slides better. 
B) Design his slides so well that they become the main attraction. 
C) Look at his slides often to make sure he's not leaving out anything. 
D) Use a remote clicker so that he can move freely. 
A) Leave the lights as low as possible so that his audience can see the slides better. 
B) Design his slides so well that they become the main attraction. 
C) Look at his slides often to make sure he's not leaving out anything. 
D) Use a remote clicker so that he can move freely.

Question 18

The best notes for an extemporaneous oral presentation contain

Accepted Answer

A) single words describing each major topic. 
B) an entire paragraph describing each major topic. 
C) a complete sentence or two introducing each major idea. 
D) a complete word-for-word script of the speech. 
A) single words describing each major topic. 
B) an entire paragraph describing each major topic. 
C) a complete sentence or two introducing each major idea. 
D) a complete word-for-word script of the speech.

Question 19

Marissa is nervous about giving a presentation to the board of directors. She should read her presentation to the audience to make sure she doesn't leave out anything.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Thomas will be telling staff in his department about new equipment that will be installed soon. He expects his audience to be neutral about this information because the new equipment won't have a large effect on employees' day-to-day activities. What should Thomas do when delivering his presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Be dynamic and entertaining, moving around and using large gestures. 
B) Be warm, pleasant, and open; use lots of eye contact and smiles. 
C) Save time at the end for audience questions. 
D) Include humor, personal stories, and flashy visuals. 
A) Be dynamic and entertaining, moving around and using large gestures. 
B) Be warm, pleasant, and open; use lots of eye contact and smiles. 
C) Save time at the end for audience questions. 
D) Include humor, personal stories, and flashy visuals.

Doug wants to give the most impressive and effective presentation possible to his company's board of directors. He should memorize his entire presentation.

Oral presentations must be organized logically. Several organizational strategies exist. List and explain five of these strategies. Then give an original example of when you might use each.

By bringing ____________________ into the open and encouraging confrontation, a team can prevent personal resentment and group dysfunction.

How you look, how you move, and how you speak can make or break your presentation.

Our new CEO acts like the coach of a football team is an example of a simile.

Speaking skills often play an important role in a successful career.

Ricardo has been asked to give his supervisor a concise summary of a proposal that Ricardo will be delivering to the board of directors later in the week. This type of business presentation is called a(n)

When you prepare your PowerPoint slides, translate the major headings in your presentation outline into titles for slides. Then build ____________________ points using short phrases.

Multimedia slides, zoom presentations, videos, handouts, flipcharts or whiteboards, and props are all examples of ____________________ aids.

Monica is designing a PowerPoint presentation. She should try to fit as much text as possible on each slide to keep her slide show as short as possible.

Many forms of visual aids are available to enhance a presentation. List five of these and describe the pros and cons of each type of visual aid.

During a question-and-answer period at the end of an oral presentation, what type of audience would most likely require a moderator?

What is the best guideline for adapting text and color selections for each slide of your multimedia presentations?

When preparing a slide deck presentation, apply the 10/20/30 rule and the 6-x-6 rule.

What is the best advice for concluding your presentation?

Building rapport means that speakers

Bruce wants to be sure to keep his audience engaged while delivering his PowerPoint presentation. What should he do?

The best notes for an extemporaneous oral presentation contain

Marissa is nervous about giving a presentation to the board of directors. She should read her presentation to the audience to make sure she doesn't leave out anything.

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Reporting in the Digital-Age Workplace

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

The Job Search and Résumés in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

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Exam 14: Business Presentations

Doug wants to give the most impressive and effective presentation possible to his company's board of directors. He should memorize his entire presentation.

Oral presentations must be organized logically. Several organizational strategies exist. List and explain five of these strategies. Then give an original example of when you might use each.

By bringing ____________________ into the open and encouraging confrontation, a team can prevent personal resentment and group dysfunction.

How you look, how you move, and how you speak can make or break your presentation.

Our new CEO acts like the coach of a football team is an example of a simile.

Speaking skills often play an important role in a successful career.

Ricardo has been asked to give his supervisor a concise summary of a proposal that Ricardo will be delivering to the board of directors later in the week. This type of business presentation is called a(n)

When you prepare your PowerPoint slides, translate the major headings in your presentation outline into titles for slides. Then build ____________________ points using short phrases.

Multimedia slides, zoom presentations, videos, handouts, flipcharts or whiteboards, and props are all examples of ____________________ aids.

Monica is designing a PowerPoint presentation. She should try to fit as much text as possible on each slide to keep her slide show as short as possible.

Many forms of visual aids are available to enhance a presentation. List five of these and describe the pros and cons of each type of visual aid.

During a question-and-answer period at the end of an oral presentation, what type of audience would most likely require a moderator?

What is the best guideline for adapting text and color selections for each slide of your multimedia presentations?

When preparing a slide deck presentation, apply the 10/20/30 rule and the 6-x-6 rule.

What is the best advice for concluding your presentation?

Building rapport means that speakers

Bruce wants to be sure to keep his audience engaged while delivering his PowerPoint presentation. What should he do?

The best notes for an extemporaneous oral presentation contain

Marissa is nervous about giving a presentation to the board of directors. She should read her presentation to the audience to make sure she doesn't leave out anything.

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Reporting in the Digital-Age Workplace

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

The Job Search and Résumés in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

Filters