Question 1

A title slide

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A)  is the equivalent of a report's cover and title page. 
B)  defines the topic of the presentation and informs the audience why you are speaking on the topic. 
C)  lists the topics you plan to cover in your presentation. 
D)  always contains the word "Introduction." 
E)  is unnecessary except for highly formal presentations. 
A)  is the equivalent of a report's cover and title page. 
B)  defines the topic of the presentation and informs the audience why you are speaking on the topic. 
C)  lists the topics you plan to cover in your presentation. 
D)  always contains the word "Introduction." 
E)  is unnecessary except for highly formal presentations.

Question 2

The most effective and easiest mode of delivering presentations in nearly all situations is

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A)  memorization. 
B)  reading from a prepared script. 
C)  speaking from an outline or notes. 
D)  impromptu speaking. 
E)  from a seated position. 
A)  memorization. 
B)  reading from a prepared script. 
C)  speaking from an outline or notes. 
D)  impromptu speaking. 
E)  from a seated position.

Question 3

At the close of a business presentation,

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A)  audience attention tends to reach its lowest point. 
B)  be clear about what you want the audience to do next. 
C)  you should avoid making it obvious that you're about to finish. 
D)  audiences resent being reminded of the presentation's main ideas. 
E)  it is always best to avoid having to answer any questions. 
A)  audience attention tends to reach its lowest point. 
B)  be clear about what you want the audience to do next. 
C)  you should avoid making it obvious that you're about to finish. 
D)  audiences resent being reminded of the presentation's main ideas. 
E)  it is always best to avoid having to answer any questions.

Question 4

The two most popular types of visual aids for business presentations are whiteboards and flip charts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Briefly explain how nervousness can actually improve the quality of your presentation.

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Nervousness is an indication that you ca

Question 6

In preparing a speaking outline for your presentation,you should avoid cluttering it with complete sentences.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Define "backchannel" and describe the risks and benefits it provides for business presenters.

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The backchannel refers to electronic com

Question 8

The best way to clarify your main idea in a presentation is to

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A)  provide a lengthy handout for your audience to review during your presentation. 
B)  describe it using jargon and complicated language to emphasize its importance. 
C)  develop a single sentence that links your subject and purpose to your audience's frame of reference. 
D)  allow your audience to gradually figure it out on their own. 
E)  restate it in three identical sentences, one right after the other. 
A)  provide a lengthy handout for your audience to review during your presentation. 
B)  describe it using jargon and complicated language to emphasize its importance. 
C)  develop a single sentence that links your subject and purpose to your audience's frame of reference. 
D)  allow your audience to gradually figure it out on their own. 
E)  restate it in three identical sentences, one right after the other.

Question 9

A slideument is

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A)  a particularly useful electronic slide that provides lots of information. 
B)  a slide that is sent ahead of time to introduce the audience to your topic. 
C)  an electronic slide that tries to function as both a presentation visual and a printed document. 
D)  a slide that is also printed and distributed to the audience as a handout. 
E)  a helpful summary of your presentation, distributed to the audience just as you begin. 
A)  a particularly useful electronic slide that provides lots of information. 
B)  a slide that is sent ahead of time to introduce the audience to your topic. 
C)  an electronic slide that tries to function as both a presentation visual and a printed document. 
D)  a slide that is also printed and distributed to the audience as a handout. 
E)  a helpful summary of your presentation, distributed to the audience just as you begin.

Question 10

The speaking outline is not an appropriate place to include notes about the visual aids you plan to use.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When using builds,you should

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A)  limit them to text; they are not appropriate for graphics. 
B)  vary the direction, sometimes going from top to bottom and sometimes going from left to right. 
C)  reveal information in a way that helps your audience better understand your message. 
D)  set them up so that each letter of the text on a slide appears one at a time. 
E)  do none of the above-builds have no place in business presentations. 
A)  limit them to text; they are not appropriate for graphics. 
B)  vary the direction, sometimes going from top to bottom and sometimes going from left to right. 
C)  reveal information in a way that helps your audience better understand your message. 
D)  set them up so that each letter of the text on a slide appears one at a time. 
E)  do none of the above-builds have no place in business presentations.

Question 12

A major advantage of electronic presentations is the ability to make changes easily at the last minute.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Asking,"Did you know that almost 90% of American homeowners are underinsured?" would be a good way to get the audience's attention at the beginning of a presentation on homeowner's insurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You can use moving blueprint slides at several points in your presentation,but not at the end.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

To hold your audience's attention during the body of your speech,you should

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A)  make at least seven or eight main points. 
B)  include numerous abstract ideas. 
C)  relate your subject to your audience's needs. 
D)  periodically ask, "Is everyone still paying attention?" 
E)  do all of the above. 
A)  make at least seven or eight main points. 
B)  include numerous abstract ideas. 
C)  relate your subject to your audience's needs. 
D)  periodically ask, "Is everyone still paying attention?" 
E)  do all of the above.

Question 16

Screencasting software lets you show the audience everything you do on screen and is effective for demonstrating software programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One effective way to arouse interest at the start of a speech is to

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A)  always start things off with a joke. 
B)  unite the audience around a common goal. 
C)  tease the audience by not mentioning specifically what you'll be talking about. 
D)  say something outrageous, such as an insulting comment about an audience member. 
E)  do none of the above. 
A)  always start things off with a joke. 
B)  unite the audience around a common goal. 
C)  tease the audience by not mentioning specifically what you'll be talking about. 
D)  say something outrageous, such as an insulting comment about an audience member. 
E)  do none of the above.

Question 18

List and briefly explain six strategies for holding your audience's attention during a business presentation.

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(1)Relate your subject to your audience'

Question 19

The slide master feature in presentation software

Accepted Answer

A)  should be avoided, since it is viewed as a crutch for unskilled presenters. 
B)  gives your slides a cartoonish look. 
C)  helps create a consistent design for your entire slide show. 
D)  is too complicated for most presenters to use effectively. 
E)  is helpful only if you have fewer than 10 slides. 
A)  should be avoided, since it is viewed as a crutch for unskilled presenters. 
B)  gives your slides a cartoonish look. 
C)  helps create a consistent design for your entire slide show. 
D)  is too complicated for most presenters to use effectively. 
E)  is helpful only if you have fewer than 10 slides.

Question 20

Speeches and oral presentations are much like any other messages in that

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A)  all require similar planning. 
B)  the size of the groups to which they are delivered is similar. 
C)  the interaction between the audience and speaker is similar. 
D)  they deal with emotional or personal issues to a similar extent. 
E)  they require little planning. 
A)  all require similar planning. 
B)  the size of the groups to which they are delivered is similar. 
C)  the interaction between the audience and speaker is similar. 
D)  they deal with emotional or personal issues to a similar extent. 
E)  they require little planning.

A title slide

The most effective and easiest mode of delivering presentations in nearly all situations is

At the close of a business presentation,

The two most popular types of visual aids for business presentations are whiteboards and flip charts.

Briefly explain how nervousness can actually improve the quality of your presentation.

In preparing a speaking outline for your presentation,you should avoid cluttering it with complete sentences.

Define "backchannel" and describe the risks and benefits it provides for business presenters.

The best way to clarify your main idea in a presentation is to

A slideument is

The speaking outline is not an appropriate place to include notes about the visual aids you plan to use.

When using builds,you should

A major advantage of electronic presentations is the ability to make changes easily at the last minute.

Asking,"Did you know that almost 90% of American homeowners are underinsured?" would be a good way to get the audience's attention at the beginning of a presentation on homeowner's insurance.

You can use moving blueprint slides at several points in your presentation,but not at the end.

To hold your audience's attention during the body of your speech,you should

Screencasting software lets you show the audience everything you do on screen and is effective for demonstrating software programs.

One effective way to arouse interest at the start of a speech is to

List and briefly explain six strategies for holding your audience's attention during a business presentation.

The slide master feature in presentation software

Speeches and oral presentations are much like any other messages in that

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in a World of Diversity

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

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Handbook of Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage

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Exam 14: Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

A title slide

The most effective and easiest mode of delivering presentations in nearly all situations is

At the close of a business presentation,

The two most popular types of visual aids for business presentations are whiteboards and flip charts.

Briefly explain how nervousness can actually improve the quality of your presentation.

In preparing a speaking outline for your presentation,you should avoid cluttering it with complete sentences.

Define "backchannel" and describe the risks and benefits it provides for business presenters.

The best way to clarify your main idea in a presentation is to

A slideument is

The speaking outline is not an appropriate place to include notes about the visual aids you plan to use.

When using builds,you should

A major advantage of electronic presentations is the ability to make changes easily at the last minute.

Asking,"Did you know that almost 90% of American homeowners are underinsured?" would be a good way to get the audience's attention at the beginning of a presentation on homeowner's insurance.

You can use moving blueprint slides at several points in your presentation,but not at the end.

To hold your audience's attention during the body of your speech,you should

Screencasting software lets you show the audience everything you do on screen and is effective for demonstrating software programs.

One effective way to arouse interest at the start of a speech is to

List and briefly explain six strategies for holding your audience's attention during a business presentation.

The slide master feature in presentation software

Speeches and oral presentations are much like any other messages in that

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in a World of Diversity

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

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Handbook of Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage

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