Question 1

Which of the following belongs in the introduction of a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)   facts
B)   take-away message
C)   outline
D)   constructive repetitionE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

A good way to open a presentation is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   ask the audience a question
B)   tell a joke
C)   introduce yourself
D)   state simply "The topic of my presentation is…"E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Making yourself speak like someone who is relaxed will make you feel more relaxed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is the best method for practicing your presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)   quietly in your head
B)   out loud with a voice recorder
C)   out loud with a video-cam
D)   out loud in front of a mirrorE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Describe proper body language and posture when making a presentation.

Accepted Answer

When presenting, make sure you stand wit...

Question 6

The purpose of text-based slides is NOT to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   provide visual support
B)   provide confirmation
C)   explain things in detail
D)   help the audience keep track of where they are in the presentationE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

For specific numbers, refer your audience to the report that accompanies the presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What guidelines should you follow when working on the body of your presentation?

Accepted Answer

Your body should contain a logical seque...

Question 9

When presenting, it's generally a good idea to pitch your voice ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   slightly faster and higher than regular speech
B)   slightly slower and lower than regular speech
C)   slightly slower, but in the same pitch as regular speech
D)   the same speed and pitch as regular speechE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

The slides used during your presentation are not meant to make your argument for you, but to confirm your argument.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Audiences can't read and listen to your slides at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Compare the role of visuals in presentations to procedures, as discussed in Chapter 12.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but should contain th...

Question 13

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the assertion-evidence model of slide design?

Accepted Answer

A)   It reduces text on slides.
B)   It can be used for every point in a presentation, so you should not use text-based slides ever again.
C)   The slide title repeats a statement or claim from the presentation.
D)   The graphic supports or provides proof (evidence)  for the statement in the title.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 13: Oral Presentations

Which of the following belongs in the introduction of a presentation?

Correct Answer
verified

The purpose of text-based slides is NOT to ________.

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the assertion-evidence model of slide design?

Correct Answer
verified

What guidelines should you follow when working on the body of your presentation?

Correct Answer
verified
Your body should contain a logical seque...
View Answer

The slides used during your presentation are not meant to make your argument for you, but to confirm your argument.

Correct Answer
verified

A good way to open a presentation is to ________.

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following is the best method for practicing your presentation?

Correct Answer
verified

Compare the role of visuals in presentations to procedures, as discussed in Chapter 12.

Correct Answer
verified
Answers will vary, but should contain th...
View Answer

Describe proper body language and posture when making a presentation.

Correct Answer
verified
When presenting, make sure you stand wit...
View Answer

Making yourself speak like someone who is relaxed will make you feel more relaxed.

Correct Answer
verified

For specific numbers, refer your audience to the report that accompanies the presentation.

Correct Answer
verified

When presenting, it's generally a good idea to pitch your voice ________.

Correct Answer
verified

Audiences can't read and listen to your slides at the same time.

Correct Answer
verified

Exam 13: Oral Presentations

Which of the following belongs in the introduction of a presentation?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The purpose of text-based slides is NOT to ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the assertion-evidence model of slide design?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What guidelines should you follow when working on the body of your presentation?

Correct AnswerverifiedYour body should contain a logical seque...View AnswerShow Answer

The slides used during your presentation are not meant to make your argument for you, but to confirm your argument.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A good way to open a presentation is to ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is the best method for practicing your presentation?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Compare the role of visuals in presentations to procedures, as discussed in Chapter 12.

Correct AnswerverifiedAnswers will vary, but should contain th...View AnswerShow Answer

Describe proper body language and posture when making a presentation.

Correct AnswerverifiedWhen presenting, make sure you stand wit...View AnswerShow Answer

Making yourself speak like someone who is relaxed will make you feel more relaxed.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

For specific numbers, refer your audience to the report that accompanies the presentation.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

When presenting, it's generally a good idea to pitch your voice ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Audiences can't read and listen to your slides at the same time.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Your body should contain a logical seque...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Answers will vary, but should contain th...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified
When presenting, make sure you stand wit...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified