Deck 23: Oral Presentations and Video Conferencing

Question 1

To manage listener questions effectively,

A) immediately dismiss questions you don't understand.
B) repeat every question to ensure that all audience members hear it.
C) allow listeners to engage in lengthy debate.
D) do not announce a specific time limit for questions.
E) answer every question with lengthy responses.

Answer 1

repeat every question to ensure that all audience members hear it.

Question 2

When presenting visuals,

A) turn your back on the audience and look at the visuals on the screen.
B) leave the equipment on even when you are not using it.
C) discuss them generally, without pointing to important elements.
D) avoid displaying them until you are ready to discuss them.
E) stand directly in front of the screen displaying the visuals.

Answer 2

avoid displaying them until you are ready to discuss them.

Question 3

In the delivery style, the speaker delivers the material without preparation, or "off-the-cuff."

Answer 3

impromptu

Question 4

List three of the five types of oral presentation: ,
, and .

Question 5

To prepare for a presentation that includes numerous visuals, draw up a
instead of an outline.

Question 6

Try to include as much information as possible on each slide in a presentation.

Question 7

Extemporaneous delivery style is

A) the style most suited for very formal speeches to large, unfamiliar audiences.
B) effective for moderately complex topics.
C) the best style to use when time limits are strict.
D) not the best style for a presentation with visual elements.
E) the ideal delivery style for the highly nervous speaker.

Question 8

When using presentation software, on each slide include no more than

A) 7-9 lines per slide (including the heading).
B) 15-17 lines per slide (including the heading).
C) 20 words per bulleted item.
D) 15 words per bulleted item.
E) None of these answers are correct.

Question 9

To prepare for a video conference or other distance presentation,

A) prepare the slides well in advance.
B) determine if you should use a Webinar, Skype, or other video.
C) use a slide sharing site to allow those who can't attend the video conference to access the presentation.
D) test the video connection of the site.
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 10

If you are interrupted by an audience member who has a question, stop your presentation to address that question right away.

Question 11

If you are nervous about making eye contact, strategies to use include

A) looking just above the heads of people in the audience.
B) locating a friendly face or two and then gradually expanding to other audience members.
C) staring at one person who smiles at you.
D) a and b.
E) a, b, and c.

Question 12

The more colors, animations, and sounds you include, the more engaged your audience will be.

Question 13

Begin a presentation with an overview slide.

Question 14

Most presentations should follow the introduction/body/conclusion format.

Question 15

A flip chart is not a useful tool in a presentation.

Question 16

Digital whiteboards and real-time chat tools are useful for Webinars.

Question 17

To create readable and understandable visuals,

A) use the brightest color for what is least important.
B) chunk material into large sections.
C) distill the message into the fewest words possible.
D) use lengthy, complicated sentences.
E) avoid labeling diagrams and illustrations.

Question 18

Begin and end every presentation with a visual.

Question 19

A memorized delivery style is usually most effective for a workplace presentation.

Question 20

Before giving your talk, you should rehearse it at least once.