Deck 12: Making Effective Presentations

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a way to help you move from high anxiety to being more composed when giving a presentation?

A) Familiarize yourself with the room in which you will be speaking
B) Be thoroughly prepared
C) Verbally let your audience know you're a little nervous
D) If you make a minor mistake, keep moving forward

Answer 1

C

Question 2

One of the ways to increase the chances of giving an effective presentation and decrease the chances of stage fright is to do the hard work before giving your speech or presentation. What is this called?

Answer 2

Preparation

Question 3

Words that aren't words, but are said out loud are called nonwords. Give an example of a nonword.

Answer 3

Answers could include: "uh," "um," "you know," and "like."

Question 4

You should speak in a soft voice when giving a presentation so the audience does not feel like you are yelling at them.

Question 5

What is the term used to describe a feeling of nervousness or anxiety before speaking or performing in front of others?

Question 6

When responding to questions during a presentation, do NOT

A) determine when you will answer questions
B) include long and detailed responses
C) use them to reinforce key points
D) all of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is a negative aspect of a presentation?

A) Being very prepared
B) Using visual aids
C) Relating to the audience
D) Having no closure

Question 8

Jokes should be used in all presentations.

Question 9

A thought-provoking question that you ask but you don't expect an answer to is called _.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT appropriate for the introduction of your presentation?

A) A quote from some other source
B) A list of common items
C) A joke that does not relate to your presentation
D) A bold statement

Question 11

What is the final step when preparing your presentation?

A) Identify stories to reinforce points your making
B) Determine your introduction
C) Rehearse your presentation
D) Determine how much time you have

Question 12

The conclusion of a presentation should include

A) a summary of the main points
B) a story to illustrate a point
C) a recap of technical jargon used during the presentation
D) all of the above

Question 13

Making a bold statement is a way to set up a topic that follows.

Question 14

Using gestures when giving a presentation can

A) emphasize points
B) be distracting
C) help you look relaxed
D) all of the above

Question 15

When giving a presentation, being nervous is natural and can be used to spark positive energy.

Question 16

Which of the following is a common mistake when using visual aids to enhance a presentation

A) Having fewer than six words per line
B) Looking at the screen rather than at the audience
C) Not putting enough information on the slide
D) Including only one idea or concept per slide

Question 17

It is best not to rehearse a presentation beforehand because it will make it sound canned and stiff.

Question 18

are what you do with your hands while you talk.

Question 19

Non-words can be effectively used to add pauses and control the pace of your presentation.

Question 20

If you're questioning whether on not to put something in a presentation, it is better to leave it out.

Question 21

Many presentations include the use of visual aids to enhance the presentation. List and describe five guidelines to help you prepare visual aids that effectively supplement your presentation.

Question 22

In a presentation, what you say is important, but how you say it carries more weight. Identify and explain four nonverbal behaviors used to enhance the delivery of a presentation.