Deck 9: Developing Presentation Skills

Question 1

A webinar is a(n) :

A) type of visual aid for a presentation.
B) seminar presented over the World Wide Web or other networks.
C) a private computer network accessible only to employees.
D) a presentation that is given by at least three people.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Demographics are characteristics of a group of people, such as age, gender, race, education, and income level.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The major points of the message and supporting details should be given in the presentation's:

A) opening.
B) body.
C) closing.
D) Both A and B

Answer 3

B

Question 4

During a webinar, you may be able to ask the attendees questions in a poll or survey form.

Question 5

For team presentations, each team member should have a different goal for the presentation.

Question 6

Which of the following questions should you ask yourself when considering the audience for a presentation?

A) Why are the audience members attending the presentation?
B) What knowledge do the audience members already have about the topic?
C) How can I impress the audience members with my credentials?
D) Both A and B

Question 7

If you use a story in the presentation opening, you should be sure it is in good taste and appropriate for the occasion.

Question 8

Writing tasks for a presentation include:

A) developing an opening.
B) creating visual aids.
C) practicing delivery of the presentation.
D) Both A and C

Question 9

Information needed for presentations on most general topics can be found in company records.

Question 10

When the goal of a presentation is to persuade the audience, use direct order for the message.

Question 11

When delivering a presentation, you should look at the visual aids as you speak.

Question 12

Repetition in the body of a presentation wastes time and can bore the audience.

Question 13

The first step in preparing a presentation is:

A) considering the audience.
B) developing visual aids.
C) identifying the objective.
D) writing answers to questions the listeners may ask.

Question 14

Using visual aids in a presentation does not increase the amount of information your audience remembers.

Question 15

Handouts with additional information about a topic are often distributed when the topic is introduced in the presentation.

Question 16

The goal of a presentation might be to inform, persuade, or entertain the audience.

Question 17

Many organizations use slideshows or webinars to present information and training over an intranet.

Question 18

Your conclusion, summary, or call to action should clearly tie in with your opening statements and the points you made in the body of the presentation.

Question 19

Your introduction as a presenter should help establish that you are a credible speaker.

Question 20

It is acceptable to go over your time limit for a presentation if audience members continue to ask questions.

Question 21

Visual aids:

A) may be images or objects.
B) should not be used in formal presentations.
C) can help your audience understand your message.
D) Both A and C

Question 22

For a presentation developed by a team:

A) the research tasks may be divided among team members.
B) only one team member should answer questions from the audience.
C) all team members should take part in delivering the presentation.
D) All the above

Question 23

When delivering a presentation:

A) be animated in your speech as well as in your expressions.
B) speak in a loud tone of voice.
C) avoid making eye contact with audience members.
D) disregard nonverbal feedback from the audience.

Question 24

When preparing for a presentation:

A) identify questions that you may be asked by audience members.
B) prepare answers to questions that you may be asked.
C) memorize answers to questions that you may be asked.
D) Both A and B

Question 26

When practicing for a presentation:

A) memorize the entire message.
B) avoid using slides or an outline to help you remember points.
C) display the visual aids you plan to use in the presentation.
D) All the above

Question 27

An interactive whiteboard:

A) can be used to draw images but not to record notes during a presentation.
B) is a device that can scan images drawn on it.
C) cannot display computer programs.
D) is the same as a virtual whiteboard.

Question 28

Electronic slides for a presentation should:

A) include a title on each slide.
B) include text for your complete presentation.
C) include images but not text.
D) not use bullet points or transitions.

Question 29

During a question-and-answer session of a presentation:

A) repeat questions so that everyone in the audience can hear the question you are answering.
B) answer questions at length, taking as much time as needed.
C) do not spend time giving information that was provided earlier in the presentation.
D) use clichés to help listeners understand your message.

Question 30

Your attire for a presentation:

A) is not important in making a good impression on audience members.
B) should always be formal business clothes.
C) should be planned carefully ahead of time.
D) Both B and C

Question 31

A closing for a presentation:

A) should include information about the presenter's background.
B) should not repeat key points discussed earlier.
C) can be a moving statement, a story, a call to action, or a challenge.
D) Both A and B