Deck 14: Using Presentation Aids

Question 1

Today's audiences are more attuned to messages that have ______ appeal than to ones appealing solely to their ears.

A) visual
B) physical
C) humorous
D) logical

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The purpose of using presentation aids is to ______ your spoken words.

A) replace
B) reinforce
C) confuse
D) customize

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The purpose of using presentation aids is not to ______ your spoken words.

A) replace
B) reinforce
C) confuse
D) customize

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Audiences process ______ percent of all information we receive through our sense of sight.

A) 25
B) 50
C) less than 50
D) more than 80

Question 5

Which of the following is true?

A) We remember 10 percent of what we read.
B) We remember 80 percent of what we hear.
C) We remember 50 percent of what we see.
D) We remember less than 25 percent of what we see and hear simultaneously.

Question 6

Which of the following is true?

A) We remember 20 percent of what we read.
B) We remember 80 percent of what we hear.
C) We remember 30 percent of what we see.
D) We remember less than 25 percent of what we see and hear simultaneously.

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding visual aids?

A) They make it harder to be concise.
B) They do not share complex information.
C) They can explain in ways that only words cannot.
D) They can extend the time of the speech.

Question 8

By displaying main ideas on a computerized projection, chart, poster, overhead, transparency, or slide, you ______.

A) help your listeners follow your presentation
B) interrupt your listeners from following your presentation
C) do not allow your listeners to follow your presentation
D) overcrowd your presentation

Question 9

A human being can be an effective visual aid in which of the following instances?

A) His or her role is impromptu.
B) His or her role is tailored to meet the needs of the presentation.
C) He or she distracting the audience.
D) He or she is able to distract audience members by running away with the show.

Question 10

A ______ can be used if your visual aid is too large to bring to your presentation, too small to be seen, or too dangerous, valuable, or fragile to carry around.

A) prop
B) model
C) sign
D) example

Question 11

______ or color copies (when enlarged so everyone can see them) also make effective visual aids.

A) Models
B) Props
C) Photographs
D) Charts

Question 12

Well-designed graphs can help speakers with which of the following?

A) communicate statistical information
B) spin evidence in their favor
C) gloss over trends
D) refute patterns

Question 13

Like the line graph, the ______ graph is useful for comparing or contrasting two or more items or groups.

A) block
B) strip
C) bar
D) pie

Question 14

Ideally, for purposes of clarity, pie graphs should contain from ______ to ______ clearly labeled "slices" or divisions.

A) one; two
B) two; five
C) four; eight
D) five; ten

Question 15

Infographics are composites of which of the following?

A) manuscripts
B) illustration
C) arguments
D) outlines

Question 16

A ______ is a simplified version of an infographic.

A) photocopy
B) photograph
C) pictograph
D) picture

Question 17

The most commonly used ______ is one that combines descriptions with graphics.

A) pictograph
B) video clip
C) map
D) chart

Question 18

Audio and video clips can help make a speech which of the following ______?

A) more dynamic
B) less credible
C) less involving
D) static

Question 19

Which of the following is true regarding audio clips?

A) You should avoid mixing visual and audio aids together.
B) Computer images should not be paired with sound and text.
C) Play the audio segment before explaining it.
D) Always rehearse with your audio clips before you present.

Question 20

Which of the following constitutes presentation software for creating visual aids?

A) Reddit
B) Instagram
C) Microsoft PowerPoint
D) Twitter

Question 21

With the advent of ______-generated graphics, technology is helping transform ordinary presentations into extraordinary speechmaking events.

A) television
B) computer
C) media
D) mechanics

Question 22

Which of the following is a content and design pointer?

A) Keep it simple.
B) Always look at your content with the audience.
C) Be detailed and long-winded.
D) Use any color mixture.

Question 23

What should you consider first when choosing a presentation aid?

A) your topic
B) your sense of humor
C) your past speeches
D) your opinions

Question 24

Which of the following is one of the key criteria for deciding whether or not to use a presentation aid?

A) Does it distract?
B) Is it trendy?
C) Is it exciting?
D) Am I skilled enough and equipped to use it effectively?

Question 25

Which of the following is suggested for the use of presentation aids?

A) Be sure your visual and audio aids are in place before starting.
B) Present and explain only the first visual.
C) Stand in front of the visual and talk to the audience.
D) Pass around your visual.

Question 26

We only remember ______ percent of what we hear.

A) 10
B) 20
C) 30
D) 40

Question 27

When presenting a visual aid, it is a good idea to stand ______ of the visual and talk to the audience.

A) to one side
B) in front of
C) behind
D) across the stage

Question 28

Have a ______ plan in case the equipment fails during a speech.

A) outlined
B) recorded
C) contingency
D) shortened

Question 29

Keep slides ______ to avoid distracting the audience with jarring colors or fonts.

A) basic
B) consistent
C) colorful
D) illustrative

Question 30

In your presentation you should use active ______ and parallel sentence structure.

A) outlining
B) quotes
C) wording
D) manuscripts

Question 31

______ charts show comparisons and contrasts to show differences in amount or frequency.

A) Bar
B) Pie
C) Line
D) Infographic

Question 32

Speakers use ______ to help compress or summarize large amounts of information.

A) graphs
B) charts
C) pictographs
D) maps

Question 33

A ______ can be effective if their role is well planned and they are not allowed to distract audience members.

Question 34

Using presentation aids can actually ______ speech apprehension.

Question 35

Visuals can promote ______ and ______ for audience members.

Question 36

A ______ is an actual object that has the power to compel listeners to focus their attention on your message, and better understand your subject.

Question 37

A replica of the Great Wall of China displaced during a speech is an example of a/an______.

Question 38

An effective model can aid in ______ and retention.

Question 39

Audiences are more attuned to messages that have ______ appeal than to ones appealing solely to their ears.

Question 40

______ graphs show trends over time.

Question 41

______ or color copies can often make effective visual aids.

Question 42

______ graphs illustrate either percentages of a whole or distribution patterns.

Question 43

Infographics use ______ representations to decrease the formality of a graph and enhance its appeal.

Question 44

______ charts show comparisons and contrasts to show differences in amount or frequency.

Question 45

______ are used to help compress or summarize large amounts of information.

Question 46

Drawings and maps help illustrate key ______, movements, or geographic information.

Question 47

To be effective the video clip you use needs to be short, usually consuming no more than ______ seconds of a 5-minute speech.

Question 48

Each slide should be ______ and focus on a single idea.

Question 49

In case the equipment fails, you should have a ______.

Question 50

For your visual aid, you should keep slides ______ to avoid distracting the audience with jarring colors or fonts.

Question 51

Be sure to have a ______ plan in case the equipment fails during a speech.

Question 52

Effective slides should have a ______ font that is common.

Question 53

Maintain ______ with your audience, not the slides.

Question 54

Presentation aids are often clearer than speech itself.

Question 55

Visual aids can help make your speech more persuasive.

Question 56

Visual aids can lend an air of professionalism to your speech.

Question 57

Using visuals tied to specific moments in your speech can slow the speech down.

Question 58

Microsoft PowerPoint is the most common slide presentation program to date.

Question 59

Google Slides is a program that you can purchase but does not offer collaboration.

Question 60

Pie charts are meant to show trends over time.

Question 61

When using presentation aids, the speaker has something to focus on other than the fear of speaking.

Question 62

A prop is an object that has the power to compel listeners to focus their attention on your message and better understand your subject.

Question 63

Keep models hidden until it is time to use them in the speech.

Question 64

Before using an animate visual aid, consider in advance the kinds of problems it could create for you and your listeners.

Question 65

Videos are used to help compress or summarize large amounts of information.

Question 66

Drawings and maps help illustrate key differences, movements, or geographic information.

Question 67

Bar graphs are only presented vertically.

Question 68

Pie graphs are also called circle graphs.

Question 69

It is effective to pass photographs around the room.

Question 70

Line graphs show trends over time.

Question 71

For your visual aid, you should keep slides consistent to avoid distracting the audience with jarring colors or fonts.

Question 72

Effective slides should have a small font that is common.

Question 73

Audio and video clips also help make a speech more dynamic, involved, and exciting.

Question 74

When preparing visual aids, you should minimize purely decorative design elements.

Question 75

Red and Green are strong color combinations on presentation slides.

Question 76

Each slide should be brief and focus on a single idea.

Question 77

You should have a contingency plan in case the equipment fails.

Question 78

Each slide should be elaborate and focus on multiple ideas.

Question 79

For your visual aid, you should keep slides detailed to avoid distracting the audience with jarring colors or fonts.

Question 80

Be sure to stand to the side of the visual and talk to the audience directly.