Deck 11: Using Presentation Aids

Question 1

Presentation aids can do all of the following EXCEPT

A) make it easier for your audience to understand your topic.
B) convey emotion.
C) serve as your outline.
D) improve your credibility.

Answer 1

serve as your outline.

Question 2

Presentation aids can help you maintain a(n)____________delivery.

A) extemporaneous
B) manuscript
C) impromptu
D) memorized

Answer 2

extemporaneous

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true about using actual items as presentation aids?

A) They can be too small to see or too large to bring.
B) They can demonstrate, illustrate, exemplify, or emphasize your topic.
C) They are not appropriate for persuasive speeches.
D) They can distract the audience from the message.

Answer 3

They are not appropriate for persuasive speeches.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an example of an actual item used as a presentation aid?

A) a model
B) a person
C) an object
D) an animal

Question 5

___________are three-dimensional representations.

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

Question 6

Cynthia needs a presentation aid for her speech on molecular biology and she has decided to go to the craft store and purchase supplies to create a three-dimensional representation of a molecule. Cynthia's presentation aid is an example of a

A) photograph.
B) model.
C) graph.
D) chart.

Question 7

____________are two-dimensional representations of places, concepts, people, animals, or objects.

A) Models
B) Diagrams
C) Drawings
D) Photographs

Question 8

____________can be as effective as an object or model if three- dimensional understanding is not important.

A) Drawings
B) Graphs
C) Photographs
D) Media

Question 9

Timothy has decided to create a map of the thirteen colonies for his speech on early American history. What type of presentation aid is Timothy using?

A) a drawing
B) an actual item
C) a table
D) a graph

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a type of drawing?

A) diagram
B) map
C) chart
D) sketch

Question 11

____________are visual summaries of complex or large quantities of information.

A) Charts
B) Models
C) Photographs
D) Actual items

Question 12

____________diagram step-by-step development through a procedure, relationship, or process.

A) Models
B) Flowcharts
C) Sketches
D) Organizational charts

Question 13

____________consist of numbers or words arranged in rows, columns, or lists.

A) Diagrams
B) Models
C) Organizational charts
D) Tables

Question 14

If Mariel wants to show her audience the chain of command from company president to managers to supervisors to employees, she should use a(n)

A) model.
B) organizational chart.
C) diagram.
D) flowchart.

Question 15

____________are visual representations of numerical information that demonstrate relationships or differences between two or more variables.

A) Graphs
B) Models
C) Actual items
D) Tables

Question 16

If you want to show the growth in popularity of reality television over the last 10 years, you should use a

A) model.
B) map.
C) flowchart.
D) line graph.

Question 17

Betty is creating a graph using numerical points plotted on a horizontal axis for one variable and the vertical axis for another. This is an example of a ____________ graph.

A) pie
B) line
C) flow
D) bar

Question 18

____________are visuals consisting of vertical or horizontal bars that represent specific sets of data.

A) Pictographs
B) Models
C) Bar graphs
D) Line graphs

Question 19

____________are bar graphs that use pictures instead of bars.

A) Flow graphs
B) Line graphs
C) Pictographs
D) Pie graphs

Question 20

Tanya is making a pie graph. How many segments can she use?

A) three or fewer
B) five or fewer
C) seven or fewer
D) twelve or fewer

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT true about pie graphs?

A) They are also known as pie charts.
B) They can be in color or black and white.
C) Labels should be brief.
D) Pie and bar graphs tend to illustrate the same type of data.

Question 22

Farrah wants to compare percentages related to one whole thing. Which type of graph should she use?

A) pie graph
B) line graph
C) bar graph
D) pictograph

Question 23

Which of the following graphs is NOT useful for showing change over time or comparing two or more items?

A) bar graph
B) pictograph
C) line graph
D) pie graph

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a reason to consider using media in your speech?

A) you have limited time and money to use for presentation aids
B) the topic demands more auditory and visual examples
C) you know it might be difficult to keep the audience's attention
D) you have the right equipment and software to make it professional

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the use ofmedia as presentation aids?

A) They can make your speech memorable.
B) They can illustrate a point.
C) They can require a lot of practice.
D) They can increase ethos when used properly.

Question 26

Nathan has combined more than one presentation aid into one choreographed production. This is known as

A) synthesis.
B) synchronicity.
C) coordinated media.
D) multimedia.

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate purpose for using a presentation aid?

A) to make the speech more glitzy
B) to promote understanding and clarity
C) to grab attention and maintain interest
D) to appeal to your audience's emotions

Question 28

Kirsten is trying to decide which type of presentation aid she should use. She should first consider all of the following EXCEPT

A) her specific purpose.
B) herself.
C) her topic.
D) the situation.

Question 29

When should you NOT use whiteboards and chalkboards?

A) when explaining something on an impromptu basis
B) when you want to appear technologically-savvy
C) when you want to brainstorm with the audience
D) as a backup to other presentation aids

Question 30

____________are hand- or computer-created, single-sheet visuals intended to be attached to a wall or displayed on an easel.

A) Flowcharts
B) Line graphs
C) Flip charts
D) Posters

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT an example of when to use a poster as a presentation aid?

A) when you want to condense information
B) when you don't have or trust electronic equipment
C) for large group presentations
D) to demonstrate a sequence or change over time

Question 32

____________are standard-size printed pages designed to help distribute new information, to summarize, or to reinforce.

A) Line graphs
B) Handouts
C) Flowcharts
D) Posters

Question 33

Kevin is printing out standard-size copies of a koala bear photo and interesting facts about koalas for his speech on Australian wildlife. He plans to distribute this to his audience after giving his speech. This is an example of a

A) chart.
B) poster.
C) handout.
D) model.

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a helpful hint to using handouts?

A) make sure they look professionally made
B) make about 10 percent more than you think you will need
C) hand them out during your introduction
D) include a title, date, your name and contact information

Question 35

For his presentation aid, Peter plans to write on a large pad of unlined paper displayed on a large free standing easel.This is an example of a

A) flip chart.
B) flowchart.
C) handout.
D) poster.

Question 36

Maria is using an interactive whiteboard with a touch-screen surface for her presentation aid. This is an example of using

A) flowcharts.
B) contemporary media.
C) traditional media.
D) multimedia.

Question 37

The principle of____________ recognizes the need for the elements you use to connect or relate to each other.

A) rhythm
B) unity
C) harmony
D) balance

Question 38

The ____________ principle recommends that you create a design format and use it consistently.

A) rhythm
B) harmony
C) unity
D) pattern

Question 39

___________deals with the feeling of equilibrium-a feeling of stability, symmetry, and calm.

A) Pattern
B) Emphasis
C) Balance
D) Rhythm

Question 40

Nina is preparing four to six presentation slides for an eight minute speech. Approximately how long will it take Nina to create and rehearse with this presentation aid?

A) less than 2 hours
B) from 2 to 3 hours
C) 10.5 to 12+ hours
D) 4.5 to 6+ hours

Question 41

Actual items as presentation aids can include people, animals, or objects.

Question 42

Lenny wants to show the structure or chain of command in an organization. He should use a flowchart.

Question 43

Graphs, charts, and tables are all useful for demonstrating relationships or differences between two or more variables.

Question 44

Sammy has more than three lines to plot. He should use a line graph.

Question 45

If you are creating a line or bar graph and time is variable, you should always put it on the horizontal axis.

Question 46

Pictographs and pie graphs are effective for showing frequency, distribution, and correlations of numbers.

Question 47

You can effectively use up to ten segments in a pie graph.

Question 48

It is not necessary to identify the sources of presentation aids.

Question 49

Michelle feels her speech topic demands more auditory and visual examples and she has plenty of time and money to spend on her aids. Michelle should use media as a presentation aid.

Question 50

Tracy is using a whiteboard for her presentation aid. She should only use upper-case letters when she writes on it.

Question 51

It is best to use chalkboards and whiteboards sparingly aspresentation aids.

Question 52

Monica is presenting a speech to a large audience. She should NOT use a poster because they are more effective for smaller audiences.

Question 53

Trina is using handouts for her presentation aid. She shoulddistribute them to her audience during her speech.

Question 54

Michael is giving a presentation to a small group and he wants to appear spontaneous and involve the audience. He should use a flip chart as his presentation aid.

Question 55

When creating presentation aids, it is best to keep yourpattern simple.

Question 56

_____________are three-dimensional or two-dimensional visual items, video footage, audio recordings, and/or multimedia segments that support and enhance your speech.

Question 57

Terrence's presentation aid consists of numbers arranged in rows and columns. This is an example of a(n)_____________ .

Question 58

_____________show a step-by-step development through a procedure, relationship, or process.

Question 59

Pamela's presentation aid is a circular graph with sections representing a percentage of a given quantity. This is an example of a(n) _____________ .

Question 60

_____________are standard-size printed pages designed to help you distribute new information, to summarize, or to reinforce.

Question 61

_____________is a large pad, usually of unlined or lined paper, displayed on either a large free standing or tabletop easel.

Question 62

_____________relate to the arrangement and placement of various elements for optimum effect.

Question 63

The principle of_____________ recognizes the need for the elements you use to connect or relate to each other.

Question 64

The principle of _____________ recommends that you create a design format and use it consistently.

Question 65

Donna is using consistent backgrounds, fonts, symbols, and content in her presentation aids. She is demonstrating the design principle of _____________.

Question 66

Utilizing the principle of _____________ will create the feeling of equilibrium in your presentation aids.

Question 67

In her presentation aid, Fran uses design elements in order to highlight the most important information. She is demonstrating the principle of _____________ .

Question 68

_____________is the design principle related to actual movement or a sense of movement.

Question 69

_____________is the act of sketching out the content and arranging the sequence of your presentation aids.

Question 70

A cloud-based presentation tool that helps translate your speech into a visual concept map combining words, images, links and video is _____________ .

Question 71

What are two benefits of using presentation aids?

Question 72

Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using actual items as presentation aids.

Question 73

What are two advantages of using photographs as presentation aids?

Question 74

Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using drawings as presentation aids.

Question 75

When should you use a flowchart as a presentation aid?

Question 76

When should you use an organizational chart as a presentation aid?

Question 77

What are two benefits of using graphs as presentation aids?

Question 78

When should you use a pie graph as a presentation aid?

Question 79

Which graphs are helpful for showing change over time and comparing two or more items?

Question 80

What are two disadvantages to using whiteboards and chalkboards?