Deck 15: Delivering Presentations

Question 1

During a presentation, you should use gestures that show affirmation and acceptance of your audience members.

Answer 1

True
Explanation: During a presentation, use gestures that show affirmation and acceptance of your audience members. For example, nodding indicates that you agree or recognize the value of what others say. Gesture with your hands, arms, body, and head to achieve positive connections with your audience.

Question 2

Business casual dress is interpreted broadly and varies significantly by location and company.

Answer 2

True
Explanation: Business casual dress is intended to project a more comfortable, relaxed feel while still maintaining a high standard of professionalism. Business casual dress is interpreted broadly and varies significantly by location and company.

Question 3

During presentations of more than five to ten minutes, you can keep the audience more engaged by moving around the room.

Answer 3

True
Explanation: During presentations of more than five to ten minutes, you can keep the audience more engaged by moving around the room. This draws the focus to you and allows you to gain spatial proximity with most of your audience members at some point during your presentation.

Question 4

Casual dress is rare in a business-related setting.

Question 5

In the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication, "F" stands for formal expression.

Question 6

Avoid complying with audience requests during your presentation as this will cause you to lose your train of thought.

Question 7

While making a presentation, it is important to face your audience.

Question 8

Using notes during a presentation is considered unprofessional.

Question 9

Business casual can be divided into high-level business casual, medium-level business casual, and low-level business casual.

Question 10

During a presentation, always give detailed explanations for questions as short responses are less effective.

Question 11

Audience members should avoid behaviors that may distract the presenter, such as glancing at their mobile phones or yawning.

Question 12

Fielding questions involves a risk as audience members may ask difficult questions.

Question 13

Avoid eye contact with audience members while presenting as you can get distracted.

Question 14

During a presentation, display abstract images instead of blank slides when speaking for lengthy periods without referencing the slides.

Question 15

High-level business casual is associated with creativity and friendliness.

Question 16

In the opening moments of presentation, you should avoid looking for friendly faces in the audience as this may distract you.

Question 17

You should use your presentation to show your thorough understanding of a business issue but avoid displaying openness.

Question 18

Having presence means commanding attention, garnering respect for your ideas, engaging your listeners, and even inspiring your audiences to action.

Question 19

During a presentation, keeping your arms to your sides or gesturing with palms up is more inviting to the audience.

Question 20

Many presenters have lost the opportunity to connect effectively during their openings because of rustling handouts.

Question 21

Which of the following is the best way to deliver presentations with authenticity?

A)Engaging in frequent name-dropping throughout the presentation
B)Talking about your abilities and achievements to impress your audience
C)Finding ways to present your real self to your audiences
D)Attempting to alter many of your presentation techniques all at once
E)Avoiding using notes as they can be perceived as a sign of weakness

Question 22

According to the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication, which of the following gestures conveys warmth to the audience?

A)Keeping your arms to your sides
B)Folding your arms
C)Lowering your shoulders
D)Putting your hands on your hips
E)Crossing your legs

Question 23

Which of the following should you strive to achieve when delivering a presentation?

A)Creating a union
B)Gaining knowledge
C)Showing appreciation
D)Generating questions
E)Establishing a presence

Question 24

Which of the following techniques helps you make your speech about people during a presentation?

A)Reading from your slides and letting the audience interpret them
B)Introducing colleagues and referring to them by name during your presentation
C)Engaging in frequent name-dropping
D)Using a lot of "I" statements
E)Avoiding using the names of people present in your audience

Question 25

According to the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication, which of the following facilitates trust?

A)Gripping the podium
B)Speaking in a monotone
C)Smiling excessively
D)Maintaining eye contact
E)Slouching and lowering one's shoulders

Question 26

Which of the following is intended to project executive presence and seriousness?

A)Formal business dress
B)High-level business casual dress
C)Casual dress
D)Low-level business casual dress
E)Semi-formal dress

Question 27

Which of the following should you do to manage your nervousness before a presentation?

A)Go for a strenuous physical workout on the day of presentation.
B)Think of all the things that have gone wrong in your life so that you don't make mistakes during the presentation.
C)Take several deep breaths to quickly alleviate your anxiety.
D)Do not envision yourself speaking to the audience beforehand.
E)Before your presentation, stand in a corner and don't speak with audience members.

Question 28

Which of the following is true about the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication in presentations?

A)Quickly go through your presentations to make full use of the audience's short attention span.
B)While presenting, lean back and lower your shoulders to convey self-confidence.
C)Use your facial expressions to connect with your audience and show enthusiasm for your topic.
D)Speak in a monotone and avoid modulating your voice as much as possible.
E)Avoid gesturing with your hands, arms, body, and head as it is distracting.

Question 29

In order to make your speech about people during a presentation, you should:

A)read from your slides and let the audience interpret them.
B)use a lot of "I" statements.
C)engage in frequent name-dropping.
D)make people the subject of your sentences.
E)avoid using the names of people present in your audience.

Question 30

Which of the following will help you maintain a flexible approach during your presentation?

A)Arriving just before the presentation to avoid nervousness
B)Positioning yourself far away from the audience to avoid eye contact with them
C)Sticking to the original plan
D)Always telling the audience about problems that have disrupted the presentation
E)Knowing the key messages of your presentation

Question 31

In the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication, "N" stands for:

A)nod.
B)note.
C)need.
D)necessary.
E)never.

Question 32

When you lose your train of thought during a presentation, you should:

A)start your presentation all over again.
B)announce a short break that will allow you to collect your thoughts.
C)read from your slides instead of trying to interpret them.
D)tell a few jokes to distract the audience.
E)pause until you regain your composure and your line of thinking.

Question 33

Presentations allow you to express your views in a(n):

A)two-way environment.
B)one-way environment.
C)one-to-one environment.
D)many-to-one environment.
E)uninformed environment.

Question 34

What does "F" stand for in the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication in presentations?

A)Friendly smile
B)Front runner
C)Forward lean
D)Facial expression
E)First move

Question 35

According to the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication, you should:

A)quickly go through your presentations to make full use of the audience's short attention span.
B)face the audience directly with a slight forward lean and upright posture during a presentation.
C)avoid making eye contact with your audience as you could lose your train of thought.
D)speak in a monotone and avoid modulating your voice as much as possible.
E)constantly gesture with your hands, arms, body, and head to keep the audience engaged.

Question 36

Nathaniel recently joined Anderson Enterprises, a multinational firm.He is confused about what to wear for a very formal business meeting where he will have to make a presentation to important clients.Which of the following should Nathaniel wear?

A)Nathaniel should wear a button-down collar shirt without a tie.
B)Nathaniel should wear a conservative business suit with a dress shirt and a necktie.
C)Nathaniel should wear chinos with a button-down collar shirt.
D)Nathaniel should wear a sports coat or blazer.
E)Nathaniel should wear a polo-type shirt with khakis.

Question 37

Which of the following is one of the best ways to relax immediately before a presentation?

A)Focusing on a critical boss you often disagree with
B)Speaking with audience members
C)Resisting the urge to envision yourself speaking to the audience
D)Pacing around the room
E)Increasing your caffeine intake

Question 38

Business casual dress is intended to project:

A)a comfortable, relaxed feel while maintaining a high standard of professionalism.
B)executive presence and seriousness.
C)a strong sense of authority and inaccessibility.
D)creativity and a strong sense of individuality.
E)an image of importance, power, and rigidity.

Question 39

According to the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication, during a presentation you should:

A)attempt to read your audience and get a sense for how much energy they have.
B)quickly go through your slides to make full use of the audience's short attention span.
C)put your hands on your hips and fold your arms to convey openness.
D)speak in a monotone and avoid modulating your voice as much as possible.
E)smile excessively to express your enthusiasm for your topic.

Question 40

Cathy works for a multinational company and has to make a presentation in a large conference room.Which of the following should Cathy do to make sure that she uses the room to her advantage while delivering her presentation?

A)Cathy should stand in the darkest corner in the conference room.
B)Cathy should lean on the podium while presenting.
C)Cathy should frequently pace around the conference room.
D)Cathy should stand upright behind a table.
E)Cathy should switch off all the lights to avoid eye contact with the audience.

Question 41

What message does your workplace attire project?

Question 42

Which of the following is true with regard to the use of slides and handouts during presentations?

A)Avoid previewing the slides before showing them.
B)Don't start your slides right away.
C)Turn out the lights so that the audience can view your slides easily.
D)Read your slides rather than interpreting them.
E)Avoid using blank slides as they may cause the audience to lose interest.

Question 43

What is the difference between internal presentations and external presentations?

Question 44

What is the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication in presentations?

Question 45

Who among the following presenters interacts most effectively with the audience?

A)Barry answers questions without taking the time to think about them.
B)Ricardo never admits that he does not know the answer to certain questions.
C)Greg provides elaborate answers to audience members' questions.
D)Rebecca does not reframe questions to match her agenda.
E)Judith thanks all members of the audience who ask questions.

Question 46

Which of the following should you do during a presentation?

A)Display abstract images on the screen when you speak for lengthy periods.
B)Do not read your slides; interpret them.
C)Avoid standing to the side of the slide projection area.
D)Avoid making a personal connection with your audience.
E)Do not move around as you talk as this distracts the audience.

Question 47

How does a flexible approach help in delivering presentation? Explain with the help of an example.

Question 48

Which of the following guidelines makes a presentation effective?

A)Speaking to your audience, not the screen
B)Not moving around as you talk as this distracts the audience
C)Drawing your audience's attention to the slides as the primary source of information
D)Reading your slides rather than interpreting them
E)Starting your slides right away without making a personal connection with your audience

Question 49

Generally, formal business attire projects:

A)trustworthiness.
B)creativity.
C)friendliness.
D)competence.
E)approachability.

Question 50

What are some of the relaxation techniques to manage nervousness?

Question 51

Which of the following presenters is making effective use of slides and handouts during their presentations?

A)Martha avoids previewing her slides before showing them.
B)Amy reads her slides rather than interpreting them.
C)Colin stands in front of the slide projection and talks about the content.
D)Roger draws his audience's attention to the slides as the primary source of information.
E)Juan displays a blank slide on the screen when he speaks for lengthy periods without referencing his slides.

Question 52

Which of the following presenters is making effective use of slides and handouts during their presentations?

A)Chris avoids previewing his slides before showing them.
B)Linda reads her slides rather than interpreting them.
C)Amanda uses a remote control to move from slide to slide allowing her to move around while presenting.
D)Fred draws his audience's attention to the slides as the primary source of information.
E)Sean displays abstract images on the screen when he speaks for lengthy periods without referencing his slides.

Question 53

Which of the following is an important principle for using slides?

A)If you plan to speak for lengthy periods without referencing your slides, consider displaying abstract images so that the screen does not look empty.
B)Avoid establishing eye contact with your audience as you may lose your train of thought.
C)The opening moments of your presentation are too valuable; devote it to the slides right away.
D)Don't spend too much time looking at your slides with your back to the audience.
E)Read your slides out loud and let the audience interpret them.

Question 54

Which of the following should be avoided during a presentation?

A)Avoid turning out the lights in most cases.
B)Avoid using blank slides as much as possible.
C)Avoid standing to the side of the slide projection area.
D)Avoid interpreting the slides and just try reading them out loud to the audience.
E)Avoid previewing the slides before showing them.

Question 55

How can you be a supportive audience member?

A)By avoiding eye contact with the presenter as this may cause him/her to lose focus
B)By avoiding behaviors such as yawning that may distract the presenter
C)By repeatedly asking questions during and after the presentation
D)By pointing out any errors or typos that you notice in the presentation
E)By publicly offering the presenter advice on how to make the presentation more useful

Question 56

Which of the following principles is important for effectively interacting with the audience during presentations?

A)Never pause before answering a question as it indicates a lack of knowledge.
B)Give short responses as they are more effective.
C)Never admit that you do not know the answer-instead, continue the conversation with a different topic.
D)Reframe questions to match the audience's agenda.
E)Restrict the number of questions to a minimum.

Question 57

How does rehearsing before a presentation help a speaker?

Question 58

Which of the following is a guideline for fielding questions?

A)Pause before answering a question.
B)Never admit that you do not know the answer; continue the conversation with a different topic.
C)Provide detailed explanations, as short responses indicate a lack of knowledge.
D)Avoid reframing the question to match your agenda, as this could be perceived as unethical.
E)Defend your position irrespective of the counterarguments put forth by the audience.

Question 59

What are the three levels of attire for business professionals?

Question 60

In your presentation, how can you make your speech about people?

Question 61

List some of the guidelines to make a presentation effective.

Question 62

How do good speakers interact with the audience?