Question 1

What should the body of a short 20-minute presentation focus on?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

Kyoung is part of an employee team that has members located throughout the country. Each week they meet with each other online. At the next meeting, Kyoung must make a presentation about the team's progress. What is this type of business presentation called?

Accepted Answer

A virtual presentation is a presentation that is delivered online, typically using video conferencing software. This type of presentation is often used when the presenter and audience are located in different locations.

Question 3

Which of the following should the introduction to an oral presentation do?

Accepted Answer

The introduction of an oral presentation should preview the main points to give the audience a roadmap of what to expect, helping them follow along and understand the structure of the presentation.

Question 4

What question(s) should you ask about your audience to help you decide on your style and message?

Accepted Answer

Understanding the demographics and background of your audience, such as age, gender, education, and experience, helps tailor your style and message to effectively communicate and engage with them.

Question 5

You will be presenting a proposal about eliminating one of your company's product lines, and you expect your audience to be hostile toward your ideas. How should you behave?

Accepted Answer

Remaining calm and controlled while speaking evenly and slowly can help manage a hostile audience by maintaining professionalism and reducing tension.

Question 6

The introduction to an oral presentation should accomplish three goals: identifying yourself and establishing your credibility, previewing your main points, and which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Capturing your listeners' attention and getting them involved is crucial in an introduction to engage the audience and make them interested in the presentation.

Question 7

The two most powerful keys to audience comprehension and retention during a presentation are good organization and which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Intentional repetition helps reinforce key points, making it easier for the audience to understand and remember the information presented.

Question 8

After determining the purpose of your oral presentation, what is the second key element involved in preparing an oral presentation?

Accepted Answer

Analyzing the audience is crucial to tailor the presentation content and style to their interests, level of understanding, and expectations.

Question 9

Keisha has been asked to give a presentation about a new method for processing customer returns. What is the first thing she should do?

Accepted Answer

Determining the purpose of the presentation is essential as it guides the content, structure, and delivery of the presentation.

Question 10

How can a speaker establish credibility?

Accepted Answer

A speaker can establish credibility by describing his or her qualifications, as it helps the audience understand the speaker's expertise and authority on the subject matter.

Question 11

Thomas will be telling staff in his department about new equipment that will be installed soon. He expects his audience to be neutral about this information because the new equipment won't have a large effect on employees' day-to-day activities. What should Thomas do when delivering his presentation?

Accepted Answer

Since the audience is neutral and the information is straightforward, Thomas should be controlled and confident, using small gestures to maintain professionalism without being overly showy.

Question 12

If you have agreed to speak to an audience with which you are unfamiliar, what is the best thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Asking for the names of a few people in the audience can help you get a sense of their backgrounds, interests and educational levels. This will help you tailor your talk to their interests and needs. Contacting each individual in the audience would be impractical and take too much time. Simply guessing who will be in your audience is not a reliable strategy. Ignoring the fact that the audience may have unique qualities would make it difficult to engage and connect with them.

Question 13

You will be presenting information to your staff about new benefit options, and you expect your staff members to be very pleased with the changes in their benefits package. Which of the following is the best advice for delivering your presentation?

Accepted Answer

Including humor, personal examples, and experiences can make the presentation more engaging and relatable, especially when you expect the audience to be pleased with the changes.

Question 14

A good speaker has strategies for using the introduction of a speech to appeal to listeners and involve them in the presentation. Which of the following would be an effective strategy to involve listeners in a presentation.?

Accepted Answer

Opening with a question that requires audience participation, such as raising hands, actively involves listeners and engages them from the start.

Question 15

During a question-and-answer period at the end of an oral presentation, what type of audience would most likely require a moderator?

Accepted Answer

A hostile audience is more likely to require a moderator to manage the discussion, maintain order, and ensure that the session remains productive and respectful.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about oral presentations is NOT accurate?

Accepted Answer

Oral presentations are necessary for employees at all levels, not just those at upper levels.

Question 17

Which of the following is the most important part of preparing for a presentation?

Accepted Answer

Deciding what you want to accomplish is the most important part of preparing for a presentation because it will help you determine the content, structure, and delivery of your presentation.

Question 18

Which of the following is most likely to gain your audience's attention in the introduction of a presentation?

Accepted Answer

Starting with a clear benefit or outcome for the audience, such as learning how to protect personal information, is more engaging and relevant to their interests.

Question 19

Lucy has recorded her weekly lecture to deliver to her students in their online classroom. What is this type of business presentation called?

Accepted Answer

A webinar is an online seminar or presentation, often used for educational purposes, where a speaker delivers content to an audience over the internet.

Question 20

Ricardo's supervisor has asked for a concise summary of a proposal that Ricardo will be delivering to senior management later in the week. What is this type of business presentation called?

Accepted Answer

A briefing is a concise summary or update, typically used to inform or prepare an audience about a specific topic or proposal.

Quiz 14: Business Presentations