Question 1

You have been invited to speak at a seminar on the importance of networking online. Before giving your presentation, you decide to post the main points of your presentation on your company blog and encourage comments. Which of the following actions will be most beneficial to both the audience and the presenter?

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Discussing relevant online comments during the presentation and encouraging further feedback through an online forum allows for a dynamic interaction between the presenter and the audience. It leverages both live and online platforms for engagement, making it beneficial for both parties by fostering a comprehensive dialogue.

Question 2

Organize short presentations as you would a report or proposal.

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Question 3

Knowing your audience's size will help you adjust both your message and your delivery.

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Question 4

Using a storytelling model can be a great way to catch and hold the audience's attention.

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Using a storytelling model can create an engaging and memorable experience for the audience. Storytelling taps into our emotions and helps information stick in our minds.

Question 5

If you are asked a difficult or complex question, avoid the temptation to ________.

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Sidestepping a difficult or complex question allows you to acknowledge the complexity of the topic while still showing that you are engaged in the conversation. Refusing to answer or responding with another question can come across as evasive or unhelpful, while attempting to answer without adequate knowledge can make you seem untrustworthy. By sidestepping the question and redirecting the conversation to related but more manageable topics, you can demonstrate your expertise without getting into unnecessarily tricky territory.

Question 6

Innovations in ________ continue to reshape the nature of presentations.

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Question 7

Which of the following is important when giving presentations online?

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Sending preview study materials ahead of time helps to prepare the audience and ensure they are ready for the presentation. Keeping the presentation simple helps to ensure that the audience can follow along easily, especially with potential technical difficulties. Asking for feedback frequently helps to ensure that the audience is engaged and understanding the material. Therefore, all of the options are important when giving presentations online.

Question 8

The most important way to hold an audience's attention is to use the storytelling technique.

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Question 9

With oral communication you have to rely primarily on spoken words to link various parts and ideas.

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Oral communication involves speaking and listening, therefore spoken words are the primary means of linking ideas and conveying information. Nonverbal communication such as body language and tone of voice can also play a role, but spoken words are the main focus.

Question 10

What term refers to three-dimensional selves beamed over a company's hyperadvanced information network?

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Holograms are three-dimensional images created using light projection, which could potentially be used to depict employees or representatives of a company in a virtual setting.

Question 11

A line of communication created by people in an audience to connect with others inside or outside the room, with or without the knowledge of the speaker, which is akin to texting with your classmates or live-blogging during a lecture, is generally known as ________.

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The term for this type of communication is commonly known as the backchannel. It refers to the digital conversation that takes place alongside a live event, such as a presentation or lecture. It can be created by audience members using social media platforms or messaging apps, and can serve as a way for attendees to connect with each other or share their thoughts and feedback about the event in real-time. The backchannel can be both beneficial and distracting for speakers, depending on how they choose to engage with it.

Question 12

If your audience is uninterested, the best strategy is to build your credibility as you present compelling reasons to accept your message, address potential objections as you move forward, and show confidence but a willingness to answer questions and concerns.

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Question 13

To capture audience attention, share an intriguing, unexpected, or shocking detail.

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Sharing an intriguing, unexpected, or shocking detail can pique audience interest and capture their attention.

Question 14

Planning presentations is unlike planning other business messages in that you don't have to select the medium.

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When planning presentations, you do have to select the medium such as PowerPoint, video, or handouts.

Question 15

The most important aspect of any presentation is ________.

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The ultimate goal of a presentation is to effectively convey a message to the audience, and getting them to receive, understand, and embrace the message is the most important aspect of achieving that goal. Length and using the right tools are secondary considerations, while knowing what the audience needs is critical but still falls short of actually delivering an impactful message.

Question 16

As multiple outlines can lead to anxiety and confusion, speakers should only prepare one speaking outline.

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While it is generally recommended to only prepare one speaking outline to avoid confusion, it is not necessarily true that having multiple outlines will always lead to anxiety and confusion. Some speakers may find it helpful to have a backup or alternate outline in case they lose or forget their primary one. Ultimately, it is up to the individual speaker to determine what works best for them.

Question 17

Jasmine is giving a presentation to an angry group of investors. She is quite sure that during the Q&A round at least some of them will ask hostile questions. In this situation, Jasmine should ________.

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It is important for Jasmine to respond honestly and directly to the hostile questions while keeping her cool. It is not advisable to sidestep or refuse to answer the questions as it may further aggravate the investors. Showing emotional commitment to the subject is also not recommended as it may be perceived negatively by the investors. By responding honestly and directly, Jasmine can address the concerns of the investors and assure them that their questions are being taken seriously.

Question 18

If you can't express your main idea in a single sentence, you probably haven't defined it clearly enough.

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A clear main idea should be concise and easily understood, which can typically be expressed in a single sentence. If it takes multiple sentences to explain, it may not be defined clearly enough. A clear and concise main idea should be able to be expressed in a single sentence. If it cannot, it is likely that the idea has not been fully developed or clearly defined.

Question 19

When people ask questions, to what should you pay attention?

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Question 20

Which of these scenarios would be considered part of the backchannel?

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The backchannel refers to the online conversation happening among the audience members during a presentation. Audience members texting each other during a presentation is an example of backchannel communication. The other options do not involve backchannel communication.

Quiz 12: Developing Oral and Online Presentations