Deck 14: Presentation Aids

Question 1

MicrosofOffice-which includes PowerPoint-controls abou96 percenothretail market.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

In terms oreadability on visual aid, usitalics typrather than roman type.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

According to your textbook, presentation aids gain attention, enhancclarity omeaning, animprovspeaker's anaudience's efficiency (usotime).

Answer 3

True

Question 4

When preparing your presentation aids, iis gooideto includlots oclip arto ensurthathpresentation aiis interesting anentertaining to thaudience.

Question 5

When you arassigneto preparpresentation, you shoulimmediately , begin by focusing on thpresentation aid.

Question 6

Presentation aids armeanto supporpresentation anto takthplacothspeaker.

Question 7

When using bar graph, makthspacseparating thbars smaller than thwidth othbars.

Question 8

Thdesigners aMicrosofrecommenspecifitypsizes when using PowerPoint: 44-pointypfor titles, 32-pointypfor subtitles or text, an28-pointypfor thtext.

Question 9

Maps translatdatinto physical layouts.

Question 10

In general, thmosimportansegmenon picharshoulbegin againsth12 o'clock line.

Question 11

Irrelevanpictures on presentation aiactually increaslearning ancomprehension among audiencmembers.

Question 12

Texcharts antables summarize, comparor providlists okey ideas in tabular form.

Question 13

In terms oreadability on visual aid, usserityprather than san seritype.

Question 14

Presentation aids can increasthamounomeaning conveyed.

Question 15

Picharts show how things work.

Question 16

Thsix-by-six rulsays you shoulnodisplay morthan six computer-generateslides in six minutes ospeaking time.

Question 17

Presentation aids includaudio recordings, objects, handouts, anphysical demonstrations.

Question 18

Picharts angraphs show how much.

Question 19

Diagrams anillustrations show how things work.

Question 20

An effectivpicharcan includup to twelvseparatslices or pieces.

Question 21

In general, avoiusing backgrounsouneffects or musiwhen supporting your presentation with computer-generateslides.

Question 22

Ththreparts usein building story for your slides arsituation, complication, anresolution.

Question 23

As general rule, you shoulalways putitles on your visual aids.

Question 24

Thterm "seductivdetails" is derivefrom cognitivscience.

Question 25

storyboaris visual plan for your speech thacombines words anpictures to creatcoherenmessage.

Question 26

Do nous"pointer" to poindirectly athaudience.

Question 27

tool thamay buseto ensursuitablcolors for presentation aiis known as th"wheel ohues."

Question 28

Always begin presentation by building rapporwith thaudiencregardless ohow many presentations aids you use.

Question 29

Imperativto selecting an effectivpresentation aiis making surisupports your purpose, iwill gain anholthaudience's attention, iwill reinforcanclarify thmessage, iwill enhancethspeaker's credibility aniwill savthspeaker tim.

Question 30

Writing detailenotes on chalkboarin room o200 peoplis
very effectivstrategy for presenting information to an audience.

Question 31

flip charis small paopaper thaeach audiencmember can holanreaduring thpresentation.

Question 32

When using presentation aids, focus on your aids rather than thaudience.

Question 33

Two types ocharts ar"pie" an"line."

Question 34

Any charor slidneeds to bdisplayefor aleasthlength otimiwoultakan averagreader to reaitwice.

Question 35

When creating computer-generateslide, usUPPERCASE
letters frequently becausthey'rbig aneasy to read.

Question 36

Storyboards aruseful for planning video or film, bunoappropriatfor presentations using computer graphics or transparencies.

Question 37

When selecting thmedifor presentation aid, audiencsizis crucial elemento consider.

Question 38

gootechniqufor maintaining audiencattention is to keep slidvisibluntil you arready to discuss thnexslide.

Question 39

When creating computer-generateslide, do nousanything less than 24 or 28 -poinsizfor words.

Question 40

When trying to match your presentation aids to thcontenoyour presentation, cuany visuals-no matter how beautiful or clever- thado nosupporyour central ideankey points.

Question 41

You shoulnever reayour presentation worfor worfrom screen or flipchart.

Question 42

translatdatinto physical layouts.

A)Tables
B)Graphs
C)Maps
D)Text charts
E)Pie charts

Question 43

Begin presentation by giving thaudiencany handouts you havunless thhandouis worfor work copy oyour presentation.

Question 44

Black or dark blumarkers areasiesto seanwork beson flip charts.

Question 45

Which presentation aids show "how things work?"

A)Pie charts and graphs
B)Graphs and text charts
C)Text charts and tables
D)Tables and diagrams
E)Diagrams and illustrations

Question 46

Thpurposopicharis toa.show where.
B)show how things work.
C)summarize, compare, and provide lists of key ideas.
D)show the size of each part as a percentage of some whole.
E)show who.

Question 47

Sounds clips usein presentation shoulbbrieanten seconds is considereto bplenty.

Question 48

According to your textbook, when graphs aren'specifienough anverbal descriptions artoo cumbersome, offer elegansolutions for showing exacnumerivalues.

A)pie charts
B)graphs
C)text charts
D)tables
E)diagrams

Question 49

Becaustheyis accustometo measuring in clockwismotion, your picharshoulbegin with thmosimportansegmenawhich position?a.6 o'clock
B)9 o'clock
C)3 o'clock
D)12 o'clock
E)2 o'clock

Question 50

Two cognitivprinciples thacan impactheffectiveness opresentation slides arcoherencancontrast.

Question 51

As you consider thbenefits anfunctions opresentation aids, keep in minthmosbasiprinciploall:

A)Presentation aids are only aids.
B)Follow the six-by-six rule.
C)Avoid seductive details.
D)Exercise restraint.
E)Storyboard your slides.

Question 52

Which presentation aiis besfor representing countablthings likthnumber oemployees in company over perioofivyears or thgrowth in sales ospecifiproduct?

A)Pie chart
B)Graph
C)Text chart
D)Table
E)Diagram

Question 53

When using pichart, try noto usmorthan components or pieces.

A)3
B)6
C)10
D)12
E)15

Question 54

Presentation softwarprograms providstock templates for slides.

Question 55

.Iyou uspointer, iis recommendethayou remember to
"touch, turn, talk."

Question 56

Photos can tell thstory opresentation.

Question 57

According to thtextbook, maps show how things work anphotographs show reality.

Question 58

According to your textbook authors, choosing thrightypopresentation aishoulbstrategianshoulanswer all othfollowing questions EXCEPT:

A)Which type(s) will best achieve my purpose?
B)Which type(s) will be most effective in gaining and keeping audience attention?
C)Which type(s) will impress my audience with character as well as my technical expertise and skills?
D)Which type(s) will help me clarify and reinforce my message?
E)Which type(s) will save me time?

Question 59

GenZalazny has saithat, "No onwill ever complain ithlettering is too big; all shouliit's too small."

Question 60

Laser pointers thaflash small beam olighon screen arvery effectivfor isolating small items on presentation aids.

Question 61

Regardless othtypovisual mediyou arusing, which othfollowing strategies can help you show antell effectively?a.Paginateverything.
B)Include source attributions.
C)Round off numbers.
D)Focus on your presentation aids.
E)A, B and C only

Question 62

Which othfollowing is NOguidelinprovidein thtextbook regarding musiansouneffects.

A)Keep background music at the same low level throughout the presentation.
B)Keep each sound clip brief.
C)Make sure sounds are relevant to the topic.
D)Remember that sound effects often reduce comprehension.
E)Make sure the sounds support your speech.

Question 63

Which othfollowing is NObespracticfor delivering your presentation aids?a.Timing is everything.
B)Focus on your presentation aids.
C)Focus on your audience.
D)Handle handouts effectively.
E)Show and tell.

Question 64

Ripplwants to explain how her campus cluwants to seup its new meeting spacwith small study rooms, an office, ancommunal social area.Whatypopresentation aiwoulbesmeeRipple's needs?

A)A line graph
B)A text chart
C)A bar graph
D)A pie chart
E)A diagram

Question 65

As presentation aids, photographs havthuniquability to

A)capture reality.
B)capture images.
C)capture events.
D)capture attention and stir emotions.
E)capture concepts.

Question 66

Ithpurposoyour presentation is to demonstrathow to separategg whites from egg yolks, which othfollowing presentation aids woulNObappropriate?

A)Live demonstration
B)Still photos of each step
C)Slides listing and describing each step
D)Animated cartoon demonstrating the proper technique
E)A photo of an egg followed by a photo of the yolk and egg whites.

Question 67

According to Microsoft, threcommendetypsizfor thtexon computer-generatepresentation slides shoulbno smaller than point.

A)12
B)18
C)20
D)28
E)36

Question 68

In general, your textbook recommends thathminimum typsizon presentation slides shoulbno smaller than

A)12 point.
B)16 point.
C)18 point.
D)24 point.
E)36 point.

Question 69

Ripplwants to demonstratthaher campus cluhas been increasing in members for threyears whereas threbetter- fundeclubs havbeen losing members for thlasthreyears.Whatypopresentation aiwoulbesmeeRipple's needs?

A)An illustration
B)A graph
C)A map
D)A pie chart
E)A diagram

Question 70

Thterm refers to elements in presentation aithaattracaudiencattention budo nosupporthspeaker's purposor key points.

A)seductive details
B)dramatic details
C)distracting details
D)flamboyant details
E)dull details

Question 71

Ripplwants to show thcollege's StudenFinancBoarthaher campus clureceives less funding than other clubs with smaller memberships.Whatypopresentation aiwoulbesmeeRipple's needs?

A)An illustration
B)A text chart
C)A photograph
D)A pie chart
E)A diagram

Question 72

Dan is preparing presentation to thvicpresidents ohis company in which hwill requesmorfunds for his department.Hwants to show them how much ohis total budgeis devoteto differenfunctions in his department.Whatypopresentation aiwoulbesmeeDan's needs?

A)A photograph
B)A drawing
C)A text chart
D)A map
E)A pie chart

Question 73

In general, handouts shoulbgiven to thaudience

A)when you are ready to discuss them.
B)near the end of the presentation.
C)at the end of the presentation.
D)at the beginning of the presentation.
E)when they ask for them.

Question 74

When considering slides, iis wisto

A)use as many slides as you can to be sure that you get your point across.
B)make sure that you use only full-sentences on slides so the audience will not become confused.
C)make sure that you use only full-sentences on slides so that you can read the speech if you lose your place.
D)never use two slides when one will do.
E)limit the number of slides per speech.

Question 75

All othfollowing answers aruseful tips for slides EXCEPT:

A)Use uppercase sparingly.
B)Use bright colors to highlight.
C)Use more than two fonts.
D)Use dark backgrounds with light text.
E)Use light backgrounds with dark text.

Question 76

All othfollowing steps can help you creatuseful storyboarfor organizing your presentation aids, EXCEPT:

A)Design your presentations aids after creating an outline for your presentation.
B)Select appropriate types of presentation aids to support your purpose.
C)Use the most creative visual design with a good deal of clip art to create your presentation aids.
D)Assess the number and sequence of presentation aids you will need.
E)Match the presentation aids to the content of your presentation.

Question 77

Ripplwants to summarizthmany ways in which her campus cluservestudents (e.g., sponsoring concerts, tutoring, exam- nighcoffebreaks, anusetextbook sales).Whatypopresentation aiwoulbesmeeRipple's needs?

A)An illustration
B)A text chart
C)A photograph
D)A pie chart
E)A diagram

Question 78

When creating slides as presentation aids, somwoulsuggesthe

A)"three-by-three rule."
B)"six-by-six rule."
C)"nine-by-nine rule."
D)"twelve-by-twelve rule."
E)"rule of three."

Question 79

Which othfollowing typefaces is mosappropriatfor thmajority opresentation slides?

A)Arial
B)Freestyle Script
C)Magneto
D)Jokerman
E)All are good typefaces for presentation slides

Question 80

Which othfollowing is/arincludein thcategory ononprojectevisual media?

A)video files
B)computer-generated slides
C)CD's
D)DVD's
E)physical demonstrations