Question 1

One of the biggest challenges presenters face is focusing their presentations, that is, limiting the topic by concentrating on _______________ aspect(s) of it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the biggest challenges presenters face...

Question 2

The purpose of a(n) _______________ presentation is to present facts and details.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The purpose of a(n) _______________ presentation is...

Question 3

A(n) _______________ is a presentation in which the audience signs in to a shared view of the presenter's computer screen and calls in to a conference call to hear the presenter over the telephone line.

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The answer of A(n) _______________ is a presentation in which...

Question 4

Limiting a topic by time or
_______________ means you focus on a segment of time, rather than trying to cover the entire history of a topic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Limiting a topic by time or
_______________ means...

Question 5

James advises that Tim focus on all of the following areas EXCEPT _____.
A)connecting to your audience
B)avoiding fillers
C)using proper grammar and pronunciation
D)adding vocal highs and lows

Accepted Answer

The article does not mention anything about adding vocal highs and lows, therefore this is the correct answer. The other options (connecting to the audience, avoiding fillers, and using proper grammar and pronunciation) are all areas that James advises Tim to focus on.

Question 6

As a way of connecting to his audience, Tim is aware of his demeanor which includes _____.
A)how you speak
B)the content of your slides
C)the amount of time you rehearsed
D)your speaker credentials

Accepted Answer

Demeanor includes a person's behavior, mannerisms, and the way they speak. Therefore, the correct choice is A. The content of slides, amount of rehearsal, and speaker credentials are important, but they do not fall under the category of demeanor.

Question 7

Mannerisms such as playing with your car keys, fidgeting, rocking, and pacing can communicate _____.
A)nervousness
B)over-confidence
C)dislike for the audience
D)lack of credentials

Accepted Answer

Mannerisms such as playing with your car keys, fidgeting, rocking, and pacing can communicate nervousness.

Question 8

_______________ are characteristics that describe your audience.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ are characteristics that describe your audience....

Question 9

A(n) _______________ is a talk in which the person speaking is communicating with an audience in an effort to explain, sell , entertain, train, or achieve a wide variety of other goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _______________ is a talk in which...

Question 10

Wendy advises that if Caroline wants the audience to relate to her as a real person, sharing _____ is important.
A)familiar quotations
B)quantitative data
C)definitions of key terms
D)anecdotes

Accepted Answer

Anecdotes are personal stories or experiences that help the audience connect with the speaker as a real person. Sharing anecdotes can make the presentation more engaging and relatable. Familiar quotations, quantitative data, and definitions of key terms may also be useful in certain presentations, but they do not necessarily help the audience relate to the speaker as a real person.

Question 11

Both Wendy and Caroline agree that the method of _____ works best to prepare the audience to consider solutions or recommendations for change.
A)sharing anecdotes
B)commenting on an occasion
C)asking questions
D)raising a current problem or issue

Accepted Answer

Raising a current problem or issue is the most effective way to prepare the audience for solutions or recommendations for change. It draws attention to the issue at hand and creates an inherent need for action or change, which makes the audience more receptive to possible solutions. Sharing anecdotes or commenting on an occasion may not be as effective in creating this sense of urgency. Asking questions can be useful, but it may not be as direct and engaging as highlighting a current issue.

Question 12

The CEO knows that he sometimes uses lazy pronunciation in his own presentations, so he advises Tim to be aware of this potential problem. An example of lazy pronunciation is _____.
A)saying "liberry" instead of "library"
B)saying "acrost" instead of "across"
C)saying "speakin" instead of "speaking"
D)saying "ain't" instead of "isn't"

Accepted Answer

The answer of The CEO knows that he sometimes uses...

Question 13

Caroline shares that for her next presentation she is concerned that the audience is not all that interested in the topic. To increase their interest level, Wendy suggests that Caroline _____.
A)comment on the occasion
B)mention a familiar quotation
C)discuss quantitative data
D)share an anecdote

Accepted Answer

The answer of Caroline shares that for her next presentation...

Question 14

Asking yourself "who is the audience for my presentation?" is part of the _______________ phase.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Asking yourself "who is the audience for...

Question 15

Text size can indicate _____.
A)relative importance
B)impact of demographics
C)importance of an introduction
D)ineffectiveness of graphics

Accepted Answer

Text size can indicate relative importance, with larger font sizes typically indicating greater significance.

Question 16

The chapter suggests that if you see audience members with confused, puzzled, or frustrated expressions you should _____.
A)mention what you observed and promise to address questions at the end
B)make adjustments accordingly
C)take a break and discreetly ask the audience members for their input
D)take a break and ask a colleague for their opinion

Accepted Answer

Seeing confused, puzzled, or frustrated expressions in the audience indicates that they are not following the presentation. It is important to make adjustments accordingly, such as slowing down, explaining concepts in more detail, or simplifying the language. Mentioning what you observe and promising to address questions at the end may not be enough to help the audience in the moment, and taking a break to ask for input or consulting with a colleague may be too disruptive to the flow of the presentation.

Question 17

An effective _______________ should engage the audience and state the purpose for your presentation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An effective _______________ should engage the audience...

Question 18

Limiting a topic by _______________ means you look at a topic from the perspective of a single group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Limiting a topic by _______________ means you...

Question 19

Caroline has found that stating the purpose of the presentation works best if _____.
A)the audience is already interested in the topic
B)the audience has not heard of the topic
C)the audience members do not know each other
D)the audience does not trust you

Accepted Answer

Stating the purpose of the presentation works best when the audience is already interested in the topic, as it helps to focus their attention on the key goals and takeaways of the presentation. If the audience is not already interested in the topic, it may be more effective to use a different type of attention-grabbing strategy to pique their interest.

Question 20

Wendy explains that if you want to get an audience thinking about a topic, _____ is a good method to use.
A)discussing statistics
B)mentioning a quotation
C)asking questions
D)commenting on an occasion

Accepted Answer

Asking questions is a good method to get an audience thinking about a topic as it encourages them to actively engage with the topic and consider their own thoughts and opinions.

Quiz 8: Presentation Concepts: Planning, Developing, and Giving a Presentation

One of the biggest challenges presenters face is focusing their presentations, that is, limiting the topic by concentrating on _______________ aspect(s) of it.

The purpose of a(n) _______________ presentation is to present facts and details.

A(n) _______________ is a presentation in which the audience signs in to a shared view of the presenter's computer screen and calls in to a conference call to hear the presenter over the telephone line.

Limiting a topic by time or _______________ means you focus on a segment of time, rather than trying to cover the entire history of a topic.

James advises that Tim focus on all of the following areas EXCEPT _____.

As a way of connecting to his audience, Tim is aware of his demeanor which includes _____.

Mannerisms such as playing with your car keys, fidgeting, rocking, and pacing can communicate _____.

_______________ are characteristics that describe your audience.

A(n) _______________ is a talk in which the person speaking is communicating with an audience in an effort to explain, sell , entertain, train, or achieve a wide variety of other goals.

Wendy advises that if Caroline wants the audience to relate to her as a real person, sharing _____ is important.

Both Wendy and Caroline agree that the method of _____ works best to prepare the audience to consider solutions or recommendations for change.

The CEO knows that he sometimes uses lazy pronunciation in his own presentations, so he advises Tim to be aware of this potential problem. An example of lazy pronunciation is _____.

Caroline shares that for her next presentation she is concerned that the audience is not all that interested in the topic. To increase their interest level, Wendy suggests that Caroline _____.

Asking yourself "who is the audience for my presentation?" is part of the _______________ phase.

Text size can indicate _____.

The chapter suggests that if you see audience members with confused, puzzled, or frustrated expressions you should _____.

An effective _______________ should engage the audience and state the purpose for your presentation.

Limiting a topic by _______________ means you look at a topic from the perspective of a single group.

Caroline has found that stating the purpose of the presentation works best if _____.

Wendy explains that if you want to get an audience thinking about a topic, _____ is a good method to use.