Question 1

Poorly designed PowerPoint presentations are the fault of the creator and not the software itself.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

For effective presentation slides, you should apply the 6-x-6 rule to most slides. The 6-x-6 rule means that

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A)   the entire presentation has no more than six slides.
B)   each slide has no more than six words per line and no more than six lines.
C)   each main idea has no more than six bullet points.
D)   each slide is discussed for six minutes.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

At the beginning of his presentation, Zachary asked, Do you want to cut your commute costs by more than 75 percent? By asking this question, Zachary is

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A)   identifying himself and establishing credibility.
B)   previewing the main points of his presentation.
C)   capturing listeners' attention and getting them involved.
D)   misleading his audience.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Creating speaker's notes from your PowerPoint slides is helpful because these notes allow you to read your presentation word for word from the notes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Good organization and conscious repetition are the two most powerful keys to audience comprehension and retention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Knowledgeable speakers help the audience recognize the organization and main points in an oral message with ____________ signposts that keep listeners on track.

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verbal
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Question 7

The most important part of preparing for an oral presentation is

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A)   analyzing the audience.
B)   determining the purpose.
C)   gathering research.
D)   deciding what you're going to wear so that you'll look professional.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Some repetition in oral presentations

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A)   is necessary because speaking speed is much greater than listening speed.
B)   is helpful because it increases audience comprehension and retention.
C)   bores listeners and should be avoided.
D)   encourages daydreaming and makes the speaker sound unprepared.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

The best plan, by far, to create a convincing presentation is to read your entire presentation to your audience so that you don't omit anything.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Even if you give a face-to-face presentation, consider posting your slides online for others to access because attendees appreciate these ____________ handouts.

Accepted Answer

electronic
Explanation:Attende...

Question 11

Which of the following statements about business presentations and speaking skills is most accurate?

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A)   Speaking skills are useful only for individuals in upper-level positions.
B)   Organizations today are increasingly interested in hiring people with good presentation skills.
C)   For many positions only technical skills are needed, not communication skills.
D)   Oral presentations in the workplace are necessary only when you must motivate action.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of these is the most accurate description of pausing and silence in a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Don't pause when you first approach the audience because you will appear unsure.
B)   Fill awkward silences with short phrases such as "you know" or "basically."
C)   Words always carry more impact than a silent pause.
D)   Silence is preferable to meaningless fillers.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Robert is preparing a PowerPoint slide show for a foreign audience. He must choose his background colors carefully.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When preparing a multimedia presentation, start with the text first and add graphics later.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

You should present your first sentence from memory to establish rapport with the audience through eye contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is the best example of a statement of purpose for an oral presentation?

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A)   To persuade the board of directors to offer stock options to all employees.
B)   To persuade my audience in a short, interesting, and effective speech.
C)   This oral presentation will both entertain and inform the listeners about my topic.
D)   The next hurricane could cause even more widespread gas shortages, which we can't afford.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

In the ___________ of your presentation, you should summarize your main themes and leave the audience with something memorable.

Accepted Answer

conclusion
Explanation:You should summar...

Question 18

It is normal to experience some degree of stage fright when speaking before a group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

You will make the best connection with your audience by providing the hard, dry facts and avoiding personalized statistics or personal anecdotes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In the conclusion you say, I recommend developing and posting on YouTube high-quality videos to recruit new employees. You are using the conclusion to

Accepted Answer

A)   introduce one additional main point of interest to the audience.
B)   review the main themes of the presentation.
C)   include a statement that allows you to depart gracefully.
D)   provide a final action-oriented focus.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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You will make the best connection with your audience by providing the hard, dry facts and avoiding personalized statistics or personal anecdotes.

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When preparing a multimedia presentation, start with the text first and add graphics later.

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You should present your first sentence from memory to establish rapport with the audience through eye contact.

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Even if you give a face-to-face presentation, consider posting your slides online for others to access because attendees appreciate these ____________ handouts.

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At the beginning of his presentation, Zachary asked, Do you want to cut your commute costs by more than 75 percent? By asking this question, Zachary is

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Creating speaker's notes from your PowerPoint slides is helpful because these notes allow you to read your presentation word for word from the notes.

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The best plan, by far, to create a convincing presentation is to read your entire presentation to your audience so that you don't omit anything.

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The most important part of preparing for an oral presentation is

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Which of the following statements about business presentations and speaking skills is most accurate?

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Which of these is the most accurate description of pausing and silence in a presentation?

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Which of the following is the best example of a statement of purpose for an oral presentation?

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For effective presentation slides, you should apply the 6-x-6 rule to most slides. The 6-x-6 rule means that

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Poorly designed PowerPoint presentations are the fault of the creator and not the software itself.

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In the ___________ of your presentation, you should summarize your main themes and leave the audience with something memorable.

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Some repetition in oral presentations

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Good organization and conscious repetition are the two most powerful keys to audience comprehension and retention.

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Knowledgeable speakers help the audience recognize the organization and main points in an oral message with ____________ signposts that keep listeners on track.

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