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1. A multimedia presentation is _____

A public meeting place, an open discussion, or any medium such as a newspaper or website designed for the expression of ideas.

The material or technical process used in communicating or creating something.

A means for clarifying important points through the use of photographs.

A technique used to share information by enhancing narration with print sources and nonprint media

Answer

Correct Answer: A technique used to share information by enhancing narration with print sources and nonprint media

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2. True or false? It's always best to leave basic printed brochures about your services after a presentation

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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3. The process of brainstorming as many ideas as possible is known as _ thinking, and the process of narrowing your focus to the best of those ideas is known as __ thinking.

creative, managerial

exploratory, selective

divergent, convergent

broadband, narrowband

Answer

Correct Answer: divergent, convergent

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4. True or False? Animations and builds are a surefire way to get your audience engaged.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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5. True or False? Bullet points have been scientifically proven to be more effective than full sentences on slides.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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6. According to Edward Tufte, when presenting complex material you should follow what pattern?

Particular-general-particular

Simple-simple-complex

Question-answer-question

Technical-emotional-technical

Answer

Correct Answer: Particular-general-particular

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7. Which of these is the most accurate analogy for the relationship between you (the presenter) and the audience?

Boss / Subordinate

Mentor / Hero

Judge / Jury

Homeowner / Guest

Answer

Correct Answer: Mentor / Hero

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8. Which of the following is NOT an example of a plosive?

Answer

Correct Answer: a

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9. The method of connecting to an audience through common ground is called ________.

hanging out

identifying

friending

associating

Answer

Correct Answer: identifying

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10. Guy Kawasaki's "10/20/30" method refers to which aspects of the presentation, respectively?

Main points, people in a room, number of slides

Distance from the audience, number of slides, minutes for questions

Number of slides, number of people, number of business cards

Number of slides, minutes of speech, font size

Answer

Correct Answer: Number of slides, minutes of speech, font size

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11. Which of the following is NOT a commonly accepted type of speech design?

Sequential

Exclamatory

Spatial

Comparative

Answer

Correct Answer: Exclamatory

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12. Research has found that most decision-making is based not on logic, but:

Emotion

Opinions of friends

Perception

The weather

Answer

Correct Answer: Emotion

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13. What is vital in building a good impression on top of the presentation itself?

Showing a video

Buying lunch for the client

Smiling and saying thank you

Asking the right amount and types of questions

Answer

Correct Answer: Asking the right amount and types of questions

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14. "Say what you're going to tell them, tell them, then_______," is a classic presentation format.

break for questions

use visuals

wait for applause

tell them what you just told them

Answer

Correct Answer: tell them what you just told them

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15. Some good transition phrases that humanize you, and so are good to throw into your presentation, might be "To Be Honest" and "You Know" or "Like"

False

True

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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16. Making a presentation, it's best to be __________

Friendly and responsive to questions

All of these

Intelligent with a high IQ

Boisterous and really brief

Answer

Correct Answer: Friendly and responsive to questions

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17. When using an analagous example, a speaker is using a/an ___________.

scientific speech design

analagramatic speech design

comparative speech design

combined speech design

Answer

Correct Answer: comparative speech design

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18. According to Pixar filmmaker and TED speaker Andrew Stanton, the first rule of storytelling is:

Constrain yourself

Make the audience care

Open with a joke

Have a conflict

Answer

Correct Answer: Make the audience care

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19. Many experts believe that the best way to plan your presentation and organize your content during brainstorming is:

Whiteboard/paper

PowerPoint

Keynote

Prezi

Answer

Correct Answer: Whiteboard/paper

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20. True or False? It is necessary to present all of the related information supporting your argument in a presentation, or else the audience won't believe you.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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21. True or false? You should put all the information that you want your audience to understand on your slides.

False

True

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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22. Experts generally agree that _________ is one of the most effective means of communication.

charts and graphs

storytelling

animated GIFs

dense analytical reports

Answer

Correct Answer: storytelling

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23. Finish this statement: A PowerPoint presentation should

Use a 2-color scheme

Match word for word what you will tell your audience

Be limited to less than 10 slides

Outline at a high-level the presentation objectives

Answer

Correct Answer: Outline at a high-level the presentation objectives

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24. Studies conducted by Dr. Albert Mehrabian showed that the impact of communication is:

38% visual, 7% vocal, 55% verbal

7% visual, 38% vocal, 55% verbal

100% visual

55% visual, 38% vocal, 7% verbal

Answer

Correct Answer: 55% visual, 38% vocal, 7% verbal

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25. According to Seth Godin, each chart in your presentation should:

Include at least 4 series of data

Represent as much data as possible

Use a different color

Tell only one story

Answer

Correct Answer: Tell only one story

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26. Which statement demonstrates lack of confidence in the subject?

All of these

I apologize for not stating this clearly

I hope you like my presentation

I think this will be a great presentation today

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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27. The quality of your presentation is most directly related to the quality of your:

Opening sentence

Preparation

Topic

Slide design

Answer

Correct Answer: Preparation

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28. True or False? The design of your slides does not matter if your content is interesting enough.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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29. True or false? Repetition is never effective when giving a presentation.

False

True

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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30. The ability to recognize emotions and connect with others, a critical skill for presenters, is known as:

Empathy

Entropy

Ethos

Sympathy

Answer

Correct Answer: Empathy

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31. True or False? You can give the exact same presentation to any room, regardless of who your audience is.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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32. Filler words should be withheld from presentations, including "Umm", "Like" or "Uh"

False

True

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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33. True or False? Reading from slides is an effective way to convey information to the audience.

False

True

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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34. Which of the following is NOT a recommended presentation technique?

Speaking slowly

Reading every word of your presentation from your notes

Writing/typing notes with very large font

Writing down hints like "pause" or "change slide"

Answer

Correct Answer: Reading every word of your presentation from your notes

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35. Providing a handout separate from your slides:

Allows the audience to focus on your presentation rather than retaining specific information

Assures that important material is accessible after the presentation

Provides more information than verbal communication

All of these

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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36. Maslow's heirarchy of needs helps a speaker conceptualize how to _______ their audience.

motivate

bore

educate

ignore

Answer

Correct Answer: motivate

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37. True or false? Audience feedback only comes from verbal clues.

False

TRUE

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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38. True or false? Comparative design is a great way to find common ground with an audience.

True

FALSE

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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39. How can you know what to expect before a presentation?

Read on LinkedIn about the attendees

Create a list of potential questions from the audience

All of these

Obtain feedback about the last presentation made for the same client; to avoid pitfalls

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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40. What would always be a successful enhancement to a business presentation?

An opening song

Animated graphics

Larger text

Greater depth and breadth of knowledge on the subject

Answer

Correct Answer: Greater depth and breadth of knowledge on the subject

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41. Towards the end of a presentation, what should be the focus?

Reviewing key points

Schmoozing and mingling

Having fun together at a lunch or dinner

Collecting business cards

Answer

Correct Answer: Reviewing key points

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42. True or False? If you have been given a 60-minute window for your presentation, you should intentionally finish early to allow time for questions.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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43. What could be fatal to the success of a presentation?

Lack of confidence and knowledge

Being poorly dressed

Poorly designed graphics

All of these

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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44. What should be considered before making a presentation?

All of these

The slide show content

The subject matter

The A/V equipment that will be used

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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45. What is the best way to practice and review for a presentation?

Present to family & friends

Present to colleagues

Video tape yourself

All of these

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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46. What is the best plan when preparing for a presentation?

Prepare trigger words to remind you of key points

Create a professionally designed PowerPoint slide show

All of these

Study your subject, and prepare notes

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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47. True or False? Humor can be successfully incorporated into a professional presentation to create a connection with the audience.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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48. If you are presenting slides to a room of people, you should stand so that you are facing the:

Slides

Projector

Audience

Answer

Correct Answer: Audience

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49. Which type of body language is encouraged when delivering a presentation?

Erratic

Open

Closed

Answer

Correct Answer: Open

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50. Presentations of an hour or longer are more impactful than a presentation of 20 Minutes.

False

true

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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51. To be a good presenter, you need to be _________

A naturally talented and charismatic speaker

Good at making animations in PowerPoint

Good looking and pleasing

Well prepared

Answer

Correct Answer: Well prepared

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52. Which of these is a good way to create contrast in your presentation?

All of these

Mix the design of your slides

Change the tone of your voice

Move around the room

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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53. What is a commonly used color in corporate presentations because it's positively associated with conservatism, confidence, dependability, and the male gender.

Red

Yellow

Blue

Green

Answer

Correct Answer: Blue

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54. True or False? During a presentation, it's best to read the text on your slides so you don't get off track

False

True

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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55. What's the most important aspect of your presentation slides?

The font and color

The amount of information

The visual engagement

The way you interact with them

Answer

Correct Answer: The way you interact with them

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56. The benefits of arriving early for a presentation include:

A chance to acclimate to the room lighting and temperature

A chance to check your technology

A chance to meet with the audience

All of these

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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1. A multimedia presentation is _____

2. True or false? It's always best to leave basic printed brochures about your services after a presentation

3. The process of brainstorming as many ideas as possible is known as _______ thinking, and the process of narrowing your focus to the best of those ideas is known as ________ thinking.

4. True or False? Animations and builds are a surefire way to get your audience engaged.

5. True or False? Bullet points have been scientifically proven to be more effective than full sentences on slides.

6. According to Edward Tufte, when presenting complex material you should follow what pattern?

7. Which of these is the most accurate analogy for the relationship between you (the presenter) and the audience?

8. Which of the following is NOT an example of a plosive?

9. The method of connecting to an audience through common ground is called ________.

10. Guy Kawasaki's "10/20/30" method refers to which aspects of the presentation, respectively?

11. Which of the following is NOT a commonly accepted type of speech design?

12. Research has found that most decision-making is based not on logic, but:

13. What is vital in building a good impression on top of the presentation itself?

14. "Say what you're going to tell them, tell them, then_______," is a classic presentation format.

15. Some good transition phrases that humanize you, and so are good to throw into your presentation, might be "To Be Honest" and "You Know" or "Like"

16. Making a presentation, it's best to be __________

17. When using an analagous example, a speaker is using a/an ___________.

18. According to Pixar filmmaker and TED speaker Andrew Stanton, the first rule of storytelling is:

19. Many experts believe that the best way to plan your presentation and organize your content during brainstorming is:

20. True or False? It is necessary to present all of the related information supporting your argument in a presentation, or else the audience won't believe you.

21. True or false? You should put all the information that you want your audience to understand on your slides.

22. Experts generally agree that _________ is one of the most effective means of communication.

23. Finish this statement: A PowerPoint presentation should

24. Studies conducted by Dr. Albert Mehrabian showed that the impact of communication is:

25. According to Seth Godin, each chart in your presentation should:

26. Which statement demonstrates lack of confidence in the subject?

27. The quality of your presentation is most directly related to the quality of your:

28. True or False? The design of your slides does not matter if your content is interesting enough.

29. True or false? Repetition is never effective when giving a presentation.

30. The ability to recognize emotions and connect with others, a critical skill for presenters, is known as:

31. True or False? You can give the exact same presentation to any room, regardless of who your audience is.

32. Filler words should be withheld from presentations, including "Umm", "Like" or "Uh"

33. True or False? Reading from slides is an effective way to convey information to the audience.

34. Which of the following is NOT a recommended presentation technique?

35. Providing a handout separate from your slides:

36. Maslow's heirarchy of needs helps a speaker conceptualize how to _______ their audience.

37. True or false? Audience feedback only comes from verbal clues.

38. True or false? Comparative design is a great way to find common ground with an audience.

39. How can you know what to expect before a presentation?

40. What would always be a successful enhancement to a business presentation?

41. Towards the end of a presentation, what should be the focus?

42. True or False? If you have been given a 60-minute window for your presentation, you should intentionally finish early to allow time for questions.

43. What could be fatal to the success of a presentation?

44. What should be considered before making a presentation?

45. What is the best way to practice and review for a presentation?

46. What is the best plan when preparing for a presentation?

47. True or False? Humor can be successfully incorporated into a professional presentation to create a connection with the audience.

48. If you are presenting slides to a room of people, you should stand so that you are facing the:

49. Which type of body language is encouraged when delivering a presentation?

50. Presentations of an hour or longer are more impactful than a presentation of 20 Minutes.

51. To be a good presenter, you need to be _________

52. Which of these is a good way to create contrast in your presentation?

53. What is a commonly used color in corporate presentations because it's positively associated with conservatism, confidence, dependability, and the male gender.

54. True or False? During a presentation, it's best to read the text on your slides so you don't get off track

55. What's the most important aspect of your presentation slides?

56. The benefits of arriving early for a presentation include:

3. The process of brainstorming as many ideas as possible is known as _ thinking, and the process of narrowing your focus to the best of those ideas is known as __ thinking.