Question 1

Good speakers try to build audience ____________________ by forming a bond with their audience.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Good speakers try to build audience ____________________...

Question 2

Irina will make her presentation to a large audience of members whose negative attitudes range from displeased to outraged. What advice should Irina follow in preparing her presentation for this audience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Include plenty of personal stories, several anecdotes, and lots of jokes or humor.
B)  Use facts, statistics, and expert opinions along with an energizing, upbeat delivery style.
C)  Be humorous, add colorful visuals and startling statistics, and keep the presentation brief.
D)  Present objective data and expert opinion in a calm, controlled delivery style.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

To maintain audience interest in a multimedia presentation, add as many animation and sound effects as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Your goals as a speaker are to make listeners understand, remember, and act on your ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What kind of business presentation uses technology to allow remote colleagues to collaborate in real time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Podcast
B)  Briefing
C)  Report
D)  Virtual presentationE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

After determining your purpose for the presentation, what is your next important step?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conducting research
B)  Examining the room where the presentation will be made
C)  Preparing a multimedia presentation
D)  Analyzing the audienceE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One of the best ways to reduce stage fright is to know your subject thoroughly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Natalia is presenting statistics about the diversity of college students in different parts of the country. She will most likely organize by chronology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Connor opened his presentation to an audience of business owners with this statement: If you want to reduce employee benefit costs by at least 15 percent without hurting employee morale or impacting your work environment, please stand up right now. By asking them to stand, Connor is

Accepted Answer

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 D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

You should avoid talking about yourself at the beginning of a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A(n)____________________ delivery involves speaking freely, generally without notes, after preparing and rehearsing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ delivery involves speaking freely, generally without...

Question 14

Roberto is preparing a PowerPoint multimedia presentation for a multicultural audience. One of his primary considerations should be the background colors of his slides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A ____________________ is a prerecorded audio clip delivered over the Web. This type of presentation can be effective in launching products and introducing and training employees.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____________________ is a prerecorded audio clip...

Question 16

What statement about the use and meaning of color is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Secondary ideas are generally best conveyed with bold colors such as blue, green, and purple.
B)  Colors can be used to arouse different responses or to symbolize concepts.
C)  Effective multimedia presentations use light text on a light background.
D)  The messages that colors convey are universal among all cultures.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

All of these are good advice for nonverbal messages during a presentation except

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid being planted behind the podium.
B)  use a variety of gestures planned and rehearsed in advance.
C)  punctuate your words by varying your tone, volume, pitch, and pace.
D)  maintain appropriate eye contact to show your confidence and preparation.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

A(n)____________________ is a Web-based presentation, lecture, workshop, or seminar that is transmitted digitally with or without video to train employees, interact with customers, and promote products.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is a Web-based presentation, lecture, workshop,...

Question 19

An oral presentation that incorporates visual aids is far more likely to be retained than one lacking visual enhancement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An effective visual aid

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasizes and clarifies main points.
B)  increases audience interest.
C)  helps to jog the memory of a speaker.
D)  All answer choices are correct.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 12: Business Presentations

You should avoid talking about yourself at the beginning of a presentation.

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To maintain audience interest in a multimedia presentation, add as many animation and sound effects as possible.

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Your goals as a speaker are to make listeners understand, remember, and act on your ideas.

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Connor opened his presentation to an audience of business owners with this statement: If you want to reduce employee benefit costs by at least 15 percent without hurting employee morale or impacting your work environment, please stand up right now. By asking them to stand, Connor is

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What kind of business presentation uses technology to allow remote colleagues to collaborate in real time?

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All of these are good advice for nonverbal messages during a presentation except

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An effective visual aid

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Roberto is preparing a PowerPoint multimedia presentation for a multicultural audience. One of his primary considerations should be the background colors of his slides.

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A(n)____________________ delivery involves speaking freely, generally without notes, after preparing and rehearsing.

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Good speakers try to build audience ____________________ by forming a bond with their audience.

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Irina will make her presentation to a large audience of members whose negative attitudes range from displeased to outraged. What advice should Irina follow in preparing her presentation for this audience?

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A(n)____________________ is a Web-based presentation, lecture, workshop, or seminar that is transmitted digitally with or without video to train employees, interact with customers, and promote products.

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Natalia is presenting statistics about the diversity of college students in different parts of the country. She will most likely organize by chronology.

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What statement about the use and meaning of color is most accurate?

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

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One of the best ways to reduce stage fright is to know your subject thoroughly.

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After determining your purpose for the presentation, what is your next important step?

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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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A ____________________ is a prerecorded audio clip delivered over the Web. This type of presentation can be effective in launching products and introducing and training employees.

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An oral presentation that incorporates visual aids is far more likely to be retained than one lacking visual enhancement.

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