Deck 21: Making Oral Presentations

Question 1

An effective graphic for an oral presentation has five characteristics. One is that it presents a clear, well-supported claim. What are two other characteristics mentioned in the chapter?

Answer 1

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Question 2

Chapter 21 lists a number of points to keep in mind if you become nervous before giving an oral presentation. One is to realize that you are prepared. What is one other mentioned in the chapter?

Answer 2

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Question 3

What are the four types of oral presentations described in Chapter 21?

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Question 4

According to Chapter 21, an effective 20-minute presentation could take 13 hours to prepare.

Question 5

One disadvantage of using handouts during a presentation is that your audience might read the handout instead of listening to you.

Question 6

If you are asked a question you do not understand during a question-and-answer session, you should first ask for clarification, then respond to the question, and then ask if you have answered the question adequately.

Question 7

Usually, your audience is more aware of your nervousness than you are.

Question 8

To invite questions after your presentation, a simple "Any questions?" is appropriate.

Question 9

What should you do if a belligerent audience member rejects your response during a question-and-answer session and insists on restating his or her point?

Question 10

In an oral presentation, what is an advance organizer?

Question 11

According to Chapter 21, there are four techniques for concluding a presentation. One is to look to the future. What is one other?

Question 12

According to Chapter 21, you do not need to announce the end of your presentation. Listeners can tell when you are ending.

Question 13

Chapter 21 suggests using three techniques to make your language memorable. One technique is to refer to people, not to abstractions. What is one other technique described in the chapter?

Question 14

In a question-and-answer session, what should you do if you are asked a question you do not understand?

Question 15

According to Chapter 21, it is better to plan ahead to say something funny or witty than to do so spontaneously.

Question 16

Inexperienced speakers encounter problems with five aspects of vocalizing. One aspect is volume. Name two other aspects of vocalizing that can be a source of problems.

Question 17

One technique a presenter can use to make his or her language memorable is to involve the audience.

Question 18

Chapter 21 offers four suggestions for making your presentation more accessible to people with varying physical abilities. What are two of those suggestions?

Question 19

Because a presentation occurs only once, you must work harder than you do when writing a document to direct the audience's attention to what you say.

Question 20

According to Chapter 21, audience members are more likely to remember what you say if you connect it to things that they can see, touch, or easily imagine.

Question 21

One of the suggestions in Chapter 21 for introducing your presentation is to introduce yourself. What is another suggestion from the chapter?

A) Have the audience read your title slide aloud.
B) Explain the purpose of the presentation.
C) Ask the audience for questions.
D) Tell the audience how many slides you will use.

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT recommended in Chapter 21 as a tip for presenting to an audience that comes from a different culture and has a different native language?

A) Hire translators and interpreters if necessary.
B) Use graphics effectively to reinforce your points.
C) Be aware that gestures can have cultural meanings.
D) Anticipate that the audience will adapt quickly to your presentation style.

Question 23

According to Chapter 21, what is one advantage of using a presentation template?

A) A template allows you to access your presentation on the Internet.
B) A template allows you to collaborate with team members on your presentation.
C) A template allows you to maintain a consistent look for your slides without having to design each one individually.
D) A template allows you to change the sequence of your slides each time you deliver the presentation.

Question 24

According to Chapter 21, which statement about oral presentations is correct?

A) The audience and purpose will be basically the same for any oral presentation you give.
B) The audience for an oral presentation will be receptive to your message; otherwise, they will not attend.
C) You can always find a way to fit all of your ideas into the allotted time.
D) Some oral presentations call for both informing and persuading the audience.

Question 25

Which of the following forms of delivery is best to use if a presenter must clearly communicate precise safety data?

A) impromptu
B) extemporaneous
C) scripted
D) memorized

Question 26

According to Chapter 21, where on a presentation slide should you place the claim you are making?

A) in the headline area at the top
B) in the body of the slide
C) in a graphic in the middle of the slide
D) in the middle of the footer area

Question 27

Chapter 21 lists a number of techniques for overcoming nervousness and releasing nervous energy before giving an oral presentation. One is to remind yourself that you are prepared. What is another technique mentioned in the chapter?

A) Jog rapidly in place for a few minutes.
B) Talk with someone for a few minutes.
C) Drink two or three 8-ounce glasses of water.
D) Focus your gaze on the far wall for the first few minutes of your presentation.

Question 28

A manager has asked a colleague to deliver a 15-minute presentation explaining the latest test data at tomorrow's department meeting. Ideally, the colleague should do all except which of the following to prepare for this presentation?

A) Rehearse the presentation at least three times.
B) Visit the site of the presentation.
C) Prepare appropriate presentation graphics.
D) Memorize the presentation.

Question 29

Which of the following statements signals a transition?

A) My name is Susan Tratz, and I represent the Bureau of Environmental Quality.
B) In this presentation, I will discuss the causes of political gridlock as well as three potential solutions.
C) Now that we have discussed the symptoms of the disease, I would like to discuss its probable causes.
D) This system is much more expensive; therefore, it is not the best choice.

Question 30

According to Chapter 21, what should you do to analyze the speaking situation for a presentation?

A) Analyze your audience and purpose and budget your time.
B) Choose the equipment you will use.
C) Begin creating your slides.
D) Do research on your topic.

Question 31

According to Chapter 21, which of the following is NOT true of presentations created using the free version of the Prezi presentation tool?

A) Your presentations will be visible to all who visit the Prezi site, so you must be careful about the information you put in them.
B) You must connect to the Internet to show your presentations.
C) You must connect to the Internet to make changes to your presentations.
D) Your team members will not be able to collaborate on your slides from remote locations.

Question 32

Which statement accurately describes PowerPoint and Prezi, the presentation-slide programs mentioned in Chapter 21?

A) Prezi is organized as a network or web, while PowerPoint is linear.
B) PowerPoint is organized as a network or web, while Prezi is linear.
C) Both PowerPoint and Prezi allow you to arrange your images in a web with seamless transitions.
D) Both Prezi and PowerPoint require you to arrange graphics linearly.

Question 33

Which of the following is an example of a nonfluency?

A) When you say "rural juror," the audience hears "ruhr juhr."
B) When you get nervous, you say, "And, um. . . ."
C) You pronounce the word nuclear as "nuke-you-lar."
D) The speech that took 10 minutes when you practiced it is over in 5 minutes.

Question 34

According to Chapter 21, how many times should you rehearse an extemporaneous presentation?

A) once
B) twice
C) three times
D) none; let the moment make it truly extemporaneous

Question 35

Chapter 21 discusses four aspects of the speaking situation that you should take into account when planning the graphics you'll use in an oral presentation. Which of the following is NOT one of those four aspects?

A) audience aptitude and experience
B) setting
C) equipment
D) formality of the presentation

Question 36

If you are presenting to nonnative speakers of English, which of the following should you do?

A) Survey your audience for the most commonly spoken languages and arrange for translations of your slides into those languages.
B) Offer to provide free translations of the slides to any interested audience members following the presentation.
C) Include, directly on your slides, brief translations of the most essential content in the most commonly spoken languages.
D) Use simple vocabulary and slow down the pace of your delivery.

Question 37

A presenter is preparing to deliver a presentation at an annual conference. Over 200 people are expected to attend this presentation. Which of the following is the LEAST effective technique for making a lasting impression on the audience?

A) Open with a joke.
B) Focus on the audience's interests.
C) Describe the topic in human terms.
D) Use specific numbers, dollars, or percentages.

Question 38

Which is NOT one of the four types of oral presentations described in Chapter 21?

A) contemporaneous presentations
B) extemporaneous presentations
C) scripted presentations
D) memorized presentations

Question 39

What is an advance organizer?

A) a note card listing some of the major points of your presentation, prepared in advance as a memory aid
B) a stress-relief exercise that you perform in the last few minutes before you begin to speak, to shake off some of the nervousness that you will probably experience
C) an assistant or colleague who helps prepare the room to ensure that your audiovisual aids are working, the lighting and room temperature are appropriate, and sufficient seating is available for the audience
D) a statement that tells the listener what you are about to say

Question 40

According to Chapter 21, maintaining eye contact is one way to use your body effectively. Which of the following is NOT a good strategy?

A) Use natural gestures.
B) Control the audience's attention.
C) Avoid blocking the audience's view of the screen.
D) Pace back and forth to maintain the audience's interest.