Quiz 12: Presentations

Speakers' success at giving oral presentations may determine how successful they are in their professions.

The higher a person moves up the corporate ladder, the less likely he or she is to give oral presentations.

Analyzing one's audience is more important for written reports than for oral reports.

While speakers may sometimes choose a topic for a presentation, in other circumstances, they may be assigned a topic.

The time needed to develop a graphic, the cost of developing the graphic, and the effectiveness of the graphic are the only considerations in the use of graphics.

In the development of graphics, design is as important as the message.

Using the indirect approach in a presentation, the speaker builds evidence, stating the main idea at the end of the presentation.

When deciding what to wear for a presentation, the speaker should consider the audience's expectations and the situation in which he or she will be speaking.

Group presentations require careful planning if they are to be effective.

When giving a group presentation, speakers do not need to be concerned about time limits.

Which of the following is not an issue in audience analysis? A) what impresses the audience B) how much the audience knows about the topic of the presentation C) when the audience will use the information presented D) whether the audience expects multimedia in the presentation

Which of the following does not pertain to PowerPoint presentations? A) use of serif fonts B) selection of portrait layout for slides C) use of a title or heading for each slide D) placement of clip art in the lower right corner of a slide

Which of the following is not important in composing the body of an oral presentation? A) Define both familiar and unfamiliar terms. B) Use simple sentences. C) Emphasize main points. D) Announce transitions from one point to the next.

After using an audio recorder to rehearse a presentation, for what should the speaker listen? A) rate of speech B) pronunciation of words C) changes in pitch and tone D) all of the above

When a person holds a leadership role for a group of presenters, that person's responsibilities may include all of the following except A) speaking first. B) speaking last. C) evaluating each group member's performance. D) ensuring that all group members' talents are used.

Is analyzing the audience as important for an audience of a single individual as it is for a large group? Explain.

Should speakers ignore stage fright? Explain.

Should speakers use the direct or indirect approach when the audience is likely to agree with their messages?

List two types of introductions used in presentations.

When a speaker wants to ask the listeners to take action, where should the speaker include the idea: in the introduction, the body, or the conclusion?

When preparing for a presentation, why should speakers avoid using sentences on their note cards?

List two kinds of information a speaker might need to illustrate when giving an oral presentation.

Identify two ways a person can get feedback when rehearsing a presentation.

What are two things to check in the room or speaking location before giving a presentation?

During presentations, when should speakers distribute handouts?