Question 1

Focusing on the desired outcomes of your presentation forces you to make it more _____.
A) succinct
B) self-oriented
C) audience-oriented
D) lengthy

Accepted Answer

The answer of Focusing on the desired outcomes of your...

Question 2

Usually when someone refers to a presentation,they mean a _____.
A) presentation delivered to a live audience
B) pre-recorded presentation
C) self-running presentation
D) conference call

Accepted Answer

When someone refers to a presentation, it is usually considered to be a live presentation that is delivered to an audience. A pre-recorded presentation, self-running presentation, or conference call are all different formats that may not involve a live audience.

Question 3

_____ media can include photos,lists,music,video,and objects that the presenter holds or even passes around the room.
A) Presentation
B) Audio
C) Topic
D) Theatrical

Accepted Answer

The given options reference different types of media that can be incorporated in a presentation. Therefore, the best choice is A) Presentation, which specifically refers to the act of delivering information to an audience using various forms of media such as photos, lists, music, and video. Option B) Audio is too limited and only applies to sound-based media, while option C) Topic and option D) Theatrical do not accurately describe the different types of media that can be included in a presentation.

Question 4

People attending presentations tend to do all of the following EXCEPT _____.
A) hear the speaker
B) read bulleted lists
C) see diagrams
D) see illustrations

Accepted Answer

While attendees may hear the speaker, see diagrams and illustrations, and read bulleted lists, the question specifically asks for the exception. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Question 5

-The chapter advised to _____; however,not all of the slides in the accompanying figure follow that advice.
A) avoid clip art
B) use dark text on a light background
C) use text on every slide
D) use graphics on every slide

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-The chapter advised to _____; however,not all...

Question 6

-The summary of research findings at an academic conference is an example of a(n) _____ presentation.
A) informative
B) persuasive
C) training
D) balanced

Accepted Answer

The summary of research findings at an academic conference is intended to inform the audience about the research, not to persuade them to take a particular viewpoint or to provide training. It is important to present a balanced view of the research, but this does not necessarily make it a balanced presentation. Therefore, the best choice is informative presentation.

Question 7

Training presentations are also called _____ presentations.
A) persuasive
B) demonstrative
C) school
D) lab

Accepted Answer

Training presentations are typically designed to demonstrate or teach someone how to do something, so the best choice is option B, "demonstrative." While persuasive presentations might convince someone to do something, that's not necessarily the primary goal of training presentations. School and lab presentations could be types of training presentations, but they don't encompass the broad range of contexts in which training presentations could be used.

Question 8

A(n) _____ presentation provides the audience with background information,knowledge,and specific details about a topic.
A) persuasive
B) informative
C) training
D) balanced

Accepted Answer

An informative presentation aims to provide the audience with new or specific information about a topic. It is intended to educate or inform the audience and does not necessarily seek to persuade or train them on a specific skill.

Question 9

A(n) _____ presentation shows an audience how something works or educates them on how to perform a task.
A) persuasive
B) informative
C) training
D) balanced

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ presentation shows an audience how...

Question 10

-Referring to the accompanying figure,this diagram illustrates a(n) _____ organization of a presentation.
A) inductive
B) deductive
C) spatial
D) sequential

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-Referring to the accompanying figure,this diagram illustrates...

Question 11

A software demonstration is an example of a(n) _____ presentation.
A) informative
B) persuasive
C) training
D) balanced

Accepted Answer

The answer of A software demonstration is an example of...

Question 12

-Referring to the accompanying figure,this diagram illustrates a(n) _____ organization of a presentation.
A) problem-solving
B) spatial
C) deductive
D) inductive

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-Referring to the accompanying figure,this diagram illustrates...

Question 13

A webcam is an example of _____ technology.
A) audio
B) video
C) presentation
D) social

Accepted Answer

A webcam is a device that allows for video communication and is therefore an example of video technology.

Question 14

-Referring to the accompanying figure,this diagram illustrates a(n) _____ organization of a presentation.
A) inductive
B) deductive
C) spatial
D) sequential

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-Referring to the accompanying figure,this diagram illustrates...

Question 15

If your presentation has a primary and a secondary purpose,you should cover the secondary purpose by _____.
A) making it an equal focus of the presentation
B) being prepared to deflect questions until after the presentation
C) allocating less than 20% of the slides to that secondary purpose
D) allocating 25-40% of the slides to that secondary purpose

Accepted Answer

The answer of If your presentation has a primary and...

Question 16

-Referring to the accompanying figure,this diagram illustrates a(n) _____ organization of a presentation.
A) inductive
B) deductive
C) spatial
D) problem-solving

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-Referring to the accompanying figure,this diagram illustrates...

Question 17

A(n) _____ presentation is designed to sell.
A) persuasive
B) informative
C) training
D) balanced

Accepted Answer

A persuasive presentation is designed to sell a product, service, or idea to an audience. It uses various techniques to influence the audience's opinion and convince them to take a particular action. Other types of presentations, such as informative or training, may not have a specific goal of selling or promoting something.

Question 18

-Referring to the accompanying figure,this diagram illustrates a(n) _____ organization of a presentation.
A) problem-solving
B) spatial
C) sequential
D) inductive

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-Referring to the accompanying figure,this diagram illustrates...

Question 19

There are three stages to developing a presentation: planning,creating,and _____.
A) preparing your handouts
B) getting feedback
C) answering audience questions
D) preparing your delivery

Accepted Answer

The three stages to developing a presentation are planning, creating, and preparing your delivery. While handouts, feedback, and answering audience questions are important aspects of giving a presentation, they are typically addressed during or after the delivery stage.

Question 20

Recommendations of specific steps to take to achieve goals is an example of a(n) _____ presentation.
A) informative
B) persuasive
C) training
D) balanced

Accepted Answer

Recommendations of specific steps to achieve goals typically fall under persuasive presentations, where the speaker aims to convince the audience to take a particular action or adopt a specific viewpoint.

Quiz 6: Planning, developing, and Giving a Presentation

Focusing on the desired outcomes of your presentation forces you to make it more _____.

Usually when someone refers to a presentation,they mean a _____.

_____ media can include photos,lists,music,video,and objects that the presenter holds or even passes around the room.

People attending presentations tend to do all of the following EXCEPT _____.

-The chapter advised to _____; however,not all of the slides in the accompanying figure follow that advice.

-The summary of research findings at an academic conference is an example of a(n) _____ presentation.

Training presentations are also called _____ presentations.

A(n) _____ presentation provides the audience with background information,knowledge,and specific details about a topic.

A(n) _____ presentation shows an audience how something works or educates them on how to perform a task.

-Referring to the accompanying figure,this diagram illustrates a(n) _____ organization of a presentation.

A software demonstration is an example of a(n) _____ presentation.

-Referring to the accompanying figure,this diagram illustrates a(n) _____ organization of a presentation.

A webcam is an example of _____ technology.

-Referring to the accompanying figure,this diagram illustrates a(n) _____ organization of a presentation.

If your presentation has a primary and a secondary purpose,you should cover the secondary purpose by _____.

-Referring to the accompanying figure,this diagram illustrates a(n) _____ organization of a presentation.

A(n) _____ presentation is designed to sell.

-Referring to the accompanying figure,this diagram illustrates a(n) _____ organization of a presentation.

There are three stages to developing a presentation: planning,creating,and _____.

Recommendations of specific steps to take to achieve goals is an example of a(n) _____ presentation.