Quiz 4

Since humans process visuals 60,000 times faster than text, visuals can improve learning by up to _____ percent A. 400 B. 50 C. 350 D. 200 E. 100

A. 400

Which of the following presentation events would make structured slides (as opposed to free-formed slides) the LEAST effective design choice? A. a motivational talk to increase the sales team's morale B. a routine sales update presentation C. a data analysis to help the accounting team make budget cuts D. a meeting on the impact of a one-time sales event E. a meeting on monthly sales results of which you have only a short time to prepare

A. a motivational talk to increase the sales team's morale

When creating slides for a presentation on the cycle of building customer loyalty, the visual element that would MOST effectively illustrate the process is _________ A. a triangle B. a circular flow diagram C. a linear chart D. a pyramid E. a pie chart

B. a circular flow diagram

Which of the following can be used to present information through both text and visual means while limiting the amount of information delivered at any one time? A. holograms B. free-form slides C. overhead transparencies D. screencasting E. structured slides

B. free-form slides

Which of the following are online presentations that people either view live or download later from the web? A. podcasts B. webcasts C. videochats D. twebinars E. screencasts

B. webcasts

Which of the following is the BEST example of defining the main idea for a presentation? A. convince the audience to listen to my presentation and accept my recommendatin B. The competition is building a new factory in Dayton so we need to find a way to manufacture more goods in the US C. Convince the board of directors that allowing a youth soccer league to use our vacant field will enhance our firm's branding opportunities D. this presentation is about manufacturing bottlenecks and production quality E. this presentation will captivate you and inform you about the subject.

C. convince the board of directors that allowing a youth soccer league to use our vacant field will enhance our firm's branding opportunities

Whether your presentation is long or short, you should? A. avoid telling relevant stories B. explain the who, what, when, where, why, and how of your subject during the first minutes to arouse interest C. limit the number of main points to three or four D. use the direct approach if the audience is hostile or skeptical E. use the indirect approach if the subject is routine or good new

C. limit the number of main points to three or four

Which of the following design elements will minimize distraction and misinterpretation? A. fonts B. photos C. simplicity D. color E. video

C. simplicity

Which of the following statements about delivering a successful presentation is true? A. practicing with the equipment you will use is not necessary as long as you practice B. memorizing the presentation is a good idea C. Speaking with the help of an outline or note card is nearly always the easiest and most effective delivery mode D. practicing in front of a test audience will only make you more nervous E. continue revising the content and slides until it's almost time to speak so that the presentation is as good as possible

C. speaking with the help of an outline or note card is nearly always the easiest and most effective delivery mode

When choosing color for visuals, you should carefully consider all of the following factors EXCEPT A. how relaxed you want the audience to feel B. the brightness of the room where you will present C. the word count of titles and text D. the audience's cultural background E. the nonverbal message you want to sent

C. the word count of titles and text

Which of the following is a disadvantage of structured slides? A. effectively designing slides with both visual and textual elements is more creatively demanding and more time consuming than simply trying to typing text into preformatted templates B. the division of information into smaller chunks can make it difficult to present complex subjects in cohesive, integrated manner C. they are text-heavy slides that all look alike D. Far less textual information tends to be displayed on screen, so the speaker is responsible for conveying more of the content. E. They are easy to create

C. they are text-heavy slides that all look alike

Which of the following is NOT true about online presentations? A. they save the expense of travel B. audience members are often reluctant to ask questions C. they require no extra preparation D. it is hard to know what your audience thinks of the message E. the viewing experience could be quite limited

C. they require no extra preparation

Which of the following is used most frequently for preparing business presentation visuals for linear presentations? A. overhead transparencies B. prexi C. flip charts D. Microsoft PowerPoint E. whiteboards

D. Power Points

When you include photos, technical drawings, charts, and other visual elements containing information that is part of your message, you are using ____________? A. slideuments B. slide mastes C. type styles D. functional artwork E. decorative artwork

D. functional artwork

Which of the following is used by the audience to obtain more information, and can become one of the most important parts of a presentation? A. a slide deck B. backchannel C. handouts D. questions E. prezis

D. questions

The _______________ is a social media conversation that takes place during a presentation, in a parallel with the actual presentation. A. side channel B. network C. grid D. grapevine E. backchannel

E. backchannel

Which types of presentation is like a printed document because it is outlined like a traditional message and follows a predetermined flow from beginning to end? A. nonlinear B. visual C. predefined D. predetermined E. linear

E. linear

Which of the following nonverbal signals helps the speaker convey confidence? A. gripping the lectern or speaker stand with both hands B. rushing to the lectern and starting right away C. covering up awkward moments with a continuous flow of sound D. speaking at a consistent pitch and even rates E. Standing tall, with shoulders back, and weight evenly balanced on both feet

E. standing tall, with shoulders back, and weight evenly balanced on both feet

The visuals in your presentation should A. include dazzling multimedia an special effects B. take attention away from the presenter C. be constructed before your outline D. pack in as many details as possible E. support and clarify what you have to say

E. support and clarify what you have to say

When conducting an online presentation, how can you be sure the audience members will be able to grasp visual nuances of the presentation and visual aids on their screens? A. keep the presentation simple and moving quickly B. allow extra time for audience to get connected to their computers C. ask for feedback frequently D. rehearse using the system live E. view the presentation from the audience's perspective

E. view the presentation from the audience's perspective