GAD 250 Chapter 17
Which of the following is the often considered the most troublesome type of decorative art? A. Clip art B. Technical drawings C. Web art D.Free art E. Functional artwork
A. Clip art
Which of the following is used most frequently for preparing business presentation visuals for linear presentations? A. Microsoft PowerPoint B. Overhead transparencies C. Whiteboards D. Prezi E. Flip charts
A. Microsoft PowerPoint
Most business presentation visuals for nonlinear presentations are created using _____________. A. Prezi B. Overhead transparencies C. Microsoft PowerPoint D. Flip charts E. Chalkboards and whiteboards
A. Prezi
Which of the following is a disadvantage of overhead transparencies? A. They are limited to static displays. B. You can write on them during a presentation. C. They never malfunction. D. They can be created with a marking pen. E. They don't require the latest computer or projection equipment.
A. They are limited to static displays.
Complex charts and diagrams are best conveyed to the audience by using _______________________. A. handouts B. navigation slides C. program detail slides D. agenda slides E. title slides
A. handouts
A(n) ________________ directs your computer to jump to another slide in your presentation, to a website, or even to an entirely different program. A. hyperlink B. action key C. action button D. hotspot E. action switch
A. hyperlink
When selecting typefaces and type styles for slides, which of the following is recommended? A. Use serif typefaces only with smaller text. B. When using thinner typefaces, use boldface so that letters don't disappear on screen. C. Use all-capitalized words and phrases frequently to make your point. D. Use plenty of italicized type. E. Use a large amount of script or decorative typefaces.
B. When using thinner typefaces, use boldface so that letters don't disappear on screen.
The ___________________ of a slide is analogous to paper in a printed report, and it frequently is consistent from slide to slide, especially with structured designs. A. center B. background C. front D. foreground E. margin
B. background
Inserting a simple ___________ slide at each major section break, announcing the title of the section you're about to begin, is an alternative to the repeating agenda slide. A. program detail B. bumper C. introduction D. navigation E. title
B. bumper
A great way to illustrate sequences and procedures is to use carefully controlled _________________ animation. A. procedural B. functional C. technical D. decorative E. structural
B. functional
Slides that can communicate any additional information the audience might need are referred to as ___________ slides. A. introduction B. program detail C. agenda D. navigation E. title
B. program detail
Color can enhance willingness to read by up to ________ percent, and it can increase learning and improve retention by more than ________ percent. A. 50; 30 B. 60; 45 C. 80; 75 D. 40; 15 E. 70; 60
C. 80; 75
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 typing text into preformatted templates. B. They are easy to create. C. They are text-heavy slides that all look alike. D. The division of information into smaller chunks can make it difficult to present complex subjects in a cohesive, integrated manner. E. Far less textual information tends to be displayed on screen, so the speaker is responsible for conveying more of the content.
C. They are text-heavy slides that all look alike.
Effects that don't add any value to your message, such as having each bullet point fly in from the left side of the screen is known as __________________________ animation. A. procedural B. functional C. decorative D. technical E. structural
C. decorative
A slide that is the equivalent of a report's cover and title page is referred to as a(n) ________________ slide. A.introduction B. program detail C. title D. agenda E. navigation
C. title
Since humans process visuals 60,000 times faster than text, visuals can improve learning by up to ________ percent A. 200 B. 300 C. 50 D. 400 E. 100
D. 400
What type of artwork doesn't deliver textual or numerical information, and may or may not be helpful? A. Practical B. Functional C. Ornamental D. Decorative E. Efficient
D. Decorative
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using slides created with PowerPoint or other similar programs? A. Slides are easy to incorporate into online meetings B. Easy to create and edit C. Designs are easy to customize D. Linear nature of the presentation E. Slides are easy to incorporate into webcasts
D. Linear nature of the presentation
Slides that tell your audience where you have been and where you are going are referred to as _____________ slides. A. introduction B. title C. agenda D. navigation E. program detail
D. navigation
Slide ____________________ control how one slide replaces another on-screen. A. switches B. conversions C. builds D. transitions E. changeovers
D. transitions
Research shows that ________ percent of an audience's acceptance or rejection of an idea can be accounted for by color visuals. A. 40 B. 50 C. 20 D. 30 E. 60
E. 60
_____________ is far more than merely decorative. It grabs the viewer's attention, emphasizes important ideas, creates contrast, and isolates slide elements. A. Artwork B. Typeface C. Type Style D. Type size E. Color
E. Color
Where are the unique text and graphic elements that make up each individual slide found? A. Front B. Background C. Margin D. Center E. Foreground
E. Foreground
Which category of artwork includes photos, technical drawings, charts, and other visual elements containing information that is part of your message? A. Ornamental B. Decorative C. Efficient D. Practical E. Functional
E. Functional
Slide _____________ control the release of text, graphics, and other elements on individual slides. A. transitions B. changeovers C. switches D. conversions E. builds
E. builds
