Presentation
What should you do with your hands during a presentation when not in use?
Drop them to your sides.
A good rule of thumb for the number of visuals in an oral presentation is to have one visual per minute of the presentation.
False
A good technique to keep your audience's attention is to pace back and forth across the room.
False
All visual aids should be referred to as tables.
False
Audiences generally prefer a speaker that uses a higher vocal pitch to one in a mid or lower register.
False
Copyright infringement is a misdemeanor.
False
Effective business presentations should make at least five main points.
False
Gestures should be used very sparingly in business presentations because they show a lack of professionalism.
False
Omitting the occasional syllable in your pronunciation can improve your audience' understanding by giving the message a "folksy" feel.
False
Pie charts usually have from 5 to 12 segments.
False
Shifting your weight from one foot to the other is the best was to relieve tension that builds up in your legs during a presentation.
False
Spicy foods are ideal for boosting your energy prior to a presentation.
False
When presenting to a small group of people who are seated around a table you should normally stand.
False
When seated at a table during a job interview, you should not place your hands on the table.
False
Which of the following is likely the most important visual aid you can use?
Hands
Which of the following can be appropriately used in a presentation, depending on the audience makeup?
Industry Jargon
Which of the following is best to consume prior to giving a presentation?
Tepid Water
A seated presentation may appropriate when helping members of your team resolve interpersonal conflicts that are affecting their work.
True
Approximately only 7 percent of the audiences message perception is determined by words.
True
Presenters should try for a low to medium pitch voice for most business presentations.
True
The extemporaneous presentation is the most frequently used presentation in business settings.
True
The perceived physical affects of stress may be reduced through proper hydration.
True
The proper use of vocal inflection can add interest to a presentation.
True
You should probably accept when offered the use of a microphone.
True
Which of the following behaviors is likely to be seen by your audience as distracting?
All items
Which of the following items is NOT one of the tools discussed to reduce short-term stress?
Ask someone else to give the presentation.
