1. Evan has organized his material around conclusions and recommendations. Which of the following is Evan's purpose?

A.motivating the audience
B.persuading the audience
C.understanding the audience
D.informing the audience
E.adapting to the audience

2.To prepare an effective speaking outline, start with __________.

A.preparing your bibliography or source notes; highlight those sources you want to identify by name during your talk
B.condensing points and transitions to key words or phrases
C.the planning outline and then strip away anything you don't plan to say directly to your audience
D.arranging your notes on numbered cards or use the notes capability in your presentation software
E.adding delivery cues, such as places where you plan to pause for emphasis or use visuals

3.Free-form slides have the advantage of being easy to create; you simply choose an overall design scheme for the presentation, select a template for a new slide, and start typing. Is this statement true or false?

A.True
B.False

4.Which of these techniques will help you convert anxiety into positive energy?

A.Visualizing your failure.
B.Memorizing your presentation.
C.Taking a five-minute break from speaking.
D.Taking slow, deep breaths.
E.Preparing less material than necessary.

5.Which of the following can lead to ineffective presentation slides?

A.conveying complex ideas
B.treating slide sets as standalone documents that can be read without a presenter
C.limiting the amount of information delivered at any one time to prevent cognitive overload
D.using free-form slides
E.skipping slides with complex text

6.The only sure way to measure the length of your presentation __________.

A.is to use the rule of thumb of 5 minutes per slide
B.is to be aware of audience needs
C.is to define your main idea in a sentence
D.is to complete a practice run
E.is to compare it to your previous presentation time

7.If you are having a poor start to a presentation, you should __________.

A.keep going because things usually get better as you move along
B.apologize and let the audience know about this
C.use an anecdote to lighten the mood
D.stop your presentation and exit the stage
E.stop and restart the presentation from the beginning

8.Which of the following actions will determine the audience size and composition?

A.Analyze why audience members are attending the presentation.
B.Determine what the audience already knows about the subject.
C.Analyze your audience's likely mood when you speak to them.
D.Estimate how many people will attend.
E.Anticipate possible objections and questions.

9.A(n) __________ arouses audience interest in your topic and establishes your credibility.

A.long subject line
B.conclusion
C.presentation outline
D.effective introduction
E.short summary

10. If you are asked a difficult or complex question, avoid the temptation to __________.

A.meet the questioner afterward
B.respond with another question
C.clarify
D.answer it
E.sidestep it

11.Which of the following is a disadvantage of free-form slides?

A.They follow a text-heavy structured design
B.They require the speaker to convey most of the content.
C.They cannot present complex subjects.
D.They limit the amount of information delivered at any one time to prevent cognitive overload.
E.They follow a bullet-intensive design.

12.Short presentations should be organized like a report or proposal. Is this statement true or false?

A.True
B.False

13.Ian is preparing a presentation that he intends to use at a tradeshow. He needs to know which technology will help him easily edit and update, add sound, photos, video, and animation. He should use __________.

A.electronic presentations
B.white boards
C.overhead transparencies
D.flipcharts
E.Chalkboards

14.You don't want to be fumbling with controls while the audience is watching and waiting, so make sure __________.

A.you get your own equipment
B.you're comfortable with the equipment you will be expected to use
C.you avoid using equipment while giving your speech
D.the equipment you use is new
E.you don't rely on anyone else to operate the equipment

15.Slide builds are used for the entire text of the presentation to avoid distracting the audience. Is this statement true or false?

A.True
B.False

16.Which of the following mediums is suitable for an oral presentation?

A.microblogging
B.applicant tracking systems
C.screencasts
D.wikis
E.instant messaging

17.A way to hold an audience's attention is to __________.

A.show how your message relates to their individual needs and concerns
B.always use the indirect approach to build acceptance
C.include humor and particularly colorful adjectives and adverbs
D.control the environment to reduce distractions
E.avoid sections in your presentation that will generate more questions

18.Which of the following is the first step in planning oral presentations?

A.select the right medium
B.sort information
C.analyze the situation
D.organize the information
E.gather information

19.You can animate just about everything in an electronic presentation, but __________

A.they are not meant for professional presentations
B.use sparingly, as they can be distracting
C.avoid animations, as they are tedious
D.use videos instead
E.make sure an animation has a purpose

20.Planning oral presentations involves gathering information and organizing it. Is this statement true or false?

A.True
B.False.