Oral Presentations Ch.13 Test Bank Docx 3rd Edition

Chapter 13

Oral Presentations

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT true about oral presentations?
   1. They are a key test of technical ability.
   2. They are more personal than written reports.
   3. They don’t convey facts as well as written reports.
   4. They are more persuasive than written reports.
2. The main purpose of a presentation is to ________.
   1. convey facts and details
   2. provide an overview of a subject
   3. make a personal impression on your colleagues
   4. reiterate the contents of a written report
3. If you want to get constructive feedback when practicing your presentation, which of the following questions should you ask?
   1. “How did I do?”
   2. “What can I improve?”
   3. “Was it good or bad?”
   4. “That was terrible, wasn’t it?”
4. A good way to open a presentation is to ________.
   1. ask the audience a question
   2. tell a joke
   3. introduce yourself
   4. state simply “The topic of my presentation is…”
5. Which of the following statements is true about exceeding your time limit?
   1. It indicates you are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about your material.
   2. It indicates you are not in control of your material.
   3. It is acceptable, so long as you give people a head’s up.
   4. It is acceptable, so long as the audience remains fully engaged.
6. Which of the following belongs in the introduction of a presentation?
   1. facts
   2. take-away message
   3. outline
   4. constructive repetition
7. What is the best way to handle large amounts of data in a presentation?
   1. Display it visually in graph or table format.
   2. Describe it in detail in a paragraph on your slide.
   3. Describe it in detail, but only verbally.
   4. Summarize it and leave out the details.
8. In effect, the conclusion of a presentation functions like the ________ section of a report.
   1. summary
   2. introduction
   3. conclusion
   4. recommendations
9. Microsoft PowerPoint should NOT be used to ________.
   1. contain your notes
   2. time your presentation
   3. view your next slide
   4. automatically advance slides at preset times
10. Speech notes should take the form of bullet points and ________.
    1. clauses
    2. full sentences
    3. full paragraphs
    4. phrases
11. The purpose of text-based slides is NOT to ________.
    1. provide visual support
    2. provide confirmation
    3. explain things in detail
    4. help the audience keep track of where they are in the presentation
12. Each slide should contain no more than ________ bullets.
    1. 3
    2. 6
    3. 10
    4. 15
13. Each bullet should contain roughly ________ words.
    1. 6
    2. 10
    3. 30
    4. 50
14. The purpose of illustrations is NOT to ________.
    1. verify the concepts already described in words
    2. provide visual clarification and confirmation
    3. make your argument for you
    4. make complex information easier to understand
15. Which of the following should you NOT do with graphics?
    1. Tell the audience what it is about as soon as you reveal it.
    2. Reveal details and labels progressively.
    3. Allow the audience a second to absorb the information it contains before continuing to speak.
    4. Use animations to draw attention to specific parts.
16. When presenting, it’s generally a good idea to pitch your voice ________.
    1. slightly faster and higher than regular speech
    2. slightly slower and lower than regular speech
    3. slightly slower, but in the same pitch as regular speech
    4. the same speed and pitch as regular speech
17. Which of the following is the best method for practicing your presentation?
    1. quietly in your head
    2. out loud with a voice recorder
    3. out loud with a video-cam
    4. out loud in front of a mirror
18. When you are thinking of what to say next, what should you do?
    1. Make a vocal pause.
    2. Make a silent pause.
    3. Make a joke.
    4. Say whatever spontaneously comes to your mind.
19. Which of the following statements is NOT true of the assertion-evidence model of slide design?
    1. It reduces text on slides.
    2. It can be used for every point in a presentation, so you should not use text-based slides ever again.
    3. The slide title repeats a statement or claim from the presentation.
    4. The graphic supports or provides proof (evidence) for the statement in the title.
20. When presenting, you should ________.
    1. keep your eye on one person the whole time
    2. share eye contact with the entire audience
    3. look at the back of the room
    4. focus on your notes or monitor
21. Which of the following is true about gestures?
    1. They are distracting.
    2. They should be exaggerated.
    3. They should be repetitive.
    4. They should be natural.
22. Repeating the same body movements during your presentation can ________.
    1. reinforce meaning
    2. keep the audience more engaged
    3. help you stay relaxed
    4. distract your audience
23. Which of the following will NOT help you relax before a presentation?
    1. withdrawing for some quiet time in the corner of the room
    2. reminding yourself that you know more than the audience
    3. checking out the venue ahead of time
    4. avoiding over-practice and just “winging it”
24. Which of the following is true about the audience?
    1. They are unforgiving.
    2. They will overlook glitches in your delivery.
    3. They would rather be presenting themselves.
    4. They hope that you will embarrass yourself.
25. Which of the following should you NOT do when someone asks you a question?
    1. Repeat the question.
    2. Address your answer to the whole audience.
    3. Finish with “Does this answer your question?”
    4. Avoid saying “I don’t know.”

True or False Questions

Poor public speaking abilities could stall your career.

Opening your presentation with a joke is a good idea.

For specific numbers, refer your audience to the report that accompanies the presentation.

You should never exceed your time limit when making a presentation.

The slides used during your presentation are not meant to make your argument for you, but to confirm your argument.

A speaker should only make eye contact with the most important person in the audience.

Etiquette about eye contact varies among cultures.

The assertion-evidence model of slide design is an effective way to create clean, clear, and supportive slides.

Audiences can’t read and listen to your slides at the same time.

Graphics should be simplified.

Large, expressive gestures are distracting and should be avoided.

If you can’t think of what to say, a vocal pause is better than a silent pause.

Making yourself speak like someone who is relaxed will make you feel more relaxed.

Gestures used in conversation are the same as those that should be used in presentations.

Saying “I don’t know” when someone asks a question should be avoided.

Short Answer Questions

1. How should a presentation be structured? Briefly describe each section.
2. How should you open a presentation?
3. What guidelines should you follow when working on the body of your presentation?
4. What form should slide text be in? Why?
5. What is a “progressive reveal” and why is it useful?
6. How should you vocalize your presentation?
7. What is a “vocal pause”?
8. Describe proper body language and posture when making a presentation.
9. What are some calming rituals one could perform before a presentation?
10. Describe the proper way to handle questions at the end of your presentation.

Long Answer Questions

1. The text mentions that presentations often accompany a written report. Why do you think this is? What might the purpose of a presentation be in respect to a written report?
2. Compare the role of visuals in presentations to procedures, as discussed in Chapter 12.
3. Summarize the textbook’s advice on body language, posture, voice, and eye contact. Why are these guidelines effective?