Question 1

____ means that the light color is very light, while the dark color is very dark.

Accepted Answer

A)   Discrepant
B)   High contrast
C)   Low contrast
D)   ConcordantE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following is probably the safest way to emphasize certain text in a PowerPoint slide?

Accepted Answer

A)   all caps
B)   small caps
C)   underlining
D)   italicsE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

____ refers to the way we make some object appear in an attempt to make it more appealing or useful.

Accepted Answer

A)   Illustration
B)   Design
C)   Format
D)   StyleE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following statements are true regarding PowerPoint designs? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Flashy design elements will help your audience pay attention to and recall the key information later.
B)   Flashy design elements can pull your audience's attention away from you and your message.
C)   Inconsistent design can confuse your audience.
D)   Inconsistent design can make you look careless.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following is not a guideline for achieving simplicity in our slides, whether are slides are in traditional style or assertion-evidence style?

Accepted Answer

A)   Give each slide a unique title.
B)   Make one point per slide.
C)   Prefer text to graphics.
D)   Use as little text as possible.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Unless it directly advances, highlights, reinforces, or clarifies the single point being made in the slide, leave it out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding amount of text on a traditional-style content slide? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Write in full sentences and/or paragraphs, avoiding using only key words and phrases.
B)   Use as much text as needed to convey your message clearly and specifically.
C)   Use the simplest words possible.
D)   Use as few words as possible.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is not an example of a "review" used in presentations to help the audience follow along?

Accepted Answer

A)   "As I said earlier…"
B)   "This relates to the previous point…"
C)   "I'll return to this later…"
D)   "To reiterate…"E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Shorter presentations (e.g., less than 10-15 minutes)  should make ____ points.

Accepted Answer

A)   2-3
B)   6-8
C)   1
D)   10-12E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

It is a good practice to use PowerPoint's plain white background.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If you choose to put your organization's logo in your PowerPoint presentation, then… Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Make it large, watermarked, and in the center of slides
B)   Make it small, clear, and in the corner of slides
C)   Put it on every slide
D)   Put it on the first and last slideE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

We need to take steps to avoid plagiarism in presentations the same as we would in papers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

We should not use all caps or small caps in PowerPoint presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Nonverbal communication such as fidgeting hands, shaking legs, and tapping toes frequently indicate anxiety and/or disinterest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Most Americans report a fear of public speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not true about public speaking nerves? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   They are undetectable to audience members.
B)   They are a very normal fight-or-flight reaction to perceived threat.
C)   They must be conquered before you can give an effective presentation.
D)   They can motivate you to take preparation seriously.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

A presentation will be a failure if the presenter reads his/her slides to the audience, but it is perfectly fine to read verbatim off notecards, papers, or a phone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

To avoid repetition, use at least four fonts in a PowerPoint presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

To build our credibility as a presenter, we should…. Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   be prepared and knowing about the subject matter
B)   acting confidence and maintaining eye contact
C)   meeting the audience's expectations
D)   speaking quickly and quietly, and then leaving promptly when we finish speakingE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

In a(n)  ____ style content slide, the title at the top is a statement, and the rest of the slide shows evidence supporting that statement, with the evidence usually in graphic form.

Accepted Answer

A)   traditional
B)   custom
C)   assertion-evidence
D)   point-counterpointE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 11: Presentation

We should not use all caps or small caps in PowerPoint presentations.

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Which of the following is not an example of a "review" used in presentations to help the audience follow along?

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Which of the following statements are true regarding PowerPoint designs? Select all that apply.

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____ means that the light color is very light, while the dark color is very dark.

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Which of the following is probably the safest way to emphasize certain text in a PowerPoint slide?

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Which of the following is not a guideline for achieving simplicity in our slides, whether are slides are in traditional style or assertion-evidence style?

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In a(n) ____ style content slide, the title at the top is a statement, and the rest of the slide shows evidence supporting that statement, with the evidence usually in graphic form.

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A presentation will be a failure if the presenter reads his/her slides to the audience, but it is perfectly fine to read verbatim off notecards, papers, or a phone.

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If you choose to put your organization's logo in your PowerPoint presentation, then… Select all that apply.

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To build our credibility as a presenter, we should…. Select all that apply.

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Shorter presentations (e.g., less than 10-15 minutes) should make ____ points.

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To avoid repetition, use at least four fonts in a PowerPoint presentation.

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It is a good practice to use PowerPoint's plain white background.

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We need to take steps to avoid plagiarism in presentations the same as we would in papers.

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____ refers to the way we make some object appear in an attempt to make it more appealing or useful.

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Which of the following is not true about public speaking nerves? Select all that apply.

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Most Americans report a fear of public speaking.

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Unless it directly advances, highlights, reinforces, or clarifies the single point being made in the slide, leave it out.

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Nonverbal communication such as fidgeting hands, shaking legs, and tapping toes frequently indicate anxiety and/or disinterest.

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Which of the following is true regarding amount of text on a traditional-style content slide? Select all that apply.

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