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Effective Business Presentations with powerpoint Week 1 Quiz Answers

Quiz 1: Week 1 Quiz

Q1. In preparing an effective presentation, there is one method called, “The eight-Step Approach” that can help you develop and deliver a successful presentation. Which of the following is not included as a step?

• Structure the body of your presentation
• Define your goals and objectives
• Prepare your visual aids
• Don’t anticipate the types of s the audience will ask

Q2. Which step in the eight-step approach for preparing a presentation provides you the opportunity to identify areas of improvement in your presentation and delivery?

• Know your audience
• Practice your presentation
• Plan how to begin your presentation
• Consider how your presentation will end

Q3. You are sitting on a plane and the flight attendant delivers a safety presentation. What type of presentation is this considered?

• Communicating information
• Presenting an idea
• Motivating and inspiring

Q4. The process of sketching out the slides in your presentation is called:

• Mind mapping
• Outlining
• Hooks and fixes
• Wireframing

Q5. A diagram that shows the relationship between pieces of information related to a single idea or concept is called:

• Outlining
• Mind mapping
• Wireframing
• Iterative process

Q6. Of the following, which statement is not a correct part of the INTRO mnemonic?

• I stands for the Impact and Interest you want to create for your audience
• N is for need
• T is for technique
• R is for RANGE – Establish what the presentation will and will not cover

O is for outline the OBJECTIVES of the presentation

Q7. Effective introductions have several elements that aid in their success. Which of the following would not be considered one of those elements?

• Facts
• Setting up a story
• Rhetorical s
• Too much detail

Q8. Winning conclusions include several elements. But there are some elements which are not as winning or are considered taboos. Which of the following would be considered a taboo?

• An ask for a decision, or a challenge for the group
• Repeatedly saying “I hope I have…”
• A summary of facts and statistics
• Laying out a “just imagine” scenario or an “art of the possible”

Q9. There are some things which are considered appropriate to end a conclusion. Which of the following will enhance a presentation?

• Ending abruptly without a conclusion or not reiterating the key points that support your conclusion
• Review of major points leading to actions and next steps
• Introducing new points
• Announcing the conclusion

Q10. Visual aids are photos, videos, models or other data representations that help your audience visualize information. These aids can be props or physical objects as well.

• True
• False

Q11. If your visual aid contains confidential information, it is standard industry practice to:

• Use a black box to cover it
• Blur it out with a filter
• Delete it

Q12. Of the following, which is considered less effective in using visual aids?

• Keep the visual aids simple and uncluttered
• The visuals are appropriate for the venue and the audience.
• Reading the visual aid to the audience
• The visuals are in keeping with your organization’s brand guidelines

Q13. During the presentation, active listening will help you understand and respond effectively to s from the audience. Of the following tips, which is least effective?

• Relax your facial expressions
• Pay attention and listen patiently
• Don’t repeat or paraphrase a
• Responses should be simple, concise and relevant to the audience

Q14. When practicing your presentation, which of the following would be least effective?

• Obtaining feedback on your presentation
• Recording yourself on video and watching the playback
• Using a script
• Having clear, concise notes

Q15. There may be times when you’ll be asked to present on short notice. But, you can still use the Eight-Step Approach. Which of the following statements is true?

• If you only have a short time to prepare, you won’t need a brief concluding statement
• If you only have a short time to prepare, it is okay to skip some steps
• If you only have a short time to prepare, don’t spend a lot of time in developing the key message and stories
• If you only have a short time to prepare, work through the steps methodically

Q16. Now, that you’ve completed Week 1, which of the following is NOT a key takeaway from this week’s lesson?

• Select the appropriate type of presentation for the context and audience
• Craft and deliver a compelling message, supported by relevant data and evidence
• It isn’t necessary to always use outlining and wireframing to conceptualize your presentation
• Visual aids should be simple, uncluttered, and integrated with your spoken presentation

Effective Business Presentations with powerpoint Week 2 Quiz Answers

Quiz 1: Week 2 Quiz

Q1. Your professional presence broadcasts who you are and determines how you are seen, heard and respected by others. First impressions carry a lot of weight in this determination. Taking charge of the verbal and nonverbal signals you send, enables you to consistently create an authentic impression.

• True
• False

Q2. Within the first 90 seconds of meeting someone for the first time, people can make over a dozen impressions. The ABCs for creating a positive first impression are:

• Attire, Body Language and Communications
• Attitude, Body Language and Connections
• Appropriateness, Body Language and Communications
• Activity, Boldness, and Connections

Q3. A warm smile – a firm handshake – and direct eye contact convey confidence and authenticity.

• True
• False

Q4. Being real during interactions will position you well for success. Keep your professional presence REAL by being:

• Realistic, Engaging, Affirmative and Likeable
• Relevant, Expressive, Authentic, and Likeable
• Reliable, Energetic, Authentic and Lots of eye contact
• Relevant, Engaging, Ambitious, and Lots of eye contact

Q5. Verbal communications are:

• The physical tools used to express ideas
• The sounds and words that people use to express themselves
• The means to persuade audiences to your way of thinking

Q6. The 3Ps used to access the power of your voice are:

• Poise, pitch and placement
• Poise, pace and pronunciation
• Pace, pitch and projection
• Pace, practice and pronunciation

Q7. Your speaking can be quickened to show excitement or slowed down for emphasis. The speed of the words that you speak is known as:

• Projection
• Pronunciation
• Placement
• Pace

Q8. Varying the tone or inflection of your voice piques interest. The tone or inflection of your voice is known as:

• Projection
• Pitch
• Placement
• Poise

Q9. The volume of your voice is key to how you convey your energy. The volume is known as:

• Projection
• Pronunciation
• Pitch
• Pace

Q10. When considering your professional presence, remember sounds and words aren’t the only way that you’re communicating with your audience. What are some non-verbal means of communication that don’t apply?

• Gestures
• Signs
• Posture
• Facial expressions, and eye contact

Q11. The way you use nonverbal communication doesn’t need to be natural for you, it can be learned.

• True
• False

Q12. Tips for effectively using gesturing include:

• Keep you hands down to avoid distracting your audience
• Use your hands to support a comment
• Find the gesture that feels comfortable for you and use it frequently for emphasis
• Cross your arms to prevent fidgeting

Q13. Eye contact is important for the following reason(s):

• It provides the chance to manage the audience’s attention
• People associate eye contact with honesty, sincerity, self-confidence and passion
• It alone can give your messages greater impact and energy

Q14. Our facial muscles can communicate a tremendous amount of information

• True
• False

Q15. We use body movement, position and proximity to others to communicate information such as attitude, and to control our environment.

• True
• False

Q16. Your appearance is a key part of your non-verbal communication. Tips for presenting an appropriate appearance include:

• Know your audience
• If unsure of appropriate attire, research fashion magazines
• When selecting your attire, always select the conservative look

Q17. To promote dialogue and confirm understanding, you should:

• Use well-crafted ing and active listening techniques
• Ask s that require a simple yes or no answer
• Ask s where you know the answer
• Use well defined ing techniques

Q18. Using well defined  helps facilitate a good dialogue. What is not an outcome of thoughtful, considered ing:

• Getting your audience engaged and talking
• Learning more
• Getting responses that result in a partial representation of an issue or thought process
• Helping to build stronger relationships, both professional and personal

Q19. Specific s are always close-ended.

• True
• False

Q20. Active listening involves maintaining your focus. Signs that you are not actively listening are:

• Responding with thoughtful s or comments
• Looking at someone other than the person speaking
• Being mindful of your nonverbal actions
• Listening twice as much as you speak

Q21. Remember, two key skills that promote the flow of dialogue, and help you confirm your audience understands your messages are:

• Using s effectively and actively listening in order to respond
• Using open-ended and close-ended s effectively and actively listening, in order to understand
• Using open-ended s and actively listening to respond appropriately
• Using close-ended s and actively listening to respond appropriately

Q22. Engaging your audience via s and active listening can establish an open and collaborative environment.

• True
• False

Effective Business Presentations with powerpoint Week 3 Quiz Answers

Quiz 1: Week 3 Quiz

Q1. What is the “Ribbon” in PowerPoint?

• The Ribbon contains all PowerPoint functions and is a sub-tab of the “Quick Access Toolbar”
• The Ribbon contains all PowerPoint functions and is a sub-tab of the “Insert” tab
• The Ribbon contains all PowerPoint functions and is a sub-tab of the “Home” tab
• The Ribbon contains all PowerPoint functions and commands organized into tabs

Q2. PowerPoint (2013+) also has a variety of different views that let you edit, arrange or look at your slides in different ways. They are:

• Normal, Outlines, Notes Page, Slide Sorter, and Reading
• Normal, Notes Page, Slide Sorter and Reading
• Normal, Outlines, Slide Sorter, and Reading
• Normal, Outlines, Notes Page and Reading

Q3. Which type of deck articulates the findings of client work in less detail, but still acknowledges client challenges and provides recommendations?

• Executive Summary
• Status Update
• Proposal or Pitch
• Full Content

Q4. Which of the following is the definition of Abductive logic?

• It is a subcategory of inductive logic, and is used for particularly critical and detail-oriented audiences
• It is logic is based on grouping things that are similar in some way, and then using them to point to a general conclusion
• It is based on reasoning

Q5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of deductive logic?

• It demonstrates that no other avenue will work, and presents all conclusions and recommendations at the same time
• It is effective with audiences that do not understand the content or are resistant
• Often preferred to structure a non-controversial story
• Requires the audience to remember a great deal of information before getting to the conclusion – particularly with complex arguments

Q6. Which of the following are “MUST DO’s” in helping to develop a successful storyboard?

• Repeat the same thing with different words on different slides
• Include enough facts and data to support your story
• Make sure to stick to the facts
• Be complete. Your audience doesn’t know the information in-depth, like you do

Q7. Which of the following is NOT a supporting element of the lead line?

• Content
• Sourcing or referencing evidence
• Including appropriate risk disclaimers
• Having more than one per slide

Q8. Which of the following are key elements of slide design? (select all that apply)

• Dancing headers or lead lines
• Consistency in font type, color, and size
• Appropriate title content and positioning
• Supporting and easy to interpret visual aids

Q9. To best illustrate data such as growth rates, to highlight peaks and troughs, or to reference seasonality in the data, which of the following should you use on your slide?

• Call out boxes
• Summary boxes
• Forecast boxes or arrows
• Symbols such as Harvey Balls

Q10. Which of the following are best practices for reviewing slides for consistency. (select all that apply)

• Font sizes and styles are consistent
• Acronyms don’t have to be defined or used consistently throughout the presentation
• Methodology and data sources have been documented
• Charts have X- and Y axis names, legends, timeframe, units, and detail

Q11. You are beginning the final review process for a presentation. The team has established a document owner. What are the first steps the document owner should take?

• GIve the file a document name, date, and version number before distribution
• Assign a portion of the work product to team members
• Make revisions, track changes, and note open items as necessary
• Add smart placeholder or comment boxes to assign slides, highlight changes, provide feedback,or raise discussion points

Q12. The Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar are two of the primary elements within PowerPoint. Which of the following is also a primary element in PowerPoint?

• Aligning objects
• Notes Page
• Drawing tools
• Placing text in text boxes or shapes

Q13. Before selecting the type of deck to use for a presentation, ensure that you have a clear understanding of the client or team situation that will be discussed in your presentation. You’ll need to select the one that aligns most closely with the purpose of your presentation and the client situation at hand.

For instance, which deck would you choose if you’re assisting your client in preparing a project overview to the Board of Directors or other executives?

• Executive Summary
• Status Update
• Proposal or Pitch
• Full Summary

Q14. The body of the slide, or the content of the slide, should support the lead line. Of the following, which are best practices to support the lead line? (select all that apply)

• Include appropriate risk disclaimers
• Use the same template for each slide but vary the position of the elements under the title while maintaining proper alignment throughout
• Varying text sizes and styles on each slide to draw attention to the points you’d like to make
• Slide content should be legible to everyone in the room

Q1. Take a look at this slide. What needs to be corrected?

(select all that apply)

• Spelling
• Shape color consistency
• Font size consistency
• Font color consistency

Q2. Take a look at this slide. What needs to be corrected?

• Shape size consistency
• Font style consistency
• Font color consistency

Q3. Take a look at this slide. What needs to be corrected?

(select all that apply)1 point

• Font style consistency
• Line spacing
• Font size consistency
• Text alignment

Q4. Take a look at this slide. What needs to be corrected?

(select all that apply)

• Symbol style consistency
• Text alignment
• Line/item spacing
• Font style consistency

Effective Business Presentations with powerpoint Week 4 Quiz Answers

Quiz 1: Week 4 Quiz

Q1. What was the “trick” question in the simulation?

• What’s the best way to rehearse for a presentation?
• Which step comes after identifying your audience and purpose?

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