Chapter 15

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Which of the following guidelines makes a presentation more effective?
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speaking to your audience not the screen
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Which of the following is one of the best ways to relax immediately before a presentation?
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speaking with audience members to break the ice
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People often misread body language so you should
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pay attention to the audience so you can adjust what you are doing.
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If someone asks you something you do not know during a question-and-answer session, what should you do?
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Admit that you do not know and offer to find the information.
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Which of the following professionals is following one of the guidelines for effective slide presentations?
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Amanda uses a remote control to move from slide to slide so she can move around while presenting.
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Which of the following should you do during a presentation?
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Interpret your slides rather than just reading them.
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Which of the following is an important principle for using slides?
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Do not spend too much time looking at your slides with your back to the audience.
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According to the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication, which of the following facilitates trust?
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maintaining eye contact
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Which technique helps team presentations to be more seamless?
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using transitional phrases to pass speaking roles from one to the next
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Which of the following should you do to quickly manage your nervousness before a presentation?
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Take several deep breaths to quickly alleviate your anxiety.
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Which of the following professionals is making effective use of slides during a presentation?
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Juan displays a blank screen when he speaks for lengthy periods without referencing his slides.
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What does high-level business casual dress project?
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productivity and trustworthiness
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Which of the following is the most appropriate type of handout to pass out during a presentation?
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a printout of a complex budget
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According to the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication, during a presentation you should
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attempt to read your audience and get a sense for how much energy they have.
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Which of the following is a guideline connected with the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication?
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Use your facial expressions to connect with your audience and show enthusiasm for your topic.
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Which of the following presenters interacts most effectively with the audience during a question-and-answer session?
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Judith thanks each member of the audience who asks a question.
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Which of the following techniques will help you make your presentation about people?
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introducing colleagues and referring to them by name during your presentation
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According to the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication, you should
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face the audience directly with a slight forward lean and upright posture during a presentation.
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Your colleague Carly gave her first presentation to your department. Before the slide show, she took a few minutes to remind the audience of their shared work goals. Carly used a keyboard to advance her slides, and she was careful not to block the projection. For each slide, she explained how the information related to the larger takeaway messages. She became flustered when two slides were out of order, but she recovered quickly. Afterward, Carly asked you how she might improve. Which guideline will you remind her of?
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Use a remote control to advance slides when possible.
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When you lose your train of thought during a presentation, you should
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pause until you regain your composure and your line of thinking.