41) Jessica plans to describe the new advances her company has made in the development of
allergy medicine over the past 10 years. Which of the following visual aids would be most
effective in demonstrating this change over time?
A) photograph
B) column chart
C) list
D) pictogram
42) All of the following are tips for constructing bar and column charts EXCEPT
A) use multiple-column charts to compare several items over time.
B) show numerical values clearly.
C) represent time on the vertical axis of your chart.
D) arrange bars in a sequence that suits your purpose.
43) Pictograms
A) add interest to ordinary bar charts.
B) are mathematically exact.
C) are best suited for reports that require precise data.
D) are useful for scientific and technical audiences.
44) A ________ is most effective for showing the correlation between two or more trends.
A) pie chart
B) photograph
C) graph
D) pictogram
45) All of the following are potential risks of using video in your presentation EXCEPT
A) videos can illustrate action.
B) some video segments lack continuity.
C) some video segments may take too long.
D) a poor quality video can detract from your presentation.
46) Janice is giving a presentation about microchips. Which of the following would be most
helpful to her?
A) describing how the microchip works without the use of a visual aid
B) describing how a microchip works while displaying a large photograph of one to the audience
C) describing how a microchip works while showing an actual microchip to the audience
D) describing how a microchip works while having the audience pass around an actual microchip
47) During her presentation, Milena will show what portion of the budget is being used for
advertising. To emphasize this point, Milena should use a
A) bar chart.
B) pie chart.
C) graph.
D) diagram.
48) Karabo wants to show her soccer team how a certain play works if it is done correctly. To do
this, Karabo should use a
A) list of the most common mistakes made while attempting this play.
B) diagram that shows the directions players should go during the play.
C) video of the play being done effectively during a game.
D) pie chart showing the percentage of teams that run the play effectively.
49) Wojciech wants to show a lay audience the amount of tungsten mined in China compared to
the amount mined in other nations. To do this, Wojciech should use a
A) pictogram.
B) pie chart.
C) graph.
D) numbered list.
50) During his presentation, Tigran will describe how a video camera works. Which of the
following visual aids would work best for his presentation?
A) graphs
B) pie charts
C) a diagram
D) a pictogram
51) One advantage of using a dry erase board is
A) you can take the material home with you at the end of the presentation.
B) you can keep eye contact with the audience as you write.
C) the visual will be prepared ahead of time.
D) you can record information that comes up on the spot.
52) All of the following are advantages of using large sticky notes on a whiteboard EXCEPT
A) you can easily recategorize ideas during the presentation.
B) you will not need to turn your back to the audience.
C) you can save the notes as a record of your points.
D) you can record information that comes up on the spot.
53) A disadvantage of using a flip chart is that
A) it may be too small for people in the back of the audience to see clearly.
B) it is low tech, so there is little chance for equipment failure.
C) it is easy to set up.
D) you can write on it during the presentation.
54) Computer displays
A) are always preferable to lower-tech visual aids.
B) can show a variety of visuals, including photos, charts, graphs, and video.
C) are virtually foolproof.
D) are not well suited to creating visual interest.
55) Rob has been asked to provide a presentation to a group of investors. Rob wants to send a
significant amount of statistical information home with the investors so they can refer back to it
later. Which of the following visuals would best help Rob achieve this purpose?
A) flip charts
B) videotapes
C) slides
D) handouts
56) All of the following are true about distributing handouts to accompany your presentation
EXCEPT
A) listeners will have a printed record of your ideas.
B) you can provide your audience with more details than you have time to talk about in your
presentation.
C) your listeners will not need to take notes.
D) you can increase the chances that audience members will be looking at you during the
presentation.
57) If you are speaking to a large audience, which of the following would likely be the most
effective way to convey information during your presentation?
A) poster boards
B) handouts
C) computer displays
D) flip charts
58) For most business presentations, the best time to distribute handouts is
A) before the presentation.
B) between the introduction and first main point.
C) between the last main point and the conclusion.
D) after the presentation.
59) All of the following are true about presentation software EXCEPT
A) you can create charts, graphs, and tables that illustrate the supporting points of your speech.
B) presentation software will always communicate your message effectively.
C) you can create special effects and elaborate animations.
D) printed copies of your slide show can be distributed as handouts.
60) All of the following are true when you use presentation software with your speech EXCEPT
A) the software can help you organize your speaking notes.
B) you can use features that emphasize your transitions from one point to the next.
C) you will not need to plan and practice your presentation because the software will do it for you.
D) you can create a variety of handouts to distribute to your audience.
61) All of the following are typical mistakes made by beginners who attempt to use presentation
software EXCEPT
A) substituting flash for substance.
B) making the graphics too simple.
C) creating presentations that are overly complex.
D) spending more time on design than on content.
62) All of the following are strategies for avoiding presentation software catastrophes EXCEPT
A) prepare a backup plan in case your software does not work.
B) allow plenty of extra time to set up and test your equipment in advance.
C) arrange to have technical support available.
D) plan to use a live Internet connection to access your visuals.
63) In preparation for his presentation, Finn spent six hours working with his presentation software
and three hour working on his speech. Considering this, Finn mostly likely has
A) emphasized content over design.
B) emphasized design over content.
C) created a visual presentation that is too simple.
D) created a visual presentation that is too complex.
64) Well-designed visual aids should
A) contain a great amount of detail.
B) never need explanation by the speaker.
C) use vertical printing.
D) show labels for all important items.
65) Which is a guideline for designing effective visuals?
A) Supply all necessary details visually.
B) Use full sentences.
C) Use vertical printing.
D) Keep the design simple.
66) After Noemi’s presentation, listeners had difficulty recalling many of her points. Considering
this, Noemi most likely has
A) kept the design of the visuals too simple.
B) used too many slides.
C) used only horizontal printing.
D) displayed the visuals only when discussing them.