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1. Used correctly, visual aids can help your audience to understand your topic.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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False
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2. Research indicates that the more text is included in a visual aid, the better the audience will retain the information they learn from a
speech.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. Research shows that people take in information better when a speech is
accompanied by relevant visual aids that are not too text heavy.
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
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False
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3. Presentation aids are important for explaining topics that can’t be explained in words alone, like the use of color in Picasso’s early
paintings.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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4. Demonstration speeches almost always need visual support.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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5. A skeleton in an anatomy and physiology class is a three-dimensional visual aid.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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6. Text-based visuals are usually most effective when ideas are presented in short paragraphs rather than single words, phrases, or
sentences.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. Text-based visuals should be as simple as possible.
POINTS:
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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7. The six-by-six rule is one way to keep your audio and video aids simple and effective.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. The rule is relevant for text-based visuals only.
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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8. Passing a photograph around is recommended; this enables each listener to have direct experience with it.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. You should display photos so everyone can see them at once.
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1
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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DATE MODIFIED:
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9. A flowchart is a smaller section of an organizational chart.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. They are two different types of charts.
POINTS:
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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10. To show the demographic make-up of your entire student body, a bar graph is better than a pie graph would be.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. Pie graphs show divisions of a population and parts of the whole best.
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
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DATE MODIFIED:
11/17/2014 12:56 PM
11. Geographic maps are outdated more quickly than political maps are.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. It’s the other way around.
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
11/17/2014 12:57 PM
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12. You want to compare the average number of cups of coffee people drink per day in Seattle to the amount drunk in New York, in
San Francisco, in Miami, and in Santa Fe. You could use a bar graph or a pictograph with little coffee cup images.
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a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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1
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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13. By carefully selecting short video segments, you can clarify your ideas dramatically and memorably.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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11/17/2014 12:59 PM
14. Each type of presentation technology has advantages as well as disadvantages.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
11/17/2014 12:59 PM
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15. When a PowerPoint presentation is ineffective, the problem is usually due to technological issues, not an error on the part of the
creator.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. Most problems with presentation slides are the creator’s fault.
POINTS:
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
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16. Chalkboards are the most useful means of display for student classroom speeches, because they have only one minor drawback.
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a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. They have several major drawbacks – cannot be prepared beforehand, look
unprofessional when hand written with the chalk, and you cannot make eye contact with
the audience while writing on the board.
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1
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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17. Interactive whiteboards can link to document cameras or computers with markup software, so that you can overwrite material and
save your markups.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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18. Chalkboards are very useful for showing how the process unfolds.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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19. Handouts should replicate your message rather than supplementing the message.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. Handouts should supplement your message.
POINTS:
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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20. A poster is the best method for displaying a detailed picture of the structure of a cell in a large auditorium to an audience of 500.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. The details of the poster would not be visible to a large group.
POINTS:
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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21. Sans serif fonts work well on PowerPoint slides.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
11/17/2014 1:04 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
11/17/2014 1:04 PM
22. Red is the best color to use for visuals because it has similar associations across cultures.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. Red is a culturally loaded color, it has different meanings in China, India, the U.S.,
and so on.
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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6/1/2018 2:40 PM
23. To avoid a cluttered look, use a maximum of three main colors on all of your visuals.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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DATE MODIFIED:
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24. A good general rule about using visuals is to have a plan B in case something goes wrong.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
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False
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25. Which statement best describes visual aids?
a.
They are primarily decorative additions to a speech.
b.
They are a powerful means of support for a presentation.
c.
They may be in the form of a video clip.
d.
They help the audience understand the main ideas of the speech.
ANSWER:
d
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Multiple Choice
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False
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26. Which question is NOT important to ask yourself when making an audiovisual aid plan?
a.
What is difficult to convey in words alone?
b.
What will look cool?
c.
Where would visual aids be helpful?
d.
What ideas need emphasis?
e.
Where does audience attention lag?
ANSWER:
b
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Multiple Choice
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False
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27. Which are three-dimensional visuals?
a.
Models, photographs, videos
b.
Overhead projectors, objects, handouts
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c.
Tables, lists, charts
d.
People, models, objects
e.
Posters, overhead projectors, chalkboards
ANSWER:
d
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28. Political maps ________
a.
don’t become as outdated as geographical maps.
b.
show mountains, deserts, and other natural features.
c.
are hard to display on an overhead projector.
d.
show borders between nations and states.
e.
color code regions based on political party affiliation.
ANSWER:
d
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Multiple Choice
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False
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29. Which type of graph would be best for displaying demographic information?
a.
A line graph.
b.
A bar graph.
c.
A pie graph.
d.
A pictograph.
e.
A picture graph.
ANSWER:
c
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30. Which type of graph would be best for displaying information about how the faculty of a university has grown over time?
a.
A line graph
b.
A bar graph
c.
A pie graph
d.
A pictograph
e.
A picture graph
ANSWER:
a
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31. The least effective way to display a photograph is ________
a.
on an overhead transparency.
b.
transferred to a handout.
c.
projected using a slide.
d.
enlarged and mounted on poster board.
e.
passing it around among audience members.
ANSWER:
e
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32. Which is NOT an advantage of overhead transparencies?
a.
They are simple to make.
b.
They are inexpensive.
c.
It is easy to make professional-quality transparencies.
d.
They require no equipment to display.
e.
You can use them in place of a chalkboard.
ANSWER:
d
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Multiple Choice
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33. Chalkboards are especially good for ________
a.
brainstorming sessions.
b.
displaying maps and drawings.
c.
integrating different forms of visual support.
d.
displaying professional-looking lists.
e.
keeping your focus on the audience throughout your speech.
ANSWER:
a
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Multiple Choice
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False
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34. When you plan to use posters on a regular basis, ________
a.
make new ones for each presentation.
b.
use hand lettering in several colors.
c.
store and transport them in a portfolio.
d.
roll them up and store them so they take up little space.
e.
use them with larger audiences rather than smaller ones.
ANSWER:
c
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Multiple Choice
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False
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35. Handouts are common in _________
a.
impromptu speeches.
b.
informal classroom settings.
c.
business settings.
d.
commemorative speeches.
e.
humorous speeches.
ANSWER:
c
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Multiple Choice
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False
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36. Computer programs that help you prepare a set of lists, tables, graphs, and so on are called _________
a.
word processing programs.
b.
graphics programs.
c.
presentation software programs.
d.
visual scanners.
e.
document projectors.
ANSWER:
c
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37. When designing a text-based presentation aid, do all of these options EXCEPT:
a.
Use all capital letters.
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b.
Use serif fonts on handouts because they’re easier to read.
c.
Use title or sentence case.
d.
Use italics.
e.
Use a font that is easy to read.
ANSWER:
a
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38. Which is NOT a suggestion for using visual aids successfully?
a.
Use as many visual aids as possible.
b.
Be sure the visual aid can be seen.
c.
Follow the six by six rule.
d.
Have a backup plan in case of mechanical failure.
e.
Display visuals only when you use them.
ANSWER:
a
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Multiple Choice
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False
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39. List and explain uses of two-dimensional visual aids.
ANSWER:
Answer accepted. Needs Instructor Grading.
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Objective Short Answer
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False
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Basic
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40. Describe four types of graphs and explain the use of each.
ANSWER:
Line graphs show variables that fluctuate over a period of time; bar graphs compare data from
several groups; pie graphs show divisions of a population or parts of a whole; picture graphs or
pictographs compare data that relate to objects or people.
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False
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41. Provide three tips for using handouts during a presentation.
ANSWER:
Answer accepted. Needs Instructor Grading.
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False
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Basic
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42. List and discuss three tips to making high quality posters.
ANSWER:
Answer accepted. Needs Instructor Grading.
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Objective Short Answer
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False
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Basic
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43. Compare and contrast the advantages of overhead projectors with chalkboards and posters as means of
display.
ANSWER:
Answer accepted. Needs Instructor Grading.
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Essay
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False
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Basic
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44. Describe ways that technology—computers, photocopiers, audio and video technology, and the like—can
assist you in producing effective visual aids.
ANSWER:
Answer accepted. Needs Instructor Grading.
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Essay
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False
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Basic
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45. Come up with a presentation aid plan for a speech on “How to Make Toast: Plain and Fancy,” using at least
three different types of aids. Discuss why you chose these types of presentation aids and how they will
enhance or support your presentation.
ANSWER:
Answer accepted. Needs Instructor Grading.
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Essay
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False
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Basic
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46. Think of at least three speakers you have seen who either used visuals effectively or ineffectively. Describe
what they did and explain why it was effective. Explain what they could do to use visual aids more effectively.
ANSWER:
Answer accepted. Needs Instructor Grading.
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE:
Essay
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False
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Basic
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