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1.
Presentation aids that are too crowded will divert attention from your _______.
2.
Audience members have only a few moments to view an aid, so a speaker should
present only _______ major idea(s) per aid.
3.
A presentation aid with words should have no more than _______ words per line.
4.
Any sentences should use the _______ verb form and parallel grammatical structure.
5.
Arial and Times New Roman are examples of _______.
6.
Different sets of sizes of typefaces are called _______.
7.
_______ _______ typefaces are blocklike and linear, designed without small flourishes.
8.
Pair no more than _____ complementary typefaces on a presentation aid.
9.
______ choice in a presentation can help set the mood of a presentation.
10.
When choosing colors for typefaces and graphics, check for the _______ of the text
when it is projected.
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Answer Key
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1.
Presentation aids that are too crowded will divert attention from the message.
A)
True
B)
False
2.
Each presentation aid should be simple and concise, and should present three major
ideas.
A)
True
B)
False
3.
A presentation aid with words should have no more than six words per line.
A)
True
B)
False
4.
A presentation aid with words should have no more than two lines per aid.
A)
True
B)
False
5.
A speaker should allow plenty of white space, or “visual breathing room,” on visuals for
viewers.
A)
True
B)
False
6.
Chartjunk is slides with too many graphs or charts and other meaningless design
elements.
A)
True
B)
False
7.
Key design elements such as fonts, colors, and italics should be consistent throughout a
presentation to maintain continuity.
A)
True
B)
False
8.
Sans serif typefaces include small flourishes, or strokes, at the tops and bottoms of
letters.
A)
True
B)
False
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9.
Small amounts of text, such as headings, are best viewed in sans serif type.
A)
True
B)
False
10.
Boldface, underlining, and italics should be used sparingly.
A)
True
B)
False
11.
Speakers should use familiar typefaces that are simple and easy to read on presentation
aids.
A)
True
B)
False
12.
It is best to use all capital letters on presentation aids.
A)
True
B)
False
13.
A single visual aid should contain a minimum of at least three different typefaces.
A)
True
B)
False
14.
A speaker should use only one or no more than two complementary typefaces on a
presentation aid.
A)
True
B)
False
15.
When designing your presentation aids, use type that is large enough for audience
members to read comfortably.
A)
True
B)
False
16.
When it comes to presentation aids, speakers should use as many colors as possible so
that the aids are as flashy as possible.
A)
True
B)
False
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17.
For type and graphics, use colors that contrast with the background.
A)
True
B)
False
18.
Presentation aids that use four or more colors are more effective than those that use only
two or three.
A)
True
B)
False
19.
Meanings of colors are universal.
A)
True
B)
False
20.
When designing a presentation aid, the speaker should focus on
A)
simplicity.
B)
abstraction.
C)
complexity.
D)
diversity.
21.
How many major ideas should be presented on each presentation aid?
A)
one
B)
two
C)
three
D)
four
22.
To convey points effectively on a slide, a speaker should follow the
A)
three-by-five rule.
B)
six-by-six rule.
C)
two-by-four rule.
D)
eight-by-eight rule.
23.
Typefaces come in a variety of sets of sizes, or
A)
fonts.
B)
serifs.
C)
scripts.
D)
sans scripts.
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24.
The two major categories of typefaces are sans serif and
A)
serif.
B)
font.
C)
script.
D)
sans script.
25.
When the body of a text is being read, which kind of typeface is easiest on the eye?
A)
serif
B)
font
C)
script
D)
sans script
26.
A small amount of text, such as a heading, is best viewed in a ________ typeface.
A)
serif
B)
script
C)
sans serif
D)
sans script
27.
The typeface in a presentation should be
A)
easy to read.
B)
all in capital letters.
C)
very unusual and fancy.
D)
boldfaced and italicized often.
28.
Boldface, underlining, and italics should
A)
never be used.
B)
be used sparingly.
C)
be used as often as possible.
D)
be used to emphasize both major and minor points.
29.
The skillful use of color in presentation aids includes all of the following EXCEPT
A)
using color to set the mood of a speech.
B)
using color to draw attention to key points.
C)
using no more than two or three per graphic.
D)
using as many colors as possible to provide variety.
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Answer Key
Page 8
1.
Explain the six-by-six rule and why it is useful in creating effective slides.
2.
How many major ideas should be presented in each presentation aid? Why?
3.
Describe the term chartjunk and explain its effect on an audience.
4.
Give three tips for using typefaces and fonts effectively in a presentation aid.
5.
Explain why text in a presentation aid should appear in upper- and lowercase type rather
than in all uppercase.
6.
List three ways to use color effectively in designing presentation aids.
7.
Explain why color might suggest different meanings to different people, and describe a
negative and positive association that a color might evoke in audience members.
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Answer Key