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1.
Often the best place to begin planning slides is with the ________ outline.
2.
When speakers use presentation software and any hardware required to run it, one risk is
that a presentation file may be ________ with an operating system.
3.
Speakers should check that the operating system of the computer they will use during
their speech is ________ with the operating system used to create the aids.
4.
It is a good idea for a speaker to prepare a digital ________ of an electronic
presentation.
5.
A speaker’s primary mission is to ________ through the spoken word and physical
presence.
6.
Speakers should focus ________ attention on listeners than on presentation aids.
7.
Flickr, Google, and American Memory are places online where speakers can find
________ ________ to use in presentations.
8.
Even if ________ use applies, speakers should always cite their sources.
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Answer Key
Page 3
1.
Various presentation software programs offer public speakers powerful tools for
creating and displaying high-quality visual aids.
A)
True
B)
False
2.
Often the best place to begin planning your slides is your speaking outline.
A)
True
B)
False
3.
PowerPoint, Prezi, and Keynote are all compatible, so you will never have technical
issues before a presentation.
A)
True
B)
False
4.
Speakers who rely on presentation software risk performance difficulties due to
technical errors.
A)
True
B)
False
5.
Since most computer systems are similar, speakers should not worry too much about
familiarizing themselves with the layout and functioning of the presentation computer
before delivering their speech.
A)
True
B)
False
6.
It is a good idea for speakers to prepare a printed and a digital backup of an electronic
presentation in case of technical errors.
A)
True
B)
False
7.
The use of presentation software will save an otherwise poorly planned speech.
A)
True
B)
False
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8.
A speaker’s primary mission is to communicate through a flashy multimedia visual
display, rather than through the spoken word and his or her physical presence.
A)
True
B)
False
9.
Speakers should focus attention on listeners more than on presentation aids.
A)
True
B)
False
10.
During a speech with presentation software, speakers should keep their eyes on the
screen to avoid losing their place.
A)
True
B)
False
11.
You can import photos, illustrations, clip art, video, or sound directly into your aids by
downloading your own files or those from the internet.
A)
True
B)
False
12.
Any image found online can be used safely, without copyright concerns.
A)
True
B)
False
13.
If fair use applies, it is not necessary to cite the sources of the visual and audio materials
in your slide show.
A)
True
B)
False
14.
When using PowerPoint, a speaker should review and and edit slides as necessary using
A)
Lightable view.
B)
Outline view.
C)
Slide Sorter view.
D)
path tool.
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15.
Common technical errors that can arise from using presentation software include all of
the following EXCEPT
A)
a computer drive freezing.
B)
a projector malfunctioning.
C)
incompatibility of a file with an operating system.
D)
the audience losing interest during your speech.
16.
To avoid having to fix technical issues during your presentation, you should
A)
never use visual aids.
B)
confirm operating system compatibility ahead of time.
C)
have somebody else give your speech.
D)
only use PowerPoint, never Prezi.
17.
When giving a speech with a digital presentation, a speaker should
A)
read from the presentation aids verbatim.
B)
avoid eye contact with the audience.
C)
make the aid as flashy as possible to impress listeners.
D)
communicate with spoken words and physical presence.
18.
What is one step a speaker does NOT need to take when checking out a venue ahead of
a presentation?
A)
Find all needed power sources.
B)
Ensure internet access.
C)
Confirm catering availability.
D)
Test audio volume and functionality.
19.
In a presentation aid, a speaker should include any of these EXCEPT
A)
audio clips.
B)
uncited text excerpts.
C)
digital images.
D)
clip art.
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Answer Key
Page 7
1.
What are three steps that speakers can take to avoid presentation software technical
glitches?
2.
What are two problems associated with thinking that a speech is a presentation?
3.
List three objects that can be imported into presentation software.
4.
Give three tips for successfully using presentation software in a speech.
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