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Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. According to visual-aid expert Edward Tufte, what aspect of PowerPoint can lead to the illusion of analytic
rigor?
a.
the ability to embed objects
b.
the timer feature in practice mode
c.
the horizontal format of the slides
d.
the default bulleted format
2. According to N. Katherine Hayles, what is hypercognition?
a.
the tendency to focus on a single object for a long time
b.
a type of repetitive thinking that can increase anxiety   
c.
the ability to shift between multiple objects of focus
d.
the act of thinking about thinking
3. If a speaker wants to reference a song in their speech, it would be most efficient to:
a.
describe the song and the feelings it evokes.
b.
show musical notes to represent the song.
c.
play the song for the audience.
d.
display a picture of the composer when discussing the song.
4. Which presentation aids would be MOST helpful for a speaker giving a speech about the beauty of the
English countryside?
a.
props
b.
audio clips
c.
data
d.
pictures
5. When using presentation aids, speakers should show the presentation aid as long as possible.
a.
True
b.
False
6. If a technical failure occurs during a slide presentation, the speaker should pretend nothing is wrong.
a.
True
b.
False
7. Kendra has a visual aid that lists physiological changes controlled by the sympathetic nervous system and
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those controlled by the parasympathetic nervous system. She places a red circle next to the former and a green
circle next to the latter. Using these color-coded circles:
a.
will make the presentation seem stale, as these colors are overused.
b.
is a bad idea, as some people cannot distinguish between these colors.
c.
will help tie her presentation together.
d.
is a good way to help the audience quickly classify the various changes.
8. A speaker finds a video clip from the Internet that he wants to use in his presentation. There is a notice that
the clip can be used as long as a citation is included. The speaker should:
a.
download the clip from the Internet and embed it in their slides.
b.
insert a hyperlink to the website with the video clip in the slides.
c.
find a still image to use instead as a representation of the clip.
d.
e-mail the owner to get permission to use the video clip.
9. There are some speaking situations in which the visual aid should be the main focus.
a.
True
b.
False
10. It is important to limit the number of senses that are stimulated during a speech.
a.
True
b.
False
11. When creating presentation aids, the general rule of thumb is, the simpler, the better.
a.
True
b.
False
12. How can public speakers ensure that they will be able to use their presentation aids comfortably at the
speaking event?
a.
Present all presentation aids at the start of the speech.
b.
Use only one or two types of aids.
c.
Create and share detailed handouts.
d.
Practice with the aids beforehand.
13. In general, when speakers select fonts to be used in a presentation aid, they should use:
a.
whimsical fonts.
b.
several different fonts.
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c.
all-caps fonts.
d.
more straightforward fonts.
14. James is planning to use the following items in his speech. Which item should he seek permission to use?
a.
a poem he wrote
b.
a picture he took
c.
a short quote from a celebrity
d.
a diagram he found on the Internet
15. One recommended strategy that speakers can employ to avoid reading from their slides during a
presentation is to:
a.
memorize the speech.
b.
use only images on the slides.
c.
include visual cues in their speech notes.
d.
insert blank slides into the presentation.
16. A speaker who is considering the technology that will be available during her presentation is likely using
what in her speech?
a.
props
b.
multimedia
c.
data
d.
pictures
17. After presenting her speech using Keynote, Aubrey received feedback from the audience that the speech
was disjointed. Specifically, some commented on the fact that Aubrey occasionally forgot to advance her slides
to match her discussion. These errors suggest that Aubrey struggled with which component of giving a slide
presentation?
a.
tone
b.
rhythm
c.
use of props
d.
content overload
18. During Shawn’s speech about making a French toast casserole, he references the loaf of bread and dozen
eggs he brought with him. Which type of presentation aids would these items be considered?
a.
props
b.
multimedia
c.
data
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d.
pictures
19. When using presentation aids during a speech, best practice is for speakers to:
a.
display all presentation aids throughout the speech.
b.
focus on the audience, not the aids.
c.
create and distribute detailed handouts.
d.
position themselves so that they can see the aid as the audience does.
20. Slides should contain as much detail as possible.
a.
True
b.
False
21. Laugh tracks on sitcoms and presentation aids used by speakers are similar because both:
a.
are unobtrusive when used properly.
b.
tell the audience how to behave.
c.
are appropriate in all situations.
d.
are the primary focus of the audience.
22. Nathan is nervous about using technology to give a speech for fear that something could go wrong with the
technology. What recommended strategy would likely help alleviate his feelings of panic?
a.
memorizing the speech
b.
having a backup plan
c.
making the speech shorter
d.
avoiding the use of multimedia
23. Speakers should avoid using many different colors in their presentations because:
a.
use of multiple colors conveys violence and disorder to the audience.
b.
it may make the content difficult to see.
c.
the audience is more likely to focus on the aid than the speaker.
d.
audiences do not know how to interpret what the colors mean.
24. Which term refers to any physical object—living or inorganic—that helps a speaker illustrate a main point
of their speech?
a.
picture
b.
prop
c.
data
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d.
multimedia
25. A speaker is using visual aids as part of her speech. This is likely to make the audience feel more engaged
and make them more likely to:
a.
believe what the speaker says.
b.
think they are getting more information.
c.
focus on the aids rather than the message.
d.
relate more to the speaker.
26. Flowcharts and pie charts are examples of visual representations of data.
a.
True
b.
False
27. Edward Tufte, presentation aid scholar, argues that presentation aids are a form of:
a.
corroboration.
b.
entertainment.
c.
overshadowing.
d.
abstraction.
28. Edward Tufte argued that PowerPoint is an ideal speaking tool because it helps the speaker simplify their
message, thereby improving understanding by the audience.
a.
True
b.
False
29. It is okay to use copyrighted images and content in a slide presentation as long as the speaker does not give
the presentation to the audience as a handout.
a.
True
b.
False
30. Slide transition effects should not be used, because the available effects can vary among slide presentation
software.
a.
True
b.
False
31. Presentation aids help audiences process and remember speeches by:
a.
engaging multiple senses.
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b.
replacing description with examples.
c.
relaying larger amounts of information.
d.
entertaining the audience.
32. Which would a speaker likely use when discussing the musical style of a popular singer and songwriter?
a.
props
b.
multimedia
c.
data
d.
pictures
33. When speakers use whimsical fonts in their presentation aids, the audience is more likely to find the speech
interesting.
a.
True
b.
False
34. Hypercognition requires a lot of stimulation.
a.
True
b.
False
35.     Nakida is preparing a presentation aid to accompany her speech. If she chooses to use a single font:
a.
the audience is likely to be “bored” by the aid.
b.
it will keep the audience’s focus on the speaker.
c.
it will tie together the various parts of her aid and keep the tone consistent.
d.
it will be viewed as amateurish by the audience.
36. Some projection systems are incapable of reproducing certain:
a.
fonts.
b.
video clips.
c.
vivid colors.
d.
audio clips.
37. In which situation is it acceptable for speakers to look at their slides?
a.
when reading the slides to the audience
b.
when ensuring that the correct slide is being projected
c.
when watching moving images in the presentation
d.
when speaking to a small group
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38. Jean-luc Doumont believes that slide software is a particularly effective presentation tool when the speech
goal is to:
a.
convey technical information.
b.
persuade the audience.
c.
encourage creative thinking.
d.
increase discussion.
39. A speaker stimulates a number of modes of sensory engagement during a speech. Because of this, it is more
likely that the audience will:
a.
reject the speaker’s claims.
b.
accept the speaker’s claims.
c.
retain the information.
d.
forget the information.
40. One of the most important reasons speakers choose to use presentation aids is to help the audience:
a.
focus their attention on the speaker.
b.
understand a higher volume of information.
c.
grasp complex ideas.
d.
feel entertained.
41. Some argue that PowerPoint stifles discussion.
a.
True
b.
False
42. In public speaking, diagrams, illustrations, and maps are classified as:
a.
pictures.
b.
data.
c.
props.
d.
multimedia.
43. Why is it generally recommended to avoid embedding hyperlinks in a slide presentation?
a.
Hyperlinks require having an Internet connection to work.
b.
Most presentation software programs do not support embedding links.
c.
Hyperlinks significantly increase the size of the file.
d.
Most speakers don’t know how to use the links during a presentation.
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44. It is difficult to identify specific guidelines that apply to the creation and use of all presentation aids.
a.
True
b.
False
45. How should a speaker adjust their presentation aids to keep the audience from becoming overwhelmed by
the information presented?
a.
Increase their size.
b.
Use colors to organize information.
c.
Present the information verbally rather than visually.
d.
Present only main points.
46. Luke is giving a presentation about CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Which presentation aid is MOST
likely to be distracting to the audience?
a.
a flowchart that shows the steps to take when giving CPR and that includes the associated rationales
and links to other resources
b.
a video that shows a person giving CPR to a person who has collapsed on a city sidewalk
c.
a training mannequin and a training automated defibrillator device that are used to demonstrate
proper technique
d.
a large chart that lists statistics related to deaths from heart attacks
47. Statistics may be best expressed and represented in a speech using props.
a.
True
b.
False
48. What is the MOST important presentation aid in any speech?
a.
the presentation software
b.
the speaker
c.
handouts
d.
video clips
49. Speakers often create a PDF version of their presentation because it can:
a.
reduce the need to turn their backs on the audience.
b.
be used in case of a technical failure.
c.
help establish rhythm in the presentation.
d.
be distributed to the audience before the speech.
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50. During her practice run, Savannah realizes that there is a point in her speech where she addresses the points
on slide 3 of her presentation and then expands on these points before moving to slide 4. What strategy is
recommended in this case?
a.
Cut the expanded discussion of these points to shorten the speech.
b.
Move to slide 4 before continuing with the expanded discussion.
c.
Insert a new slide after slide 3 that contains abstract images, and show this slide during the expanded
discussion.
d.
Insert a blank slide after slide 3, and move to that slide during the expanded discussion.
51. Judah had planned on sharing a video clip during his speech. The video is hosted on an external website,
and during his speech, Judah is unable to connect to the Internet. Unable to show the video, Judah’s BEST
course of action is to:
a.
tell the audience that there will be a brief break while he works to reestablish an Internet connection.
b.
tell the audience that there has been a technical issue and therefore he will be skipping the point
covered in the video clip.
c.
provide the URL of the video clip to audience members and invite them to look up the video when
they get home.
d.
tell the audience that he is unable to access the video clip and then describe the pertinent content
from the video.
52. One may freely use most of the images found on the Internet.
a.
True
b.
False
53. One way speakers can adapt to audiences today is to use multiple presentation aids.
a.
True
b.
False
54. Lack of Internet access during a speech could prevent transitions in a slide presentation from working
properly.
a.
True
b.
False
55. Which presentation aids would be of greatest use if the speaker wanted to explain the process of making a
baking soda and vinegar rocket?
a.
pictures
b.
line graphs
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c.
pie charts
d.
audio clips
56. One advantage of presentation aids is that they can make a speech more efficient.
a.
True
b.
False
57. Speakers should use computer-generated text for their aids rather than handwriting them.
a.
True
b.
False
58. When a speaker is preparing a presentation, the MOST important thing the speaker should consider is
whether the aid:
a.
is interesting.
b.
is entertaining.
c.
maintains the audience’s focus.
d.
supports the message of the speech.
59. Which statement about using multimedia in slides is true?
a.
Multimedia objects should be used with caution because they require an Internet connection to play.
b.
Most audiences prefer multimedia to other presentation aids.
c.
Multimedia may not play properly if slide transitions are also used.
d.
Some presentation software programs can handle multimedia better than others.
60. One of the most common mistakes speakers make with their visual presentation aids is to make them too
large or too loud.
a.
True
b.
False
61. Presenting numerical data through visual representations helps most people see the big picture of the data.
a.
True
b.
False
62. A presentation slide typically includes a title, an object, and text.
a.
True
b.
False
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63. Presentation software is integral to the North American speaking culture.
a.
True
b.
False
64. Speakers who plan to use a picture or prop as a presentation aid should first determine whether:
a.
they will have Internet access during the presentation.
b.
the same information could be displayed as numerical data.
c.
the audience will be able to see it.
d.
the speaking event is formal or informal.
65. Dean is using a number of objects in his presentation. With which object is he MOST likely to experience
difficulty when embedding it in his slides?
a.
a photo
b.
a line graph
c.
a sound clip
d.
a hyperlink
66. One reason scholars support the use of PowerPoint is that it expresses and encourages analytic precision.
a.
True
b.
False
67. During her speech, Grace plans to display her PowerPoint slides on a large screen. What additional step is
recommended in case of a technical failure?
a.
She should memorize her speech.
b.
She should bring an electronic backup of her slide set.
c.
She should bring handouts of her slides to distribute if needed.
d.
She should create large-scale visual aids of the content from her slides.
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