Question 1

A presentation aid is any object that reinforces your point verbally so that your audience can understand it.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Using presentation aids to demonstrate step-by-step procedures is most effective for which type of speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  An informative speech
B)  A speech to entertain
C)  A persuasive speech
D)  A motivational speechE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The problem with using printed photos as presentation aids is that they are usually too small to be seen clearly from a distance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

List four guidelines for developing presentation aids and explain which guideline is the most violated.

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1. Make them easy to see
2. Keep them si...

Question 5

Why do many public speaking teachers discourage the use of chalkboards and whiteboards?

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A)  because they tend to distract the audience
B)  because they are difficult to gain access to
C)  because they require that the speaker be tech-savvy
D)  because they force the speaker to turn his or her back to the audienceE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Joe is a member of Future Farmers of America FFA) ,so for his demonstration speech he wanted to show his audience the proper way to groom and care for his prize-winning Holstein cattle.Instead of bringing a Holstein to class,what suggestion would you give Joe for his demonstration speech?

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A)  Joe should use drawings since the actual object is too large and cumbersome to be easily used as a presentation aid for this speech.
B)  Joe should forego the use of presentation aids in such a situation since a large presentation aid such as a cow) would be too distracting.
C)  Joe should use a three-dimensional model of a Holstein along with the items he uses to groom the cattle when the actual object is too large to be easily used as a presentation aid for a speech.
D)  Joe should go ahead and use the Holstein,even if it is large and not easy to maneuver,because an object is always preferable to a drawing or model.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is an advantage of using presentation aids in a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  They cover up a speaker's visible nervousness.
B)  They help the audience understand and remember.
C)  They can substitute for a general lack of information.
D)  They can help a speaker stay within the time limit.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

When using a presentation aid,there is always the possibility of "something going wrong" while you are speaking.If something does go wrong with your presentation aid,what should you do as a speaker?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is nothing you can do once something goes wrong; in future speeches use presentation aids sparingly to reduce the chance of something going wrong.
B)  End the speech shortly after that distraction.
C)  Offer a lengthy apology for the distraction and then continue on with the speech.
D)  Have backup supplies and a backup plan in case your best-laid plans go awry.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The most common presentation aids are three-dimensional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An ________ summarizes and presents a great deal of information in a small amount of space and can be displayed in a variety of ways.

Accepted Answer

A)  PowerPoint presentation
B)  object
C)  chart
D)  transparencyE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

________ is the use of images as an integrated element in the total communication effort a speaker makes to achieve the speaking goal.

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The answer of ________ is the use of images as...

Question 12

_______combine images and sound to communicate ideas.

Accepted Answer

A)  Objects
B)  Audiovisual aids
C)  Models
D)  Audio aidsE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

You should maintain eye contact with your audience,not your presentation aid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Rashan thought that he would be dramatic and impress his public speaking class with his speech on dog training.He decided to bring his German Shepherd to illustrate the techniques of obedience.But during the speech,he noticed that the audience's attention was on his dog,rather than on him as the speaker.What guideline did Rashan ignore,with regard to using presentation aids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do not use dangerous or illegal presentation aids.
B)  Never use animals as presentation aids in a speech.
C)  Use animals with caution as presentation aids.
D)  Only use small animals so you can keep them hidden from the audience until you need them.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Almost any speech can benefit from presentation aids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A presentation aid which is a pictorial representation of statistical data is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  graph.
B)  drawing.
C)  model.
D)  slide.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Why would a picture graph be used in a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  to summarize statistical information and show overall trends and relationships
B)  to show the audience how statistical data are distributed in a given category or area
C)  to represent statistical data and trends over a given period of time
D)  to present data in a less formal format making it easier for the audience to readE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Regina's demonstration speech topic was "Three Ways to Improved Photography." In this speech,Regina showed a 35 mm camera,used a chart with an enlarged diagram of the main components of the camera,and then passed around some 4 x 6 photographs-some good and some with errors-to the audience.Which of the following statements best summarizes Regina's use of presentation aids in this speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regina selected and handled all of her presentation aids expertly in this speech.
B)  Regina should not have brought the camera; the diagram was sufficient.
C)  Regina used too many presentation aids in her speech.
D)  Regina should have enlarged the photographs so the audience could clearly see them.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

PowerPoint and the multitude of other presentation aids that speakers may use-especially visual aids-are powerful tools.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

List nine guidelines for using presentation aids.

Accepted Answer

1. Rehearse with you presentation aids.
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Exam 14: Designing and Using Presentation Aids

PowerPoint and the multitude of other presentation aids that speakers may use-especially visual aids-are powerful tools.

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Using presentation aids to demonstrate step-by-step procedures is most effective for which type of speech?

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Almost any speech can benefit from presentation aids.

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You should maintain eye contact with your audience,not your presentation aid.

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Joe is a member of Future Farmers of America FFA) ,so for his demonstration speech he wanted to show his audience the proper way to groom and care for his prize-winning Holstein cattle.Instead of bringing a Holstein to class,what suggestion would you give Joe for his demonstration speech?

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Why would a picture graph be used in a speech?

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A presentation aid which is a pictorial representation of statistical data is called a

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Why do many public speaking teachers discourage the use of chalkboards and whiteboards?

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A presentation aid is any object that reinforces your point verbally so that your audience can understand it.

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An ________ summarizes and presents a great deal of information in a small amount of space and can be displayed in a variety of ways.

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________ is the use of images as an integrated element in the total communication effort a speaker makes to achieve the speaking goal.

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When using a presentation aid,there is always the possibility of "something going wrong" while you are speaking.If something does go wrong with your presentation aid,what should you do as a speaker?

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List four guidelines for developing presentation aids and explain which guideline is the most violated.

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1. Make them easy to see
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The problem with using printed photos as presentation aids is that they are usually too small to be seen clearly from a distance.

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_______combine images and sound to communicate ideas.

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The most common presentation aids are three-dimensional.

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Which of the following is an advantage of using presentation aids in a speech?

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List nine guidelines for using presentation aids.

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Exam 14: Designing and Using Presentation Aids

PowerPoint and the multitude of other presentation aids that speakers may use-especially visual aids-are powerful tools.

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Using presentation aids to demonstrate step-by-step procedures is most effective for which type of speech?

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Almost any speech can benefit from presentation aids.

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You should maintain eye contact with your audience,not your presentation aid.

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Why would a picture graph be used in a speech?

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A presentation aid which is a pictorial representation of statistical data is called a

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Why do many public speaking teachers discourage the use of chalkboards and whiteboards?

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A presentation aid is any object that reinforces your point verbally so that your audience can understand it.

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An ________ summarizes and presents a great deal of information in a small amount of space and can be displayed in a variety of ways.

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________ is the use of images as an integrated element in the total communication effort a speaker makes to achieve the speaking goal.

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When using a presentation aid,there is always the possibility of "something going wrong" while you are speaking.If something does go wrong with your presentation aid,what should you do as a speaker?

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List four guidelines for developing presentation aids and explain which guideline is the most violated.

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The problem with using printed photos as presentation aids is that they are usually too small to be seen clearly from a distance.

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_______combine images and sound to communicate ideas.

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The most common presentation aids are three-dimensional.

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Which of the following is an advantage of using presentation aids in a speech?

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List nine guidelines for using presentation aids.

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