Cardon Chapter 15

Using notes during a presentation is considered unprofessional.

• True
• False

Making eye contact with audience members while presenting can distract you from your message.

• True
• False

Which of the following should you strive to establish when delivering a presentation?

• Complexity
• A presence
• A union
• A distraction

Which of the following is the best way to deliver presentations with authenticity?

• finding ways to present your real self to your audience
• engaging in frequent name-dropping throughout the presentation
• avoiding the use of notes as they can be perceived as a sign of weakness
• attempting to learn the presentation techniques of great speakers

In order to focus your presentation on people, you should

• include as many photographs as possible in your slides.
• make individuals and groups the subject of your sentences
• stand where you will not be the center of attention.
• avoid using presentation software or other technology.

Which of the following is a guideline connected with the SOFTEN model of nonverbal communication?

• Avoid gesturing with your hands, arms, body, and head as it is distracting.
• Speak in a steady tone and avoid dramatic modulation of your voice as much as possible.
• Go through your presentation quickly because most audiences have a short attention span.
• Use your facial expressions to connect with your audience and show enthusiasm for your topic.

People often misread body language so you should

• pay attention to the audience so you can adjust what you are doing.
• stand behind a podium and grip it to keep from waving your hands.
• smile as much as possible to show that you have good intentions.
• avoid making gestures as much as possible.

Which of the following statements is a helpful guideline for presenting with slides?

• Create slides that are complete enough not to need any interpretation.
• Turn out the lights so that the audience can view your slides easily.
• Do not start your slides until after you have made preliminary remarks to your audience.
• Avoid using blank slides as they may cause the audience to lose interest.

Which of the following is a common mistake made by teams doing presentations?

• standing close to one another during the presentation
• being so cohesive that their individuality does not show
• working independently right up until the presentation
• assigning team roles based on individual strengths

The team that stands close together during a presentation conveys

• inaccessibility.
• a united front.
• insecurity.
• effective transitions.