Communication & Presentation Skills - recap quiz

Which of the following is not one of the 7 Cs of Communication?

• Clear

• Coherent

• Concrete

• Correct

Storytelling is a good way to engage with your audience

• Yes

• Depends on the audience

• No

Communication skills can be learned - agree or disagree?

• Disagree, some people naturally good at communicating or not

• Depends on the individual, some people are just bad at communicating

• Yes, if the individual wants to become an effective communicator

• Any skill can always be developed further

Adjusting your tone is important when speaking/presenting is important. Why?

• To liven things up

• Your tone should always vary throughout

• To hold the interest of the audience

Which statement is correct for the 10, 20, 30 rule?

• A PowerPoint presentation should have 30 slides, last no more than 20 minutes, and contain no font smaller than 10 points.

• A PowerPoint presentation should have 10 slides, last no more than 20 minutes, and contain no font smaller than 30 points.

• A PowerPoint presentation should have 10 slides, last no more than 30 minutes, and contain no font smaller than 20 points.

Why should you include images in a presentation?

• Makes a change from only using text

• Helps grab and hold audience attention

• Presentation guidelines say you must use text & images

How important is your audience?

• Depends on the industry. Some presentations are generic so appeal to all audiences.

• Very. Understanding the needs of your audience will inform your presentation in every aspect.

• I'm such a good presenter people love to hear what I have to say regardless of what department or industry they work in.

What makes a good presenter?

• Using powerful body language; maintaining eye contact and using open gestures.

• Being really enthusiastic about the presentation subject matter

• Starting and finishing on time

According to many studies, Public Speaking is the number one fear in life. Which is second?

• Fear of rejection

• Fear of death

• Fear of heights

• Fear of spiders

According to one study, employers ranked Communication skills third in a list of the 10 most important skills they look for in an employee. Which skill ranked first?

• Teamwork

• Adaptability

• Resilience

• Problem-solving