presentation

Which of the following is an advantage of online presentations?

• All of the above.

• The ability to multitask during meetings

• More opportunities for employees to meet customers in person

• a.Lower costs as a result of less travel.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of conducting presentations online?

• The shortage (or sometimes complete lack) of nonverbal signals such as posture, which can provide vital feed- back during a presentation

• The inability to use PowerPoint slides online

• The inability of most people to participate, since businesses have different Internet connection speeds.

• The lack of audio communication

Which of these actions should you take when an audience member asks you a question?

• Do all of the above

• Repeat the question to confirm your understanding and to ensure that the entire audience has heard it

• Nod your head or show some other sign that you acknowledge the question

• Observe the questioner’s body language and facial expression to help determine what the person really means

a line of communication created by people in an audience to connect with others inside or outside the room, with or without the knowledge of the speaker.”

• all

• internet

• Commerical

• Backchannel

The backchannel presents both risks and rewards for business presenters. On the negative side, for example

• none

• both

• also gives contrary audience members more leverage

• listeners can research your claims the instant you make them and spread the word quickly if they think your information is shaky

Choosing Your Presentation Method

• all

• Reading Your Speech

• Reciting Your Speech

• Speaking from Notes

Which of these techniques is mentioned in the chapter as a way to hold an audience’s attention during a presentation?

• None of the above

• Use clear and vivid language

• Tell people that management expects them to pay attention.

• Speak louder than average

Presentation Close

• all

• Establishing Your Credibility

• Connecting Your Ideas

• Providing a Clear Wrap-Up

oral presentations are composed of distinct elements

• all

• introduction

• close

• body

Casual Style

Conference Room

Invite Participation

• none

• both

• large groups

• Small Groups