PowerPoint Design Quiz

What is the first step in planning content for talks?

• Explain methods when appropriate

• Choose the 'NEWS' about topic

• Preview future work

• List possible audience questions

What should you consider when selecting a design for your presentation?

• The type of room where the talk will be given

• The weather on the day of the presentation

• The font size of the text

• The color of the presenter's outfit

Which font type is recommended for easy visibility when projected across the room?

• Geneva

• Palatino

• Arial

• Times New Roman

What is the purpose of using bullets in a slide show?

• To distract the audience

• To confuse the audience

• To make the slide show longer

• To help the audience skim the slide and see relationships between information points

When should you use complete sentences in your slide show?

• Only in the conclusion

• Always

• Only in the introduction

• Only in certain cases such as hypothesis

What is the purpose of using parallel text in a slide show?

• To add unnecessary details

• To make the text easy for the audience to skim

• To make the text longer

• To confuse the audience

What should you consider when selecting visuals for your presentation?

• How many visuals you can fit on a slide

• How colorful the visuals are

• What visuals illustrate a point, make a claim, or help to prove an argument

• How many different types of visuals you can use

How can you resize an image in your slide show?

• By shaking the projector

• By using the 'format' menu and selecting 'resize'

• By clicking and dragging the corners of the image

• By clicking on the visual and selecting 'resize'

When should custom animation be used in a presentation?

• To show off your animation skills

• To help the audience comprehend the message

• To distract the audience

• To make the presentation more entertaining

What should you consider when delivering a presentation?

• Adapting to the physical and cultural environment

• The weather outside

• The time of day

• The color of your outfit