LO3 Lesson 3 Presentation Skills Quiz

Which task should be planned well in advance of the presentation day?

• Get samples ready

• Organise any models

• Practice what you are going to say

• Write the presentation

Answer explanation

The task that should be planned well in advance of the presentation day is to write the presentation.

Which one is important to do during the presentation:

• Keep to the plan and speak clearly

• Organise any models

• Practice what you are going to say

• Write the presentation

Answer explanation

During the presentation, it is important to keep to the plan and speak clearly to effectively convey your message to the audience.

When it comes to the aesthetics of your presentation, you want it to:

• be technical and overly structured

• have components that match your competitors

• look good and be eye catching to your audience

• have technical words throughout

Answer explanation

When it comes to the aesthetics of your presentation, you want it to look good and be eye-catching to your audience.

Identify the reason components, materials and media within the presentation should complement one another:

• To ensure coherence and enhance understanding

• To make the presentation longer

• To confuse the audience

• To add unnecessary details

Answer explanation

To ensure coherence and enhance understanding

Identify two things to consider when using colours and textures within a presentation:

Answer explanation

Consider the audience's preferences and cultural associations with colors and textures. Ensure the chosen colors and textures enhance readability and visual appeal.

Identify what you can use to help you stay on plan during a presentation:

• Moodboard

• Slides on a presentation

• Prompt cards

Answer explanation

To help stay on plan during a presentation, you can use a moodboard, slides on a presentation, and prompt cards.

Identify two things that you should ensure you have done before the day of the presentation as part of your planning:

Answer explanation

Ensure you have practiced your presentation and checked all technical equipment before the day of the presentation.

Identify what you need to do lots of times before the actual presentation:

• Practice

• Research

• Design slides

• Gather feedback

Answer explanation

Practice is the correct choice as it is essential to practice multiple times before a presentation to ensure readiness and confidence.

Outline the importance of practising your presentation

• It helps to improve your confidence.

• It ensures you know the material well.

• It allows you to manage your time effectively.

• All of the above.

Answer explanation

All of the above options are important because practicing your presentation helps improve confidence, ensures material knowledge, and allows effective time management.

Outline Sir Winston Churchill’s quote that relates to planning:

Answer explanation

Sir Winston Churchill's quote 'He who fails to plan is planning to fail' emphasizes the importance of planning for success.