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WorksheetsEffective Presentation Skills
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of the following description for the form of presentation is INCORRECT?
A speech is a formal talk for a special occasion (Visiting speakers give speeches at university graduations)
An oral report is usually work-related and organized to inform an audience about actions taken or proposed (The most common form for business)
•A talk is similar to a speech but has more interactivity.
•The Podcast is a digital - delayed presentation
Which of the following is NOT one of the four key purposes of a presentation?
To inform
To persuade
To highlight
To entertain
There are four types of people who will judge your presentation. Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of people?
Influencers
Collectors
Socials
Vloggers
There are six (6) Cs to an effective message. Name one of them.
(a)
Which of the following is the correct order for Monroe's Activated Sequence?
1. Action
2. Need
3. Attention
4. Satisfaction
5. Visualization
1. Attention
2. Need
3. Satisfaction
4. Visualization
5. Action
1. Visualization
2. Need
3. Attention
4. Action
5. Satisfaction
1. Need
2. Attention
3. Visualization
4. Action
5. Satisfaction
There are ten (10) emotional triggers to persuasion in professional communications. Which of the following are NOT the emotional triggers? (*more than one correct answer)
Leadership
Fear
Happiness
Value
Betrayal
When creating content for a presentation/speech/talk, we usually follow a basic 'sandwich' structure. What is the first part of the structure?
(a)
This is a follow-up to question 7.
When creating content for a presentation/speech/talk, we usually follow a basic 'sandwich' structure. What is the second part of the structure?
(a)
This is a final follow-up to question 7.
When creating content for a presentation/speech/talk, we usually follow a basic 'sandwich' structure. What is the final part of the structure?
(a)
There are six (6) principles of persuasion.
Which of the following are NOT principles of persuasion? (*more than one correct answer)
Authority
Clarity
Consistency
Concreteness
Correctness
Persuasive communication needs to be ethical.
Which of the following action is considered UNETHICAL?
Information can be withheld, as long as not tricking.
The language used must be clear and direct.
The information used must be carefully researched.
The information used does not need to be evaluated.
Some people use a full script during a presentation/speech. What is the problem with using a full script?
The presenter/speaker does not need to be afraid about forgetting points.
The presenter/speaker will find it challenging to keep the presentation lively and engaging.
The presenter/speaker will feel more comfortable with the situation.
The speaker/presenter will feel less anxious.
It is important to create variety and novelty during a speech/presentation.
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways to create variety and novelty during a speech/presentation?
Use a variation of pitch.
Use visual cues to break up the text.
Have audience involvement (quiz, discussions, and posing questions).
Find common ground between the speaker and audience.
Which of the followings are NOT the correct uses of Powerpoint slides during a presentation/speech? (*more than one correct answer)
Using it as a platform for commentary.
For the presenter/speaker to read from the slides when needed.
Using it as a prompt/outline for presentation.
Using it as a reminder for points.
Using it as a reading script so that the presenter/speaker won't be too nervous/anxious.
When should we (as presenters/speakers) have the questions and answers (Q&A) session?
Anytime the during the presentation/speech.
At the end of the presentation/speech.
No Q&A session.
During the Q&A session, what should you do as a presenter/speaker if you do not know the answer to the question asked?
Pretend that you have an answer to the question asked.
Admit that you do not have the answer to the question asked.
Admit that you do not have the answer, but will get back to him/her after you have found out.
An attention-getter (a hook) is important in a presentation. Which of the following is NOT an example of an attention-getter?
Greeting the audience
Showing a short video
Telling a short story
Providing a shocking fact/statistics
Using a Metaphor
One of the ways to highlight your point is to tell the audience three (3) times. Which of the following is TRUE about telling the audience three (3) times? (*more than one acceptable answer)
Preview - Inform the audience about what you are about to tell them.
Preview - Let the audience know briefly about all the main points of the presentation at the beginning.
Review - Tell the audience what you have just told them.
Review - Provide a conclusion for the presentation.
Which of the following is UNTRUE about the conclusion of a presentation?
It is to sum up the main points.
It is to motivate your audience (e.g., call for action, stir emotions).
It is to leave the audience with something to ponder.
It is a section to introduce new points you have forgotten to mention.
Which of the following is the recommended sequence of preparation for a presentation?
1. Subject/Topic
2. Write the introduction and welcome.
3. Clear objective for presentation
4. Agenda - main points.
5. Body - clarify each point.
6. Write the conclusion revisiting the objective.
7. Summary
8. Re-work presentation to suit different audiences.
1. Write the introduction and welcome.
2. Subject/Topic
3. Clear objective for presentation
4. Agenda - main points.
5. Body - clarify each point.
6. Write the conclusion revisiting the objective.
7. Summary
8. Re-work presentation to suit different audiences.
1. Subject/Topic
2. Clear objective for presentation
3. Write the conclusion revisiting the objective.
4. Agenda - main points.
5. Body - clarify each point.
6. Re-work presentation to suit different audiences.
7. Summary
8. Write the introduction and welcome.
1. Write the introduction and welcome.
2. Subject/Topic
3. Clear objective for presentation
4. Agenda - main points.
5. Body - clarify each point.
6. Write the conclusion revisiting the objective.
7. Re-work presentation to suit different audiences.
8. Summary
