WorksheetsTopic 10. Reasons Why Presentations Fail
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. According to Albert Mehrabian's study, what percentage of face-to-face communication is attributed to the choice of words?
a)
7 %
b)
38 %
c)
55 %
2.
2. Which of the following is NOT one of the key components for an effective presentation mentioned in the text?
a)
Making an emotional connection
b)
Generating high energy
c)
Using complex visuals
3.
3. What does the acronym WIIFM stand for in the context of presentations?
a)
Where Is It From, Mate?
b)
What's In It For Me?
c)
Why Is It Fundamentally Meaningful?
4.
4. Which of these is considered the most important component of an effective presentation?
a)
Presenting with energy
b)
Making an emotional connection
c)
Spelling out the payoff
5.
5. How can a presenter best establish likability with the audience?
a)
By listing their credentials
b)
By showing they like the audience first
c)
By using complex vocabulary
6.
6. What is the recommended approach for handling questions about topics you're not familiar with?
a)
Ignore the question
b)
Make up an answer
c)
Prepare for potential questions beforehand
7.
7. What is the primary purpose of slides in a presentation?
a)
To contain all the information
b)
To be read aloud by the presenter
c)
To complement what the presenter is saying
8.
8. What does the K.I.S.S. principle stand for in the context of presentations?
a)
Keep It Simple, Silly
b)
Keep Information Strictly Serious
c)
Know Important Slides Strategically
9.
9. Why is it recommended to avoid using built-in presentation software templates?
a)
They are poorly designed
b)
They make presentations look common
c)
They are too expensive
10.
10. What is the recommended minimum font size for presentation slides?
a)
12 points
b)
20 points
c)
30 points
11.
11. What is the main purpose of using visuals in a presentation?
a)
To decorate the slides
b)
To illustrate key points
c)
To show off design skills
12.
12. How many slides are generally recommended for an effective presentation?
a)
5-8 slides
b)
10-12 slides
c)
20-25 slides
13.
13. What is the best approach to using animations in a presentation?
a)
Use different animations on every slide
b)
Use animations sparingly and consistently
c)
Use as many animations as possible to keep the audience engaged
14.
14. Why is it important to arrive early for a presentation?
a)
To mingle with the audience
b)
To test equipment and logistics
c)
To review slides one last time
15.
15. According to the 50-25-25 formula, what percentage is given to "presenting with energy"?
a)
0.5
b)
0.25
c)
0.15
100 %
