Question 1: Which of the following is the best example of a formal presentation situation?
A. Presentation of your findings at weekly departmental meetings
B. A short presentation to a group of people who will use the information you present as a springboard for a group discussion
C. A meeting with your immediate supervisor
D. A presentation to corporate executives or international customers
Question 2: Audience members who include people in decision making positions who may have limited technical experience, such as corporate officers, governmental officials, and military leaders, are best described as:
A. professional peers.
B. nonexpert professionals.
C. international audiences.
D. general audiences.
Question 3: When you show your audience how something is done, define and describe a process as it happens, and educate the audience, you are providing:
A. an informal presentation.
B. a persuasive presentation.
C. a demonstration.
D. a training session.
Question 4: When you avoid cramming too much information into the allotted time, intersperse difficult material with easier material, and use a variety of activities, you are using the strategy of:
A. making what you say easy to listen to and remember.
B. varying the pacing and structure of your presentation.
C. encouraging active involvement.
D. creating an audience centered atmosphere.