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Q: When attempting to minimize the number of words used in each presentation aid, follow the ______ rule.

Q: For on-screen projection, regular text should be displayed in ______-point type.

Q: For on-screen projection, major headings should be displayed in ______-point type.

Q: ______ typefaces are blocklike and linear.

Q: ______ typefaces include small flourishes at the tops and bottoms of each letter.

Q: Different sets of sizes and upper- and lowercases of typefaces are called ______.

Q: The word ______ refers to a specific style of lettering, such as Arial.

Q: Using design elements _____ dictates that the same design decisions should apply to all presentation aids displayed in a speech.

Q: Speakers should word their slide text in the _______ verb form.

Q: A presentation aid with words should have no more than ______ words per line.

Q: A speaker should plan on presenting one major idea per slide when striving for ______.

Q: Discuss how color can enhance or detract from a presentation aid's effectiveness.

Q: Give three tips for using typefaces and fonts effectively in a presentation aid.

Q: What is the difference between serif and sans serif typefaces?

Q: Explain the principle of simplicity, and give an example.

Q: How many major ideas should be present on each slide? A) one B) two C) three D) four

Q: Script and novelty fonts should be used infrequently, with novelty fonts used the least. A) True B) False

Q: Red, blue, and yellow are difficult to see on a black background. A) True B) False

Q: When designing a presentation aid, speakers should avoid clutter and allow plenty of white space, or visual breathing room for viewers. A) True B) False

Q: The color yellow is warm on white and hard to see on black. A) True B) False

Q: Presentation aids that contain four or more colors are more effective than those that contain only one or two. A) True B) False

Q: Bold, bright colors should be used to emphasize important points. A) True B) False

Q: The background color of a presentation should remain constant. A) True B) False

Q: Colors can evoke distinct associations for people. A) True B) False

Q: Presentation aids are most effective and easier to read when the words are written in all uppercase letters. A) True B) False

Q: Boldface, underlining, and italics should be used sparingly in presentation slides. A) True B) False

Q: For on-screen projection, body text should be displayed in no larger than 12-point type. A) True B) False

Q: For on-screen projection, major headings should be displayed in 36-point type. A) True B) False

Q: If a speaker includes only a few lines of text on a presentation aid, he or she must use serif type throughout. A) True B) False

Q: Sans serif typefaces include small flourishes, or strokes, at the tops and bottoms of each letter. A) True B) False

Q: A typeface refers to a specific style of lettering, such as Arial or Times Roman. A) True B) False

Q: A speaker's choice of key design elements (such as fonts, colors, and italics) should be consistent across presentation aids to help maintain continuity. A) True B) False

Q: The fewer slides in your presentation, the better. A) True B) False

Q: Using the active verb form and parallel grammatical structure is one way to keep the design of a presentation aid simple. A) True B) False

Q: One guideline for keeping your design consistent is to avoid chartjunk. A) True B) False

Q: A presentation aid with words should follow the eight-by-eight rule. A) True B) False

Q: Speakers should present at least three major ideas per slide. A) True B) False

Q: Presentation aids that contain too much information will detract from your message. A) True B) False

Q: Simple presentation aids may appear condescending to an audience. A) True B) False

Q: Visuals jammed with too many graphs, charts, and meaningless design elements that obscure rather than illuminate information are called A) layout litter. B) chartjunk. C) graphclutter. D) design debris.

Q: A speaker should limit the number of colors used in a simple presentation aid to A) two. B) three. C) four. D) five.

Q: In Chinese culture, it is appropriate to wear _____ for funerals. A) blue B) white C) yellow D) black

Q: Skillful use of color in presentation aids can A) draw attention to key points. B) show off the speaker's creativity. C) compensate for lack of preparation. D) distract listeners.

Q: Boldface, underlining, and italics should A) be used as often as possible. B) emphasize minor points. C) be used sparingly. D) never be used in presentation aids.

Q: When selecting type styles for a presentation, a speaker should A) choose three to four different typefaces for a single visual aid. B) user dark lettering on a dark background. C) use all capital letters. D) check his or her lettering for legibility.

Q: The two categories of typefaces are sans serif and A) script. B) sans script. C) font. D) serif.

Q: Typefaces come in a variety of sets of sizes and upper- and lowercases, or A) scripts. B) sans scripts. C) fonts. D) serifs.

Q: On slides, subheadings should be in what size type? A) 12-point B) 18-point C) 24-point D) 36-point

Q: When designing a presentation aid, the speaker should strive for A) simplicity. B) formality. C) variety. D) novelty.

Q: Page-size items conveying information that is either impractical to give to the audience in another format or intended for audience members to keep after the presentation are called ______.

Q: A(n) ___________ is a simple pad of paper on which a speaker can write or draw, typically prepared in advance.

Q: LCD display technology is useful when a speaker wants to project _______ graphics.

Q: A _____ presentation aid combines several media (such as stills, video, text, and data) into a single production.

Q: Introducing an audio _______a short recording of sounds, music, or speechcan motivate attention and help to move among and clarify points.

Q: A(n) ______ is a succinct display of comparative information or numerical data in rows and columns.

Q: A diagram that shows step-by-step progression through a procedure, a relationship, or a process is called a(n) ____.

Q: A(n) ______ uses picture symbols to illustrate relationships and trends.

Q: A(n) ______ graph uses columns of various lengths to compare quantities or magnitudes.

Q: A(n) ______ represents relationships among two or more things.

Q: A(n) ______ is a three-dimensional, scale-size representation of something.

Q: ______ aids include objects, models, pictures, graphs, charts, video, audio, and multimedia.

Q: Identify one advantage and one disadvantage of handouts as a presentation aid.

Q: When would a flip chart be more suitable than a chalkboard for a presentation aid?

Q: How can an audio or video clip enhance a speaker's main points?

Q: Explain and give an example of an appropriate use for a flowchart, an organizational chart, and a table.

Q: What is a pie graph, and when would it be appropriate for use as a presentation aid?

Q: Explain the difference between a line graph and a bar graph.

Q: Choose two types of pictures (photographs, line drawings, diagrams, maps, or posters) and define them; then explain a speech topic for which these presentation aids would be appropriate.

Q: How can the audience be affected by the use or misuse of presentation aids?

Q: Why should presentation aids complement or enhance the speech rather than serve as the main source of the speaker's ideas?

Q: To minimize listener distractions, a speaker should A) distribute handouts at the beginning of the speech. B) distribute handouts in the middle of the speech. C) distribute handouts when he or she is finished talking. D) not distribute handouts.

Q: A chalkboard or whiteboard is an effective presentation aid when a speaker A) has a lot of time to prepare for a speech. B) is explaining an elaborate process or procedure. C) gives an impromptu explanation. D) is explaining complex relationships between variables.

Q: As a presentation aid, multimedia A) are not as popular as other options. B) can be created by only one presentation software program. C) help visual but not auditory reinforcement of information. D) are more time-consuming to prepare than other forms of presentation aids.

Q: When incorporating audio or video into a presentation, the speaker should A) check to see whether the material is copyrighted. B) use both audio and video or neither to optimize the multimedia effect. C) explain in detail what the audience has just seen or heard. D) cue the audio or video clip while he or she is speaking.

Q: When creating a pictogram, the speaker should A) select pictures that are different from one another. B) make sure the pictures contrast in size and shape. C) make certain that the pictograms are the same size. D) restrict the number of pictures to seven.

Q: Manuel is asked by his manager to present the new procedures for processing orders at the coffee house where he is employed. What type of presentation aid would best communicate this information? A) a flowchart B) an organizational chart C) a pictogram D) a table

Q: Which type of chart best illustrates a sequence of activities or the directional flow in a process? A) flowchart B) organizational chart C) pictogram D) table

Q: In her speech about opioid addiction, Selena wants to show how deaths from opioid overdoses have increased over the past 10 years. To best illustrate these comparisons, Selena could use a A) bar graph. B) flowchart. C) pie graph. D) pictogram.

Q: Which type of graph is useful for demonstrating how something changes or fluctuates in value? A) bar graph B) line graph C) pie graph D) pictogram

Q: Pictures as presentation aids include A) diagrams. B) graphs. C) charts. D) models.