Multiple choice

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 

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. non expert professionals. 

C. international audiences. 

D. general audiences. 

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. 

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.