Communication Studies 11 - Elements of Public Speaking » Fall 2019 » Quiz Chapter 13 Visual Aids

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Question #1
A presentation aid may include
A.   Graphs
B.   All answer options are correct
C.   Video
D.   Charts
E.   Audio
F.   Pictures
Question #2
When we say that we live in a highly visual society, we simply mean that 
A.   visuals are part of modern communication.
B.   All answer options are correct
C.   images sell products and influence our worldviews.
D.   people are used to getting information from a number of visually appealing images.
Question #3
Which of the following is NOT an advantage to presentation aids? 
A.   Gain and maintain attention
B.   Simplify complex material
C.   Aid memory and recall
D.   Concrete and persuasive means of support
E.   Clarify organizational patterns
F.   Decreate speaker's credibility
Question #4
Don't use presentation aids
A.   All of the answer options are correct
B.   When you are unfamiliar with your material and must read your slides word for word
C.   When the audience suffers from PowerPoint fatigue
D.   Just for the sake of using presentation aids
E.   When the presentation aid is not directly relevant to key points in the speech
Question #5
According to our textbook, visual aids should be used when
A.   All answer options are correct
B.   when words can’t adequately describe something
C.   when you want to target the emotions of your audience
D.   you wish to clarify the meaning of words
Question #6
What is the best reason one should avoid using visual aids?
A.   when the speaker has not had much time to prepare
B.   when the visuals are irrelevant
C.   when the information presented is very complex
D.   when the speaker wants to stand apart from other presenters
Question #7
Posters are best used as a visual aid during a presentation with what sized audiences?
A.   50 – 75 people
B.   20 – 35 people
C.   100 or more people
D.   5 – 15 people
Question #8
Typically, video clips used in a speech should be how long?
A.   1 – 2 minutes
B.   30 – 45 seconds
C.   3 – 5 minutes
D.   10 – 20 seconds
Question #9
What color has been shown to reduce your ability to think clearly?
A.   red
B.   blue
C.   yellow
D.   black
Question #10
Which two colors should one avoid using close together for the sake of color blind people?
A.   orange and white
B.   pink and grey
C.   yellow and black
D.   green and red
Question #11
Which of the following font styles should be avoided?
A.   All answer options are correct
B.   all bold
C.   decorative fonts
D.   word art
E.   script fonts
Question #12
Evelyn wants to show a comparison between the number of cable and satellite TV subscribers. What type of chart would work best?
A.   line chart
B.   a complex chart
C.   pie chart
D.   bar chart
Question #13
Dylan wants to show the changes in out of pocket health care expenses over the last 50 years. What type of chart would work best for this purpose?
A.   a complex chart
B.   pie chart
C.   line chart
D.   bar chart
Question #14
Sierra wants to illustrate the percentage of energy usage using different types of green production sources. What type of chart would best help her do this?
A.   pie chart
B.   a complex chart
C.   line chart
D.   bar chart
Question #15
Visual aids will have the most impact if they are
A.   memorable
B.   All answer options are correct
C.   simple
D.   audience-focused
E.   relevant

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