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1. Which of the following best describes a linear presentation?
1. Linear presentations use a backchannel such as Twitter.
2. Linear presentations build the message point by point and end with a conclusion following logical steps.
3. Linear presentations are best developed with interactive slide software such as Prezi.
4. Linear presentations are given before a live audience with a question and answer opportunity.
5. Linear presentations show complicated relationships between multiple ideas.
2. When planning a presentation on routine information that is 10 minutes or less, which approach should be used?
1. Persuasive
2. Storytelling
3. Indirect
4. Direct
5. Nonlinear
3. Which of the following will help build your credibility with the audience?
1. Share an intriguing or unexpected detail.
2. Ask a question that will get the audience thinking.
3. Tell a compelling story.
4. Tell them how they will benefit from listening to you.
5. Unite the audience around a common goal.
4. Which of the following works best when developing nonlinear presentations?
1. Microsoft PowerPoint
2. Prezi
3. Apple Keynote
4. Google Documents
5. Whiteboards
5. Which of the following can include informational and supporting detail that the audience can review on their own time?
1. Web links
2. Links to the slide show
3. Handouts
4. Presentation outline
5. Agendas
6. When delivering a presentation, which method of speaking is generally the most effective and easiest?
1. Memorizing the speech
2. Speaking from notes
3. Reading from a script
4. Reading from the slide deck
5. Improvisational discussions
7. Which of the following allows you to explain how your general potential fits the specific needs of a position?
1. Using industry jargon and buzzwords
2. Researching companies and industries on job boards
3. Customizing the résumé to each specific opening
4. Networking
5. Visiting trade shows
8. For a person entering the workforce immediately out of college, which of the following could indicate ability to problem solve and manage projects?
A well-written résumé
Membership in a professional organization
Understanding of job-search websites
Membership in a student business organization
Volunteering
9. What is the purpose of preparing a résumé?
1. To avoid preemployment testing
2. To shorten the question-and-answer phase of the interview
3. To provide as much information as possible before the interview
4. To present a compelling story about yourself
5. To direct potential employers to your online media sites
10. Which of the following is the true function of the résumé?
1. To compel employers to hire you
2. To list all your skills and abilities
3. To highlight skills and abilities needed to progress on the career ladder
4. To impress the employer with industry-specific buzzwords and jargon
5. To compel employers to set up an interview with you