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iveyjurea · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Why is the first thing the audience hears in your presentation key to careful planning of the presentation?

A) The audience needs a few minutes to focus on the topic
B) The audience will better understand key points to look for in the presentation
C) The audience is likely to remember the first things they hear
D) The audience is likely to let their minds wander later in the presentation
E) The audience will be able to apply their personal goals to the presentation

Question 2

When you deliver a business presentation, ________.

A) you are limited to only one medium
B) you should never embed video or audio files with your slides
C) mixing several medium options is not recommended, as this will likely confuse your audience
D) you can combine multiple mediums to best serve your purpose, audience, content, and setting
E) you should not include more than two medium options

shoemake · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) The primacy effect, or the fact that your audience is more likely to remember the first things they hear, makes it all the more important to plan carefully how you begin your presentation.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) You are not restricted to only one medium. You can combine multiple options to find the mix that best serves your purpose, audience, content, and setting.