Author Question: Which of the following could be considered a back-up plan for the speaker, ensuring a more ... (Read 57 times)

mydiamond · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Which of the following could be considered a back-up plan for the speaker, ensuring a more professional demeanor and increased confidence when things go wrong?

A) Anticipating likely questions and objections
B) Correctly pronouncing all the words you plan to use
C) Being prepared to make a complete presentation if you don't have access to your slides
D) Being able to present the material in a natural, confident voice
E) Keeping your timing on track

Question 2

Which of the following is not an advantage of practicing your presentation?

A) Practice boosts your confidence.
B) Practice helps ensure understanding by the audience.
C) Practices gives you a more professional demeanor.
D) Practice allows you to test your visual aids.
E) Practice allows you to test the equipment.

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

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) A well prepared speaker will anticipate questions and objections and know how to pronounce all words in the presentation. Practice allows the speaker to increase confidence and present in a natural voice, while keeping the timing on track. When technical difficulties happen, such as not being able to access slides, being prepared to make the complete presentation without the slides will allow the speaker to remain confident and professional.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Practicing your presentation is essential. Practice boosts your confidence, gives you a more professional demeanor, and lets you verify the operation of your visuals and equipment. A test audience can tell you if your slides are understandable and whether your delivery is effective, but does not guarantee your audience will understand the message.