Presentation Skills 1.4

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What is the main purpose of hardening a computer?

To increase productivity

To stylishly code edit

To protect personal data and information (correct)

To find mistakes in slides

What is one of the layers of protection for hardening a computer?

Using a stylish code editor

Installing a firewall (correct)

Patching vulnerabilities

Disabling Windows and File-sharing Programs

What is a tip for hardening a computer?

Enabling Windows and File-sharing Programs

Using a free software with suspicion

Using a weak password

Maintaining good anti-virus software (correct)

What is a result of hardening a computer?

It will cost only time Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to disable unnecessary services when hardening a computer?

To eliminate means of attack Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of software that can be used to harden a computer?

Anti-virus software Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason to be cautious when using free software?

It is suspicious Signup and view all the answers

What is a step in the process of hardening a computer?

Turning off unnecessary services Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended number of items to include on a slide?

Four Signup and view all the answers

What should you consider when selecting a background for your presentation?

The purpose of the presentation Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended when adding text to a slide?

Selecting a few keywords Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when adding images to a presentation?

Using one good-quality image Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using animations in a presentation?

To enhance the presentation's purpose Signup and view all the answers

What is the keyboard shortcut to insert a new slide?

CTRL + M Signup and view all the answers

What is the keyboard shortcut to change the case of text?

Shift + F3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended maximum number of words per slide?

50-70 Signup and view all the answers

What should you avoid when using fonts in a presentation?

Using all caps Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using charts and graphs in a presentation?

To enhance the presentation of data Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the website 'flat icon.com'?

To find a color palette for a website Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following websites is NOT a stock photo website?

Flat Icon Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the tools listed on the website?

To increase productivity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following websites provides a color wheel tool?

Adobe Color Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a stock video website?

Jeshoots Signup and view all the answers

What is the common theme among all the websites listed?

Free resource websites Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Writing Readable Content

Avoid overwhelming the slide with too much content
Limit to four items on the page
Use bullet points that align on the left

Good Background

Choose a background that aligns with the purpose of the presentation
Select a background that complements the content
Ensure the font color stands out against the background

Adding Text

Use keywords instead of copying and pasting text
Limit text to 50-70 words per slide
Avoid gimmicky fonts and use visually simple fonts like Avenir Next and Nunito Sans
Maintain a consistent line spacing of 1.25

Adding Images

Use one good graphic instead of multiple poor ones
Avoid pixelated, blurry, or tiny images
Avoid overusing visuals and multiple poorly arranged images
Avoid using watermarked images and badly stretched photos

Adding Graphs and Charts

Use charts to enhance the presentation of data
Delete unnecessary information to make the data easy to understand

Adding Transitions and Animations

Choose animations that fit the purpose of the presentation
Use animations sparingly to preserve their effectiveness
Only change animations when changing the thrust of the presentation

Useful Keyboard Shortcuts

Insert a new slide: CTRL + M
Duplicate the current slide or object: CTRL + D
Increase font size: CTRL + SHIFT + >
Decrease font size: CTRL + SHIFT + <
Display the font dialog box: CTRL + SHIFT + F
Change case: SHIFT + F3
Group items: CTRL + G
Ungroup: CTRL + SHIFT + G
End the slide show: ESC
Select all objects: CTRL + A
Delete one word to the left: CTRL + Backspace
Delete one word to the right: CTRL + Delete
Undo: CTRL + Z
Redo: CTRL + Y
Run a presentation: F5
View the slide show from the current slide forward: SHIFT + F5
Spellcheck: F7
Open Save As dialog box: F12

Tools to Increase Productivity

Search for icons on flaticon.com
Use color palettes and selection tools like creativemarket.com and color.adobe.com
Use free stock photos from websites like pixels.com, freecommecialuse.net, and kaboompics.com
Use free stock videos from websites like videvo.net, wedistill.io, and pixabay.com
Use professional fonts like Gilam, Myriad Pro, and Panton
Use stylish code editors like atom.io and brackets.io
Use quick code snipping tools like dabblet.com and codepen.io

Hardening Computer

Protect personal data and information by patching vulnerabilities and turning off unnecessary services
Use layers of protection including vendor security patches, firewalls, and closing server ports
Use strong passwords or passphrases and maintain good anti-virus software
Disable unnecessary services and user accounts, and lock your PC's screen
Treat "free" software with suspicion and remove unused software
Schedule automatic definition updates and scans

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Description

Learn how to create effective presentations with readable content, good backgrounds, and useful tools. Discover tips on avoiding clutter, choosing the right background, and using keyboard shortcuts.