Presentations: Limiting the Number of Movies

What is the advantage of using automatic activation for a video?

It ensures that the audience focuses more on the speaker's voice
It provides the option to run the video indefinitely in a loop
It eliminates the need for a mouse, which can be difficult for nervous speakers (correct)
It allows for precise timing with other elements on the same slide

When might manual activation (clicking with the mouse) be preferred for starting a video?

When other elements need to be introduced on the same slide (correct)
When the audience's focus should be on the video images
When the video needs to run indefinitely in a loop
When precise timing with audio is not important

What should be considered when using delayed automatic activation for a video?

The background music of the video
The length of the video
The optimal delay for starting the video (correct)
Whether the audience is likely to focus on the speaker's voice

Why should the speaker be cautious about talking while showing a video?

The audience's focus may shift more towards the images in the video (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue with using movies in slide presentations, according to the text?

They often cause computer problems (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended approach for using movies in slide presentations?

Save the movie in a readily locatable directory and run it outside the slide presentation software (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as an alternative if a movie fails to work during a presentation?

Create an animation within a slide instead (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text advise avoiding sounds in movies for slide presentations?

The sound quality might be poor or distorted (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested approach if a video needs to be played at a specific slide?

Automatically run the video when reaching the slide (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended if a presenter encounters difficulties with playing a movie?

Proceed with the presentation without the movie (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should knowing your purpose help you with when preparing a presentation?

Choosing the appropriate tone, style, and formality (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common purpose for presentations according to the text?

Presentations to inspire (TED talks and conference keynotes) (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can knowing your material help reduce nervousness during a presentation?

By improving confidence and reducing nervousness (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested if a presenter encounters difficulties with playing a movie during a presentation?

Continue the presentation without the movie (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when using delayed automatic activation for a video in a presentation?

The volume level of the video (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to know your strengths and weaknesses when preparing for a presentation?

To identify areas for improvement and leverage strengths (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of communication highlighted in the text?

Seek first to understand, then to be understood (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of mistakes in the workplace are a result of poor communication?

70% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is described as an on-going process similar to eating and breathing in the text?

Communication (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a communication barrier in the text?

Effective listening skills (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended in the text as a way to prepare for an impressive presentation?

Know yourself and your audience (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not mentioned as an element of communication in the text?

Physical appearance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended in the text as a key factor for reducing communication barriers?

'KISS' - Clear, Brief, And Relevant communication (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should a presenter know about their audience when preparing for a presentation?

'Know about the demographic characteristics of your listeners' (B) Signup and view all the answers

'What is described as an essential factor for survival like eating and breathing in the text?'

'Communication' (B) Signup and view all the answers

'What is highlighted as an important skill under Human Relationship Skills in the Communication Cycle according to the text?'

'Eye Contact' (A) Signup and view all the answers