Final test & Certificate

Choose the best answer for each question.

To pass: at least 8 of 10 correct.

1. Question 1. What is the correct order of presentation preparation?

   ASlides → content → audience → goalBAudience → goal → content → slidesCContent → slides → audience → goal

2. Question 2. What is a presentation's 'core message'?

   AThe title of the sessionBThe single sentence you want the audience to remember if they forget everything elseCThe list of sections in the talk

3. Question 3. Why are the first 30 seconds especially important?

   ABecause that's when equipment usually failsBBecause the audience decides in that window whether to keep paying attentionCBecause presentation rules require it

4. Question 4. Under the 'rule of three', how many main points should a talk have?

   AAt most 3BAt least 7CAs many as possible

5. Question 5. Why shouldn't slides contain everything you plan to say?

   ABecause it makes the file too largeBBecause the audience will read the slide and stop listening (cognitive overload)CBecause long slides slow the projector down

6. Question 6. What makes a good slide title?

   ANaming the topic, e.g. 'Survey results'BStating the conclusion, e.g. 'Satisfaction up 12 points but new staff lowest'CJust the slide number

7. Question 7. Which tool makes an important point stick with the audience?

   ASpeaking faster to save timeBPausing about 2 seconds after making the pointCRepeating the point five times in a row

8. Question 8. What's the right goal when dealing with pre-presentation nerves?

   AEliminating the feeling of nerves entirelyBPreparing well enough to work with themCAvoiding presenting until you no longer feel nervous

9. Question 9. What are the four steps for answering a question in Q&A?

   AHear it fully → restate the question → answer concisely → check backBAnswer at once → explain at length → apologise → move onCDodge it → pivot to your strong topic → close

10. Question 10. When facing a challenging question, what should you do first?

    APush back immediately to defend your positionBAcknowledge what's valid in the question before offering your viewCSkip it and invite another question