The questions which follow provide a basic knowledge test of selected concepts covered in this learning pathway: Presentations.

The questions published at the end of each learning pathway are re-used for the knowledge test for learners interested in earning a digital badge or certificate of participation for the Introduction to entrepreneurship (IENT102) micro-course. Please consult the Certify participation page for more information.

True - false questions

Indicate whether the following statements are true or false:

The aim of a presentation is usually to inform, influence and/or inspire the audience.
- True
  - Correct.
- False
  - Incorrect. These are the main purposes of a business presentation.
In a presentation, it’s important to include detailed and comprehensive information with extensive data to support all your assertions.
- True
  - Incorrect, many people include too much information or data in their presentation.
- False
  - Correct, a business presentation should summarise the most important points and not provide extensive detail.
You can download any image you like from the internet to use in your presentation, because they are all in the public domain.
- True
  - This is not true. Check the learning materials on Visuals to find out about public domain and copyright.
- False
  - You are right – this statement is not true.
You can often use the same presentation again and again with different audiences.
- True
  - No, effective business presentations should be tailored for different audience needs.
- False
  - Correct.

Multiple choice questions

In the context of this course, which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of your responsibilities, when giving a presentation?
- Being prepared
  - This is one of your key responsibilities when giving a presentation.
- Organising your content
  - This is an important responsibility when giving a presentation. Your audience needs to be able to follow the organisation of your content, if they are to understand your presentation.
- Being ethical
  - This is one of your key responsibilities when giving a presentation. You need to show that you are being respectful of your audience, and that you are trustworthy.
- Including variety in your content
  - You’re right. This is not mentioned as one of your responsibilities when giving a presentation.
In the context of this course, which ONE of the following statements about making an investor pitch is INCORRECT?
- An investor pitch is not just a summary of your written business plan
  - This is correct. You need to think about your particular audience, and about presentation skills when preparing an investor pitch.
- An investor pitch is typically made up of at least 25 slides
  - Well done! This is incorrect. A pitch deck should not include more than 15-20 slides maximum.
- It’s important to include interesting visuals such as graphs, charts, and/or images
  - This is correct.You don’t want to bombard your audience with charts and graphs, but some well-selected visuals can be extremely helpful.
- An investor pitch should include a summary of the vision and mission of the company
  - This is correct. The ‘Mission/Vision’ slide helps potential investors understand how you visualise (and sum up) your company.
In the context of this course, which ONE of the following is NOT given as a possible purpose of a visual?
- Decoration
  - This is mentioned as one possible purpose of a visual – a decorative visual can make something look better and/or draw attention to it.
- Analogical
  - This is mentioned as one possible purpose of a visual – an analogical visual highlights similarities or differences between things.
- Entertainment
  - You’re right. This is NOT mentioned as one possible purpose of a visual.
- Representational
  - This is mentioned as one possible purpose of a visual – a representational visual creates meaning by associating it with something that is common knowledge or already known by the audience.
Which ONE of the following statements about public domain and Creative Commons media (such as images, or video) is FALSE?
- When adding media to a presentation, it is important that you do not breach anyone’s copyright
  - This statement is true.
- You can use Creative Commons licensed images because they are in the public domain
  - Well done! This is false. The public domain refers to images where the copyright has expired, whereas Creative Commons licensed works are still protected by Copyright.
- Even if content is covered by a Creative Commons license, you still have to make sure that you properly attribute the content
  - This statement is true.
- There are several types of Creative Commons License
  - This statement is true. There are six different Creative Commons license types.