Presentation Skills Flashcards

During a virtual training, a participant's audio cuts out while they are asking a question. What is the BEST trainer response?

Answer: Ask the participant to type their question in the chat

Redirecting to chat keeps the session moving and ensures the participant's question is captured without losing group momentum.

The '10-20-30 Rule' associated with presentation design suggests:

Answer: 10 slides, 20 minutes, 30-point minimum font size

Guy Kawasaki's 10-20-30 Rule recommends no more than 10 slides, 20 minutes duration, and at least 30-point font for clarity.

A trainer wants to close a presentation in a way that maximizes retention. Which closing strategy is MOST effective?

Answer: Deliver a memorable summary, call to action, and forward link

A strong close reinforces key takeaways, motivates application, and bridges the learning to next steps.

When using a whiteboard or flipchart during a presentation, a trainer should:

Answer: Write key words only and turn back to the group before speaking

Writing key words and then turning back maintains eye contact and prevents the trainer from losing the audience while writing.

A participant challenges a fact the trainer presented. The trainer is uncertain of the answer. The BEST response is to:

Answer: Admit uncertainty, validate the question, and commit to follow up

Honesty about uncertainty paired with a follow-up commitment preserves credibility and models intellectual integrity.

What does the acronym 'PREP' stand for in structured presentation frameworks?

Answer: Point, Reason, Example, Point

The PREP method (Point, Reason, Example, Point) provides a concise structure for delivering clear, persuasive mini-presentations.

In presentation delivery, 'proxemics' refers to:

Answer: How a trainer uses physical space and movement in the room

Proxemics is the study of how spatial relationships affect communication; trainers use movement to energize and connect with different parts of the audience.