CT Presentation Skills 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During a virtual training, a participant's audio cuts out while they are asking a question. What is the BEST trainer response?
- Move on and address the question later in the chat
- Ask the participant to type their question in the chat (Correct answer)
- End the session to troubleshoot the technical issue
- Have another participant repeat what they heard
Correct 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.
Question 2: The '10-20-30 Rule' associated with presentation design suggests:
- 10 slides, 20 minutes, 30-point minimum font size (Correct answer)
- 10 participants, 20 slides, 30-second transitions
- 10 minutes per topic, 20 slides total, 30 seconds per slide
- 10 key points, 20 examples, 30-minute sessions
Correct 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.
Question 3: A trainer wants to close a presentation in a way that maximizes retention. Which closing strategy is MOST effective?
- Summarize every detail covered during the session
- End with a Q&A and allow the session to wind down naturally
- Deliver a memorable summary, call to action, and forward link (Correct answer)
- Thank participants and refer them to their workbooks
Correct 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.
Question 4: When using a whiteboard or flipchart during a presentation, a trainer should:
- Write in full sentences to avoid confusion
- Face the board while speaking to maintain flow
- Write key words only and turn back to the group before speaking (Correct answer)
- Prepare all content on the board before participants arrive
Correct 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.
Question 5: A participant challenges a fact the trainer presented. The trainer is uncertain of the answer. The BEST response is to:
- Defend the original statement to maintain credibility
- Admit uncertainty, validate the question, and commit to follow up (Correct answer)
- Redirect the group with a new question to avoid the topic
- Ask other participants to weigh in to deflect the challenge
Correct 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.
Question 6: What does the acronym 'PREP' stand for in structured presentation frameworks?
- Prepare, Rehearse, Evaluate, Polish
- Point, Reason, Example, Point (Correct answer)
- Present, Respond, Engage, Pause
- Purpose, Research, Evidence, Practice
Correct answer: Point, Reason, Example, Point
The PREP method (Point, Reason, Example, Point) provides a concise structure for delivering clear, persuasive mini-presentations.
Question 7: In presentation delivery, 'proxemics' refers to:
- The use of visual proximity in slide design
- How a trainer uses physical space and movement in the room (Correct answer)
- Measuring participant distance from the screen
- The closeness of content to learning objectives
Correct 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.
CT Presentation Skills 3
During a virtual training, a participant's audio cuts out while they are asking a question.
What is the BEST trainer response?