Technology Tools & Platform Management Flashcards

Which Zoom setting should a virtual presenter enable to prevent unauthorized participants from joining mid-session?

Answer: Waiting Room

The Waiting Room feature holds participants until the host manually admits them, preventing unauthorized access.

A presenter needs to share only a specific browser tab without revealing other open windows. Which screen-share option accomplishes this?

Answer: Share browser tab

Most modern platforms offer tab-specific sharing so only that tab is visible to attendees.

What is the primary purpose of a virtual event platform's 'green room' feature?

Answer: To allow speakers to prepare privately before going live

A green room is a private backstage area where speakers can test audio/video and coordinate before entering the main stage.

Which bandwidth management practice most reduces video quality degradation during a live virtual presentation?

Answer: Turning off HD video and closing unused browser tabs

Disabling HD and closing background applications frees bandwidth, stabilizing the video stream.

A co-host needs to manage polls and Q&A while the main presenter speaks. What permission must the host grant in most platforms?

Answer: Co-host or panelist role

Assigning co-host or panelist privileges gives a second person the controls needed to manage interactive features.

What does 'echo cancellation' do in a virtual presentation context?

Answer: Removes feedback caused by the speaker's own audio returning through the mic

Echo cancellation algorithms detect and suppress audio that loops back into the microphone, eliminating echo for attendees.

Which platform feature allows a presenter to see participant names and raised hands without displaying them to the audience?

Answer: Presenter view / side panel

Presenter view or a collapsible side panel shows participant information visible only to the presenter.