Slideshow Videos Introduction to Slideshow 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following BEST describes a 'storyboard' in slideshow video planning?
- A written script of the voiceover narration
- A visual plan showing the sequence of slides and their content (Correct answer)
- A list of music tracks to use in the video
- A technical specification for video export settings
Correct answer: A visual plan showing the sequence of slides and their content
A storyboard is a visual outline that maps out the order and content of each slide before production begins.
Question 2: When is it appropriate to use animated GIFs in a slideshow video?
- Always, because animation improves every slideshow
- Sparingly, to emphasize key points without distracting the viewer (Correct answer)
- Never, because GIFs are not supported in video formats
- Only in the title slide
Correct answer: Sparingly, to emphasize key points without distracting the viewer
Animated GIFs should be used sparingly to draw attention to important content without overwhelming or distracting the audience.
Question 3: What does 'resolution' refer to when talking about a slideshow video?
- The number of slides in the presentation
- The pixel dimensions of the video frame, such as 1920x1080 (Correct answer)
- The audio quality measured in kHz
- The speed at which slides advance
Correct answer: The pixel dimensions of the video frame, such as 1920x1080
Resolution describes the width and height of the video in pixels; higher resolution means a sharper, more detailed image.
Question 4: If a slideshow video is intended for Instagram Stories, which aspect ratio is MOST appropriate?
- 16:9
- 4:3
- 9:16 (Correct answer)
- 1:1
Correct answer: 9:16
Instagram Stories uses a vertical 9:16 aspect ratio, which fills the full screen of a smartphone held upright.
Question 5: What is 'background music looping' in a slideshow video?
- Playing the music track once and then stopping
- Repeating the music track seamlessly so it continues throughout the entire video (Correct answer)
- Mixing two music tracks together
- Fading out the music at each slide change
Correct answer: Repeating the music track seamlessly so it continues throughout the entire video
Looping repeats the audio track continuously so there is no silence if the video is longer than the music clip.
Question 6: Which of the following BEST practices applies to font selection in a slideshow video?
- Use a different font for every slide to maintain variety
- Limit fonts to 2–3 consistent choices for visual harmony (Correct answer)
- Use decorative script fonts for all body text
- Avoid using bold fonts because they look unprofessional
Correct answer: Limit fonts to 2–3 consistent choices for visual harmony
Using 2–3 consistent fonts maintains a professional, cohesive visual identity throughout the slideshow.
Question 7: What is the purpose of adding a 'call-to-action' (CTA) slide at the end of a slideshow video?
- To summarize all previous slides in detail
- To prompt the viewer to take a specific next step, such as visiting a website (Correct answer)
- To list the software used to create the video
- To display the credits for image sources
Correct answer: To prompt the viewer to take a specific next step, such as visiting a website
A CTA slide directs the viewer toward a desired action, such as subscribing, visiting a link, or contacting the creator.
Which of the following BEST describes a 'storyboard' in slideshow video planning?