17 Presentation

1 Which one of these would make a presentation most readable? (1)

A Low contrast between background and text

B Dark background and dark text

C Light background and light text

D High contrast between background and text

D High contrast between background and text

2 State the reason why using a slide master gives a consistent layout. (1)

Using a slide master ensures a consistent layout by establishing a unified design theme, saving time on edits, maintaining uniformity across slides, and supporting brand identity.

3 State one reason why it is not appropriate to place lots of text on a slide. (1)

Placing excessive text on a slide is not appropriate because it overwhelms the audience, makes it difficult to read and comprehend, and diminishes the impact of the visual presentation.

4 List three font enhancements that can be applied to text. (3)

a) Bold: Applying the bold style to text makes it appear thicker and bolder, helping to emphasize important words or headings within a slide.

b) Italics: Using italics slants the text to the right, creating a distinct visual style that can be used for emphasis, highlighting key phrases, or indicating foreign words or titles.

c) Underline: Applying an underline to text adds a horizontal line beneath it, which can be useful for indicating hyperlinks, emphasizing specific words, or differentiating headings or subheadings.

5 Describe how transitions can be used in a presentation. (2)

Transitions in a presentation serve to connect ideas and create a smooth flow, guiding the audience from one topic or point to another. They enhance coherence and engagement, ensuring a seamless experience for the listeners.

6 Give one way of reducing the amount of text on a slide while providing the same amount of information. (1)

One way of reducing the amount of text on a slide while providing the same amount of information is by utilizing visual aids such as charts, graphs, or images to convey data or concepts, allowing for a more concise and visually engaging presentation.

7 Explain why action buttons would be useful for presentations shown in kiosk mode. (2)

Action buttons in kiosk mode presentations offer intuitive navigation, controlled interactivity, streamlined content access, and enhanced functionality, resulting in a more engaging and user-friendly experience for viewers.

8 Give two destinations that hyperlinks can link to from within a presentation. (2)

a) Hyperlinks within a presentation can be used to direct viewers to external websites, providing access to relevant online resources.

b) Hyperlinks can enable navigation within the presentation itself, allowing users to jump directly to specific slides for a non-linear or interactive viewing experience.

9 List three print layouts available for presentations. (3)

a) Full Page Slides: This layout prints each slide on a separate page, typically with one slide per page.

b) Handouts: Handout layout prints multiple slides per page, typically with options to include speaker notes or additional space for audience notes.

c) Notes Pages: The notes page layout prints each slide with speaker notes or additional content that accompanies the presentation.

10 Describe two ways in which Presenter View can support a speaker during a presentation. (4)

a) Presenter view provides a slide preview and control, displaying upcoming slides and allowing the speaker to navigate smoothly through the presentation.

b) It offers a dedicated section for speaker notes, enabling the speaker to refer to key points, reminders, or a script during the presentation. This feature helps the speaker stay focused, deliver information accurately, and effectively engage with the audience.