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One of the dangers of typing in all capital letters is that it can affect the tone of an email in a
way that _____.
How can an email sender avoid having his or her recipients reply without reading the entire
content of an email?
Number the key points of the email, and include that number in the subject
line or first sentence.
Repeat the subject line as the first sentence of the email, and repeat it again
before closing.
Send a separate email indicating that it is always important to read an email
thoroughly before responding.
Indicate at the start of the email that the recipient should read the entire email
before responding.
Question 3 of 4
An effective email takes _____ effort to plan, compose, and write as any other business
correspondence.
just as much
a little more
a little less
a lot more
Question 4 of 4
What two time periods of the workday are most business email messages opened?
email
instant messaging
face-to-face
written correspondence
Question 2 of 10
How can the email subject line shown below backfire?
timeliness
confusion
enthusiasm
personalization
Question 10 of 10Writing Email Linkedin Learning AnswersTo keep a message clear, the
average paragraph in an email should have how many lines?
ten or more
eight to ten
one or two
five or six
Improving Your Listening Skills Linkedin Answers Quiz 1
Question 1 of 6
to obtain praise
to have access to the complete story
to become liked and trusted
to achieve managerial status
Question 3 of 6
When you listen better, you get access to more complete information.
FALSE
TRUE
Question 4 of 6
Which approach often works best for regaining attention from an audience?
Question 5 of 6
FALSE
TRUE
Question 6 of 6
distraction
boredom
disinterest
excitementIncorrectExcitement is a sign that perhaps one thinks that they have a
better idea.
Improving Your Listening Skills Linkedin Answers Quiz 2
Question 1 of 2
It’s a good idea to repeat back exactly what the person said, using the same words.
TRUE
FALSE
are doodling
are playing with their smartphone
are using closed body language (such as crossed arms)
are yawning
Question 5 of 9
You can have more meaningful conversations if you ask _.
Roberta wants to become a more effective leader. How will her listening skills help her
achieve this goal?
Listening skills will help her speak more fluently.
Listening skills will help her write more effectively.
By listening to others, she will learn how to attain a dream promotion.
Being a good listener will allow her to become a gifted communicator.
Question 2 of 2
Don wants to be an effective leader and thinks his listening skills are great. As his manager,
you have observed him differently. What is the best approach to take with Don?
Question 3 of 8
use phrases that could minimize the speaker’s feelings, such as, “It’s not that
bad. Don’t worry about it.”
put yourself in that person’s shoes and identify with their feelings
find yourself distracted by things in your environment
critically judge what is being presented
Question 4 of 8
Your boss is giving you instructions on a complicated, multi-step task that you’re expected to
do. What is the best approach for listening in this case?
Listen for details and take notes if appropriate.
Focus on the big picture of what your boss is saying.
Listen with empathy.
none of these answers
These are Effective Listening Linkedin Learning Answers
Question 5 of 8
Your boss wants you to give a training session on the integration steps for a software system.
Why will focusing on recalling the details help you in this case?
It will not help, because you should instead focus on understanding the big
picture.
It will showcase your credibility and help attendees learn.
It will look good on your resume.
Question 6 of 8
You are listening to several vendors pitch a solution for your company’s logistics department.
What should you avoid doing while actively listening and evaluating content?
Question 7 of 8
Everly is practicing the focus area of understanding the big picture. What is the general
guideline she should follow when explaining what happened in a meeting?
You’re attentively listening to someone and evaluating the content. What is an appropriate
question to consider?
Question 3 of 7
What is an appropriate way to respond to a speaker to demonstrate that you have been
listening effectively?
Provide advice.
Explain why the speaker is incorrect if any of the shared information was
inaccurate.
Paraphrase the speaker’s content and emotion.
Share a similar situation that happened to you (giving an autobiographical
response).
Question 4 of 7
Holly is having a communication breakdown with her boss, and she starts creating a response
before the boss can finish giving her instructions. What is the most likely challenge Holly is
facing?
Question 5 of 7
Which option most accurately describes the effects of multitasking while listening?
Multitasking shows that you care both about the person speaking and the other
tasks you need to do that day.
Multitasking harms efficiency and productivity by slowing down overall
work time, creating more errors and confusion, and wasting time.
Multitasking makes you seem really important and makes conversations faster
because you have better things to do.
Multitasking improves efficiency and productivity by decreasing overall time
spent on projects.
Question 6 of 7
You need help from a coworker, but as soon as you start speaking, you notice the coworker
keeps multitasking. Which result would likely occur in this scenario?
an increase in confidence
an improvement in productivity
a loss of trust
an improvement in efficiency
These are Effective Listening Linkedin Learning Answers
Question 7 of 7
You are listening to a speaker who constantly uses filler words, such as “um” and “like.”
What technique helps you remain focused on the content of the message?
JR is about to announce some exciting news, and he is not sure which tone to use in his
delivery. Which general practice would you tell him to follow when working on his tone?
Your coworker approaches you with a personal problem. What is the best strategy to help you
clarify your role in a conversation?
Use questions like “Do you want my interpretation?” or “It sounds like you
need to vent.”
Inquire if the conversation could be held through email instead.
Tell the speaker to come back later when you have more time to focus on their
problem.
Dive right into solutions to help solve the problem.
These are Effective Listening Linkedin Learning Answers
Question 3 of 11
You are engaged in a conversation with a high-profile speaker. You take out your tablet and
begin taking notes. What should you remember when using this physical silence technique?
Jamie is at an international conference assisting in the speakers’ hospitality suite. She is not
sure how to use facial expressions as a nonverbal listening response. What advice would you
give her?
Question 5 of 11
Silence forces the speaker to talk more quickly, which will allow you to be more
productive.
Silence (verbal and nonverbal stillness) conveys that you are focused
completely on the speaker and communicates respect.
Being verbally silent creates an excuse to fidget or sway while listening.
Silence allows you to think deeply about the speaker’s words.
These are Effective Listening Linkedin Learning Answers
Question 7 of 11
You sit at a table across from Brad, who is sharing personal information. He is seated on the
edge of his chair with hands stretched out. How should you mirror Brad to let him know you
are listening?
Sit at the edge of your seat with at least one hand stretched out.
Sit back in the chair with your hands in your lap.
Sit next to Brad with one hand stretched out.
Sit back in the chair and nod.
Question 8 of 11
A project manager and a developer are conversing about an upcoming project, and they start
disagreeing. What should they have done up front to better listen to each other?
Question 9 of 11
distraction by delivery
mental filters
honoring silence
multitasking
Question 10 of 11
Arjun is working with an angry customer. What should he refrain from doing when
communicating with this customer?
Question 11 of 11
Which listening behavior can help build rapport and cohesion with the speaker?
honoring silence
slight mirroring
all of these answers
matching emotion
Question 3 of 7
What is a common listening challenge?
distraction by delivery
all of these answers
mental filters
information overload
Question 4 of 7
You are listening to a colleague speak in a meeting. This person has a strong accent, and you
are having difficulty understanding certain words. What is the best approach to resolve this
distraction?
Question 5 of 7
Carson has taken the Effective Listening course. What is the first step he should take now to
become a great listener?
Tito has a new supervisor. He’s never met the supervisor before but wants to build a trusting
relationship. Which trust driver should Tito prioritize?
Diligence
Empathy
Authenticity
Competency
The person shown would like others to recognize her competency. Which advice would you
give her?
Building Trust
Linkedin Learning Answers
Interrupt more often to show that you are in charge.
Tidy up the background behind you.
Move the camera angle to establish better eye contact.
Dress more professionally.
Question 2 of 2
Param recently started working from home. His manager has never managed remote workers
before and expresses subtle concerns about the arrangement. What advice would you give
Param?
Provide your manager with frequent, concise updates. Don’t respond to her
emails when you receive them as it might indicate that you aren’t busy with
projects.
Provide your manager with frequent updates with a lengthy itemized list of each
task you worked on every day
Provide your manager with frequent, concise updates. Respond to emails
letting your manager know that you received work requests or questions
and are working on them.
Create a learning action plan to continue growing your technical and industry
expertise.
Question 1 of 4
A team meeting is just beginning. People are socializing while everyone arrives. Which of the
following images best projects a person’s warmth in this situation?
B. Correct
Great choice. A real smile, slight head tilt, and eye contact project warmth and concern.
Question 2 of 4
Travis shares the following with you: “I’m studying for my MBA while working full time.
I’m getting married in September and the planning seems endless. Plus my brother lost his
job and he and his dog just moved in with us. I never have a second alone and can’t even
remember the last time I had a weekend just to kick back and watch a game or something.”
Which response is the best way to paraphrase Travis?
Question 3 of 4
Your team is geographically dispersed. You want to build trust by showing you care. Which
of these actions would be the most useful?
Focus on results.
Make sure you mention your past successes and the interesting projects you’re
currently working on when you have time to catch up with your team.
Open virtual meeting rooms at exactly the meeting start time–encourages people
not to waste time arriving early.
Create a chart that lists your teammates’ names, where they work/time
zone, and when you last talked with them.
Question 4 of 4
Jerome is frustrated by the numerous errors in a recent financial report he received from
Carolyn. Which mindset will help Jerome maintain a trusting relationship?
Phil is the Vice President of Sales at his company. He received feedback from an anonymous
360 degree survey that people are impressed with his sales abilities, but aren’t sure they can
trust him. They said they were never quite sure when Phil was telling the truth and when he
was just saying whatever it takes to make a sale. Phil decides he wants to project more
authenticity. Which action would be the best next step for Phil?
Question 3 of 3
Sebastian is sharing with you that a prized client would prefer to work with him rather than
with you. You notice that he isn’t making eye contact with you while he talks. What is an
important next step for you?
Extend trust to others by letting them run with projects and initiatives without
oversight.
Communicate checkpoints early on in projects so people know they are
trusted even when you check in.
Keep your camera off during virtual team meetings so people can’t detect when
you disagree with them.
Trust must be earned. Until others prove they are trustworthy, be cautious.
Question 2 of 3
Question 3 of 3
Jose leads a global team that meets once every two weeks. Which advice would you give to
him to build trust?
Carolyn was running out of time on a deadline and submitted a report to Jerome that she later
realized was full of errors. Jerome ended up looking bad in front of the executive committee
because of the mistakes. Which response from Carolyn has the best chance of rebuilding the
trust that was violated?
Jerome, I’m so sorry. Please accept my apology and know that I never intended
to make you look bad.
Jerome, I know you’re upset, and I don’t blame you, but you have got to give me
more lead time on these reports. I simply cannot be expected to turn them around
in less than 24 hours.
Say nothing. Mistakes happen and revisiting the problem only further damages
Carolyn’s credibility.
Jerome, I rushed that report and let you down. I’m so sorry. From here on,
I’m going to block time on my calendar every Wed afternoon to be sure I
give that report the time it needs. I would be happy to make corrections to
the report and resend it to the Exec Committee claiming responsibility for
the last mess.
Question 3 of 12
How can you create a sense of connection and authenticity with your client during a video
call?
Use your speaker so you can freely talk with your hands.
Select a neutral background so you appear professional.
Maintain a serious demeanor so the client knows you are listening.
Question 4 of 12
To build a more trusting connection with your colleagues, how can you self-disclose and
show authenticity?
Question 5 of 12
How can you avoid unconscious bias when trying to determine a person’s trustworthiness?
empathy
competency
authenticity
These are Building Trust Linkedin Learning Answers
Question 7 of 12
You are planning your first hybrid team meeting. What is a best practice you can implement
to help ensure that the meeting is a good experience for all?
Turn off microphones so people only speak when called on, ensuring that
everyone participates.
Plan separate activities for the team members who are not in the room.
Set up technology so people online see the same thing as people in the room.
Question 8 of 12
You are meeting with several business partners to discuss a new project. How can you boost
your credibility during the meeting?
Talk faster.
Take a lot of notes.
Spread out your items on the table.
These are Building Trust Linkedin Learning Answers
Question 9 of 12
As a remote worker, how can you build trust with your manager and ensure that they
understand your accomplishments?
Question 11 of 12
How can you demonstrate empathy with your direct reports when your entire team works
remotely?
Bella produces the mood board shown in this image. What can you conclude about her topic
and audience?
Designing a Presentation Linkedin
Learning Answers
They are focused on environmental issues.
They are concerned with mining and clean water.
They are both concerned with a coastal setting
They are both conservation-minded.
Question 2 of 8
Question 4 of 8
summarizing points
making an argument
designing a story
pleading for support
These are Designing a Presentation Linkedin Learning Answers
Question 7 of 8
When considering your audience, you should ask yourself three questions. What are they?
Who are they? What do they already know? What do you want them to do?
What can you get from them? How should you approach them? When is the best
time to pursue them?
How much power do they have? Do they already know anything? Are they in
debt?
How many will there be? Where are they from? What are their occupations?
Question 8 of 8
Which image format should you use for a high-resolution photograph that needs to have a
region of transparency around the subject?
TIFF
PNG
GIF
JPEG
Question 2 of 22
Question 4 of 22
You are working on a presentation for a large international organization. What is your first
step in choosing a color palette?
You want to present a self-contained animation in an image. Which format supports this?
GIF
RAW
PNG
JPEG
These are Designing a Presentation Linkedin Learning Answers
Question 7 of 22
Why should you avoid using the type of artwork shown in this image?
You enter a base color into a color palette generator and receive an output. Before using this
palette, what should you check?
You give a presentation and begin reading bullet points from the slides. What is the audience
likely to conclude?
Question 10 of 22
When is it acceptable to have more than three to five bullet points on a slide?
Why is it a good idea to zoom out of a design containing body type, or to view it on a smaller
screen, such as a phone?
bold text
size and weight
medium text
light text
Question 14 of 22
Question 16 of 22
How can you quickly create the guidelines used in the illustrated design principle?
Question 19 of 22
ordered
chaotic
balanced
subdued
Question 21 of 22
Why should you use a full screen (or full-bleed) image that fills the slide?
Question 22 of 22
They are resolution independent, and most can be scaled to any size.
They are best used for photos.
The file sizes are small.
They are best for animation.
Designing a Presentation Linkedin Learning Answers
Quiz 3
Question 1 of 4
Question 3 of 4
Given the data in this image, how can you indicate that sales costs are generally 30 to 35
percent of total sales?
by highlighting the sales cost numbers together with monthly sales numbers
by calculating the percentages on the spot during the presentation
by adding another row showing sales cost as a percentage of total sales
by using a bar or line chart
Question 4 of 4
How can you indicate that the largest numbers are in the first column of the table?
Question 4 of 5
Salim wants to use animations in his next presentation. What advice should you give him?
When choosing animation and transition styles, what should be your guiding principle?
Put one hand on your chest and the other hand on your stomach.
Breathe in through your mouth, and then breathe out through your nose.
Breathe in through your nose, and then breathe out through your mouth.
Question 2 of 5
Which sequence of steps should you take before you practice making sound, while using
actionable theater techniques?
Stand rigidly with your hands at your sides, stare intently, and breathe very
slowly.
Stand slouched over, look at the ground, and breathe in short, quick bursts.
Stand on your spine, make sustained eye contact, and breathe from your
diaphragm.
Question 3 of 5
Which method should you use when you start to feel uncomfortable while maintaining eye
contact?
Look away quickly and stare at the ground until you feel better.
Put your mind’s eye or mental focus in your feet or on the top of your head.
Lean forward intently while keeping your eyes as wide open as possible.
Question 4 of 5
Why do you want to put one hand on your chest and the other on your stomach when
practicing diaphragm breathing?
It helps you to focus on only breathing from the diaphragm.
It helps you keep track of how fast your heart is beating.
It helps you stand up straight and be on your spine.
Question 5 of 5
How should you begin the process of being aware of your spine?
First, become aware of your hips and bring them back gently.
First, place your feet underneath your hips, with your toes facing forward
and your knees soft and pliant.
First, place your feet in front of you, with your toes facing inward and your
knees rigidly locked.
How can you best keep your presentations from becoming too stale?
When practicing, imagine the space in which you will give your
presentation.
When practicing, imagine you are floating in space.
When practicing, breathe deeply and focus only on your presentation.
Question 3 of 3
Breathe correctly.
Tell a good story.
Practice your presentation.
Based on recent studies, how are women’s voices perceived compared to men’s voices?
more logical
less persuasive
more fact-based
Question 3 of 3
What is the first important step you should take when dealing with a colleague who
repeatedly interrupts you?
Find an ally.
Interrupt your colleague the next time they speak.
Confront the colleague.
Listen to understand.
Listen to appease.
Listen to learn.
In the following sentence, which word is considered a filler? “Sorry, l think we should maybe
go with the green design and, like, roll it out in December.”
sorry
maybe
like
Question 2 of 4
maybe
um
sorry
Question 3 of 4
In the following sentence, what kind of word is “maybe” and why should it be removed? “I
think we should go with the green design and maybe roll it out in December.”
Which phrase in the following sentence is an apologizer? “I, well um, think we should go
with the green design and maybe possibly roll it out in December, if that’s okay.”
maybe possibly
well um
if that’s okay
How can a smartphone be a useful tool for preparing a presentation in a second language?
You can use it to translate difficult phrases while giving your speech.
You can use it to look up words you are unfamiliar with during your speech.
You can use it to record yourself practicing your speech, so you can catch
mistakes.
Question 2 of 2
You are giving a presentation in a second language and need to use a few words that are
difficult for you. What should you do?
Use the words if they make sense, but write them down and practice saying
them aloud.
Avoid using the words, but make a list of these words to practice later.
Use the words and hope the audience does not get too confused if you stumble
on them.
Own Your Voice: Improve Presentations and Executive
Presence Linkedin Answers Quiz 7
Question 1 of 6
You are considered a strong leader in your company. What can you do to balance your
leadership style?
What should you do if you notice a new team member at a meeting who is not engaging?
Ignore the behavior for now, as they will eventually feel comfortable and engage
more.
During the meeting, call their attention and tell them to introduce themselves.
Give the team member their space in the meeting for now, but approach
them after the meeting to show support.
Question 3 of 6
Help amplify the voices of people who may have trouble getting heard.
Be aware of the effects of your actions on others.
Maintain a balanced leadership style and presence.
Question 4 of 6
After you create a list of how you appear as a leader in the workplace, what should you do
next?
Critically assess each item on the list, identifying the negative aspects.
Neutrally assess how you feel about each item on the list
Have a subordinate take a neutral look at the list and offer their opinion.
Question 6 of 6
You tend to be a warm leader. What can you do to balance your leadership style?
Question 4 of 6
What must you always do at the start of a presentation to gain your audience’s attention?
You are going to present to an audience that doesn’t know you. How can you best establish
your credibility?
Question 6 of 6
You’re presenting in front of 100 employees in your company. What is the most effective
visual aid you can use?
flip charts you can write on, along with gaps in your presentation
individual handouts, along with gaps in your presentation.
a PowerPoint presentation, but with no gaps in your presentation
If you are nervous about presenting to an audience strange to you, when should you arrive?
very early so you can check out the room and the equipment
when the presentation before yours is happening so you can gauge audience
reactions
at the time for your presentation so you don’t have to see the audience members
Question 2 of 7
If you are uncomfortable presenting, should you chat with audience members before you
begin your presentation?
You are scheduled to give a presentation in a hotel conference room. What does it mean to
make yourself “bulletproof” regarding the presentation?
Question 4 of 7
Every time you are asked to give a presentation you get very nervous. How can self-talk
alleviate your nervousness?
by focusing on one part at a time while telling yourself you’re doing great
by repeating your presentation in your mind until you can do it in your sleep
by telling yourself it’ll be fine until you start believing it’ll be fine
Question 5 of 7
Elena is an experienced presenter. Still, how should Elena do a run-through before giving a
presentation?
She should do a run-through of her entire presentation to get the timing right.
She should do multiple run-throughs of her entire presentation.
She should do a run-through of the first minute of her presentation.
Question 6 of 7
When you are giving a presentation that you’re nervous about, why should you ask questions
during the presentation?
Question 7 of 7
Your nervousness leads you to conduct your presentation sitting at the projector table. Should
you do this if you want to engage with your audience?
Yes, because the audience will see you as informally chatting with them.
No, because standing shows respect to your audience.
Yes, because your audience will understand your nervousness.
What is the biggest drawback of giving out notes before you do your presentation?
If you refer to your notes the audience will feel you are being distant.
The preview of the presentation takes away the excitement.
Audience members will spend time writing questions on the notes.
Question 2 of 15
When building PowerPoint slides, when should you avoid having bullet points appear on the
slide one by one?
Question 4 of 15
If you are giving a long presentation on a complex topic, what should you intersperse your
presentation with?
abstract examples
preplanned jokes
real-life stories
Question 5 of 15
What is one critical rule you should always follow regarding your appearance when giving a
presentation?
Which simple trick can you do to ensure your presentation doesn’t go over the allotted time?
Have a section near the end you can shorten or skip altogether.
Put time-related notes in your slides to show how long each one will take.
Provide sign posts to show the audience that the end is coming.
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Question 7 of 15
What is the best advice about body language you can give a colleague who is presenting for
the first time?
From your audience’s perspective, why is it important for you to sign post when you’re
giving a presentation?
so your audience knows you’re keeping your presentation to the promised
time
so your audience knows what you’re going to be covering next on your agenda
so your audience knows which part of the agenda you’ve covered
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Question 10 of 15
Your training presentation is going to include some group work. Even though it has some
downsides, which room layout should you select?
classroom style
café style
U-shape with chairs
Question 11 of 15
You’re going to give an hour-long presentation to 16 salespeople, and you get to choose the
room layout. Which layout is most ideal?
Question 12 of 15
You’re presenting to a small group and plan to use flip charts. What should you do with the
notes you want to include in your presentation?
Memorize your notes so the audience doesn’t see you using “cheat sheets.”
Have them on a single sheet of paper on a table or chair next to the flip
charts.
Have your notes written on individual note cards.
Question 13 of 15
You ask your prepared questions to your audience, but you’re not getting responses. Which
trick can you use to elicit their responses?
Ask questions that only require the audience to raise their hands to respond.
Split the audience in to pairs to consider your questions, then ask them
again.
Avoid asking questions the audience can answer in their head.
Question 14 of 15
Your presentation is scheduled for an hour. What’s the best way to utilize the time and keep
your audience engaged throughout your presentation?
Question 15 of 15
How can you overcome an audience’s tendency toward microsleeps when you are
presenting?
You have already prepared and practiced your presentation. How should you get ready for the
event?
What is the best way to avoid technical errors during your presentation?
Three times during your presentation, an audience member’s phone rings. How should you
respond?
How should you plan a presentation for an audience that has a mixed level of knowledge on
the topic?
Question 3 of 4
Your audience may be ready to hear your message, apathetic to it, or even skeptical. After
you research your audience and discover they may be skeptical, how should you proceed?
Grab their attention early and communicate the value of your information, even
if it doesn’t match theirs.
Take ownership of the content knowledge and illustrate your expertise with a
strong front.
Identify next steps for the information you are presenting, and ask questions that
will ignite discussion.
Begin by showing you know their concerns and allow for dialogue to occur
early in the presentation.
o EXPLANATION: Opening your presentation by acknowledging
concerns and allowing a dialogue will help to get your resistant
audience members engaged, and hopefully alleviate some of their
initial concerns and allow you to dive into the rest of your consent
with a more empathetic audience.
Question 4 of 4
action items (next steps audience members should complete after finishing the
presentation)
the audience value (what’s in it for them?)
o EXPLANATION: By establishing the value your presentation
provides to the audience early on, you give yourself a more attentive
audience. Do your homework and know what is important to your
audience, and communicate how your ideas will build on that.
historical context of your topic
the presentation outline
All of the following are examples of key points to remember when designing presentation
slides EXCEPT _____.
Your slide animations and transitions should be attention-grabbing and
excite the audience.
o EXPLANATION: Slide animations and transitions should be as
simple as possible. You want the focus of the audience to be on you
and the content you are discussing, not the animations on the
slideshow.
Your slides should be simple and organized, striking a balance of images and
words.
Only include information you want the audience to retain; the rest of the
emphasis should come from you.
Your intro slide should hint at the main points and introduce you to your
audience.
Question 2 of 3
When you ask a trusted colleague for constructive feedback on your presentation slides,
which question is LEAST helpful?
Question 3 of 3
When designing a presentation and you get to the visuals, all of the following are correct
except:
Begin by designing slides first for inspiration on what you should present.
Next, organize your slides and content appropriately.
o EXPLANATION: It’s tempting to dive right into Powerpoint and
find the most interesting visuals. However, doing so without
planning your content and presentation flow first will result in a
disjointed presentation.
Be sure to account for possible questions from your audience and plan for a
hyperlinked questions and answer slide.
Look for a cohesive slide design background that matches your theme and
audience colors.
Begin your visual design process by sketching your presentation in 3 chunks:
intro, body, and conclusion. Only once the flow of the presentation is organized
should you start on actual slide design.
Creating and Giving Business Presentations Answers Quiz
4
Question 1 of 4
A Q&A session allows you to connect, inform, and inspire. Which example demonstrates the
most effective way of doing this?
Assume that the answers you give are sufficient enough, and reduce interaction
with audience members.
Invite questions with review of content and prepare a closing statement in
advance.
o EXPLANATION: It helps to get a Q&A going by briefly reviewing
your content. Once the questions from the audience end, a strong
closing statement is a great way to send the audience away thinking
highly of you and your presentation.
Honor your participants by responding to every question, even if it is off topic.
Maintain authenticity of your response(s) by not preparing or practicing.
Question 2 of 4
Use the opening as the what and connect the dots from the opening to the
closing.
o EXPLANATION: You need to engage your audience from the get-
go, and the best way to do that is to convey what’s in it for them.
Why does this presentation matter to your audience?
Communicating that early on is critical, and it sets you up for
effective close by connecting the dots between your intro and
conclusion.
Begin with a call to action to help your audience keep the end in mind
Ask a question, but maintain a monotone voice to avoid distracting the audience.
Provide a startling, unrelated fact.
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Question 3 of 4
Strong posture and deliberate movement can exude confidence during a presentation. Which
is an example of using movement to your advantage?
Shift your weight from one hip to the other hip to avoid passing out from nerves.
Shuffle around while you stand to keep your audience guessing your next move.
To make a strong closing point, take two steps forward in the speaker’s
triangle.
o EXPLANATION: Moving forward to engage your audience while
delivering a closing point can help to emphasize it.
Be a mambo talker; have one foot planted on the ground while the other foot
moves forward and back.
Question 4 of 4
Wring your hands, which will stop you from pointing directly at someone’s face.
Gesture when words match your emotions. Remember, too much movement
becomes a distraction.
o EXPLANATION: Using gestures to emphasize your emotions can
help deliver more energy to an audience. Just be careful not to over-
do it, as too much movement can become a distraction.
Keep your elbows glued to your ribs and make tiny hand gestures, often referred
to as the T-Rex.
Keep one hand in your pocket with change. The jingling will add a nice musical
sound.
What’s an effective strategy for receiving feedback if you struggle with flat intonation,
rambling, or using fillers when you speak?
Does your tone, body language, and overall energy show a high level of interest
and enthusiasm for the topic?
Are your main points logically sequenced with smooth transitions and
evidence to support them?
Do you maintain eye contact and lean toward the audience, showing interest and
connection?
Do you change your volume to get attention, either high or low?
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Question 4 of 11
What is the best strategy to employ if you have access to the audience during your
presentation?
If you have the opportunity, you should consider talking to your audience
before the presentation and ask them, What do you want to get out of my
presentation?
You should focus on your presentation design and not spend time interviewing
the audience. Afterall, you know your content best.
If you have the opportunity interview your audience about their preference in
Powerpoint or Prezi for your visuals.
If you have the opportunity ask your audience who is a presenter they have
enjoyed in the past.
Question 5 of 11
All of the following are strategies for reducing speaking anxiety EXCEPT _.
John didn’t have any information on the audience makeup. He took an educated
guess.
John had not considered any difference in audience knowledge but he thought
that would be a better approach because that was a successful approach in the
past year’s conference.
John knew that professors and scientists from all over the world were attending
and he was trying to accommodate the on English speakers.
John knew that young graduate students and family members were in
attendance. He assumed that they didn’t have the same level of knowledge
as most members of the audience.
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Question 7 of 11
What should you do when practicing the delivery of your presentation?
Focus your eyes on the floor three feet ahead or one foot above the people in the
back row of your audience.
Look at unfriendly faces first to force them to engage in your presentation.
Hold eye contact for three seconds with as many people as you can to avoid
looking like a lifeguard scanning the room.
Don’t consider the unique culture and surroundings of your audience. Eye
contact is always positive.
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Question 10 of 11
A presentation with a solid logical foundation includes this element:
a visionary
an organizer
a thinker
a stayer
Question 4 of 5
Bob’s main skills relate to blue-sky, creative thinking. In which phase of a project are these
types of skills most useful?
action
briefing
direction setting
finishing
Question 5 of 5
Pedro spots several problems with his team’s current plan of action. How should Pedro
proceed?
by writing a letter
by analyzing the system until he is completely sure
by keeping quiet
by alerting the team
In Fred’s team, many individuals seem to be simply going along with the plans because they
are either comfortable or lazy. How can Fred improve the situation?
Doris is completely arrogant and immune to criticism. Which of the bad behaviors is she
exhibiting?
dishonesty
aggressiveness
unreliability
selfishness
Question 3 of 5
If you have to deal with an individual that you find annoying, how can you improve the
situation?
When managing your team, how should you decide on the best size?
as a fault in leadership
as structural, not personal matters
as a problem with individual personalities
as a problem with the project itself
Edvina tends to hide many of her personal characteristics and beliefs because of timidity.
What does this evoke in her teammates?
diminished trust
increased interaction
fear
respect
Question 2 of 4
Maria has trouble moving on from slights that her teammates commit. How can she get past
the indiscretions and forgive?
through retribution
through calmness and meditation
by discussing with her team and exposing the errors
by recognizing that they are not personal attacks
Question 4 of 4
Holding onto emotional baggage or things that irritate you about your team is actually
productive, because it keeps you on your toes and aware of what’s really going on.
FALSE
TRUE
Once you know your strengths, it’s your duty as a great team member to use them, and
volunteer for things that you can contribute towards.
FALSE
TRUE
a visionary
an inspirational message
a sense of community
a strong leader
Question 4 of 14
A great way to encourage quieter team members to contribute is with the Questioning
Funnel: _.
interest
attitude
role
timing
Question 8 of 14
Alfred is unsure of his strengths and capabilities. Which action should Alfred take?
Allow the conflict to unfold between that person and other team members
naturally.
Acknowledge their contribution, and then encourage others on the team to
contribute their own opinions and suggestions.
all of these answers
Avoid them.
Question 10 of 14
All of the following are destructive team behaviors, except: _.
external help
avoidance
self-development
delegation
Question 13 of 14
What are the three actions that can enhance your niceness?
When you focus on networking and put building strong relationships on the back burner,
success will be a lot easier to achieve because everyone will understand your goals.
FALSE
TRUE
The best way to combat failures of empathy in groups is to _____ and focus on _____ to
solve the problem.
let everyone say their opinion; compromising with the other side as a collective
compromise with the other side as a collective; active listening
think about the other side’s perspective; one-on-one communication
eliminate the group; one-on-one communication
Question 2 of 6
What is the true value of determining what your coworkers are intellectually capable of
consuming when assessing their communication needs?
Shaping your message around what their mind can grasp is inclusive and,
therefore, an act of empathy.
You can understand who to talk to and who to avoid when attempting to solve
difficult problems.
You can get exactly what you need out of your coworker—nothing more and
nothing less.
You can quickly move the conversation towards what you want to discuss.
Question 3 of 6
When asking your coworkers how they view your personal communication style, what type
of feedback is the most valuable?
very specific instances when you patiently explained an idea to someone needing
guidance
very specific instances when you failed to explain an idea to someone needing
guidance
how you consistently make that person feel during any given conversation
how you consistently make others in the office feel during meetings
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Question 4 of 6
When approaching difficult conversations as a listener, what are the two main things you
need to remember?
You don’t get to choose how you make the speaker feel. How you react
directly affects how the conversation progresses
Your opinion of how the speaker feels matters more than theirs. The
conversation will most likely end how it began.
Acknowledge what you believe is true about what the speaker says. Focus on
moving the conversation to a healthier place.
You get to choose how you make the speaker feel. Your reaction has minor
influence on how the conversation progresses.
Question 5 of 6
When it comes to laying the foundation for positive communication, _____ will help you see
which actions encourage positive interactions and which actions are detrimental.
asking questions
giving others a platform to share their ideas
observing other people in conversation
active listening
What scenario is LEAST likely to happen when workers have high levels of cognitive
flexibility?
being better positioned to adapt to setbacks
sticking with the status quo because it’s easiest
creating an environment where it feels safe to take reasonable risks
adjusting more quickly to new expectations and demands
Question 2 of 4
Your colleague Masha is really good at multitasking. Does this mean that she is automatically
high in cognitive flexibility?
Yes. Multitasking and cognitive flexibility are both high signs of intelligence
No. In fact, the more you are able to switch from one task to the next, the more
cognitively inflexible you are.
Yes. Multitasking and cognitive flexibility are very similar concepts.
Not necessarily. In fact, the distractions of multitasking sometimes take
away from our ability to be cognitively flexible.
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Question 3 of 4
Keisha has high cognitive flexibility. What are three reason why this helps her socially and
interpersonally at work? A. It helps her be adaptable when there is a change in plans. B. It
helps her work faster than other people. C. It allows her to work fewer hours because she is
so efficient. D. It helps her take other people’s perspectives into account. E. People find her
interesting because she is spontaneous and can see the humor in many situations.
A, B, C
A, D, E
A, C, E
B, C, D
Question 4 of 4
Cognitive flexibility is a prized skill in the workplace, and it is made up of three major
components. What are they?
Which of the following behaviors is NOT associated with a higher level of cognitive
flexibility?
protecting your sleepIncorrect
having regular social interaction
getting daily movement
sugar boosts in the afternoon
Question 2 of 3
Mike is convinced that his way of pitching a new client is the best way, and so he looks for
past pitches like his that have worked. He tends to overlook the instances where his previous
pitches fell short. What is this an example of?
implicit bias
success fallacy
confirmation bias
all-or-none thinking
Question 3 of 3
The more that Grace relies on her smartphone for daily tasks, the more jeopardized her
cognitive flexibility may become. Why is this?
Embrace spontaneity.
Seek out novelty
Reward yourself for coming up with the right answer.
Make room for humor.
Question 2 of 3
Staying in a rut is often more comfortable in the moment, and feels safer
and more predictable.
The smarter we are, the less likely we are to stay in ruts.
Ruts get a bad rap, and are often the best way to think creatively.
Staying in a rut only happens when we are lazy.
Question 3 of 3
Let’s say you are stuck in a rut with a certain thought, like “My performance review is going
to be terrible.” What would be the best way to reframe that thought in order for it to not be as
bothersome, and to help you get out of your mental rut?
Question 1 of 4
Elina has trouble staying focused on any topic for very long. Which step is most useful for
Elina?
Question 2 of 4
Seppo holds on to certain biases that tend to cause some bad decisions and blunders in his
life. How can Seppo improve?
Question 3 of 4
Why is it useful for a leader to begin a discussion with questions?
Question 4 of 4
Why is it important to identify the purpose of an information source?
Question 1 of 3
In the PERT process, what must you do right before making your final plan?
Question 2 of 3
When should you use participatory decision-making?
Question 3 of 3
Why should you introduce some structure into your problem-solving methods?
Question 1 of 5
Atul wants to ensure that the current project embraces all cultural groups. Which type of
criterion concerns Atul?
practical
legal.
economic
ethical
Question 2 of 5
Why would buzz groups generate more ideas than a brainstorming session?
Question 3 of 5
You are arguing to make a change to the current methods for accomplishing a task. Which
type of statement are you making?
fact
policy
value
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Question 4 of 5
When limiting decision choices, what is the most important factor to consider?
It is okay if the final choice does not meet the success criteria.
Always use a cost-benefit analysis
Perfection is not necessary.
Multi-voting is preferable to single voting.
Question 5 of 5
Why should you use an iterative process in solution implementation?
to engage stakeholders
to enable minimal effort
to constantly improve
to reduce costs
Question 2 of 3
Pedro calls Maria a habitual liar and concludes that nothing she says is trustworthy. Which
type of fallacy is Pedro exhibiting?
appeal-to-ignorance
ad hominem
strawman
ad hoc
Question 3 of 3
How can you best deal with situations in which you suspect cherry picking?
to guide decision-making
to provide a roadmap for future projects
to assess success and correct as needed
Question 2 of 12
What type of logical fallacy is someone using when they attack your position by omitting key
parts of your argument?
ad hominem
appeal to ignorance
ad hoc
strawman
Question 3 of 12
High-functioning groups can encounter pitfalls that derail good problem-solving. What does
it mean if a group centers itself?
Question 4 of 12
Why is analysis of information sources important to your critical thinking?
Question 5 of 12
Why would you use buzz groups when leading your team to find solutions?
Question 6 of 12
You are meeting a colleague who disagrees with you about the direction your team should
take on a project. What can you do to keep your biases from affecting the conversation?
Think about how you can share your opinion without angering them.
Consider the issues from your colleague’s perspective.
Prepare for the conversation by anticipating their arguments.
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Question 7 of 12
What is a best practice that helps you stay focused and think critically during meetings?
Question 8 of 12
How can asking questions help you become a critical thinker and better leader?
Question 9 of 12
What type of decision-making would you use to gain additional expertise and team buy-in,
but also to retain the final say?
majority vote
consensus
autocratic
participatory
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Question 10 of 12
What is a benefit of using the nominal group technique for problem-solving?
Question 11 of 12
When using PERT for solving a large and complex problem, what is your last step?
Determine feasibility.
Isolate the critical path forward.
Identify the time needed.
Assess the order of events.
Question 12 of 12
You are deciding on the logistics for a meeting. What type of assessment criteria are you
using when you consider the number of attendees and size of the meeting rooms?
economic
legal
practical
ethical
Internal Quiz
Question 1 of 13
What is an advantage to learning to be creative?
increased self-confidence
improved quality of health and life
all of these answers
improved problem-solving skills
limits your ability to see the world around you differently than you’re used to
Question 3 of 13
What is not a criteria for classifying a thought as creative?
It’s popular.
It’s useful.
It’s new.
It’s surprising.
It’s popular.
Question 4 of 13
Task unification is defined as _.
the assignment of additional tasks to an existing resource
bringing two product attributes into harmony with each other
assigning only one function to a product
bringing simplicity to the world of innovation
Question 5 of 13
When applying the multiplication technique, which product attribute should you consider
when creating a table?
color
all of these answers
weight
shape
Question 6 of 13
When applying the division technique, after dividing a product or its components, what
should you do?
Seek consultation from an R&D specialist.
Rearrange them back into the product.
Apply a second technique to the product.
Get a pricing quote from a potential manufacturer.
Question 7 of 13
The subtraction technique is defined as the removal of an essential component from a
product.
FALSE
TRUE
TRUE
Question 8 of 13
After virtually applying one of the SIT methods to a product, what is a good question to ask?
Does the concept help people in any way?
Can this product bring in enough profit within the current fiscal year?
Would I buy this product?
Will this product be popular enough with consumers?
Question 9 of 13
What is a Systematic Inventive Thinking pattern?
subtraction
multiplication
all of these answers
task unification
Question 10 of 13
The hallmark of the attribute dependency technique is the unrelated nature of a product’s
parts.
FALSE
TRUE
FALSE
Question 11 of 13
A key to selecting the best ideas is identifying the most important _ for your ideas in advance.
cost analysis
people
timeframe
criteria
criteria
Question 12 of 13
The best creativity workshops are held in rooms with specialized accessories to boost
innovative ideas.
FALSE
TRUE
FALSE
Question 13 of 13
Functional diversity means that _.
team members have different technological skill sets
team members can interchange their team role when asked
team members come from different parts of the company
team members should be okay working various times of the day
Question 1 of 11
Research shows that effective _ produce better outcomes than _.
Question 2 of 11
Jamal tells Carla that something she said was hurtful to him. Now, it is Carla’s turn to
respond. What kind of response is best?
Carla should explain how Jamal’s actions fit into a larger pattern of hurtful behavior.
Carla should articulate her understanding of Jamal’s perspective.
Carla should agree with Jamal’s perspective.
Carla should defend what she said.
Question 3 of 11
Which statement about conditions of satisfaction is FALSE?
Conditions of satisfaction define what is acceptable and what is the bare minimum of
achievement.
Conditions of satisfaction should be established before you start your project.
Conditions of satisfaction are different than goals.
Conditions of satisfaction should be established once team members confront their first
obstacle.
Question 4 of 11
What does AAR stand for?
After-action review
Question 5 of 11
What tool can you use to ensure team members are accountable for their roles and meeting
minimum expectations?
Question 6 of 11
You manage a team that is geographically distributed. How can you encourage your team to
engage in conversations?
Question 7 of 11
You are in a meeting and your team’s discussion starts to stray off topic. You interrupt the
conversation and remind the group to stay focused on the key agenda items. In this scenario,
what role did you take on?
Convener
Coordinator
Recorder
Monitor
Monitor
Question 8 of 11
What is the C in LESCANT and why is it important?
Context. It is important to know whether the teammate is from high or low context culture.
Clarity. It is important to communicate simply and clearly when working in a multilingual
setting.
Culture. It is important to know the culture of the teammate.
Context. It is important to know whether the teammate is from high or low context
culture.
Question 9 of 11
What is NOT true about a team charter?
Team charters should be created with an HR representative present.
Team charters outline expectations for how your team will collaborate.
An important part of a team charter includes rules and norms for communicating.
Well-crafted team charters can help you avoid misunderstandings and conflict.
Question 10 of 11
Which of these questions might be included in a team charter?
Question 11 of 11
A RACI matrix tracks and assigns responsibilities to team members. Which of these items is
NOT a part of the RACI matrix?
Responsible
Informed
Consulted
Approval
Approval