If Your Audience Would Benefit from Reviewing Technical Information in Preparation

question 119

Multiple Choice

If your audience would benefit from reviewing technical information in preparation for your presentation,you should

• A)distribute handouts just before you begin speaking.
• B)leave handouts on each seat in the room so listeners can page through them while waiting for you to begin.
• C)project informative transparencies or slides before your main presentation.
• D)answer preliminary questions about technical aspects of your talk before you make your main points.
• E)send handouts to audience members in advance and avoid repeating the same data when you speak.

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Definitions:

Attention-holding

The ability of an object, event, or activity to maintain an individual’s focus or interest over a period of time.

Physical Characteristics

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Cognitive Skills

Mental capabilities that involve processing information, understanding concepts, solving problems, and making decisions.