A Presenter Is Preparing to Deliver a Presentation at an Annual

question 31

Multiple Choice

A presenter is preparing to deliver a presentation at an annual conference. Over 200 people are expected to attend this presentation. Which of the following is the LEAST effective technique for making a lasting impression on the audience?

• A) Open with a joke.
• B) Focus on the audience's interests.
• C) Describe the topic in human terms.
• D) Use specific numbers, dollars, or percentages.

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Definitions:

Transmission

The act or process of transferring something from one place, person, or thing to another, often used in the context of diseases, information, or genetic traits.

Parasites/pathogens

Organisms that live on or in a host organism and cause harm or disease to the host.

Endogenous Retroviruses

Viral sequences in the genome that result from ancient viral infections in the lineage of a species, now transmitted vertically from parent to offspring.

Coevolved

The process by which two or more species influence each other's evolutionary pathway, often resulting in mutual adaptations.