BSBCMM401A Make a presentation TMG

Short Questions - Answer Sheet

BSBCMM401A Make a presentation
Briefly answer the questions below in the spaces provided.
1. There are several strategies that can be used when you are required to
make a presentation. List three of these:
PC 1.2: Responses may include:

Case studies

Demonstration

Discussion

Group and/or pair work

Oral presentations

Questioning

Simulations and role play

2. In order to match the target audience, location, resources and

personnel needed there are various presentation format and
delivery methods that can be utilised when making a presentation.
List four of these:
PC 1.2: Responses may include:

Advertising copy

Audio

Direct marketing copy

Individual presentation

Public relations copy

Scripts

Storyboards

Team presentation

Verbal presentation

Video

Visuals
3. List three characteristics that could make up a target audience:
PC 1.2: Responses may include:

Age

Cultural and language background

Educational background or general knowledge

Gender

Language, literacy and numeracy needs

Physical ability

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Previous experience of the topic

4. List three presentation aids and materials:

PC 1.3: Responses may include:

Computer simulations and presentations

Diagrams, charts and posters

Models

Overhead projector

Paper-based materials

Video and audio recordings

White board

5. There are various presentation techniques that can be used when

making presentations. List four of these:
PC 1.3: Responses may include:

Animation

Comparative advertising

Live action

Music

Signature elements such as slogans, logotypes, packaging

Sound effects

Use of a guest speaker

Use of black and white

Use of colour

Use of humour
6. List two techniques that you could use to evaluate the effectiveness
of your presentation:
PC 1.5, 3.1: Responses may include:

Action research

Critical friends

Focus group interviews

One-one-one interviews with participants and other personnel

involved in the presentation
Written feedback provided by participants

7. Why is it important to adapt the delivery of your presentation to suit

the target audience?
PC 2.1, 2.2, 2.5: Responses may include:

So that they desired outcome is reached, key concepts and

ideas are understood by audience and participants needs and
preferences are met
8. True or false? Circle the correct answer.
The desired outcomes of the presentation should be explained and

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discussed with the target audience at the beginning of the presentation.
PC 2.1: True

9. Why is it important to summarise key concepts and ideas at various

times throughout a presentation?
PC 2.6: Responses may include:
This will help facilitate participant understanding.
10. True or false? Circle the correct answer.
It is a good idea to use feedback giving from the audience towards
making changes to your presentation to make it more effective.
PC 3.3: True
11. True or false? Circle the correct answer.
In order to help review and assess how effective a presentation was,
reactions to the presentation from key personnel can be sought at the
conclusion of the presentation.
PC 3.1, 3.2: True
12. True or false? Circle the correct answer.
Before making a presentation, it is important to brief any other people
who may be involved of their roles and responsibilities within the
presentation.
PC 1.4: True