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1. What is busyness?

B. Busyness is a feeling of calm and relaxation.

A. Busyness is a state of being productive and efficient.

Busyness is that uncomfortable feeling you have of being rushed, distracted, and a bit unfocused and preoccupied.

C. Busyness is a state of having plenty of time to complete tasks.

Busyness is characterized by feelings of being rushed, distracted, unfocused, and preoccupied, which are generally associated with negative emotions. It is the opposite of calm, relaxed, and having extra time to spare.

Explanation

Busyness is characterized by feelings of being rushed, distracted, unfocused, and preoccupied, which are generally associated with negative emotions. It is the opposite of calm, relaxed, and having extra time to spare.

2. Why are many presentations ineffective?

Because people tend to use too many words and not enough visuals in their slides.

Because the audience is typically disengaged and not paying attention.

Because PowerPoint is not a reliable software for presentations.

Because many people today do not take -or do not have- enough time to step back and really assess what is important and what is not.

Because many presenters lack proper training and experience in public speaking.

The correct answer highlights the importance of taking time to assess what is important in order to create effective presentations. The incorrect answers focus on other factors that can contribute to ineffective presentations, such as software choice, slide design, audience engagement, and presenter skills.

Explanation

The correct answer highlights the importance of taking time to assess what is important in order to create effective presentations. The incorrect answers focus on other factors that can contribute to ineffective presentations, such as software choice, slide design, audience engagement, and presenter skills.

3. Solitude helps achieve greater focus and clarity while also allowing people to see the big picture. True or False?

True

False

Not enough information

Partially true

Solitude can indeed provide individuals with the space and quiet they need to focus on their thoughts and gain clarity. It allows them to step back and see the bigger picture without distractions. While some may argue that solitude may also lead to loneliness or lack of diverse perspectives, the benefits of solitude on focus and clarity are widely recognized.

Explanation

Solitude can indeed provide individuals with the space and quiet they need to focus on their thoughts and gain clarity. It allows them to step back and see the bigger picture without distractions. While some may argue that solitude may also lead to loneliness or lack of diverse perspectives, the benefits of solitude on focus and clarity are widely recognized.

4. What is the meaning of dukkha?

Balance and harmony

Excitement and fulfillment

It is the suffering, pain, loss, and a feeling of dissatisfaction.

Happiness and joy

Dukkha is a central concept in Buddhism that refers to the unsatisfactory nature of life and the suffering inherent in human existence. It encompasses physical and emotional pain, loss, and the feeling of dissatisfaction that comes from constantly seeking happiness in temporary and impermanent things.

Explanation

Dukkha is a central concept in Buddhism that refers to the unsatisfactory nature of life and the suffering inherent in human existence. It encompasses physical and emotional pain, loss, and the feeling of dissatisfaction that comes from constantly seeking happiness in temporary and impermanent things.

5. What is the main point of the example 'The man hurt with an arrow'?

Pay attention to irrelevant information to understand the situation better.

Look for the most important instead of another thing and get right to the point.

Always focus on the minor details rather than the big picture.

Avoid analyzing the crucial aspects of a scenario and prioritize minor issues.

The main point of the example is to emphasize the importance of focusing on the key details and getting straight to the point, rather than being distracted by less important information or details.

Explanation

The main point of the example is to emphasize the importance of focusing on the key details and getting straight to the point, rather than being distracted by less important information or details.

6. When creating a presentation, should we consider how to craft the story to make it more effective, memorable, and appropriate for the audience, regardless of the number of slides?

It doesn't matter as long as the information is accurate.

The number of slides is the most important factor in a presentation.

False

True

Crafting the story for the audience is not necessary.

Crafting a story to make a presentation effective, memorable, and appropriate for the audience is crucial, regardless of the number of slides. This ensures that the message is clear, engaging, and impactful.

Explanation

Crafting a story to make a presentation effective, memorable, and appropriate for the audience is crucial, regardless of the number of slides. This ensures that the message is clear, engaging, and impactful.

7. What is the meaning of 'dakara nani'?

Hence, How?

So, What?

Because, What?

Therefore, Why?

The correct translation of 'dakara nani' in Japanese is 'So, What?'

Explanation

The correct translation of 'dakara nani' in Japanese is 'So, What?'

8. What is the key takeaway your audience will remember from your presentation?

The audience will not remember anything from my presentation.

The audience will always remember the Core Point of my presentation

The audience will only remember the opening joke of my presentation.

The audience will remember every detail of my presentation.

The correct answer highlights the importance of focusing on the core point as the main takeaway for the audience to remember.

Explanation

The correct answer highlights the importance of focusing on the core point as the main takeaway for the audience to remember.

9. What is the key component of a presentation: to tell a story or simply share slides?

True

Talk without any visual aids

Just share slides

Include as many graphs as possible

Telling a story engages the audience and makes the presentation memorable, rather than just sharing slides which may not be as impactful.

Explanation

Telling a story engages the audience and makes the presentation memorable, rather than just sharing slides which may not be as impactful.

10. What is a good Handout?

Emailing a PDF of your slides to the audience.

True.

Providing a verbal summary of your slides to the audience.

False

A good handout should not simply be a printed copy of your slides as it can lead to disengagement from the audience.

Explanation

A good handout should not simply be a printed copy of your slides as it can lead to disengagement from the audience.

11. Slides are the speaker support material, they should be completely incapable of standing by themselves.

Depends on the situation

False

Partially true

True

Slides are intended to support the speaker's presentation and should not be able to convey the entire message independently without spoken words. Therefore, slides should be incapable of standing by themselves.

Explanation

Slides are intended to support the speaker's presentation and should not be able to convey the entire message independently without spoken words. Therefore, slides should be incapable of standing by themselves.

12. The main purpose of a good handout is deliver concise information, not your slide show on paper. True or False?

Not sure

True

False

Partly true

A good handout should provide key points or concise information to complement a presentation, not replicate the entire slide show on paper. This helps the audience focus on the main points and retain the information better.

Explanation

A good handout should provide key points or concise information to complement a presentation, not replicate the entire slide show on paper. This helps the audience focus on the main points and retain the information better.

13. Busyness kills creativity. True or false?

Not enough evidence to determine

False

True

Partially true

Research has shown that being constantly busy and stressed can hinder creativity by limiting opportunities for relaxation, introspection, and exploration of new ideas.

Explanation

Research has shown that being constantly busy and stressed can hinder creativity by limiting opportunities for relaxation, introspection, and exploration of new ideas.