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Even if you are a year or more away from graduation, now is not too early to get started with some of the essential research and planning tasks of the job search.
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Jeremy has planned, researched and finally prepared his rsum, after a lot of thought. When distributing his rsum, he should take equal care and ________.
A) pay close attention to the specific instructions provided by every employer
B) make sure he uses a Priority Mail flat-rate envelope
C) mail the rsum with the reference list
D) create an e-portfolio and direct the employers towards his website
E) make sure he follows a consistent approach of delivery for all organizations
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Rebecca is contemplating setting up an e-portfolio. Which of the following media is suitable for her rsum?
A) traditional paper
B) printed scannable rsum
C) electronic plain-text
D) video
E) audio
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A variety of terms are used to describe online rsums, including ________.
A) web forum rsums
B) personal multimedia pages
C) social networking rsums
D) e-portfolios
E) digital format rsums
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Some employers and websites want your rsum in Microsoft Word format. However, make sure ________.
A) that your computer is virus-free first
B) that the document is scannable
C) that you include a picture of yourself in the rsum
D) that you use electronic signatures
E) that the rsum is free of formatting
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A plain-text version of your rsum is simply a computer file ________.
A) that contains only font formatting, bullet symbols, and colors
B) that cannot be emailed to the recruiter
C) sometimes known as an ASCII text file
D) that cannot be pasted into the application forms on an employer's website
E) usually called scannable rsums
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Scannable rsums are a type of printed rsum that is specially formatted to be compatible with optical scanning systems that convert printed documents to electronic text. It differs from traditional formats in two major ways, one of which is that ________.
A) it should not include punctuation
B) it should not have text in more than three colors
C) it does not need a career objective
D) it should always include a keyword summary
E) it needs a few manual adjustments first
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Gerald has just prepared his rsum and is ready to mail the printed traditional rsums to organizations. However, his friends insist that he should be ready with more formats because, depending on the companies he applies to, he might want to produce his rsum in as many as six formats including ________.
A) audio
B) graphic animation
C) brochure
D) PDF file
E) spreadsheet
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Helen is applying for a job as a senior accountant. With regard to her references, she should ________.
A) prepare a list of references and include them in her rsum
B) not prepare a list of references because in the U.S. she need not mention their names in her rsum
C) prepare a list of references, only if she is applying for a position outside the U.S.
D) prepare a list of references and mention "references available upon request" at the end of her rsum
E) prepare a list of references but not include them in her rsum
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Ruth is actively involved in her church. She goes to great lengths to organize events for charity. In her community, Ruth is known for her leadership and organization skills. If she wants to mention these activities in her rsum as part of an application at a local bank, she should ________.
A) not consider mentioning these because doing so might raise concerns for people with differing beliefs
B) mention these activities because employers find these attributes valuable and religious tolerance should be assumed
C) highlight her skills and mention that she did these for a not-for-profit organization
D) highlight her skills without mentioning any group she worked with
E) mention these skills in the career summary and not mention the group she worked with
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Barney has spent a number of years in the professional work force. However, when he started, he held a number of part-time, temporary, or entry-level jobs that don't relate to his career objective now. In the work experience section of his rsum, Barney should ________.
A) include all those details to give the right picture of his career path
B) mention the details so that the manager gets an idea of his wide range of exposure
C) include them only in the career summary
D) exclude the irrelevant details that might clutter his rsum
E) avoid mentioning anything that is more than five years old
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________ should be mentioned in the education section only if the associated achievements are pertinent to your career goals.
A) Educational objectives
B) Career objectives
C) Scholarships
D) Academic awards
E) High school or military training
Q:
A career summary ________.
A) offers a brief view of your key qualifications
B) offers a brief recap of your career with the goal of presenting increasing levels of responsibility and performance
C) is a brief introductory statement that precedes your name and contact information
D) identifies either a specific job you want to land or a general career track you would like to pursue
E) presents your educational background in depth, choosing facts that support your professional theme
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A career objective ________.
A) offers a brief view of your key qualifications
B) offers a brief recap of your career with the goal of presenting increasing levels of responsibility and performance
C) is a brief introductory statement that precedes your name and contact information
D) identifies either a specific job you want to land or a general career track you would like to pursue
E) presents your educational background in depth, choosing facts that support your professional theme
Q:
Which of the following should be included in the heading of a rsum?
A) skills and abilities
B) contact information
C) work experience
D) educational background
E) career objective
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The majority of rsums are now subjected to keyword searches in an applicant tracking system or other database, in which a recruiter ________.
A) provides feedback after an interview
B) identifies the influence of a job seeker's network
C) translates a job seekers experience into measurable items
D) hunts for rsums most likely to match the requirements of a particular job
E) matches accomplishments to action-based keywords
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Which of the following statements is most effective for a rsum?
A) I am detail oriented, good team player and focused on results.
B) A highly motivated, energetic, confident professional.
C) Answered calls from customers with a 90% record of effective problem solving.
D) Made creative and innovative posters for the 2012 AIDS campaign in the company.
E) Organized a donation campaign that raised $1200 for a local animal shelter.
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The importance of adapting your rsum to your target readers' needs and interests cannot be overstated. Adapting to your readers can mean ________.
A) customizing your rsum, sometimes for each job opening
B) mentioning all your skills and abilities on your rsum
C) make a rsum to get you the job you want
D) generalizing your experience to suit a variety of needs
E) not using any specific terminology
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The writing step of the three-step process for rsums includes ________.
A) adapting to your audience
B) proofreading the message
C) selecting the right medium
D) organizing the information
E) analyzing the situation
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When writing a rsum, in order to handle overqualification, ________.
A) mention related volunteer work and membership in professional groups. List relevant course work and internships
B) use the interview process to explain any mitigating circumstances and to emphasize your rehabilitation and commitment to being a law-abiding, trustworthy employee
C) itemize each position held at the firm to show growth within the organization and increasing responsibilities along the way
D) tone down your rsum, focusing exclusively on the experience and skills that relate to the position
E) group a number of short-term jobs of a similar type under a single heading
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Joe has worked as an independent contractor and has been part of many temporary assignments. In his rsum, he should ________.
A) group similar assignments under a single heading
B) mention only the bigger assignments
C) mention all assignments in their chronological order
D) not mention his customers without notifying them
E) only focus on his skill and not bother with the work history
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A ________ emphasizes your skills and capabilities, identifying employers and academic experience in subordinate sections.
A) functional rsum
B) chronological rsum
C) cover letter
D) recommendation letter
E) reverse chronological rsum
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Mac has served in the army as a general officer, but now he is applying for jobs in the private corporate sector. When he lists his experience in his rsum, he needs to make sure that ________.
A) he doesn't mention his army background
B) he mentions only the ranks he held and not the responsibilities
C) he does not disclose his rank
D) he elaborates on the general responsibilities of the positions he held
E) he provides a comparison of business ranks and army ranks
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Which of the following rsum formats is applicable for college graduates with limited professional experience?
A) a chronological rsum, with educational qualifications before experience
B) a functional rsum, with educational qualifications before experience
C) a combination rsum, with experience before educational qualifications
D) a functional rsum, with experience before educational qualifications
E) a chronological rsum, with experience before educational qualifications
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Which of the following is true about rsums?
A) The purpose of your rsum is to list all your skills and abilities.
B) If you want a really good rsum, you need to have it prepared by a rsum service.
C) All a rsum can do is get you in the door.
D) The more good information you present about yourself in your rsum, the better, so stuff your rsum with every positive detail.
E) A good rsum will get you the job you want.
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Which of the following is the first step in planning your rsum?
A) organize the information
B) analyze the situation
C) select the right medium
D) gather information
E) adapt to your audience
Q:
Which of the following actions will make you a valued network member?
A) connecting one person with another who can help
B) sending rsums of acquaintances to strangers
C) giving contact information of people you know without their permission
D) sending messages and requests on behalf of your friends
E) sending elaborate information on industries and trends of your choice
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While building a network, which of the following should serve as a guideline?
A) Don't overwhelm others with too many messages or requests.
B) Be as elaborate as you can in all your communication efforts.
C) Help fellow networkers by giving them contact information, even if it is without permission.
D) Email your rsum to all contacts that you find interesting.
E) Don't send thank-you notes because it is too assertive.
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Kenneth is a popular writer who dispenses advice on career, job search, and management issues. He argues that candidates should not be apprehensive and reach out to company representatives on social networks to maximize their chances of finding the right job. Which of the following statements strengthens the argument?
A) As a job candidate, customizing your rsum to each job opening is an important step in showing employers that you will be a good fit.
B) Posting jobs on major job boards and classified services such as Craigslist is often a company's last resort.
C) To avoid the time and expense of sifting through thousands of applications and the risk of hiring complete strangers, companies prefer to ask their employees for recommendations first.
D) Job seekers prefer employers to start salary conversations because they know that they are a risk of selling themselves short.
E) www.rileyguide.com offers advice for online job searches as well as links to hundreds of specialized websites that post openings in specific industries and professions.
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________ is the process of making informal connections with mutually beneficial business contacts.
A) Networking
B) Soliciting
C) Temping
D) Coaching
E) Recruiting
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Steve is beginning his job search this semester. He is ready with his strategy and is focused on what he needs. Before he takes the plunge, he needs to know which hot-button issues recruiters face. For this, he should ________.
A) check the company website for clues about the recruiting process
B) "listen in" on their professional conversations by reading relevant blogs and publications
C) speak to potential colleagues
D) send a set of questions to the interviewer with his rsum
E) separately arrange to interview his interviewers
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Quality of hire is ________.
A) a measure of the effectiveness of the hiring process
B) the number of applicants who applied through employee referral
C) the candidate's perceived ability to work
D) a measure of how closely new employees meet the company's needs
E) a measure of the performance of an organization
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How does your online image work as a career management tool? How would you present the "story of you" in an e-portfolio?
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Is the format of your rsum also a criteria for an employer to judge your compatibility with their organization? Explain your answer. As a potential employer, what format of rsums would you encourage and why?
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As someone who has just graduated, you may not have a clear career path when you enter the job market. How would your uncertainty affect the way you write your rsum? What is the purpose of the career objective section in a rsum and how does it serve the employer's needs?
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Change the following statements into active statements that show results:
Responsible for developing a new format for minutes of team meetings.
Assigned the organization of team building activities at team outings.
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If you were fired from your previous job because of discrimination by your employer, should you include that work experience in your rsum? Why or why not?
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An infographic rsum is a type of printed rsum that is specially formatted to be compatible with optical scanning systems that convert printed documents to electronic text.
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When applying to U.S. companies, your rsum should include personal data such as age, marital status, and Social Security number.
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It is mandatory by law to disclose a criminal record or time spent incarcerated on your rsum.
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Rsums and curriculum vitae (CV) are essentially the same, although rsums can be much more detailed.
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Leading business periodicals such as Bloomberg business week, Fortune, and so on help in staying updated on contemporary business topics.
Q:
A good place to start hosting e-portfolios is ________.
A) a professional portfolio creator site
B) a commercial scanning service site
C) your college's career center
D) a social networking site
E) Adobe's online service
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Linda has prepared a Microsoft Word document of her rsum and she wants to create a PDF as well. She knows that creating a PDF file is a simple procedure, but she needs the right software, like ________.
A) Adobe Reader
B) Microsoft PDF Reader
C) Google Chrome
D) Apple Reader
E) Adobe Acrobat
Q:
You should be prepared to explain the who, what, when, where, why, and how of your subject for the ________.
A) introduction of the presentation
B) body of the presentation
C) conclusion of the presentation
D) summary of the presentation
E) recommendation part of the presentation
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Organize short presentations the same way you would a ________.
A) grocery list
B) report
C) proposal
D) long memo
E) brief memo
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Whenever you're up against a time or space constraint, try to view it as a creative challenge and ________.
A) focus on the most essential message points that are important to your audience
B) focus on the most essential message points that are important to you
C) skip the visual element of your presentation
D) give people printed handouts with additional detail
E) avoid question and answer sessions
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Dennis is giving his first training presentation to his team. His manager has asked Dennis to make sure his presentation fits the allotted time, since there are other presentations following his. Therefore, Dennis should ________.
A) focus on meeting audience needs and expectations more than, keeping to the time allotted
B) limit his scope
C) limit audience questions in the end
D) avoid summarizing
E) use the direct approach
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The only sure way to measure the length of your presentation ________.
A) is to define your main idea in a sentence
B) is to be aware of audience needs
C) is to complete a practice run
D) is to compare it to your previous presentation time
E) is to use the rule of thumb of 5 minutes per slide
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Ronan is giving a presentation to convince the board of directors that they should build a new plant in Dallas to eliminate bottlenecks. He has "presenter's block" and needs help defining his main idea. Your suggestion to him would be to ________.
A) prepare a descriptive summary, so that the members get all the details
B) choose a delivery mode and practice presentation
C) prepare supporting visuals and speaking notes
D) define a purpose and develop a profile of the audience
E) compose a one-sentence summary that links his subject and purpose to his audience's frame of reference
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During the planning stage of presentations, if you define your main idea, limit your scope and verify timing, and outline your content, you are ________.
A) analyzing the situation
B) gathering information
C) organizing information
D) selecting the right medium
E) adapting to the audience
Q:
A fundamental difference with oral presentations and written reports is that in an oral presentation the audiences ________.
A) are not flexible
B) are always hostile and need further classification
C) prefer the indirect approach
D) are more or less trapped in your time frame and sequence
E) can skip back and forth if they're confused or don't need certain information
Q:
Which of the following mediums is suitable for an oral presentation?
A) screencasts
B) wikis
C) microblogging
D) instant messaging
E) applicant tracking systems
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Sharon has been asked to prepare online presentations that people can either view live or download later from the company website. Sharon has to prepare a ________.
A) webcast
B) screencast
C) webinar
D) twebinar
E) YouTube video
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Aaron is preparing a presentation for his organization and he has been asked to analyze the situation thoroughly before embarking on the presentation. To be able to adjust his message and delivery he needs to focus on ________.
A) the seating and lighting arrangement
B) knowing the state of mind of the audience
C) minimizing audience interaction
D) controlling the environment to reduce distractions
E) familiarizing himself with the technical equipment
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Berk is presenting his analysis, regarding the latest tool that his team has developed, to his colleagues in the organization. His manager has advised him to gauge the audience's experience because not everybody has the same background and experience. Therefore, Berk should ________.
A) analyze the mood that people will be in when he speaks to them
B) think about the mix of general concepts and specific details he will need to present
C) analyze the mix of men and women, age ranges, socioeconomic and ethnic groups, occupations, and geographic regions represented
D) anticipate possible objections or questions
E) estimate how many people will attend
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If you are facing an uninterested audience, you should ________.
A) find ways to connect your message with their personal or professional interests
B) reward their goodwill with a presentation that is clear, concise, and upbeat
C) familiarize yourself with the technical equipment
D) not try hard to hold their attention throughout
E) work to minimize audience interaction
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When facing a hostile audience during an oral presentation, ________.
A) reward their goodwill with a presentation that is clear, concise, and upbeat
B) consider a direct approach to calm their fears and build acceptance
C) consider the indirect approach to find common ground and to diffuse anger before sharing your message
D) avoid eye contact to appear sincere and trustworthy
E) skip sections in your presentation that the audience does not want to hear
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Which of the following actions will determine the audience size and composition?
A) Analyze your audience's likely mood when you speak to them.
B) Estimate how many people will attend.
C) Analyze why audience members are attending the presentation.
D) Determine what the audience already knows about the subject.
E) Anticipate possible objections and questions.
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Which of the following stages involves choosing the delivery mode and practicing the presentation?
A) master your delivery
B) revise the message
C) prepare to speak
D) organize your information
E) adapt to your audience
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Analyzing the situation for oral presentations involves defining your purpose and ________.
A) organizing the information
B) selecting the right medium
C) selecting the direct or indirect approach
D) outlining your content
E) developing an audience profile
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Which of the following is the last step in planning oral presentations?
A) organize the information
B) select the right medium
C) gather information
D) analyze the situation
E) sort information
Q:
Which of the following is the first step in planning oral presentations?
A) organize the information
B) select the right medium
C) gather information
D) analyze the situation
E) sort information
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If a presenter has thoroughly prepared for his presentation he should be able to effectively handle any kind of question that comes his way. Is this statement correct? Why or why not? How would dealing with the Q&A round of the interested but neutral audience differ from a worried audience?
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You are required to give a presentation on the technical upgrades for a software designed by your team. You have practiced your delivery, familiarized yourself with the software, and anticipated potential questions from the audience. Midway through your presentation there is a technical malfunction because of which you cannot display your slides. How would you tackle this situation?
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In a presentation, is it unethical to use design elements and special effects to persuade the audience? Why or why not? In the case of online presentations, is this format appropriate for persuasion?
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How would the usage of design elements in your presentation differ when presenting to a supportive audience versus a hostile audience?
Q:
You have to create a presentation for junior high school kids regarding the ill-effects of obesity. Which of these elements would you choose to appeal to your audience and how should they be used: structured or free-form slides? What considerations regarding color, font, visuals, or background would you keep in mind? Would the backchannel be effective with this group and why?
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You are giving a presentation about "green solutions for organizations," to an audience consisting mostly of members from upper-level management. Fully aware of the benefits of free-form slides and structured slides, which type of slides will better serve your purpose and why?
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List the old-school and new technologies that can be used for presentations. If you were to give a presentation to a group of baby-boomers who are not tech-savvy, or rather are technophobic, how would you orient your presentation to their needs?
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You have been asked to give a presentation at the company summit regarding the new changes in company policy. Your presentation would follow immediately after a very enthusiastic round of ice-breaker games, so you can expect that your audience is going to be quite distracted. How would you arouse audience interest in your presentation?
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List and briefly describe the stages that should be included in the presentation outline.
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What is the difference between defining your main idea and limiting your scope?
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Online presentations give you a way to reach more people in less time while requiring similar preparation and skills as traditional presentations need.
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Embracing the backchannel could include the use of social media such as Twitter during presentations, as this approach can help facilitate audience member participation.
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When people ask questions, attention should be paid to nonverbal signals to help determine what each person really means.
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Preparing more material than necessary when preparing for presentations helps in overcoming anxiety.
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Reciting your speech from memory is usually the most effective or easiest delivery mode.
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Transition slides help your audience keep track of what you've covered already and what you plan to cover next.
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Slide builds are used for the entire text of the presentation to avoid distracting the audience.