The PowerPointSlob™ Test

Test Instructions

All you have to do is answer the following questions as honestly as you can.

They all relate to your last presentation (and only your last presentation).

Write down your answers and score the test afterwards.

1. How long did it take you to prepare for the presentation?

a) less than 15 minutes

b) less than 1 hour

c) more than 1 hour

2, Did you use the default font?

a) yes

b) no

3. How many slides did you have?

a) less than 5

b) less than 15

c) more than 15

4. How much text was on each slide?

a) less than 5 words

b) less than 20 words

c) more than 20 words

5. How many points on each slide (on average)?

a) less than 3 points

b) less than 5 points

c) More than 5 points

6. Did you use pictures?

a) yes

b) no

7. Did you use animations?

a) yes

b) no

8. How long did your presentation last?

a) less than 15 minutes

b) less than 30 minutes

c) more than 30 minutes

9. Did you stand behind a lectern?

a) yes

b) no

10 Did you read some of the text from the screen?

a) yes

b) no

Make sure you have written down all your answers before clicking here for your score.

A PowerPoint alternative - Presentation software for 2010

If you're thinking of moving away from PowerPoint you might like to examine the three presentations packages we have developed ourselves.

Each of these software packages is easy to use. We've already added animated graphics so that it will appeal to the audience - and we've built in a simple structure to organize the key points. Click on one of the boxes below to learn more.