How to look good in a video conference
  • 1. What is the optimal camera angle for a video conference?
A) Looking down at the camera
B) Looking up at the camera
C) Extreme close-up
D) Eye level or slightly above
  • 2. Which lighting setup is generally best for video conferences?
A) Harsh overhead light
B) Backlighting
C) Soft, diffused light in front of you
D) No light at all
  • 3. What is the ideal distance from the camera?
A) Completely out of frame
B) Too far, making you appear small
C) Too close, filling the entire frame
D) Arm's length
  • 4. What type of background is generally recommended?
A) Completely dark
B) Visually distracting and messy
C) Extremely busy pattern
D) Clean and uncluttered
  • 5. What is an appropriate clothing choice for most video conferences?
A) Pajamas
B) A distracting costume
C) Anything with busy patterns
D) Business casual or professional
  • 6. What is the best way to test your audio before a meeting?
A) Assume it will work
B) Mute yourself permanently
C) Use the platform's built-in audio test
D) Start talking loudly without checking
  • 7. What should you do with notifications during a video conference?
A) Leave them on at full volume
B) Play notification sounds for everyone
C) Actively respond to them during the meeting
D) Turn them off or silence them
  • 8. How should you make eye contact during a video conference?
A) Close your eyes
B) Look around the room
C) Look directly at the camera
D) Look at your own image on the screen
  • 9. What can a good quality microphone do for your video conference presence?
A) Distort your voice
B) Improve clarity and reduce background noise
C) Introduce static
D) Make you sound quieter
  • 10. Why is good posture important during a video conference?
A) It conveys confidence and engagement
B) It makes you invisible
C) It makes you look shorter
D) It's physically uncomfortable
  • 11. What's a quick way to improve your appearance before a video conference?
A) Brush your hair and check your teeth
B) Wear a hat that covers your face
C) Ignore your appearance entirely
D) Apply excessive makeup
  • 12. If you have to look away from the camera, what should you do?
A) Briefly glance away and then return focus
B) Pretend you didn't look away
C) Turn your back to the camera
D) Stare off into the distance for extended periods
  • 13. What is an important consideration regarding your internet connection?
A) Ensure a stable and reliable connection
B) Disconnect and reconnect repeatedly
C) Use the slowest connection possible
D) Download large files during the meeting
  • 14. What is the best practice for muting/unmuting your microphone?
A) Always leave your microphone unmuted
B) Mute when not speaking to minimize background noise
C) Tap your microphone repeatedly to test it
D) Never unmute your microphone
  • 15. How should you address participants at the start of the conference?
A) Complain about technical difficulties
B) Start singing loudly
C) Ignore everyone and start talking immediately
D) Greet everyone warmly and professionally
  • 16. What is a benefit of using a virtual background?
A) Always makes you look more professional
B) Hides a messy or unprofessional environment
C) Never causes any glitches
D) Consistently enhances performance
  • 17. What's a good way to engage with other participants?
A) Actively ignore everything being said
B) Nod, smile, and provide verbal cues of agreement
C) Stare blankly at the screen
D) Yawn frequently
  • 18. Why is it important to be on time for a video conference?
A) Shows respect for other participants' time
B) Being late is expected
C) It doesn't matter if you are late
D) Being late makes you look important
  • 19. What should you do if someone interrupts you?
A) Talk over them loudly
B) Hang up on them
C) Politely wait for them to finish before continuing
D) Ignore them completely
  • 20. What is the best way to share your screen during a presentation?
A) Share your entire desktop without preparation
B) Close unnecessary applications and browser tabs
C) Share a blank screen
D) Accidentally share private information
  • 21. How can you minimize distractions in your environment?
A) Play loud music in the background
B) Invite everyone to join your meeting
C) Conduct the meeting in a busy public area
D) Find a quiet space and inform others not to disturb you
  • 22. What should you do if you experience technical difficulties?
A) Troubleshoot quickly or inform the meeting organizer
B) Blame someone else
C) Panic and start yelling
D) Pretend nothing is wrong
  • 23. What's a good strategy for taking notes during a video conference?
A) Don't take any notes at all
B) Only take notes on irrelevant topics
C) Interrupt the meeting to ask clarifying questions about everything
D) Use a digital or paper notebook to record key points
  • 24. Why is it important to be aware of your facial expressions?
A) Facial expressions don't matter
B) Making exaggerated faces is always professional
C) They convey your engagement and understanding
D) You should always frown during meetings
  • 25. What is an example of a good closing statement for a video conference?
A) Summarize key takeaways and thank participants
B) Reveal confidential information
C) Criticize the performance of others
D) End the meeting abruptly without saying goodbye
  • 26. What resolution should your camera be to look good?
A) Any resolution works fine
B) The camera doesn't matter
C) Less than 360p
D) 720p or higher
  • 27. What is the best way to handle pets or children who enter the video conference?
A) Briefly acknowledge them and redirect their attention
B) Let them run wild and disrupt the meeting
C) Shout at them
D) Ignore them completely
  • 28. What can you do to improve your screen presence without spending money?
A) Buy the most expensive equipment
B) Adjust your lighting and camera angle using existing resources
C) Nothing, you always need to spend money
D) Ignore all advice and hope for the best
  • 29. How should you position your window in relation to your camera?
A) Tape the window shut
B) Don't consider the window
C) Position the window in front of you
D) Position the window behind you
  • 30. Why is it important to test your setup beforehand?
A) Testing is a waste of time
B) To identify and resolve any technical issues
C) It's more professional to just wing it
D) Technical issues never happen
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