When using a presentation aid, there is always the possibility of "something going

wrong" while you are speaking. If something does go wrong with your presentation aid, what should you do as a speaker?

a. There is nothing you can do once something goes wrong; in future speeches use presentation aids sparingly to reduce the chance of something going wrong.
b. End the speech shortly after that distraction.
c. Offer a lengthy apology for the distraction and then continue on with the speech.
d. Have backup supplies and a backup plan in case your best-laid plans go awry.

d

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