Quiz #1 - Oral Communication

Oral communication is the interchange of _____________ between the sender and receiver.

• Verbal messages

• Written messages

• Signs and gestures

• Cues and Clues

Body language is also known as:

• Gestures

• Noises

• Symbols

• Facial Expressions

Oral communication is better than written communication for:

• Conveying feelings and emotions

• Conveying facts and opinions

• Saving time

• Providing opportunity to refer back

The limitation of oral communication is that:

• it does not require on-the-spot thinking

• it is easy to be aware of our body language

• it is irreversible—what is said cannot be taken back

• it is not affected by the speaker’s feelings or stress or excitement levels

The effectiveness of oral communication depends on the speaker’s ability to use:

• Simple Language

• Long Sentences

• Complex Sentences

• Foreign Words

Who or what is in charge of decoding the message?

• Sender

• Receiver

• Medium

• Feedback

Which element refers to the setting, scene, and expectations of the individuals involved?

• Communicator

• Interference

• Context

• Noise

Which one of these is NOT a form of "Interference"?

• Physical Noise

• Psychological Noise

• Physiological Noise

• Psycho-analytical Noise

Which model of communication is used when a person watches a Youtube video?

• Linear/Action

• Interactive

• Transactional

• Ecological

Which model of communication is used when two people message each other on Facebook?

• Linear/Action

• Interactive

• Transactional

• Ecological