Oral Communication (Summative Exam)

What is known to be process of expressing, interpreting and coordinating messages?

• communication

• canned plan

• message

• encoding

Mary _____ messages when she speaks.

• encodes

• decodes

• writes

• sets

When does encoding takes place?

• when the receiver interprets the message

• when the sender translates the message into perceivable form

• when both sender and receiver need to exchange messages

• when the sender recognizes the communication style of the other

All of the following are elements of communication, EXCEPT;

• motivation

• encoding

• decoding

• channel

You deliver a speech about the importance of higher education to a group of high school students. What is the message?

• the high school students

• you

• importance of higher education

• your voice and language

Anna names four ingredients for Ryhs to buy at the grocery store. Who is the sender of the message?

• Ryhs

• Anna

• grocery store

• ingredients

Which of the following is an example of audience feedback?

• clapping of hands

• nodding once head

• laughter

• all of the given

Which of these could be the best topic to choose for a speech to high school students?

• SUV vs. Monster trucks

• test-taking strategies

• balancing checkbook

• investing in stocks

Intrapersonal communication is best defined as ____________________.

• the relationship level of communication

• interactions with a limited number of persons

• communication designed to inform or persuade audience

• communication within oneself

Which statement does NOT describe decoding process?

• It is deciding on the medium to use in transmitting a message.

• It involves interpretation.

• It is assigning meaning to the message.

• It is usually done by the receiver in a communication process.