Communication study guide

What is communication defined as in the context provided?

• The technology that allows us to communicate

• An exchange of information between people, animals, and machines

• A method used only by humans to share their thoughts

• A form of technology used exclusively in modern society

Which of the following is NOT listed as a form of communication?

• Talking

• Writing

• Singing

• Using technology

According to the text, what does our society heavily depend on?

• Communication technology

• Traditional methods of communication like talking and writing

• Non-verbal communication

• Animal communication

What is the role of an encoder in a communication system?

• Device that sends the encoded message towards its destination.

• Device that changes the message into another form for transmission.

• Device that translates the encoded message into an understandable form.

• Device that accepts the encoded information and relays it to the decoder.

Which component of a communication system is responsible for sending the encoded message towards its destination?

• Source

• Encoder

• Transmitter

• Receiver

What is the function of the receiver in a communication system?

• Changes the message into another form for transmission.

• Sends the encoded message towards its destination.

• Accepts the encoded information and relays it to the decoder.

• Translates the encoded message into an understandable form.

What does the decoder do in a communication system?

• Sends the encoded message towards its destination.

• Changes the message into another form for transmission.

• Accepts the encoded information and relays it to the decoder.

• Translates the encoded message into an understandable form.

What is one of the primary reasons people use the internet as mentioned in the text?

• To learn programming languages

• To keep up with the news

• To play video games

• To write blogs

According to the text, what has the internet made difficult for individuals?

• To stay offline for long periods

• To use computers

• To travel internationally

• To read books

What feeling does the text suggest might occur due to constant internet connectivity?

• Joy

• Fear of missing out important information

• Confusion

• Overwhelm from too much information