Communication Quiz

According to McCornack (2014), which of the following is NOT a context in which communication can be manifested?

• Face-to-face interaction

• Phone conversation

• Group discussion

• Telepathic conversation

Communication occurs between:

• One person and themselves

• Two or more people (the speaker and the receiver)

• Only within large groups

• None of the above

How can communication be expressed?

• Through words (verbal)

• Through actions (nonverbal)

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Which definition of communication is provided by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary?

• A process by which ideas, thoughts, feelings, emotions, and information are conveyed through symbols, signs, or behavior

• The exchange of verbal messages only

• The process of speaking to oneself

• None of the above

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a channel for sending and receiving messages in communication?

• Symbols

• Telepathy

• Signs

• Behavior

According to McCornack (2014), communication is a process that involves:

• Sharing and conveying messages or information from one person to another

• Only verbal interactions

• Written communication exclusively

• None of the above

How can communication be expressed?

• Only through written words

• Through written or spoken words, actions (nonverbal), or both spoken words and nonverbal actions at the same time

• Only through actions (nonverbal)

• None of the above

Who is the source of information or message in the communication process?

• Receiver

• Speaker

• Channel

• Context

What is the term for the information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed by the speaker in words or actions?

• Encoding

• Decoding

• Message

• Feedback

What does encoding refer to in the communication process?

• Interpreting the message

• Converting the message into words, actions, or other forms that the speaker understands

• Providing feedback

• Choosing the communication medium