Communication Basics

Which of the following is the primary purpose of communication?

• Entertainment

• Information exchange

• Socializing

• Persuasion

What are the basic components of the communication process?

• Sender, Receiver, Message, Channel, Feedback

• Speaker, Listener, Word, Telephone, Response

• Author, Reader, Book, Internet, Comment

• Talker, Audience, Speech, Radio, Reaction

In communication, what does the term 'channel' refer to?

• The medium through which the message is sent

• The noise that interferes with the message

• The feedback from the receiver

• The context of the communication

What is 'encoding' in the communication process?

What is 'decoding' in the communication process?

Which type of communication involves words?

• Nonverbal communication

• Verbal communication

• Paralinguistic communication

• Kinesic communication

Nonverbal communication includes which of the following?

• Written messages

• Gestures

• Telephone conversations

• Emails

Which of the following is NOT a function of communication?

• Control

• Motivation

• Manipulation

• Emotional expression

In the communication process, 'noise' refers to what?

• Background music

• Any interference with the message

• Feedback from the receiver

• The tone of voice

What is the primary difference between interpersonal and intrapersonal communication?

• Interpersonal is within oneself; intrapersonal is between two people

• Interpersonal is between two people; intrapersonal is within oneself

• Interpersonal is group communication; intrapersonal is public speaking

• Interpersonal is formal; intrapersonal is informal