The Communication Process Quiz

What is the primary role of the sender in the communication process?

• Decode the message

• Encode the message

• Provide feedback

• Act as a channel

In the Shannon-Weaver Model, what term refers to anything that disrupts the communication process?

• Sender

• Receiver

• Noise

• Message

Which component of Berlo's SMCR Model refers to the medium through which the message is sent?

• Source

• Message

• Channel

• Receiver

In the communication process, which step follows encoding?

• Decoding

• Feedback

• Noise

• Channel

Which of the following is NOT a key element of the communication process?

• Sender

• Message

• Context

• Receiver

True or False: The receiver's ability to decode a message is influenced by their previous experiences.

• True

• False

True or False: In the Shannon-Weaver Model, the receiver also plays a role in encoding the message.

• True

• False

True or False: Berlo's SMCR Model emphasizes the importance of the source in effective communication.

• True

• False

True or False: Noise can be both physical and psychological, affecting the clarity of the message.

• True

• False

True or False: Effective communication relies solely on the sender's ability to encode the message.

• True

• False