Fundamentals of Communication Quiz

Which best defines communication?

• Communication is essential to human civilization.

• Communication is sending a message to a person.

• Communication is the sharing of information with one person to another person or group.

• Communication is having a conversation or talk with another person.

Which of the following is NOT a nature of communication?

• Communication always involves two people.

• Communication is a process.

• Communication occurs between two or more people.

• Communication can be expressed through written or spoken words and in actions.

Which refers to the responses and reactions of the receiver?

• Context

• Encoding

• Decoding

• Feedback

Which refers to the process of interpreting the encoded message of the sender/speaker by the receiver?

• Channel

• Decoding

• Encoding

• Feedback

Which refers to the medium or the means in which the encoded message is conveyed?

• Barrier

• Channel

• Message

• Receiver

Which element refers to the information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed by the sender in words or in action?

• Channel

• Decoding

• Message

• Situation/ Context

Which refers to the process of translating information into a message in the form of symbols that represent ideas or concept?

• Encoding

• Decoding

• Feedback

• Message

Which function of communication refers to social exchange between two or more individual and is used to connect with others?

• Emotional Expression

• Motivation

• Regulation/Control

• Social Interaction

Which refers to the function of communication in which a person uses language to express aspirations or encourage people to live better?

• Emotional expression

• Motivation

• Information

• Regulation/Control

Which function of communication can be used to give and get data or knowledge?

• Emotional Expression

• Motivation

• Information

• Regulation/Control