Communication Models and Functions Quiz

In which of the following scenarios would the Shannon-Weaver Model of communication most likely apply?

• A teacher conducting an interactive group discussion in class.

• A news anchor broadcasting the day's headlines over the radio.

• A student raising their hand to ask a question during class.

• A debate where participants take turns presenting arguments.

In Berlo's SMCR Model, which of the following would most likely cause a breakdown in communication?

• The receiver is unfamiliar with the jargon used in the message.

• The sender and receiver are from the same culture.

• The feedback given is clear and immediate.

• The channel used for communication is visual rather than verbal.

According to Schramm's Interactive Model, how does feedback improve the communication process?

• By minimizing the role of the receiver in communication.

• By allowing the sender to reinforce the message.

• By giving the sender an opportunity to control the conversation.

• By enabling the sender to adjust the message based on the receiver's response.

The Transactional Model of Communication suggests that communication is:

• Linear and unidirectional, where the sender holds all the power.

• A continuous process where the roles of sender and receiver are interchangeable.

• Dependent only on the sender's ability to clearly transmit the message.

• Irrelevant to the context in which the communication takes place.

When your relationship with a friend evolves and you start sharing more personal experiences over time, which communication model best describes this process?

• Shannon-Weaver Model

• Dance's Helical Model

• Berlo's SMCR Model

• Aristotle's Model

Which communication model emphasizes persuasion as the key objective of the speaker?

• Barnlund's Transactional Model

• Shannon-Weaver Model

• Aristotle's Model

• Dance's Helical Model

Imagine you are attending an international conference, and there are cultural misunderstandings that affect the communication between participants. Which model best explains the importance of context in communication?

• Shannon-Weaver Model

• Barnlund's Transactional Model

• Schramm's Interactive Model

• Dance's Helical Model

A teacher is setting classroom rules at the beginning of the year. This is an example of which communication function?

• Social Interaction

• Control

• Motivation

• Emotional Expression

A coach delivers an inspirational speech before a basketball game, encouraging the team to play their best. This scenario demonstrates which function of communication?

• Information Dissemination

• Emotional Expression

• Control

• Motivation

How does social interaction through communication benefit team-building exercises in a workplace?

• It prevents participants from feeling too connected to each other.

• It fosters cooperation and builds trust among team members.

• It allows managers to dominate conversations.

• It discourages feedback and collaboration among team members.