Oral Comm 11 Review

Which of the following is the MOST essential element of communication?

• message

• channel

• feedback

• context

Which is NOT considered a barrier in communication?

• Cultural differences

• Noise

• Feedback

• Misinterpretation

Maria uses Instagram to share updates with her friends. In this case, Instagram is an example of _____.

• message

• channel

• feedback

• noise

If a speaker is presenting to an audience of students, who is the receiver in this situation?

• students

• none

• presentation

• speaker

After listening to a presentation, the audience asks questions. What communication element does this represent?

• noise

• feedback

• message

• Channel

Which of the following scenarios BEST describes the process of decoding?

• A listener understands the speaker’s message.

• A speaker sends a message through a microphone.

• An audience claps after a performance.

• A teacher writes notes on a board.

During a speech, the sound of traffic outside makes it difficult for the audience to hear. What is this an example of?

• Feedback

• Noise

• Encoding

• Channel

Which of the following is an example of two-way communication?

• A teacher delivering a lecture to students.

• A news broadcast on television.

• A discussion between two friends.

• An announcement over a loudspeaker.

When a listener nods while someone is speaking, what communication model is demonstrated?

• Linear

• Transactional

• Interactive

• cannot be identified

Which of the following describes the context in communication?

• The setting where communication takes place.

• The feedback from the receiver.

• The emotions conveyed by the speaker.

• The topic of the message.