Oral Communication - First Quarter Test

Which of the following best describes communication as a process?

• It has a clear start and end.

• It is a static and one-way activity.

• It involves encoding and decoding only.

• It is dynamic and continuous.

What element of the communication process is responsible for interpreting the message?

• Sender

• Feedback

• Receiver

• Channel

A coach gives a motivational speech before a game. Which function of communication is being used?

• Control

• Social interaction

• Motivation

• Emotional expression

A speaker receives confused facial expressions from the audience. What should the speaker do?

• Ignore the audience

• Increase volume

• Check if the message is clear

• Ask someone to interpret

In what situation is regulation/control function of communication most likely used?

• A friend gives advice

• A teacher gives instructions

• A student tells a joke

• A performer sings a song

Communication is irreversible. What does this mean?

• Messages can be taken back

• Words once said cannot be undone

• Silence can be repeated

• All communication is editable

A student explains a topic in their own words. What communication function is this?

• Motivation

• Control

• Information

• Emotional expression

Identify the sender in the communication process: "The teacher explains the topic to the students."

• The topic

• The teacher

• The students

• The explanation

What is the best way to ensure feedback in face-to-face communication?

• Wait for silence

• Observe body language

• Ask for written response

• Repeat the message

Why is communication considered dynamic?

• It changes depending on the context

• It only happens once

• It has rules

• It is one-way