Quiz #1 in Oral Communication

What is the definition of communication?

• The act of sending a package.

• The process of exchanging messages or information between two or more people.

• A way to express emotions.

• A method of delivering goods.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of communication?

• Static

• Affected by Culture & Environment

• Requires Feedback

• Ongoing

Who is the sender in the communication process?

• The person who receives the message.

• The person who starts the message.

• The person who provides feedback.

• The person who decodes the message.

What does the message refer to in communication?

• The person who sends the message.

• The information or idea being sent.

• The method used to send the message.

• The response to the message.

What is encoding in the communication process?

• The way you put your idea into a form others can understand.

• The act of sending the message.

• The interpretation of the message.

• The feedback received from the receiver.

Which of the following is an example of a channel in communication?

• The feedback given by the receiver.

• The spoken words used in a conversation.

• The message itself.

• The sender's emotions.

What role does the receiver play in the communication process?

• They send the message.

• They interpret the message.

• They encode the message.

• They provide feedback.

What is the purpose of feedback in communication?

• To decode the message.

• To send a new message.

• To create noise in the communication.

• To respond or react to the message.

In the analogy of sending a package, what does the package represent?

• The feedback.

• The receiver.

• The sender.

• The message.

What is an example of noise in communication?

• The background TV noise.

• The message being sent.

• The receiver's understanding.

• The sender's clarity.