Prelim Exam: Purposive Communication

During a group presentation, one member keeps interrupting, and another member feels anxious and misinterprets the message. Which communication element is MOST responsible for this breakdown?

• Noise

• Context

• Feedback

• Channel

A nurse is explaining a medical procedure to a patient using diagrams and hand gestures while speaking. This scenario demonstrates which type of communication?

• Verbal only

• Non-verbal only

• Visual and verbal combined

• Mass communication

You are texting a professor to request an extension on a paper. Which aspect of communication should you focus on MOST to ensure your message is well-received?

• Using emojis to sound casual

• Writing in complete sentences with respectful tone

• Keeping your message as short as possible

• Sending multiple follow-up messages immediately

You are delivering a campaign speech to a large audience. Which communication level are you engaging in?

• Interpersonal communication

• Intrapersonal communication

• Public communication

• Intercultural communication

A company sends an emergency alert via SMS to thousands of employees, but no response is expected. Which communication model does this BEST illustrate?

• Transactional model

• Linear model

• Interactive model

• Contextual model

Your professor conducts a virtual class and asks questions while students respond via chat. What communication model is being used?

• Transactional model

• Linear model

• Interactive model

• Visual model

A student preparing for an exam talks to themselves, saying, “I’ll do great if I focus.” This is an example of:

• Mass communication

• Interpersonal communication

• Intrapersonal communication

• Public communication

You’re tasked with resolving a conflict between classmates. To succeed, which function of communication is MOST essential?

• Regulation/Control

• Emotional Expression

• Motivation

• Information dissemination

A marketing manager designs a poster campaign for a new product. Which type of communication is primarily used?

• Verbal

• Non-verbal

• Visual

• Interpersonal

A foreign exchange student struggles with humor in your group chat because of cultural differences. This highlights the importance of:

• Context in communication

• Channel selection

• Emotional expression

• Linear communication