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Professional Communications Final Exam Review

Total questions: 89

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

which is NOT a basic element of communication

a)

sender

b)

message

c)

thought process

d)

receiver

2.

what is NOT a step in the communication process

a)

prioritizing

b)

thinking

c)

encoding

d)

transmitting

3.

which is NOT a communication style

a)

passive assertive

b)

aggresive

c)

passive

d)

assertive

4.

what does a telephone display in the communication process

a)

channel

b)

info source

c)

message

d)

receiver

5.

when someone isn't willing to compromise, it shows what communication style?

a)

passive

b)

aggressive

c)

assertive

d)

passive aggressive

6.

Stephen answering Joe's question is an example of which of the following?

a)

feedback

b)

noise

c)

message

d)

receiver

7.

what is not a discussed result of conflict

a)

lack of motivation

b)

smooth communication

c)

reduction in productivity

d)

loss of skilled workers

8.

which statement describes a conflict

a)

belief in someone's ability

b)

mindset to maintain healthy relationships

c)

disagreement where parties perceive a threat

d)

ability to perform an action over others

9.

what describes a conflict between a supervisor and subordinate

a)

intrapersonal conflict

b)

group conflict

c)

intergroup conflict

d)

interpersonal conflict

10.

what describes a group conflict

a)

conflict between two or more teams in the same organization, or different organizations

b)

conflict between individuals

c)

conflict among nations

d)

conflict within a person

11.

what is not a threat that causes a conflict

a)

threat to one's person

b)

threat to one's income

c)

a threat to one's family

d)

a threat to one's power

12.

what describes the word power

a)

belief in someone's ability

b)

mindset to build healthy relationships

c)

disagreement

d)

ability to perform an action over the control of others

13.

which is a relational factor that contributes to conflict

a)

lack of trust

b)

lack of consistancy

c)

lack of a management plan

d)

lack of communication skills

14.

what is an example of conflict caused by a personal factor

a)

poor work environment

b)

concern over job security

c)

tight deadlines

d)

differing personalities

15.

what describes a conflict management style

a)

someone's preferred way to respond to conflict

b)

ability to perform an action over others

c)

belief in someone's ability

d)

set of characteristics that distinguishes someone

16.

what will be used in the accommodating conflict management style

a)

I do not have time for you

b)

whatever you decide works for me

c)

it is not my business

d)

I can help you on this

17.

saying "I understand how you feel right now", is an example of which active listening skill

a)

asking clarifying questions

b)

having others share their perceptions

c)

acknowledging other's feelings

d)

capturing non-verbal cues

18.

someone with a collaborative mind will NOT believe which statement

a)

conflict is a mutual problem

b)

in conflict people should only focus on personal goals

c)

conflict resolution builds a relationship

d)

conflict resolution takes effective communication

19.

what is NOT a factor of successful mediation

a)

timing

b)

environment

c)

mediator's age

d)

attitudes of parties

20.

what is used in the avoidance conflict management style

a)

this is your problem

b)

whatever you decide works for me

c)

I don't want to talk about it

d)

I can help you

21.

the ability of an employee to take care of a customer's needs and make sure they are satisfied

a)

employee responsibility

b)

the customer is always right policy

c)

customer service

d)

employee service

22.

what is NOT one of the four key characteristics of customer service

a)

assertiveness

b)

promptness

c)

listening

d)

professionalism

23.

what is NOT an example of non-verbal communication

a)

eye contact

b)

facial expressions

c)

listening

d)

gestures

24.

using open body language sends what type of message

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

aggressive

d)

passive

25.

what is NOT a component of paralinguistics

a)

tone

b)

pitch

c)

inflection

d)

facial expressions

26.

facial expressions aid in all of the following BUT

a)

setting the tone

b)

providing feedback

c)

giving clues of audience comprehension

d)

breaking stress in the room

27.

what is NOT a characteristic of NV communication

a)

subconcious

b)

contextual

c)

uses words

d)

cultural

e)

ambiguous

28.

what is not a function of NV communication

a)

to humor others

b)

to repeat

c)

to substitute

d)

to accent

e)

to compliment

29.

what is NOT a type of vocalic

a)

pitch

b)

volume

c)

tone

d)

language

e)

rate

30.

what is the suggested email format when job searching

a)

lastname.careerfield@domain.com

b)

lastname.collegename@domain.com

c)

firstname.lastname@domain.com

d)

it does not matter what your email is

31.

what is the only time you might NOT need a cover letter

a)

when submitting your resume in response to a newspaper add

b)

when submitting your resume via email

c)

when submitting your resume at a networking event

d)

when submitting your resume through a recruiter

32.

the first paragraph of a cover letter does NOT need to include...

a)

the position of interest

b)

reasons you're right for the position

c)

emphasize your excitement

d)

contact information

33.

what is the main function of the second paragraph of a cover letter

a)

to make yourself desirable

b)

to arrange time for an interview

c)

to describe your personality

d)

to praise and flatter the reader

34.

what is NOT a left-brain strength

a)

language

b)

writing

c)

math

d)

feelings

35.

what is NOT a right brained strength

a)

visual

b)

spatial

c)

logic

d)

nonverbal

36.

...likes talking with others and taking action

a)

introverts

b)

extroverts

c)

politicians

37.

... prefer to have others do the talking

a)

introverts

b)

extroverts

c)

teachers

38.

...like to take an objective approach and emphasize logic and analysis in their decisions

a)

thinkers

b)

feelers

39.

....prefer emotion to logic

a)

thinkers

b)

feelers

40.

when trying to achieve a goal...may jump to closure too quickly

a)

judgers

b)

perceivers

41.

when trying to achieve a goal...like to consider all sides to a problem

a)

judgers

b)

perceivers

42.

what communication model is a linear model used for public speaking, persuasion, propaganda

a)

interactive model

b)

shannon-weaver model

c)

linear model

d)

aristotle's model

43.

in the Shannon-Weaver Model, what is a physical interference such as loud sounds that impact the reception of a message

a)

noise

b)

channel

c)

person

d)

message

44.

what communication style is referred to as a "broken record"

a)

assertive

b)

aggressive

c)

passive aggressive

d)

passive

45.

what communication style avoids conflict but manipulates the situation

a)

passive aggressive

b)

aggressive

c)

asstertive

d)

passive

46.

what type of listening occurs in informal settings (like with friends)

a)

passive

b)

active

47.

hearing and listening are the same thing

a)

true

b)

false

48.

what is the interchange of thoughts, opinions or information by speech, writing or signs

a)

conflict

b)

communication

c)

listening

49.

what involves selecting the appropriate channel of communication for the message delivery

a)

encoding

b)

receiving

c)

transmitting

d)

decoding

50.

what are the two types of listening

a)

active and passive

b)

active and relaxed

c)

distracted and focused

d)

passive and attentive

51.

what conflict factor involves physical environment

a)

personal

b)

situational

c)

relational

52.

what percent of American's feel stressed at work

a)

70%

b)

25%

c)

40%

d)

90%

53.

what is the most effective management style in most conflict

a)

avoiding

b)

competitave

c)

assertive

d)

collaborative

54.

what conflict management style is high in assertiveness and low in cooperativenesss

a)

collaborative

b)

avoiding

c)

competitive

55.

what conflict management style refuses to deal with the conflict

a)

collaborative

b)

assertive

c)

avoidance

d)

competitive

56.

saying "I'm sure we can find a solution for this issue", is what positive language skill

a)

using relational building language

b)

asking others to share their perceptions

c)

actively listening

57.

what is NOT a tool of resolving conflict

a)

active listening

b)

collaborative attitude

c)

positive language

d)

getting a mediator

58.

asking "what do you think about it?" is an example of what active listening skill

a)

collaborating

b)

using relationship building language

c)

asking people to share their perceptions

d)

using positive language

59.

what third party has clear control over the final agreement

a)

a mediator

b)

a facilitator

c)

an arbitrator

60.

what third party helps conflicting parties clarify the solution and decide on a solution

a)

a mediator

b)

an arbitrator

c)

a facilitator

61.

which of the third parties neither makes the final decision nor has extensive expertise related to the conflict

a)

a mediator

b)

a facilitator

c)

an arbitrator

62.

what is NOT a major type of factor that contributes to conflict

a)

relationship

b)

personal

c)

situation

d)

group

63.

what third party is given authority, hears all sides of a case, discusses it with each party, and makes a final judgement

a)

an aribitrator

b)

a facilitator

c)

a mediator

64.

which if the third parties is involved when the conflicting parties think they can make a solution, but need someone to manage the process

a)

a facilitator

b)

an arbitrator

c)

a mediator

65.

asking "can you give me an example of what you mean" is an example of...

a)

using relationship building statements

b)

asking clarifying questions

c)

listening the opinions of others

66.

the manager of a restaurant was frustrated because a waitress was absent twice without any notification. instead of saying, "you are unreliable", the manager said "could you give me a little more notice." this is an example of...

a)

using a relational statement

b)

asking a reflective question

c)

dealing with emotion

d)

using a specific behavioral statement

67.

when customers are leaving, it is important to thank them, even if...

a)

they didn't buy anything

b)

they bought a bunch of stuff

c)

they say thank you

68.

it is important to show customers that you are..... listening

a)

passively

b)

never

c)

always

d)

actively

69.

when a customer is angry it is important to stay calm. this will....

a)

lessen the anger

b)

strengthen the anger

c)

make them instantly happy

70.

rule one in writing a business email is to always be

a)

prompt

b)

professional

c)

over enthusiastic

71.

the subject field shows the... of your email

a)

purpose

b)

body

c)

important information

72.

.... is used when there is one main recipient, but there are other people that know each other included

a)

Cc

b)

Bc

c)

reply all

73.

using reply all is... a good idea

a)

never

b)

always

c)

rarely

74.

emails are not ____. spell out words and use complete sentences.

a)

text messages

b)

letters

c)

newspapers

75.

standard response time for a business email is

a)

24-48 business hours

b)

12 hours

c)

3 days

d)

one week

76.

how long should your resume be at the beginning of your career

a)

half a page

b)

one page

c)

two pages

d)

three pages

77.

what is the most common style of resume

a)

functional

b)

mechanical

c)

chronological

d)

combination

78.

a cover letter should NOT be

a)

generic

b)

one page

c)

unique

79.

how long should a cover letter typically be

a)

half a page

b)

one page

c)

two pages

80.

...is the body of research on the processing differences between the left and the right sides of the brain

a)

hemisphericity

b)

nonverbal communication

c)

brain study

d)

personal studies

81.

tactile learners learn best by

a)

seeing information

b)

touch

c)

lectures

82.

the way you best retain information is your

a)

learning style

b)

hemispheric style

83.

learners that prefer to see information

a)

visual

b)

auditory

c)

tactile

84.

learners that can absorb a lecture with little effort

a)

tactile

b)

auditory

c)

visual

85.

know your ______, it can help you study more efficiently

a)

hemispheric style

b)

learning style

c)

personality

d)

stengths

86.

make the best use of your learning style, but ________ in skills that don't come easily to you

a)

work harder

b)

don't worry about

87.

customer care is at the heart of a business being...

a)

successful

b)

correct

c)

honorable

d)

fun

88.

..... is a statement describing your career interests and showing a reviewer what you hope to achieve through a position

a)

introduction

b)

career objective

c)

conclusion

d)

thesis

89.

not willing to compromise is an example of which communication style

a)

passive

b)

aggressive

c)

assertive

d)

passive-aggressive