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Effective Communication/Critical Decision in Law Enforcement

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In order for effective verbal communication to occur, the message must be clear and ______________.

a)

A. Present

b)

B. Interpreted

c)

C. Concise

d)

D. Withheld

2.

People communicate with:

a)

A. The public

b)

B. Co-workers

c)

C. Supervisors

d)

D. Everyone who can see and hear them

3.

Slang should always be used in order for the public to understand the message being conveyed.

a)

A. True

b)

B. False

4.

Written communication should have all EXCEPT the following:

a)

A. Moderate speed of speech

b)

B. Correct grammar

c)

C. Correct punctuation

d)

D. Correct spelling

5.

The individual who analyzes and interprets the message is the:

a)

A. Speaker

b)

B. Message

c)

C. Receiver

d)

D. Feedback

6.

80% to 90% of communication comes from the words we use. The better speakers we are, the more effective we will be

a)

A. True

b)

B. False

7.

The individual who creates the message is the:

a)

A. Sender

b)

B. Message

c)

C. Receiver

d)

D. Feedback

8.

Verbal or nonverbal responses are:

a)

A. Sender

b)

B. Message

c)

C. Receiver

d)

D. Feedback

9.

Communication is a one way process. The Sender and Receiver take turns as they send and receive their messages

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Communication is only what we say.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Legal terminology should be modified or defined.

a)

A. True

b)

B. False

12.

Which of the following can be a distraction which can interfere with communication?

a)

A. Impaired vision

b)

B. Facing the receiver

c)

C. Weather

d)

D. Good lighting

13.

Denial is a:

a)

A. Communication skill

b)

B. Defense mechanism

c)

C. Therapeutic technique

d)

D. Alternative method of communication

14.

Speaking a little louder is the best way to overcome a hearing barrier

a)

True

b)

False

15.

The best way to overcome verbal Issues (trouble speaking) by keeping your questions short (yes/no)

a)

True

b)

False

16.

What personality is focused on the TASK and the RULES

a)

A. Blue

b)

B. Gold

c)

C. Orange

d)

D. Green

17.

What personality is focused on the people

a)

A. Blue

b)

B. Gold

c)

C. Orange

d)

D. Green

18.

What personality is focused on having the correct information

a)

A. Blue

b)

B. Gold

c)

C. Orange

d)

D. Green

19.

What personality is focused on having fun

a)

A. Blue

b)

B. Gold

c)

C. Orange

d)

D. Green

20.

If you were to search a GOLD’s backpack, you are likely to find

a)

A. Pictures of friends

b)

B. Planner

c)

C. Notes from their friends telling them about fun activities

d)

D. A book on the cosmos

21.

If you were to search a GREEN’s backpack, you are likely to find

a)

A. Pictures of friends

b)

B. Planner

c)

C. Notes from their friends telling them about fun activities

d)

D. A book on the cosmos

22.

If you were to search an ORANGE’s backpack, you are likely to find

a)

A. Pictures of friends

b)

B. Planner

c)

C. Notes from their friends telling them about fun activities

d)

D. A book on the cosmos

23.

The first step in Critical Decision Making is:

a)

A. Collect Information

b)

B. Decide what outcome do I want

c)

C. Consider my authority and agency policy

d)

D. Assess the situation, threats and risks

24.

The second step in Critical Decision Making is:

a)

A. Collect Information

b)

B. Decide what outcome do I want

c)

C. Consider my authority and agency policy

d)

D. Assess the situation, threats and risks

25.

The third step in Critical Decision Making is:

a)

A. Collect Information

b)

B. Decide what outcome do I want

c)

C. Consider my authority and agency policy

d)

D. Assess the situation, threats and risks

26.

The fourth step in Critical Decision Making is:

a)

A. Collect Information

b)

B. Decide what outcome do I want

c)

C. Consider my authority and agency policy

d)

D. Assess the situation, threats and risks