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Communication Styles

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a linear model of communication which can be thought of as the model used for public speaking, persuasion and propaganda?

a)

Shannon-Weaver Model

b)

Berlo's SMCR Model

c)

Interactive Model

d)

Aristotle's Model

2.

In the Shannon-Weaver Model, which of the following is a physical interference, such as loud sounds, which could impact the reception of a message?

a)

Channels

b)

Noise

c)

Receptors

d)

Feedback

3.

Which of the following is NOT a step in the communication process?

a)

Prioritizing

b)

Thinking

c)

Encoding

d)

Transmitting

4.

Which of the following types of listening commonly occurs in informal settings, such as with friends?

a)

Passive listening

b)

Active listening

c)

Secondhand listening

d)

Casual listening

5.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the listening process?

a)

Hearing

b)

Understanding

c)

Focusing

d)

Talking

6.

Which of the following is the process the listener takes to assess the information received from the speaker?

a)

Evaluating

b)

Receiving

c)

Providing feedback

d)

Understanding

7.

Which of the following types of listening occurs in a more formal setting?

a)

Passive listening

b)

Active listening

c)

Secondhand listening

d)

Casual listening

8.

Which of the following is NOT an example of non-verbal communication?

a)

Eye contact

b)

Facial expressions

c)

Listening

d)

Gestures

9.

Using open body language helps send which kind of message?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Aggressive

d)

Passive

10.

Which of the following is NOT true about the use of humor?

a)

Humor is encouraged in all situations

b)

Humor allows for a more friendly approach

c)

Humor can break through the stress in a room

d)

Humor is discouraged in certain situations

11.

Which of the following is NOT a scenario where someone would need to use professional communication skills?

a)

Talking with friends at lunch

b)

Having lunch with a client

c)

Emailing a coworker

d)

Presenting a speech at a luncheon

12.

Claire has been asked to speak at an event and is trying to identify the audience who will be at the event. Which of the following should she take into consideration when identifying the audience?

a)

Day of the week the speech occurs

b)

Her speaker fee

c)

Age of audience members

d)

Length of speech

13.

Which of the following is NOT a component of paralinguistics?

a)

Tone

b)

Pitch

c)

Inflection

d)

Facial expressions

14.

Which of the following is the correct format for a speech?

a)

Introduction, Anecdote, Body

b)

Anecdote, Body, Conclusion

c)

Introduction, Anecdote, Conclusion

d)

Introduction, Body, Conclusion

15.

Which of the following is NOT a method of organizing information when writing a speech?

a)

Outline

b)

Diagram

c)

Flash cards

d)

Flow chart

16.

Facial expressions aid in all of the following EXCEPT?

a)

Setting the tone of the conversation

b)

Providing feedback

c)

Providing clues of audience comprehension

d)

Breaking through the stress in the room

17.

Which of the following can be used to influence attitudes toward a product, idea or issue?

a)

Propaganda

b)

Bandwagon techniques

c)

Glittering generalities

d)

Either/or fallacy

18.

Which of the following is referred to as "keeping up with the Joneses"?

a)

Propaganda

b)

Bandwagon techniques

c)

Glittering generalities

d)

Either/or fallacy

19.

Which of the following uses important sounding words in a general statement which has not true meaning and cannot be proved or disproved?

a)

Propaganda

b)

Bandwagon techniques

c)

Glittering generalities

d)

Either/or fallacy

20.

Which of the following leaves no room for compromise or gray areas?

a)

Propaganda

b)

Bandwagon techniques

c)

Glittering generalities

d)

Either/or fallacy

21.

Which of the following is NOT a key economic factor influencing the communication industry?

a)

Standard of living

b)

Per capita income

c)

Currency stability

d)

Opportunity cost

22.

Which of the following is the interchange of thoughts, opinions or information by speech, writing or signs?

a)

Communication

b)

Discussion

c)

Transmission

d)

Research

23.

Which of the following models of communication best describes simultaneous interpersonal communication?

a)

Shannon-Weaver Model

b)

Aristotle Model

c)

Interactive Model

d)

Transactional Model

24.

Which of the following involves selecting the appropriate channel of communication for the message delivery?

a)

Decoding

b)

Transmitting

c)

Encoding

d)

Listening

25.

Stephen and Joe are eating lunch together in the cafeteria. Joe asked Stephen how he did on his algebra test. Stephen answering Joe's question is an example of which of the following?

a)

Feedback

b)

Noise

c)

Message

d)

Receiving

26.

Which of the following are the two types of listening?

a)

Casual and business

b)

Assertive and passive

c)

Active and selective

d)

Active and passive

27.

An individual or group who sends or originates the message

a)

Sender

b)

Receiver

c)

Transmitter

d)

Decoder

28.

Hannah is giving a presentation to the class about the importance of eating healthy The rest of the class are sitting at their desks while she is presenting her topic. Hannah's distance on relation to her classmates is known as which of the following?

a)

Paralinguistic

b)

Proximity

c)

Inflection

d)

Orientation

29.

Which of the following is NOT a tip for communication in the workplace?

a)

Check grammar and spelling in written documents

b)

Be very casual in workplace communication

c)

Proofread all written communications

d)

Keep criticism constructive and positive

30.

The technique used to influence attitudes toward a product, idea or issue is known as which of the following?

a)

Propaganda

b)

Bandwagon

c)

Communication

d)

Politics

31.

Which of the following is an exchange of thoughts, opinions or information by speech, writing or behavior?

a)

Channel

b)

Transmitting

c)

Communication

d)

Feedback

32.

The method or medium in which the message is sent

a)

Receiver

b)

Feedback

c)

Channel

d)

Feedback

33.

The process where the source or sender generates the information intended to be shared with others

a)

Receiving

b)

Decoding

c)

Transmitting

d)

Thinking

34.

The process of transforming information to be conveyed into a transferable form

a)

Thinking

b)

Encoding

c)

Transmitting

d)

Receiving

35.

The process involving the reception of the sender's message by the receiver.

a)

Encoding

b)

Transmitting

c)

Receiving

d)

Decoding

36.

The process of mentally processing a message

a)

Encoding

b)

Transmitting

c)

Receiving

d)

Decoding

37.

The response the receiver offers to the message

a)

Thinking

b)

Encoding

c)

Decoding

d)

Feedback

38.

The term describing anything which disrupts the communication process

a)

Noise

b)

Feedback

c)

Channel

d)

Sender

39.

The way in which a message is conveyed

a)

active listening

b)

passive listening

c)

communication style

d)

non-verbal communication

40.

The model depicting a one-way process where the sender is the only one sending a message and the receive does not offer feedback

a)

Linear Model of Communication

b)

Interactive Model of Communication

c)

Transactional Model of Communication

d)

Assertive Communication

41.

The model depicting the exchange of ideas and messages taking place from both the sender and receiver and vice versa, but not as a simultaneous process

a)

Linear Model of Communication

b)

Interactive Model of Communication

c)

Transactional Model of Communication

d)

Assertive Communication

42.

The model depicting the exchange of messages between the sender and receiver where each takes turns to send or receive messages in a simultaneous process

a)

Linear Model of Communication

b)

Interactive Model of Communication

c)

Transactional Model of Communication

d)

Assertive Communication

43.

The communication style characterized by not reacting, standing up or being noticed and avoiding confrontation

a)

Aggressive Communicatoin

b)

Passive Communication

c)

Passive-Aggressive Communication

d)

Assertive Communication

44.

The communication style characterized by the use of manipulation to achieve an end goal

a)

Aggressive Communication

b)

Passive Communication

c)

Passive-Aggressive Communication

d)

Assertive Communication

45.

The communication style characterized by trying to reach a mutually agreed upon solution by creating an atmosphere where others can express themselves to reach a common solution; "broken record"

a)

Agressive Communication

b)

Passive Communication

c)

Passive-Aggressive Communication

d)

Assertive Communication

46.

The type of listening where the listener provides feedback to the speaker according to the information received

a)

Active Listening

b)

Passive Listening

c)

Non-Verbal Communication

d)

Assertive Communication

47.

The type of listening which involves the listener taking in information with little to no outward reaction

a)

Active Listening

b)

Passive Listening

c)

Non-Verbal Communication

d)

Aggressive Communication

48.

Messages sent through body language and facial expressions

a)

Active Listening

b)

Passive Listening

c)

Non-Verbal Communication

d)

Aggressive Communication

49.

Ideas or facts which are part of someone's cause; is used to damage the opposing cause

a)

propaganda

b)

either/or fallacy

c)

glittering generalities

d)

aggressive communication

50.

Characterized by presenting an idea with only two choices -either for or against the idea

a)

propaganda

b)

either/or fallacy

c)

glittering generalities

d)

aggressive communication