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Communications- Chapter 1

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the 3 basic components of the communication process?

a)

Sender, Message & Receiver

b)

Sender, Channel, Receiver

c)

Sender, Metacommunication, Receiver

d)

None of the above

2.

Feedback ensures that ...

a)

the message is encoded.

b)

the message is understood.

c)

that there was meaning to the message.

d)

All of the above

3.

A person talking to his or herself is an example of...

a)

metacommunication.

b)

interpersonal communication.

c)

intraperonal communication.

d)

encoding.

4.

Communication happens when...

a)

feedback is given.

b)

decoding occurs.

c)

information is exchanged.

d)

there is encoding.

5.

_____ is a belief or generalization about a group of people with a given set of characteristics.

a)

Culture

b)

Diversity

c)

Stereotype

d)

Abilities

6.

Verbal communication includes all of the following except _____.

a)

making requests

b)

giving information

c)

participating in meetings

d)

sending an e-mail response

7.

A series of actions on the part of the sender and the receiver of a message and the path the message follows is called _____.

a)

Communication process

b)

Verbal communication

c)

Formal communication

d)

Informal communication

8.

Which of the following describes an action, behavior, or attitude that sends a message to the receiver?

a)

Nonverbal communication

b)

Translation

c)

Informal communication

d)

Receiving barrier

9.

Influences how people respond to the communication and behavior of individuals and organizations.

a)

Culture

b)

Sender

c)

Transmission

d)

Stereotype

10.

Nonverbal messages sent through gestures, facial expressions, posture, and other body actions

a)

Communication

b)

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

c)

Body language

d)

Culture

11.

Process of using words, sounds, signs, or actions to exchange information or express thoughts.

a)

Sender

b)

Receiver

c)

Body language

d)

Communication

12.

Speaking words to communicate.

a)

Body language

b)

Nonverbal communication

c)

Written communication

d)

Verbal communication

13.

Person who has a message to communicate.

a)

Channel

b)

Sender

c)

Receiver

d)

Feedback

14.
The return of information about the result of a process or activity; an evaluative response. 
a)
Feedback
b)
Body language
c)
Medium
d)
Encoding
15.
Which of the following is not a key to effective communication? 
a)
Be clear
b)
Be Aware of Your Audience
c)
Be Aware of Your Language and Jargon
d)
Be talkative
16.
Feedback can be verbal.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Good speaking and presentation skills gives you the ability to inform, persuade and direct others. 
a)
False
b)
True
18.
When trying to find your tone and voice in writing, you should think about your target audience. 
a)
True
b)
False
19.

It is a communication between individuals in a personal relationship which builds through time and involves their thoughts and feelings to a certain level.

a)

Intrapersonal communication

b)

Public communication

c)

Interpersonal communucation

d)

Small group communication

20.

In this type of communication you think and learn about yourself, talk and reason with yourself, and evaluate yourself.

a)

Public communication

b)

Interpersonal comunucation

c)

Online communication

d)

Intrapersonal communication

21.

You meet with your group mates to talk about your project. What type of communication do you have?

a)

Intrapersonal communication

b)

Interpersonal communication

c)

Small group communication

d)

Public communication

22.

It is the transmission of message to a large audience via a channel of broad diffusion.

a)

Public communication

b)

Online or machine-assisted communication

c)

Mass communication

d)

Small group communication

23.

Being informed through the television or newspaper is an example of what type of communication?

a)

Online or machine-assisted communication

b)

Mass communication

c)

Public communication

d)

Small group communication

24.

True or False: Communication is more than just talking face to face?

a)

True

b)

False

25.

What is Body Language?

a)

Postures, gestures, and facial expressions.

b)

The exchange of information through the use of words.

c)

Your words say one thing but your body language say another.

d)

Speak from your point of view.

26.

Good listening skills include what?

a)

Smiling and waving at people

b)

Yelling loud at people

c)

Writing in slang.

d)

None the above.

27.

The exchange of information through the use of words or actions is

a)

Active listening

b)

Body language

c)

Communication

d)

Aggressive

28.

Which of the following is considered a listening skill?

a)

Thinking before you speak

b)

Writing clear, simple statements

c)

Paying attention

29.

Communication is defined as: the exchange of information, feelings, thoughts, or ideas.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

One element of communication includes:

a)

sender

b)

smiling face

c)

deaf person

31.

Communication involves the following elements:

a)

sender

b)

message

c)

receiver

d)

feedback

e)

all the above

32.

Which of the following is an example of a rule for effective communication:

a)

The message must be clear

b)

Sender must deliver the message clearly and concisely

c)

Receiver must be able to hear and receive the message

d)

all the above

33.

Effective communication involves:

a)

speaking

b)

listening

c)

facial expressions

d)

all the above

34.

Understanding and developing effective communication skills is helpful now, as a student, and will be helpful later in life:

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Communication Skills be learned. True or False?

a)

True. Communications

b)

False. You are born with the ability to communicate.

36.

The person for whom the message is intended is known as the?

a)

audience

b)

sender

c)

receiver

d)

none of the above

37.

The process of transferring messages and ideas from one person to another is known as?

a)

Texting

b)

Communication

c)

Email

d)

Talking

38.

The content of a communication is called the?

a)

message

b)

jargon

c)

notes

d)

language

39.

Any communication that conveys a message consisting of words is called

a)

verbal communication

b)

written communication

c)

oral communication

d)

non-verbal communication

40.

A particular look or gesture is an example of

a)

oral communication

b)

written communication

c)

verbal communication

d)

non-verbal communication

41.

The person who creates the message to be sent is the

a)

messenger

b)

decoder

c)

sender

d)

all of the above

42.

The communication is not complete until?

a)

The sender transmit the message

b)

The recipient receives the message

c)

The message is received using an appropriate channel

d)

The receiver gives feedback

43.

Anything that interferes with or blocks the communication process is known as

a)

communication channels

b)

communication media

c)

communication barriers

d)

communication methods

44.

The most common barrier to oral communication is

a)

poor listening

b)

lack of interest

c)

negative attitude

d)

gender bias

45.
A response from a receiver 
a)
Feedback
b)
Communication 
c)
Medium (channel)
d)
Context
46.
Communication between 2 people
a)
Interpersonal
b)
Intrapersonal
c)
Intereference
d)
Context
47.
When a receiver gives verbal or nonverbal message.
a)
response
b)
feedback
c)
answer
d)
none 
48.
Noise barrier/Interference
a)
a conflict with another person
b)
the way a message is transmitted
c)
blockage of communication
d)
sending messages with words
49.
Communication within oneself. 
a)
Interpersonal 
b)
Intrapersonal
c)
Group 
d)
None of the above
50.
Communication with more than 2 people (3 or more). 
a)
Interpersonal 
b)
Intrapersonal
c)
Group 
d)
none
51.

Two types of communication are:

a)

Verbs and Nouns

b)

Verbal and information

c)

Verbal and non-verbal

d)

Happy and sad

52.

An example of verbal communication is:

a)

Phone conversation

b)

Posture

c)

Eye contact

d)

Writing an email

53.

An example of non-verbal communication is:

a)

Sleeping

b)

Face-to-face conversation

c)

Telephone conversation

d)

Eye Contact

54.

Which is NOT important in effective communication?

a)

Wearing a red tie

b)

Making eye contact

c)

Using appropriate body language

d)

Using the appropriate tone

55.

In order to comprehend a message, you must be:

a)

In the conference room

b)

Wearing a suit or dress

c)

Using a telephone

d)

Actively listening

56.

All of the following are examples of active listening, EXCEPT:

a)

Showing interest in the message

b)

Staring out the window

c)

Making eye contact with the messenger

d)

Not interrupting the messenger

57.

True or False: Communication skills are vital to individuals and businesses

a)

True

b)

False

58.

A good, clear speaker…

a)

Understands what he/she wants to say

b)

Considers the audience and the setting

c)

Checks to assure understanding, and listens to responses

d)

All of the above

59.

A good, active listener…

a)

Remains quiet while listening

b)

Interrupts the speaker

c)

Answers his/her cell phone during the presentation

d)

Makes fun of the speaker

60.

Which of the following is an example of a professional email address?

a)

justinbeiberismyhero@mail.com

b)

George.Washington@mail.com

c)

ilovedogs@mail.com

d)

What.What@mail.com

61.

communicating non-verbally through conscious or unconscious gestures and movements is called?

a)

Attitude

b)

Gratitude

c)

Sign Language

d)

Body Language

62.

Includes gestures, facial expressions, and body positions

a)

Feedback

b)

Verbal Communication

c)

Dance

d)

Non-Verbal Communication