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Total questions: 100

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1.

The process of communication mainly involves the following components: a sender, a channel, a receiver and a feedback. Which among the following DOES NOT correspond to this premise?

a)

The receiver finalizes the communication process by interpreting and assigning meaning to

the message.

b)

Channel is a medium that the sender uses to transmit the message which

exclusively take a verbal form.

c)

The sender is responsible for crafting and initiating communication process by developing

an idea into a message.

d)

As a critical component, feedback ensures that the message is properly established and

interpreted by the party concerned.

2.

Noise, in the communication process, pertains to anything that hindrances and interferes with the communication process. Noise includes things like hunger, fatigue, headache, stress or anything that prevents one from giving his or her full attention to someone sharing his thoughts. What type of noise is this?

a)

Physical Noise

b)

Physiological Noise

c)

Psychological Noise

d)

Psychosocial Noise

3.

Communication ethics is defined as a set of moral principles help by a society, group or individual. Which of the following scenarios does not adhere to communication ethics?

a)

A barangay captain listening to the statements of both parties before resolving the conflicts.

b)

An attentive attendee on a seminar constantly asking questions questioning the

speaker’s authority and credibility.

c)

A writer in a broad casting company ensuring the accuracy of the news which will be

delivered by the reporters on the evening news.

d)

A city mayor only talks only about the successful project accomplishments of his

administration and does not claim credits from accomplishments of the previous

administration.

4.

Communication is a complex process which involves the intermingling of elements of language complying with the rules of sounds, of words and of grammar. Which feature of language described in this premise?

a)

Languages changes

b)

Language as a system

c)

Language as symbolic

d)

Language as conventional

5.

In terms of verbal language, this pertains to a branch of linguistics concerned with orderly association of sounds in language.

a)

Syntactic

b)

Phonology

c)

Semantics

d)

Pragmatics

6.

This is a subfield of linguistics and semiotics that studies the ways in which context

contributes to meaning.

a)

Syntactic

b)

Phonology

c)

Semantics

d)

Pragmatics

7.

Which of the following sentences best describe the language as symbolic?

a)

Language consists of subsystems which must be intermingled to form a meaningful

message.

b)

Language is accepted or used by most people or of a kind that has been around for a long time.

c)

Language, whether verbal or non-verbal, are representational in nature and stand for particular idea.

d)

Language is continuously varying and connotations of words change and new

meanings are given to words.

8.

Why is the capacity of language considered unique to human beings?

a)

Animals’ language is much more complex and clearer as human beings do.

b)

Animals’ language does exist but it is not yet studied by humans through science.

c)

Animals have a mode of communication but it is not as systematic as the

human language.

d)

Animals do not actually communicate but express their emotions instead through noises,

and actions.

9.

Which of the following statements best describe the term language community?

a)

Language community pertains to your nationality and the national language of the place

where you live.

b)

Language community pertains to the academic societies who are also speakers of your

primary language.

c)

Language community pertains to the group of people who taught you how to speak your

primary language.

d)

Language community pertains to the people who speaks your primary language

and whom you interact with the same language every day.

10.

As you grow up, you are able to make use of the language that is spoken by the people around you. Which of the following terms does this phenomenon pertain to?

a)

Language change

b)

Language contact

c)

Language learning

d)

Language acquisition

11.

It According to Laserna (2012), to purposely comprehend the communication ethics, the following principles of ethical communication should be stressed EXCEPT FOR ONE.

a)

Advocate truthfulness, accuracy honesty and reason as essential to the integrity of

communication.

b)

Being committed to the courageous expression of personal conviction in pursuit of fairness

and justice.

c)

Anticipate objections from your listener, follow through on what you say and

communicate a little at a time.

d)

Accept responsibility for short and long-term consequences for our own communication and

expect the same of others.

12.

Dr. Vergara was invited to an event of a mining company to talk about Philippines environmental status of the modern day. Being an environmentalist, he is very much against mining since it greatly destroys the environment. Though he is asked to avoid giving his own opinions regarding the matter to avoid any damage on the name of the company, when he is asked by an audience, he chose to express factual information that he believes people ought to know. Which principles of ethical communication did he follow?

a)

Advocate truthfulness, accuracy honesty and reason as essential to the integrity

of communication.

b)

Being committed to the courageous expression of personal conviction in pursuit of fairness

and justice.

c)

Anticipate objections from your listener, follow through on what you say and communicate

a little at a time.

d)

Accept responsibility for short and long-term consequences for our own communication and

expect the same of others.

13.

The creation of meaning and organization of thoughts and putting these in oral and written form require competence in order to acquire good and effective communication. Which of the following sentences adheres to this idea?

a)

One must be able to create a meaning when transmitting thoughts in verbal form.

b)

Effective communication means being able to organize thoughts to be transmitted either

in written form.

c)

One can be considered effective communicator when the receiver of the

message finds the message clear and understandable.

d)

Competence in communication pertains to one’s ability to write messages and relate the

same messages orally.

14.

Which of the following ideas is TRUE about communication models?

a)

Communication Models explain the framework on how communication takes

place.

b)

Communication Models are theories to identify the effectiveness of each element of

communication.

c)

Communication Models shows the how application modes of communication are in the

scholarly context.

d)

Communication Models intends to specify the disparity of the functionality of each element

of communication.

15.

This model of communication illustrates that communication exchange is reciprocal. Both the sender and the receiver are accountable in achieving effective communication. The meaning is shared and built by the communicators. Which of the following communication model does this description pertain to?

a)

Barnlund’s Model

b)

Aristotle’s Linear Model

c)

Osgood and Schramm Model

d)

Intermediary or Gatekeeper Model

16.

President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his State of the Nation Address on July 23, 2018. What type of communication is this?

a)

Mass Communication

b)

Public Communication

c)

Interpersonal Communication

d)

Organizational Communication

17.

Mr. Tan, the CEO & president of Steel Strength Corporation called for a meeting among the company executives to discuss his plans for the year. What type of communication is this?

a)

Mass Communication

b)

Public Communication

c)

Interpersonal Communication

d)

Organizational Communication

18.

Which of the following statements DOES NOT describe the concept of globalization?

a)

“Everybody and everything together”

b)

“The similarity of all ways of life of different countries”

c)

“The acceptance of every culture in different parts of the word”

d)

“The disappearance of borders between nations and the rise of international relations”

19.

Globalization is a major factor in multicultural communication. Which of the following characteristics one must have to be competent in multicultural communication?

a)

Cultural literacy

b)

Cultural awareness

c)

Cultural adaptiveness

d)

Cultural acknowledgment

20.

In this kind of society, an individual who acts as to achieve personal rather than collective goals would be viewed simply as selfish and disrespectful and he or she would be brought back into the line and made to understand and accept the value of community and collectively.

a)

Collectivism

b)

Individualism

c)

High-culture Society

d)

Low-culture society

21.

In this kind of culture, the interest of an individual prevails over the interest of the group.

a)

Collectivism

b)

Individualism

c)

High-culture Society

d)

Low-culture society

22.

This generally compares the communication styles and patterns of people from very different cultural/social structures such as nation-states.

a)

Intercultural communication

b)

Inter-societal communication

c)

Cross-cultural communication

d)

Mixed-cultural communication

23.

According to Hofstede (1994), this categorical element of culture pertains to the things which represent one cultural heritage. This also refer to verbal and non-verbal language.

a)

Values

b)

Heroes

c)

Rituals

d)

Symbols

24.

According to Hofstede (1994), this categorical element of culture pertains to the socially essential collective activities within a culture.

a)

Values

b)

Heroes

c)

Rituals

d)

Symbols

25.

Among the descriptions stated below, which DOES NOT describe a high-context society in terms of association?

a)

Relationship builds slowly on trust.

b)

Social-structure and authority is centralized.

c)

An individual’s identity is rooted in groups (family, culture, work).

d)

Productivity depends on procedures and paying attention to the goals.

26.

The description presented below refers to which kind of society?

• One source of information is used.

• Thinking proceeds from specific to general.

• Learning occurs by following explicit directions and explanations of others.

• Individual orientation is preferred and speed is valued.

a)

High-context

b)

Low-context

c)

Both high and low-context

d)

None between high and low-context

27.

The description presented below refers to which kind of society?

•Everything has its own time & time is not easily scheduled.

• Change is slow & time is a process that belongs to others &

nature

a)

High-context

b)

Low-context

c)

Both high and low-context

d)

None between high and low-context

28.

Among the descriptions stated below, which one pertains to a monochronic society?

a)

View time as valuable commodity and punctuality is very important

b)

More relaxed attitude with time; ‘promptness’ is not particularly important

c)

Focusing on the individual person and his or her personal goals & achievements & the

right to make choices

d)

Stress group benefit and overriding value of working harmoniously rather than individual

personal achievements

29.

Among the descriptions stated below, which one pertains to a collectivistic society?

a)

View time as valuable commodity and punctuality is very important

b)

More relaxed attitude with time; ‘promptness’ is not particularly important

c)

Focusing on the individual person and his or her personal goals & achievements & the

right to make choices

d)

Stress group benefit and overriding value of working harmoniously rather

than individual personal achievements

30.

Among the descriptions stated below, which one pertains to an individualistic society?

a)

View time as valuable commodity and punctuality is very important

b)

More relaxed attitude with time; ‘promptness’ is not particularly important

c)

Focusing on the individual person and his or her personal goals & achievements

& the right to make choices

d)

Stress group benefit and overriding value of working harmoniously rather than individual

personal achievements

31.

Which of the following is FALSE about non-verbal language?

a)

Non-verbal language is symbolic.

b)

Non-verbal language does not include gestures.

c)

Non-verbal language is considered representational in nature.

d)

Non-verbal language is considered a mode of communication.

32.

The following are the principles of communication EXCEPT for one. Which of the following is this?

a)

Non-communication is impossible.

b)

Messages have content and feeling.

c)

The message directed is not certainly the message receive.

d)

Verbal communication is more effective than non-verbal communication.

33.

Verbal or oral communication can be categorized as formal or informal communication. Which of the following DOES NOT correspond to this idea?

a)

Informal non-verbal communications are the casual talks that we do with others.

b)

Formal verbal communications are limited to face to face or actual

communications.

c)

Formal verbal communications include news casting, reporting and class discussions.

d)

Formal verbal communications pertains to speaking activities which are guided with

systems & rules.

34.

A supervisor of a company was asked to notify his subordinates about the new policy regarding the wearing of uniform. He then asked his secretary to prepare a memo about this and send a carbon copy to different offices. What mode of communication did he utilize?

a)

Print

b)

Media

c)

Face-to-face

d)

Teleconferencing

35.

Andy is a fresh graduate with the degree on Marketing. Before applying for a job, she assures that she wears her best corporate attire and that she looks formal and respectable. Which of the following non-verbal elements is exemplified in this context?

a)

Posture

b)

Haptics

c)

Artifacts

d)

Appearance

36.

Communication through touch is another non-verbal behavior. The study of the sense of touch pertains to __________________.

a)

Haptics

b)

Artifacts

c)

Posture

d)

Proxemics

37.

Every time Jack will take a break in between his work as a crew in Jollibee, he would wear a jacket so his uniform will be covered and that customers will not ask him to do some errands. Which of the following non-verbal elements is exemplified in this context?

a)

Posture

b)

Haptics

c)

Artifacts

d)

Appearance

38.

In non-verbal communication, these refer to objects and images that are used to

communicate nonverbally. The things or objects people wear, use or associate with their cultures are typical examples of these?

a)

Haptics

b)

Artifacts

c)

Posture

d)

Proxemics

39.

This refers to a form of oral communication that uses technology to communicate orally.

a)

Medieval Communication

b)

Medium Communication

c)

Mediated Communication

d)

Mediation Communication

40.

The following are the importance of Non-verbal communication EXCEPT FOR ONE.

a)

Through eye contact, it shows one’s sincerity.

b)

Non-verbal reinforces the words that you say through gestures.

c)

Non-verbal reveals your true feelings through your facial expressions.

d)

Non-verbal includes the use of the tone of voice where one’s emotion is

revealed.

41.

Which of the following is TRUE about chronemics?

a)

This reflects the kind of personality that one has.

b)

This is the use of touch to carry a great deal of information.

c)

This is the use time that can affect interpersonal relationship or setting.

d)

This represents the different kinds of distance that occur between people that vary from

different cultures.

42.

Which of the following registers is used when a public official delivers his oath of office?

a)

Casual register

b)

Intimate register

c)

Consultative register

d)

Frozen or static register

43.

Which register is used in the dialogue below?

MR. KAPOOR: Good morning, Dr. Sharma!

DR. SHARMA: Good morning! What’s wrong with you?

MR. KAPOOR: I have been suffering from fever since yesterday.

DR. SHARMA: Do you have any other symptoms?

MR. KAPOOR: I also feel headache and shivering.

DR. SHARMA: Let me take your temperature. At this time the fever is 102 degree. Don’t worry, there is nothing

serious. I am giving you the medicine, and you will be all right in couple of days.

a)

Casual register

b)

Intimate register

c)

Consultative register

d)

Frozen or static register

44.

Message is one of the most important components of communication for it refers to the ideas, feelings, thoughts or information that people send and receive when they communicate with their audience. A message is basically composed of three variables below EXCEPT:

a)

Content

b)

Structure

c)

Style

d)

Reference

45.

Messages are delivered because of several purposes. Which of the following is the purpose of the following text?

‘There are many reasons why women should not have an abortion. The truth is that women need to think about the consequences that can occur before having sexual relations. I think that the effects of an abortion can be very sad for everyone involved, both for the woman who has the abortion and for the family who lives with her.’

a)

To inform

b)

To persuade

c)

To argue

d)

To inspire

46.

Which of the following is the purpose of the following text?

‘The canines are the long, sharp teeth found in the front corners of the upper and lower rows of teeth, between the incisors and bicuspids. Because they are long, strong, and deeply rooted, they have several functions. First, even though canines do not chew food, they guide the jaw during the chewing process. Second, they shape the face. They can also serve as anchors for other teeth when a dentist puts in bridge work. And finally, as the name “canine” suggests, they work like the teeth of a dog to cut and tear food and to bite.’

a)

To inform

b)

To persuade

c)

To argue

d)

To inspire

47.

Messages are delivered because of several purposes. Which of the following is the purpose of the text below?

Many women in the entire world have abortions. Women believe there are many reasons to abort such as fear of having or raising a child, rape, or not having enough money. But whatever the situation, there is never an acceptable reason to get an abortion. Some important reasons why women should not abort have to do with human values, religious values, and values of conscience.

a)

Goodwill Message

b)

Informative Message

c)

Persuasive Message

d)

Thank you Message

48.

When asked to deliver a message to his co-workers after given an award of being the best employee of the year, Larry said that his award is also dedicated to his co-workers because with their assistance and hard work he will not be able to achieve this award. What kind of message did he deliver?

a)

Goodwill Message

b)

Informative Message

c)

Persuasive Message

d)

Thank you Message

49.

During the oath taking event of the officers of the student leaders, the college president mentioned in his message that he was once a student leader of the university and was able to make great contributions during his term. He then called for dedication and care for the university from the new student leaders and encouraged them to strive hard to make great contributions for the school. What kind of speech did the president deliver?

a)

Goodwill Message

b)

Informative Message

c)

Persuasive Message

d)

Thank you Message

50.

Excerpt from Marie Curie's speech on the discovery of radium:

I could tell you many things about radium and radioactivity and it would take a long time. But as we can not do that, I shall only give you a short account of my early work about radium. Radium is no more a baby, it is more than twenty years old, but the conditions of the discovery were somewhat peculiar, and so it is always of interest to remember them and to explain them. We must go back to the year 1897.

What kind of message is the text above?

a)

Goodwill Message

b)

Informative Message

c)

Persuasive Message

d)

Thank you Message

51.

Meaning is communicated through both a word’s denotation and its connotation. Which of the following examples give a denotative meaning to the cat?

a)

Garry gave a cat to his girlfriend as a gift and says that this will become their baby.

b)

Arjay is branded as a cat because he has a very flexible body as a gymnast.

c)

Cats are household pets for most of the Filipino families and can usually be

seen inside houses or even on streets.

d)

When one sees a black cat before going on a trip, this signals that the trip should be

cancelled because it signals bad luck.

52.

Which of the following examples give a connotative meaning to a cat?

a)

Garry gave a cat to his girlfriend as a gift and says that this will become their baby.

b)

Arjay is branded as a cat because he has a very flexible body as a gymnast.

c)

Cats are household pets for most of the Filipino families and can usually be seen inside

houses or even on streets.

d)

When one sees a black cat before going on a trip, this signals that the trip

should be cancelled because it signals bad luck.

53.

Which of the following descriptions of rhetorical appeals refers to ethos?

a)

Which of the following descriptions of rhetorical appeals refers to ethos?

A. This appeal invokes and appeals to the emotions of the audience.

b)

Also referred to as mode of persuasion, these are devices in rhetoric which were

conceptualized by Aristotle.

c)

This refers to logic through which speakers or writers use reasoning and rationality to

convince the audience of their perspective.

d)

It refers to a person’s authority and credibility. In this appeal, writers or

speakers convince their audience of their goodwill and present themselves as

credible and trustworthy.

54.

Which of the following descriptions of rhetorical appeals refers to logos?

a)

This appeal invokes and appeals to the emotions of the audience.

b)

Also referred to as mode of persuasion, these are devices in rhetoric which were

conceptualized by Aristotle.

c)

This refers to logic through which speakers or writers use reasoning and

rationality to convince the audience of their perspective.

d)

It refers to a person’s authority and credibility. In this appeal, writers or speakers

convince their audience of their goodwill and present themselves as credible and

trustworthy.

55.

Which of the following descriptions of rhetorical appeals refers to pathos?

a)

This appeal invokes and appeals to the emotions of the audience.

b)

Also referred to as mode of persuasion, these are devices in rhetoric which were

conceptualized by Aristotle.

c)

This refers to logic through which speakers or writers use reasoning and rationality to

convince the audience of their perspective.

d)

It refers to a person’s authority and credibility. In this appeal, writers or speakers convince

their audience of their goodwill and present themselves as credible and trustworthy.

56.

A claim is the position statement or the key point of your argument. Which of the following describes a claim of policy?

a)

It states something is true or not.

b)

It states something has or doesn’t have worth.

c)

It assesses something should or should not be done.

d)

It emphasizes the logical argument.

57.

Technical communication is the exchange of information that helps people interact with technology and solve complex problems. Almost every day, we make decisions or take actions that depend on technical information. Which of the following statements DOES NOT exemplify this idea?

a)

When we want to know the latest news in the country, we depend on the

newspapers published daily.

b)

Before we opt for the latest high-tech medical treatment, we learn all we can about its

benefits and risks.

c)

To get to know of the latest products out in the market, we check on the advertisements

and brochures available in malls.

d)

When we install any new device, from a microwave oven to a new printer, it's the setup

information that we look for as soon as we open the box.

58.

Technical communication is a digital and a human activity. Despite the power of digital

technology, only humans can give meaning to all the information that we convey and receive.

Information technology is no substitute for human interaction. People make information

meaningful by thinking critically and addressing these questions that no computer can answer

EXCEPT ONE.

a)

Can I verify the accuracy of this source?

b)

How might others interpret this information?

c)

Which information is relevant to this situation?

d)

What data is available in relation to what I need to know?

59.

Misusing Electronic Information is an example of communication abuse. Which of the following statements is NOT an example of this?

a)

Copying digital files-music CDs, for example-without consent of the copyright holders

b)

Plagiarizing or republishing electronic sources without giving proper credit or obtaining

permission

c)

Keeping soft copies of transaction and communications documents of a technical

writer in his or her computer

d)

Failing to safeguard the privacy of personal information about a Web site visitor's health,

finances, buying habits, or affiliations

60.

Which of the following is TRUE about E-mails?

a)

E-mails are only used to within one’s organization.

b)

E-mails are exclusively use for outside transactions.

c)

E-mail’s function depends on who uses, whether the boss or the employees.

d)

E-mails are generally used both within an organization and outside an

organization.

61.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of an effective e-mail?

a)

must be read more than once

b)

has clearly worded subject line

c)

uses short sentences and paragraphs

d)

uses e-mail system's formatting tools

62.

The subject line in an e-mail or memo is like a ____________?

a)

title; it should be attention grabbing; relative to the content

b)

summary; it should contain all important information

c)

thesis statement; it should clearly state your main point

d)

signature; it should tell your reader something about you

63.

One of the factors which contribute to the creation of online identity is the email addresses. The following are the main parts of an email add EXCEPT:

a)

Username

b)

Domain name

c)

Top-level domain

d)

Numerical domain

64.

Which of the following is FALSE about blogs?

a)

The view point in blogs is usually personal and subjective.

b)

They are individual accounts of a writer’s experiences and emotions.

c)

Blogs are not limited online and are also printed in newspapers and magazines.

d)

Blogs are more concerned in communicating a message rather than simply expressing or

documenting and idea or an emotion.

65.

Which if the following DOES NOT convey characteristics of being a responsible user of digital networks?

a)

You reserve exclusive right, and it is wholly appropriate, to decline friend request from

strangers.

b)

Log out of all your social networks when you are using computer or mobile device that isn’t

yours.

c)

Understand that each social network has its own rules of conduct, social norms and methods

of interaction.

d)

It is safe to post anything online as long as you are using private setting which

can limit who can see your posts and shares.

66.

Communication in the workplace primarily involves system of managing the flow of

communication within an organization. The following are the directions in which

communication flow in an organization expect for one.

a)

Horizontal

b)

Vertical

c)

Downward

d)

Upward

67.

This direction of organizational communication occurs whenever superiors initiate messages to their subordinates. Several types of this include job instructions, job rationale, feedback, etc.

a)

Horizontal

b)

Vertical

c)

Downward

d)

Upward

68.

In this direction of organizational communication, messages flow from subordinates to superiors. Many leading businesses attribute their success to the emphasis on this direction of organizational communication.

a)

Horizontal

b)

Vertical

c)

Downward

d)

Upward

69.

This type of organizational interaction is also called lateral communication which consists of messages between members of an organization with equal power.

a)

Horizontal

b)

Vertical

c)

Downward

d)

Upward

70.

According to Goldhaber (1993), horizontal communication serves five purposes. Which of the following purposes of horizontal communication does the sentence below adheres to?

Sentence: “It takes three days for my department to get report from yours. How

can we speed things up?”

a)

Task coordination

b)

Problem solving

c)

Conflict resolution

d)

Building rapport

71.

Which of the following utterances is not an example of messages conveyed in upward communication?

a)

“We’ll have that job done by closing time today.”

b)

“Ma’am, we’re still having trouble with the air conditioner in the accounting office.”

c)

“Sir, I’m having a hard time working with Louie. He seems to think I’m mad at him.”

d)

“When you restock the shelves, put the new merchandise behind the old stock.”

72.

This refers to a two-party conversation in which at least one person has a specific serious purpose. This is mostly structured and has several distinct phases and always involves some sort of question-and-answer format.

a)

Report

b)

Interview

c)

Meeting

d)

Proposal

73.

A highly-scheduled interview consists of a standardized list of questions. In most extreme form, it even specifies their precise wording and the order in which are asked. Which of the following is not true about the preparation for a highly-scheduled interview?

a)

Usually takes less time

b)

Easier for interviewing to control

c)

Requires less skill by interviewer

d)

High flexibility in exploring responses

74.

Which of the following utterances is an example of an open question in an interview?

a)

“How long have you worked here?”

b)

“Start at the beginning and tell me about the problem.”

c)

“Which of the three shifts would you prefer to work on?”

d)

“Would you rather stay in this department or have a transfer?”

75.

This type of question in an interview tempt the respondents to answer in one way. They frequently suggest answer the interviewer expects.

a)

Direct questions

b)

Leading questions

c)

Primary questions

d)

Opinion questions

76.

This type of question in an interview seek the respondent’s answer to “what-if” question. They can be a useful way of indirectly getting a respondent to describe beliefs or attitudes.

a)

Factual question

b)

Hypothetical question

c)

Leading question

d)

Secondary question

77.

Which of the following utterances is an example of an indirect question in an interview?

a)

“Are you satisfied with my leadership?”

b)

“What are of our business interests you the most?”

c)

“I hear you’ve been unhappy with our service. What’s the problem?”

d)

“If you were the manager of this department, what changes would you make?”

78.

When should you not use an open question in an interview?

a)

To relax the interviewee

b)

To discover the interviewee’s opinion

c)

To maintain the control over conversation

d)

To discover the interviewee’s feelings or values

79.

This refers to any form of focused conversation in an organization that has a specific agenda, especially but not only if it has been set up in advance.

a)

Report

b)

Interview

c)

Meeting

d)

Proposal

80.

According to Adler & Elmhorst (1999), In most business and professional settings, meetings fall into the following categories except one.

a)

Ritual activities

b)

Information sharing

c)

Project presentations & approval

d)

Problem solving or decision making

81.

In some meetings, a group may decide to take some action or make a change in existing policies or procedures. Which of the following categories of meeting does this idea adhere to?

a)

Ritual activities

b)

Information sharing

c)

Project presentations & approval

d)

Problem solving or decision making

82.

In concluding a meeting, the following steps may be done except:

a)

Signal when the time is almost up

b)

Summarize the meeting’s accomplishment and future actions

c)

Thank the group

d)

Encourage participation

83.

In beginning a meeting, the following steps may be done except:

a)

Show how the group can help

b)

Identify the goals of the meeting

c)

Promise to deal with good ideas later

d)

Provide necessary background information

84.

The purpose of a concept paper is __________________.

a)

to explain, clarify or theorize a particular concept so that it can be discussed in

the academe

b)

to collect, present, analyze and interpret a phenomenon to enlighten others about the

topic

c)

to give background information, discuss its important features and give opinion on a

certain topic

d)

to express one’s stand on a particular topic and provide enough evidence to support one’s

claim

85.

A concept paper in research or academia refers to a critical and detailed summary of a research project by reflecting the interest and issues pertinent to a particular academic field or study. Which of the following refers INDUCTIVE REASONING?

a)

discussing a general concept to produce bits and pieces of information

b)

explaining the simplest information before discussing the critical ones

c)

coming up with a paradigm which can be used to examine real-life phenomena

d)

conceptualizing through the use of the basic information

86.

These are formulated to explain, predict, and understand phenomena and, in many cases, to challenge and extend existing knowledge within the limits of critical bounding assumptions. Its framework is the structure that can hold or support it in a research study.

a)

Theory

b)

Results

c)

Abstract

d)

Paradigm

87.

A questionnaire is an objective data gathering tool. A self-made questionnaire has several parts which include the following EXCEPT ONE.

a)

Thank you note

b)

Introductory paragraph

c)

Statement of the problem

d)

Personal details of subject

88.

89. A questionnaire has to undergo face and content validity to be done by an expert in the field. It also has to be tested in terms of reliability. What does reliability refer to?

a)

Reliability means the answer varies if a taker answers it several times.

b)

Reliability means the questionnaire measures what it intends to measure.

c)

Reliability means the problems to be answered are vividly stated in the questionnaire.

d)

Reliability means the format of the questionnaire and easy to read and very much

understandable.

89.

The hypothesis refers to what one expects to find in the experimentation. Which of the following statements is FALSE about hypothesis?

a)

It is a statement to be proven.

b)

It is the focal point of the study.

c)

It sets the direction of the observation.

d)

This is an initial answer to the research question.

90.

This type of research is where the researchers use all their senses to examine people in natural settings or naturally occurring situations.

a)

Field research

b)

Survey research

c)

Correlational research

d)

Experimental research

91.

This type of research describes as “what will” when certain variables are carefully

controlled and manipulated.

a)

Field research

b)

Survey research

c)

Correlational research

d)

Experimental research

92.

Different Academic writing tasks require different structures. Reports, position papers, essays, scholarly articles and others follow specific format and stages below according to Hiemstra and Brier (1994) except one.

a)

Pre-writing

b)

Text Development

c)

Revisions

d)

Planning

93.

Which among the basic stages of academic writing according to Hiemstra and Brier (1994) do

these steps belong: finding ideas, conceptualizing, reviewing relevant literature, brainstorming,

having preliminary analysis of prospective periodicals and understanding their stylistic

requirements and expectations, determining target readers, and the goal of the written works.

a)

Pre-writing

b)

Text Development

c)

Revisions

d)

Planning

94.

Which among the basic stages of academic writing according to Hiemstra and Brier (1994) do

these steps belong: determining a good introduction or lead, and working on the body, writing

logical arguments in an organized manner with paragraphs and sections having good transitions,

developing a comprehensive analysis, a detailed discussion and concrete conclusion with

appropriate recommendations while using an academic tone.

a)

Pre-writing

b)

Text Development

c)

Revisions

d)

Planning

95.

Writing a publishable article requires critical thinking and reasoning skills. Research articles require specific structures and formats. Research article for scholarly journals contains the following parts except one:

a)

Literature review

b)

Method section

c)

In-text citations

d)

Results and discussion

96.

In writing research article for professional journals, the following are the guidelines for writing titles except for one.

a)

Make the title specific enough to describe the contents.

b)

The title must equate the technicality of the content.

c)

The title usually describes the subject matter of the article

d)

Sometimes, a title that summarizes the result is more effective

97.

Which of the following is true about the introduction of a research article?

a)

The introduction explains the concepts of the research and defines the

direction of the research in its argument.

b)

People who made substantial contributions to the work are described in the introduction.

c)

The introduction is a non-technical summary of the research.

d)

The introduction details methods and procedures and discusses the reason for choosing

the research design.

98.

This part of a research article serves as a restatement of the research problem, with a summary of main findings and their significance. This may also include the shortcomings of the research and agenda for future research.

a)

Discussion

b)

Conclusion

c)

Methodology

d)

Introduction

99.

When delivering a report, speech or talk, one makes use of both the verbal and nonverbal cues including paralinguistic cues. Which of the following does not belong to paralinguistic cues?

a)

posture

b)

gesture

c)

pronunciation

d)

facial expression

100.

Which of the following sentences is NOT TRUE about communication?

a)

Effective communication may involve transfer of morals, principles and judgements from

one person to another.

b)

Communication is a universal practice among humans; it is interaction among individuals

and groups through which identities and meanings are shaped.

c)

Communication is a skill that is considered unique to human beings who are

capable solely of verbal language and is able to encode and to interpret

meanings from messages.

d)

Communication is the act of transmitting information, signals, or messages by talk, gestures

or words within a system of sending or encoding and receiving or decoding messages.