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Chapter 7 Test

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Communication is a learned skill.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Communication is the process of sending and receiving information by speech, gestures, or writing in order to obtain some type of response or action.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

If you do not receive the message that is being sent, communication has not taken place.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

It is not necessary to speak in order to send a message.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Organizational communication is sent to people within an organization.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Why might a person from Massachusetts have trouble understanding a person from Wyoming?

a)

Use of Jargon

b)

Use of different tones

c)

Speaking different languages

d)

Speaking different dialects

7.

In Japan, engaging in eye contact is considered

a)

a sign of respect.

b)

rude and aggressive.

c)

good communication.

d)

an invitation to shake hands.

8.

In which country is winking considered rude?

a)

India

b)

Japan

c)

China

d)

United States

9.

What term describes a variation of a language spoken by a particular group of people?

a)

Tone

b)

Jargon

c)

Dialect

d)

Semantics

10.

"Outside the box" is an example of

a)

jargon.

b)

dialect.

c)

an adage.

d)

semantics.

11.

Smiling and yelling are examples of

a)

tone.

b)

jargon.

c)

gestures.

d)

semantics.

12.

The ability of a person to be believed is

a)

empathy.

b)

listening.

c)

feedback.

d)

credibility.

13.

The ability to focus closely on what another person is saying to summarize the true meaning of a message is

a)

hearing.

b)

empathy.

c)

listening.

d)

feedback.

14.

The type of communication that helps people understand how well they have done something and how to improve is called

a)

empathy.

b)

criticism.

c)

feedback.

d)

evaluation.

15.

Making eye contact with the speaker is an example of effective

a)

writing.

b)

listening.

c)

speaking.

d)

evaluating.

16.

Words that are known and used only by a particular group of people are called

a)

bias.

b)

noise.

c)

jargon.

d)

semantics.

17.

When communicating verbally, tone is defined as

a)

feelings displayed in the voice.

b)

verbal and nonverbal behavior.

c)

behavior demonstrated when speaking.

d)

the factor that determines the voice's volume.

18.

What is the purpose of the body of a written message?

a)

Calls for action

b)

Gets the audience's attention

c)

Presents the content of the message

d)

Establishes the writer's point of view

19.

The purpose of a written message's introduction is to

a)

get the audience's attention.

b)

present the topics of the message.

c)

identify the benefits of the message.

d)

summarize the key points of the message.

20.

The purpose of a written message's conclusion is to

a)

get the audience's attention.

b)

present the topic of the message.

c)

identify the value of the message.

d)

establish the writer's point of view.

21.

"Wassup" and "y'know" are examples of

a)

slang.

b)

jargon.

c)

semantics.

d)

buzzwords.

22.

On what type of paper should professional handwritten notes be created?

a)

Computer peper

b)

Ivory or white note cards

c)

Colorful, expensive note cards.

d)

Personal Stationary.

23.

What type of communication describes the company's purpose and key objectives to its team and owners?

a)

Vision Statement

b)

Mission Statement

c)

Interpersonal communication

d)

Organizational communication

24.

Any two-way communication that has immediate feedback is considered

a)

a vision statement.

b)

a mission statement.

c)

interpersonal communication.

d)

organizational communication.

25.

A _______ statement defines the company's purpose and values to employees and customers.

a)

policy

b)

vision

c)

mission

d)

organizational

26.

The act of identifying with the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another person is

a)

loyalty.

b)

empathy.

c)

credibility.

d)

compassion.

27.

People spend about what percentage of each day communicating with one another?

a)

10

b)

25

c)

50

d)

75

28.

Which part of communication involves conveying information to another person?

a)

Message

b)

Sender

c)

Receiver

d)

Feedback

29.

The most important characteristic of a message is its

a)

length.

b)

delivery.

c)

content.

d)

clarity.

30.

To empathize with a customer means to

a)

pity the customer.

b)

agree with the customer.

c)

accept responsibility for what happened.

d)

see the situation from the customer's point of view.

31.

Nodding in agreement is an example of

a)

jargon.

b)

a gesture.

c)

semantics.

d)

language differences.

32.

During a speech, tone is defined as

a)

the volume of the voice.

b)

feeling displayed in the voice.

c)

verbal and nonverbal behavior.

d)

behavior demonstrated when speaking.

33.

Which document is an example of an organizational communication?

a)

Mission statement

b)

Personal reviews

c)

Employee suggestions

d)

Customer complaints

34.

A (a)   is a preconceived idea about something that could affect a message, usually negatively.

35.

(a)   is communication without words and includes facial expressions, gestures, and eye contact.

36.

(a)   is the process of sending and receiving information by speech, gestures, or writing.