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Departmental Purposive

Total questions: 140

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This is the message from the receiver about the sender's message.

(a)  

2.

This element is the physical path through which the message is transmitted which is also termed as medium.

(a)  

3.

This is a kind of disruption which interrupts the communication process that reduces the quality of messages and weakens the communication between the source and the receiver.

(a)  

4.

This element is the setting where the communication takes place.

(a)  

5.

Generally, this can be a factor that prevents the communication process.

(a)  

6.

Student A is always pre-occupied with the tasks that she needs to finish within the week. When her mother entered her room and asked if she what food does she want to eat, student A answered "yes". What type of barrier is manifested in this situation?

a)

Physical barrier

b)

Psychological barrier

c)

Linguistic and cultural barrier

d)

Mechanical barrier

7.

Student B is calling student C regarding the lesson he missed. While student C is still talking, student B's phone just turned off. What barrier is exemplified in this situation?

a)

Physical barrier

b)

Psychological

c)

Linguistic and cultural barrier

d)

Mechanical barrier

8.

Student C cannot hear the instructions given by the teacher because she has difficulty in hearing that is why she approached her teacher to hear better. What barrier hindered student C from hearing the instructions?

a)

Physical barrier

b)

Psychological barrier

c)

Mechanical barrier

d)

Linguistic and Cultural barrier

9.

Student D is an Ilocano and just transferred in the university. One of his classmates asked him, "Egga ngana module mo?" He cannot understand it and asked for a translation instead. What interference is present in this scenarion?

a)

Linguistic and Cultural barrier

b)

Mechanical barrier

c)

Physical barrier

d)

Psychological barrier

10.

This is the recipient in the communication process

(a)  

11.

It is the transmission of information among people within an organization for the organization’s commercial benefit.

(a)  

12.

It is the flow of information from subordinates to superiors, or from employees to management.

(a)  

13.

It is the flow of information from the top of the organizational management hierarchy and telling people in the organization what are important mission and what is valued policies.

(a)  

14.

It is the flow of information among employees at the same level and is crucial for the accomplishment of work. 

(a)  

15.

This is a type of Business Communication that happens within an organization.

(a)  

16.

This is a type of communication that is shared with people outside the company. Supervisors communicate with sources outside the organization, such as vendors and customers

(a)  

17.

It is a communication through pre-defined channels set by organizations.

(a)  

18.

It presents a concise picture of your skills and qualifications for a specific position, so length tends to be shorter and dictated by years of experience (generally 1-2 pages).

(a)  

19.

It presents a full history of your academic credentials, so the length of the document is variable. It is used by individuals seeking fellowships, grants, postdoctoral positions, and teaching/research positions in postsecondary institutions or high-level research positions in industry.

(a)  

20.

A resume format that lists your work experience in reverse-chronological order, starting with your most recent position at the top.

(a)  

21.

A resume format that focus more on relevant skills than work history.

(a)  

22.

This resume format allows you to emphasize both your work experience and relevant skills.

(a)  

23.

It is a letter which is used by organizations to communicate in a professional way with customers, other companies, clients, shareholders, investors, etc.

(a)  

24.

A part of business letter that contains the business name, business address, e-mail address, telephone number, fax number, trade mark or logo of the business

(a)  

25.

A part of the letter that lists documents attached with the letter

(a)  

26.

A part of a letter that is used only when sender would add information not presented in the body of the letter

(a)  

27.

It is a letter that responds to Inquiry Letter where the seller sends the details of the inquired products like price list, mode of payment, discounts, special offers, etc.

(a)  

28.

It is used for inter-office communication. It is normally used for communicating policies, procedures, or related official business within an organization

(a)  

29.

Corporate meetings must be documented or recorded. The corporate and professional world also requires that the people engaged in it are capable of preparing documents aside from business letters. This is called

(a)  

30.

It is a writing done by scholars for other scholars.

(a)  

31.

A type of communication which aims to get a receiver to pay attention and understand a piece/ pieces of information

a)

Argumentative

b)

Informative

c)

Persuasive

d)

Purposive

32.

A type of communication which is considered as an art of gaining fair and favorable consideration of one’s or  personal view

a)

Argumentative

b)

Informative

c)

Persuasive

d)

Purposive

33.

A type of communication which relies heavily on sound proof and responding to appeals

a)

Argumentative

b)

Informative

c)

Persuasive

d)

Purposive

34.

Which of the following choices does not refer to the purpose of persuasive communication?

a)

It provides a choice among options.

b)

It advocates something through the speaker.

c)

It gives importance to the speaker’s credibility.

d)

It seeks to expand awareness of the world.

35.

Which of the following choices does not refer to the purpose of informative communication?

a)

It seeks to expand awareness of the world.

b)

It abides by curiosity about how things work and how they are made.

c)

It seeks to refine and improve content.

d)

It appeals to feelings.

36.

A term which refers to a process of speaking in a structured, deliberate manner to inform, influence or entertain an audience

a)

Speech

b)

Public Speaking

c)

Informative Communication

d)

Speaking

37.

A term which refers to the body of spoken expressions of information and ideas

a)

Speech

b)

Public Speaking

c)

Reading from a manuscript

d)

Persuasive Communication

38.

A type of speech which requires the speaker to commit everything to memory

a)

reading from a manuscript

b)

memorized speech

c)

extemporaneous speech

d)

impromptu

39.

A type of speech which refers to speaking at the spur of the moment with minimal or no time for preparation

a)

reading from a manuscript

b)

memorized speech

c)

extemporaneous speech

d)

impromptu

40.

A type of speech which requires speakers to formulate spontaneous sentences with short or long preparation

a)

reading from a manuscript

b)

memorized speech

c)

extemporaneous speech

d)

impromptu

41.

A type of communication which is written when a person needs more information about products or services offered by companies or individuals

a)

Letter of Inquiry

b)

Email

c)

Interview

d)

Essay

42.

A type of communication which has gained popularity because of its speed and convenience; these are often considered less formal but with expectations for appropriate and effective content

a)

Letter of Inquiry

b)

Email

c)

Interview

d)

Essay

43.

A special type of purposive communication which can be classified into different types according to purpose in order to obtain information from an organization or individual

a)

Letter of Inquiry

b)

Email

c)

Interview

d)

Essay

44.

Which of the following statements is false of the purpose of writing a letter of inquiry?

a)

Inquiry letters are sent when there are specific questions that are not provided by the general information.

b)

Inquiries may come in the form of interviews, letters, or emails.

c)

Both interview and letter inquiries require appropriate use of language.

d)

Inquiries are exclusively done through letters.

45.

Which of the following statements is false about writing/ sending emails?

a)

Emails require the use of polite expressions.

b)

Messages should be concise and clear.

c)

Language can be informal as it is an informal form of communication.

d)

Emails are less formal than letters.

46.

According to Wood (2003), communication is a _________ process.

a)

complicated

b)

systematic

c)

problematic

47.

This involves the relationship between and among the participants in a communication process.

a)

historical context

b)

physical context

c)

social context

48.

The noise caused by the barking of dogs is what type of noise?

a)

barking noise

b)

physical noise

c)

semantic noise

49.

In the process of communication, who decodes the messages?

a)

sender

b)

channel

c)

receiver

50.

Function of Communication:

We communicate to maintain

our sense of (a)   .

51.

An ethical communicator gives ______ to the source of information.

a)

Money

b)

Problems

c)

Credit

52.

(a)   is the receiver's response to the sender's message that indicates understanding.

53.

Through communication, we cannot fulfill our short-term goals and long-term goals.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Daydreaming, not paying attention, boredom, and lack of interest are what type of noise?

(a)  

55.

Verbal communication is

_____________________.

a)

sending a message without using words

b)

posture, gestures, facial expressions

c)

sending a message using words

d)

communicating with oneself

56.

When can the communication process be deemed complete?

a)

When the sender transmits the message.

b)

When the receiver sends the message.

c)

When the receiver understands the message.

d)

When the message enters the channel.

57.

Which is not a principle of communication?

a)

Communication is purposive.

b)

Communication occurs nonstop.

c)

Communication is a joke.

d)

Communication is a skill.

58.

Communication is a skill.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Scenario:

Joe asked his co-worker, Taylor, if she can help him with a client.

She crossed her arms and rolled her eyes but did not say anything.


Have they communicated?

a)

Yes, there is communication here.

b)

No, there is no communication here.

60.

Scenario:

A: Hello, this is Pacific Hotel.

B: This is Matt Healy speaking. I would like to book a room for Sandy.

A: Sorry, Sir, who is it for again?

B: Me! I want it for Sandy.

A: For you, Sir? Or for Sandy?

B: I said for me! I want to book for Sandy, the day before Mindy!

A: Do you mean Sunday the 26th, Sir?

B: Yeah! That's what I've been telling you all this time.


What type of noise can be found in this conversation?

(a)  

61.

What are the types of communication?

a)

Face time

b)

Listening

c)

Facebook

d)

Non verbal & verbal

62.

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.

63.

Good listening skills include what?

a)

Smiling and waving at people

b)

Yelling loud at people

c)

Writing in slang.

d)

None the above.

64.

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

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Hearing, thinking about and responding to another person’s message is

a)

“I” Message

b)

Active Listening

c)

Body Language

d)

Mixed Messages

66.

This communication is designed to inform, persuade, or entertain an audience.

a)

Dyadic communication

b)

Small group communication

c)

Public communication

d)

Interpersonal communication

67.
All are examples of  communicating non-verbally expect...
a)
Gestures
b)
Voice
c)
Posture
d)
Touch
68.
Communication is always a ___ way process.
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
four
69.
This type of communication is speaking to teachers and students.
a)
written
b)
non verbal
c)
oral
d)
body language
70.
Which of the following are rules for good listening?
a)
Stop Talking
b)
Put talker at ease
c)
Remove distractions
d)
All of the above
71.

In simple terms, this is the process by which people and goods move easily across borders.

(a)  

72.

Identify if the statement is True or False.


We might think of globalization as a relatively new phenomenon, but it's been around for centuries.


Source: What is Globalization Anyway?* by Alex Gray

(a)  

73.

Identify if the statement is True or False.


The internet has revolutionized connectivity and communication, and helped people share their ideas much more widely...


Source: What is Globalization Anyway?* by Alex Gray

(a)  

74.

Identify if the statement is True or False.


Every step forward in technology brings with it new dangers. Computers have vastly improved our lives, but cyber criminals steal millions of pounds a year. Global wealth has skyrocketed, but so has global warming.


Source: What is Globalization Anyway?* by Alex Gray

(a)  

75.

Determine the statement.


All international communication is influenced by cultural differences. Even the choice of communication medium can have cultural overtones. The determining factor may not be the degree of industrialization.


Source: Communicating Across Cultures by Carol Kinsey Goman

a)

High-context vs. Low-context

b)

Sequential vs. Synchronic

c)

Affective vs. Neutral

76.

Two people who do not speak the same language cannot communicate

a)

True

b)

False

77.

Television and video clips are electronic forms of

a)

visual communication

b)

telecommunication

c)

kinesthetics communication

78.

The circumstance or the environment where communication takes place

a)

content

b)

context

c)

concept

79.

Allows the communicator to adjust his message and be more effective

a)

feedback

b)

speech

c)

message

80.

The process of converting a message into words, symbols, gestures

a)

encoding

b)

decoding

c)

making feedback

81.

The process of making meaning out of a message

a)

encoding

b)

decoding

c)

feedback

82.

A look or a glance is an example of what kind of communication

a)

verbal

b)

oral

c)

non-verbal

83.

The content of the communication process

a)

feedback

b)

message

c)

jargon

84.

When you communicate to inform, to persuade, or to entertain, all of these refer to what aspect of communication

a)

purpose

b)

attention-getting

c)

topic knowing

85.

Age, educational background, profession are important aspect of

a)

knowing your topic

b)

knowing your purpose

c)

knowing your audience

86.

Using your face to communicate a feeling is called

a)

facial expression

b)

gesture

c)

impression

87.

She is using a hand ____ to say "okay."

a)

facial expression

b)

gesture

c)

posture

88.

____ is the position of your body when you stand or sit.

a)

Gesture

b)

Nonverbal communication

c)

Posture

89.

When you greet someone politely, you wai them. This is a ____.

a)

facial expression

b)

verbal communication

c)

gesture

90.

Communicating a message using spoken words is called ____.

a)

nonverbal communication

b)

verbal communication

c)

body language

91.

Communicating a message without words is called ____.

a)

verbal communication

b)

nonverbal communication

c)

posture

92.

Which photos are nonverbal communication? (choose 3)

a)
b)
c)
d)
93.

His poor posture communicates that

a)

he's scared

b)

he's not friendly

c)

he's confident

94.

Facial expressions are the same around the world.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

In a job interview, good posture communicates that you're.... (choose 2)

a)

confident

b)

professional

c)

unprepared

d)

mean

96.

You are working in a group and you want to share an answer, but a group member answers first. What do you do?

a)

don't share at all

b)

cut the person off and speak louder so everyone hears you

c)

wait until your group member is done talking and then share

d)

tell the teacher

97.

Your teacher is talking, but you need help. What do you do?

a)

sit there and do nothing

b)

wait until she is done speaking and raise your hand or say "excuse me"

c)

talk over the teacher

d)

assume your answer is correct

98.

A new student had entered the classroom. What do you do?

a)

yell at them to be your friend

b)

ignore them

c)

stare at them

d)

say hello and tell them your name

99.

You have been given a group project. When you get with your group, no one is saying anything to get started. What do you do?

a)

say "does anyone have any ideas for the project"

b)

ignore them

c)

stare at them

d)

tell the teacher no one likes you

100.

A student has made a mistake and got an answer incorrect. What do you do?

a)

laugh at them

b)

try to help them get the correct answer

c)

tell the class the student got the answer wrong

d)

yell out the correct answer

101.

When participating in a group it is good to take turns.

a)

True

b)

False

102.

If you don't know the answer to a question you should not respond at all.

a)

True

b)

False

103.

You should say kind words to help your group stay focused.

a)

True

b)

False

104.

Your friend is very sad today and she asks to talk to you. While she is talking you are thinking about what you want for dessert. You are being a good listener.

a)

True

b)

False

105.

When you are not interesting in your friend's conversation you should just walk away, without saying anything.

a)

True

b)

False

106.

Your primary goal is to influence the thoughts, feelings, actions, and behaviors or attitudes of your listeners.

a)

Informative Speech

b)

Persuasive Speech

c)

Manuscript Speech

d)

Entertainment Speech

107.

Requires you to commit the speech to memory so that you do not bring your notes when delivering it.

a)

Manuscript

b)

Impromptu

c)

Persuasive

d)

Memorized

108.

Since this type of speech follows a word-for-word method, you might be tempted to skip practicing the speech.

a)

Manuscript

b)

Memorized

c)

Impromptu

d)

Extemporaneous

109.

Delivered with the help of short notes and a clear outline.

a)

Memorized

b)

Manuscript

c)

Impromptu

d)

Extemporaneous

110.

Aim to change their perception and convince them that your argument is more important, practical, attainable, or feasible.

a)

Informative

b)

Entertainment

c)

Persuasive

d)

Impromtu

111.

Speaking without advanced preparation.

a)

Extemporaneous

b)

Manuscript

c)

Memorized

d)

Impromptu

112.

The humorous speeches of comedians and performers are the best examples of this type.

a)

Persuasive

b)

Entertainment

c)

Informative

d)

Manuscript

113.

The speaker is expected to be friendly and relaxed, but still courteous during the speech delivery.

a)

Entertainment

b)

Informative

c)

Persuasive

d)

Memorized

114.

Speech about objects or people, speech about processes, speech about events, and speech about concepts.

a)

Persuasive

b)

Entertainment

c)

Manuscript

d)

Informative

115.

The purpose of this speech is not to educate, inform, or inspire because the primary goal is to make the audience relax, enjoy, and even laugh.

a)

Informative

b)

Persuasive

c)

Entertainment

d)

Memorized

116.

Knowing the audience and the occasion is crucial in writing a speech.

a)

True

b)

False

117.

The primary objective of speech writing is getting the right or appropriate topic.

a)

True

b)

False

118.

One way to relax is to over-think.

a)

True

b)

False

119.

If your speech has four paragraphs, you should focus on one paragraph at a time. Once you have memorized the first paragraph, focus on the next one. This is for memorized speech.

a)

True

b)

False

120.

After your speech, it is inappropriate to say “Thank you” to the organizer for the speaking opportunity.

a)

True

b)

False

121.

Which is an example of a business letter salutation?

a)

Dear Mrs. Collins,

b)

Thank You,

c)

Dear Mr. Jones

d)

Sincerely,

122.

Which of the following should you not do with your voice during a presentation?

a)

Speak with clarity

b)

Speak with projection

c)

Speak to the audience

d)

Speak to your notes or the screen

123.
In a presentation, you want to dress for success.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
124.

Nervously pacing back and forth is a good presentation skill.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

125.
Which of the following should you not do during a presentation?
a)
Speak with hand gestures
b)
Talk to the audience, not reading off the screen
c)
Ask the audience a question
d)
Speak softly with little projection to the audience
126.
Copy and pasting your History paper is the proper way to email the file. 
a)
TRUE- this is proper email etiquette
b)
FALSE- you should include it as an attachment 
127.
In the _________ of your email if where you should introduce yourself. 
a)
Subject Line
b)
Heading 
c)
Body
d)
Salutation
128.

Which part of a business letter is listed below?

Courtney Thomas

321 Main Street

Olathe, KS 66062

a)

Inside Address

b)

Signature Line

c)

Heading

d)

Body

129.

How many enters are there between the Recipients Address and Salutation?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

3

130.
Which margins are correct for a business letter?
a)
1 inch top, 2 inch left, right, bottom
b)
2 inch top, left, right, bottom
c)
2 inch top, 1 inch left, right, bottom
d)
1 inch top and bottom, 2 inch left and right 
131.

Which example is listed below.

Dear Mrs. Collins

a)

Email Salutation

b)

Business Letter Salutation

c)

Email and Business Letter Salutation

d)

Memo heading

132.
Proper business communications isn't important for the business world. 
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
133.

What are the 2 colors you can sign a business letter in?

a)

Blue and Red

b)

Black & Red

c)

Blue & Green

d)

Black & Blue

134.

What 4 things do you need to do before typing a business letter?

a)

Change margins, set spacing to single, 12 point font, Times New Roman font

b)

Change margins, change font, change font color, 12 point font

c)

Change margins, set spacing, 12 point font, sans serif font

d)

Change margins, add page number, 12 point font, add a border

135.
What format/style do we use to write business letters?
a)
Business letter 
b)
MLA 
c)
Block format 
136.
True or False butterfliesandbubbles@gmail.com is a professional email address? 
a)
True 
b)
False 
137.
True or False: Use "Sir or Madam" or "To Whom it may Concern" when you are unsure of the person receiving your cover letter. 
a)
True
b)
False 
138.
All true communication must have the following:
a)
A sender and a receiver
b)
A speaker and a listener
c)
A hearer and a listener
d)
A speaker and an interpreter
139.

What information should be included in the final paragraph of a letter or email?

a)

Your contact details

b)

The subject of the letter or email

c)

More information on the topic

d)

A proposal or call for action

140.

In a block style letter ____.

a)

all lines start at left margin

b)

date and closing lines start at horizontal center

c)

paragraphs must be indented

d)

the complimentary closing is omitted