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Communication

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is communication?

a)

The act of speaking loudly

b)

The process of keeping information to oneself

c)

The exchange of physical objects between individuals or groups

d)

The process of exchanging information, ideas, thoughts, and emotions between individuals or groups.

2.

Define effective communication.

a)

The process of exchanging information or ideas in a clear, concise, and meaningful way.

b)

The process of exchanging information or ideas in a lengthy and time-consuming way.

c)

The process of exchanging information or ideas in a vague and ambiguous way.

d)

The process of exchanging information or ideas in a confusing and convoluted way.

3.

What are the two main components of communication?

a)

message and medium

b)

encoder and decoder

c)

transmitter and receiver

d)

sender and receiver

4.

Why is effective communication important?

a)

Effective communication is important for building relationships, improving understanding, resolving conflicts, and increasing productivity.

b)

Effective communication is only important for resolving conflicts.

c)

Effective communication is not important for increasing productivity.

d)

Effective communication is not important for building relationships, improving understanding, resolving conflicts, and increasing productivity.

5.

What are some barriers to effective communication?

a)

language barriers, cultural differences, physical barriers, noise, distractions, lack of clarity, and emotional barriers

b)

lack of technology, lack of time, lack of interest

6.

How can active listening improve communication?

a)

Active listening has no impact on communication.

b)

Active listening can make communication more confusing.

c)

Active listening improves communication by allowing the listener to fully understand and respond to the speaker's message.

d)

Active listening can lead to misinterpretation of the speaker's message.

7.

What are some non-verbal cues that can affect communication?

a)

Body language, facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, posture, and tone of voice.

b)

Eye contact, verbal language, listening skills, personal space

c)

Verbal language, written language, listening skills, personal appearance

d)

Hand gestures, written notes, clothing choices, personal space

8.

What is the difference between verbal and non-verbal communication?

a)

Verbal communication involves the use of sign language, while non-verbal communication involves spoken words.

b)

Verbal communication involves written messages, while non-verbal communication involves facial expressions.

c)

Verbal communication involves the use of technology, while non-verbal communication involves physical touch.

d)

Verbal communication involves the use of words and language, while non-verbal communication involves gestures and body language.

9.

How can feedback enhance communication?

a)

Feedback enhances communication by providing valuable information and insights to the sender.

b)

Feedback can only enhance communication in written form.

c)

Feedback has no impact on communication.

d)

Feedback can hinder communication by causing misunderstandings.

10.

What are some strategies for improving communication skills?

a)

Talking over others, using vague language, disregarding nonverbal cues, rejecting feedback

b)

Interrupting others, using complex language, ignoring nonverbal cues, avoiding feedback

c)

Active listening, practicing empathy, using clear and concise language, being aware of nonverbal cues, and seeking feedback.

d)

Not paying attention, using jargon, misinterpreting nonverbal cues, dismissing feedback

11.
Communication is
a)
passing along factual data
b)
sending information to another person
c)
a two-way process of sharing information
d)
shouting a request across a noisy room
12.
Electronic communication is a form of
a)
nonverbal communication
b)
written communication
c)
verbal communication
d)
all of the responses
13.
Which statement IS TRUE about e-mail?
a)
E-mail lowers communication costs.
b)
E-mail slows decision making.
c)
E-mail decreases office productivity.
d)
E-mail increases paper handling.
14.
In the workplace,
a)
all employee communication is considered private
b)
the employer is not allowed to monitor e-mail
c)
employees should feel free to shop online during work hours
d)
employee e-mail and Internet use should be business-related
15.
An electronic message that contains abusive, threatening, or offensive content that may violate company policy or public law is a
a)
blast
b)
flame
c)
scream
d)
spam
16.
Formal communication in organizations flows
a)
upward
b)
downward
c)
upward and downward
d)
upward, downward, and across
17.
It has been estimated that 80 percent of poor management decisions can be traced to
a)
lack of experience
b)
inaccurate data
c)
corruption
d)

ineffective communication

18.
The problem-solving method in which group members write down and evaluate ideas to be shared with the group is called
a)
brainstorming
b)
networking
c)
nominal group technique
d)
self-directed work team
19.
A disadvantage of brainstorming is that
a)
many wild and impractical ideas are generated
b)
it is not effective when truly creative solutions are required
c)
ideas are not judged while brainstorming is going on
d)
none of these responses
20.
Which statement IS TRUE about conflicts?
a)
Conflicts usually do not challenge employees and stimulate new ideas.
b)
Conflicts can become obstacles to job performance.
c)
Conflicts do not usually lead to healthy discussions.
d)
Conflicts which are not resolved usually lead to long-term problems.
21.
The most dangerous approach used to resolve conflict is
a)
avoidance
b)
compromise
c)
resentment
d)
win/lose
22.
Which of the following statements IS TRUE about the avoidance strategy?
a)
It may be the best approach in a minor conflict.
b)
No one compromises.
c)
Everyone contributes to the solution.
d)
It leads to the most workable solution.
23.
Which of the ten rules of good listening is the one on which all others depend?
a)
Ask questions
b)
Stop talking
c)
Listen to understand, not to oppose
d)
Hold your temper
24.
The most effective way to compliment an employee for work well done is to
a)
send an e-mail
b)
send an e-card
c)
use verbal, then written communication
d)
give the compliment during a staff meeting