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Communication in the workplace

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It ensures that tasks are completed in the most efficient manner and lessens the occurrence of misinformation.

a)

Communication Process

b)

Resource Type

c)

Effective Communication

d)

Work Place Issue

2.

____________ is the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc., to someone else.

a)

Feedback

b)

Communication

c)

Fields of Experience

d)

Sender-Receiver Communication Model

3.

The message moves through the channel to the ___________, who completes the communication process by interpreting and assigning meaning to the message. This is also known as decoding.

a)

Sender

b)

Noise

c)

Feedback

d)

Receiver

4.

_____________ is the verbal and nonverbal cues receivers convey to indicate their reaction to communication. This can be eye contact, nodding, yeah’s and mmm-hmmm’s.

a)

Feedback

b)

Encoding

c)

Decoding

d)

Gestures

5.

The sender then transmits the message through a __________, which is the method of delivery. For instance, text messages, emails, phone calls, and face-to-face interactions are all examples.

a)

Receiver

b)

Sender

c)

Noise

d)

Channel

6.

The ____________ is the person who initiates the communication. They develop an idea into a message. This is also called encoding.

a)

Channel

b)

Sender

c)

Noise

d)

Receiver

7.

The sender __________ the message.

a)

Decodes

b)

Encodes

8.

The receiver ___________ the message.

a)

Decodes

b)

Encodes

9.

Why do I need to better understand communication? Click all that apply.

a)

As you mature and prepare to enter the workforce, you will encounter many different people with many different fields of experience.

b)

Understanding how communication works will help you be more effective when communicating with others.

c)

Effective communication will allow you to experience fewer misunderstandings, which can cause:

• Friction between people

• Wasting of time

• Mistakes

10.

5. When sending an email it is okay to type the entire message in the Subject line?

a)

True

b)

False

11.

3. When sending a business email... which of the following Greeting is appropriate (Professional)? Click all that apply.

a)

Good Morning

b)

What's Up

c)

Yo

d)

Dear

12.

___________ communication is the exchange of information that occurs without words. It involves visual signs related to gestures, facial expressions and body posture.

a)

Nonverbal

b)

Negative nonverbal

c)

Positive nonverbal

d)

Verbal

13.

Mrs. Reyes talked to her manager she said, “Sir, is it okey that we call our first client, Mrs. Cruz for her reservation? and her boss only wave his hand, meaning it’s okay. What mode of communication demonstrated by Mrs. Reyes boss?

a)

Verbal Communication

b)

Non-Verbal Communication

c)

Written Communication

d)

Effective Communication

14.

The following are the advantage or benefits of good communication, EXCEPT:

a)

Follow set of examples

b)

Solve problems

c)

Diminish profit

d)

Work as part of the team

15.

What are the two types of communication?

a)

Verbal

Physical

b)

Verbal

Non-verbal

c)

Analytical

Structural

d)

Physical

Chemistry

16.

Active listening is..

a)

Listen to reply

b)

Listen to understand

17.

Asking questions for clarification is a sign that you have good listening skills

a)

True

b)

False

18.

What is the definition of communication?

a)

A. The process of sending and receiving messages between two or more persons

b)

B. The act of talking to others

c)

D. The use of body language to convey messages

d)

C. The exchange of information through writing

19.

What are the key components of the communication process?

a)

B. Speaker, listener, topic, medium, response, interference

b)

A. Sender, receiver, message, channel, feedback, noise

c)

C. Writer, reader, content, medium, reaction, disturbance

d)

D. Transmitter, recipient, information, pathway, response, disruption

20.

What are the 5 'C's of effective written communication?

a)

C. Clear, Coherent, Correct, Creative, Complete

b)

A. Clear, Concise, Correct, Courteous, Complete

c)

B. Concise, Coherent, Creative, Courteous, Complete

d)

D. Clear, Concise, Coherent, Creative, Courteous