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Communication Skills

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The transmission of messages or signals through unspoken gestures such as eye contact, facial expressions, etc.

a)

verbal communication

b)

sender

c)

nonverbal communication

2.

Involves checking with the speaker on what she/he meant and resolving any confusion.

a)

clarification

b)

communication

c)

communication barriers

3.

A two-way process in which information is revealed or exchanged with another person or group.

a)

receiver

b)

active listening

c)

communication

4.

A form of verbal communication that includes writing and reading.

a)

written communication

b)

nonverbal communication

c)

sender

5.

Specific items that can distort, destroy, or prevent communication.

a)

active listening

b)

communication

c)

communication barriers

6.

Giving your full attention to the speaker, using all senses to listen, and showing the speaker you are listening by giving eye contact, smiling, and/or nodding.

a)

active listening

b)

verbal communication

c)

clarification

7.

The individual who initiates or delivers a message.

a)

sender

b)

receiver

c)

clarification

8.

A form of verbal communication that includes speaking and listening.

a)

oral communication

b)

written communication

c)

communication barriers

9.

The listener, reader, or observer; the individual to whom a message is directed toward.

a)

verbal communication

b)

receiver

c)

sender

10.

When the message is transmitted through spoken words.

a)

active listening

b)

verbal communication

c)

nonverbal communication

11.

A form of workplace communication can be

a)

the use of emails

b)

the use of text messages

c)

verbal

d)

all of the above

12.

When communicating with others at work, you should

a)

not pay attention to the speaker's body language or gestures

b)

try and do most of the talking

c)

pay attention to the speaker's language and gestures

d)

none of the above

13.

A key component to effective communication in the workplace is

a)

being loud

b)

talking a lot

c)

being an active listener

d)

all of the above

14.

If an interaction or issue has upset you at work, it is best to

a)

respond immediately.

b)

wait until you are in control of your emotions before responding.

c)

respond two weeks later by email only

d)

none of the above

15.

In the workplace, you will most likely need to be able to effectively communicate with your co-workers, vendors, and customers.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Good communication leads to conflicts, low morale, frustration, misunderstandings, and productivity problems.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

A common mistake people make when someone else is talking is they tend to only be thinking about what they want to say when it’s their turn to talk again and are not listening.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

For effective communication to occur, you can’t be afraid to admit you didn’t understand someone.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Good communication at work means saying everything on your mind and doing most of the talking.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Emotions such as anger, fear, or resentment can easily distort or destroy a message.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Taking ownership is when a person takes responsibility for his or her own feelings and behaviors rather than blaming others.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

What do you have to do to be an active listener?

4 lines
23.

Which of the following is an example of a soft skill

a)

Certification

b)

Specialized skills

c)

Communication skills

d)

Computer skills

24.

What are some qualities that employers want? Select all that apply.

a)

being tall

b)

trustworthy

c)

punctual

d)

reliable

25.
How early should you be to a job interview? 
a)
2-3 min.
b)
5-10 min.
c)
10-15 min.
d)
None of these
26.
Why should you bring extra copies of your resume and cover letter?
a)
You should not bring extra copies
b)
Because you want to show off to the interviewers
c)
In case you never sent it to them in the first place
d)
In case there are more people interviewing you, you can offer it to them
27.

What are the three most important keys to success in interviews?

a)

Good perfume/ cologne, nice smile, fresh breath

b)

Making eye contact, showing enthusiasm, speaking clearly

c)

Good posture, nice hair, friendly approach

28.

Which of the following is a barrier to communication?

a)

Message is not clear

b)

Not listening

c)

Lack of language skills

d)

All of the above

29.

An example of non-verbal communication is:

a)

Sleeping

b)

Face-to-face conversation

c)

Telephone conversation

d)

Eye Contact

30.

An example of verbal communication is:

a)

Phone conversation

b)

Posture

c)

Eye contact

d)

Writing an email

31.

In order to comprehend a message, you must be:

a)

In the conference room

b)

Wearing a suit or dress

c)

Using a telephone

d)

Actively listening

32.

Listening to someone's opinion means you have to change your beliefs.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

It's okay to interrupt if you think the other person is wrong.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Most people may start to feel defensive when a conversation starts with "you did this wrong."

a)

True

b)

False

35.

You will get along with adults better if you use effective communication.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

In American culture, it is respectful to make eye contact when speaking to someone.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

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

a)

True

b)

False

38.

What is active listening?

a)

An individual who receives and decodes a message.

b)

When a receiver (listener) provides full attention to the sender (speaker) without distraction.

c)

Identifying how to send a message

d)

How a receiver interprets a message

39.

When the grapevine is targeting individuals and their personal lives

a)

Grapevine

b)

Informal Communication

c)

Decoding

d)

Gossip

40.

An informal network where employees discuss workplace issues of importance

a)

Gossip

b)

Grapevine

c)

Documentation

d)

Communication