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Unit 1 Exam (FT)

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Passive Listening occurs casually as we observe the world around us.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The translation of a message into terms the receiver can understand is decoding.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Making eye contact is an appropriate form of nonverbal behavior in every culture.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Personal space is the physical space between two people. It becomes apparent when someone gets too close!

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Using poor grammar or spelling in a message is an example of a sending barrier.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Learning how to communicate appropriately affects your basic ability to:

a)

Understand others

b)

Establish positive relationships

c)

Act appropriately in many personal and professional situations

d)

All of these answers are correct

7.

The Communication Process includes all of the following parts EXCEPT:

a)

a receiver

b)

a translator

c)

a message

d)

a sender

8.

Communication research tells us that our actions speak much louder than our?

a)

Thoughts

b)

Words

c)

Context

d)

Ethics

9.

Verbal communication is also known as:

a)

Haptics Communication

b)

Face to Face Communication

c)

Oral Communication

d)

External Communication

10.

During the Listening Process, receiving takes place:

a)

First; it is the physical process of getting the sound to your ears

b)

Second; It is the way we choose what to pay attention to

c)

Third; its where you take time to remember what is being said so you can use it later

d)

Last; It's when you let the sender know you received the message.

11.

Critical Listening is:

a)

Listening to determine the quality or validity of what is being said

b)

Listening when specific information or instructions are needed

c)

Listening to understand, participate in, and enhance a relationship

d)

Listening casually as someone talks

12.

Empathetic Listening is:

a)

Listening to comprehend ideas and information in order to achieve a purpose or goal

b)

Listening to understand, analyze and evaluate messages to make a decision in the future

c)

Listening to understand, participate in, and enhance a relationship

d)

All of the above

13.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 purposes or “intents” of communication?

a)

Inform

b)

Persuade

c)

Make a request

d)

Lie

e)

Respond to a request

14.

Paralanguage is a type of nonverbal communication that includes the attitude your project with your voice. It includes:

a)

The tone and pitch of your voice.

b)

The general quality of your voice.

c)

Whether you talk sharply and quickly or softly and slowly.

d)

All of the above.

15.

What type of nonverbal communication is sent through facial expressions, gestures and posture?

a)

Paralanguage

b)

Touch

c)

Body Language

d)

Eye contact

16.

Ethics are:

a)

A person’s internal sense of right or wrong

b)

Different for every individual person

c)

Also known as the compass on our heart

d)

All of theses answers are correct

17.

Which of the following is NOT true about Nonverbal Communication/Behaviors?

a)

They are less likely to be believed over verbal messages.

b)

They include body language, eye contact, touch, personal space & behavior.

c)

They are more likely to be believed over verbal messages.

d)

They can completely negate your verbal message.

18.

The environment or setting which something occurs or is communicated is the:

a)

Environment

b)

Context

c)

Channel

d)

None of the above.

19.

Which of the following types of communication is an action, behavior or attitude that sends a strong message to the receiver?

a)

Verbal Communication

b)

Written Communication

c)

Visual Communication

d)

Nonverbal Communication

20.

Professional writing requires the use of:

a)

Standard English

b)

Correct punctuation

c)

Appropriate grammar

d)

All of the above

21.

The incorporation of written, verbal, visual, and digital communication to provide information is:

a)

Professional communication

b)

Verbal communication

c)

Informal communication

d)

Public communication

22.

When someone laughs at a statement you make, it can mean the person finds you funny or it can mean that the person does not believe you. To convey the real meaning, your statement needs to:

a)

Be informal

b)

Be formal

c)

Have body language that matches.

d)

Have goodwill.

23.

Which of the following is just about the only appropriate form of touch in the workplace?

a)

Hug

b)

Punch in the arm

c)

Putting your arm around someone's shoulder

d)

Handshake

24.

If you speak English and you send a message to someone who only speaks Spanish they won’t be able to receive the message because they don’t understand you. This is an example of:

a)

Sending Barrier

b)

Personal Space

c)

Receiving Barrier

d)

Body Language

25.

Etiquette is important to communication because...

a)

It is the art of using good manners when communicating with others

b)

It is the advantage an individual or organization has due to its good reputation

26.

Hearing is:

a)

An intellectual process that combines hearing and evaluation.

b)

The second stage of the listening process.

c)

When you participate fully.

d)

The physical process of receiving sound.

27.

Listening is:

a)

An intellectual process that combines hearing and evaluation.

b)

The second stage of the listening process.

c)

When you participate fully.

d)

The physical process of receiving sound.

28.

What type of listening occurs when you participate fully as you process what a person says?

a)

Active

b)

Empathetic

c)

Critical

d)

Passive

29.

Touch is a form of nonverbal communication that sends a strong message. Touch communication is also known as the study of:

a)

Oral Communication

b)

Body Language

c)

Haptics Communication

d)

Paralanguage

30.

You may choose 1 of the following topics to write about. Please use at least 3-4 complete sentences to support your answer. This question is worth 15 points.

Topic A: What are ethics and why are they tricky to talk about?

Topic B: Francis Horn, a past president of the University of Rhode Island said, “We have come to put great emphasis on education in science and engineering. But speech (or communication), rather than science or engineering, may actually hold the key to the future of the world”. What do you think he might mean by that?

Topic C: Dr. Paul Ekman is known as the father of nonverbal communication research. Briefly describe his research including the 7 Universal Emotions and Emblems.

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