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Communication Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the Latin origin of the word 'communication'?

a)

Communicare

b)

Communicatio

c)

Communicant

d)

Communicable

2.

According to Koontz and Weihrich, how is communication defined?

a)

The transfer of information from a sender to a receiver

b)

The exchange of ideas between two parties

c)

The act of speaking or writing

d)

The sharing of emotions

3.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 Cs of communication?

a)

Clear

b)

Concise

c)

Complicated

d)

Courteous

4.

What does the 'encoding' process in communication involve?

a)

Sending the message

b)

Providing feedback

c)

Receiving the message

d)

Translating the message into symbols

5.

Which type of communication involves spoken words?

a)

Oral communication

b)

Visual communication

c)

Written communication

d)

Non-verbal communication

6.

What is a disadvantage of oral communication?

a)

Building relationships

b)

Lack of record-keeping

c)

Clear communication

d)

Immediate feedback

7.

Which type of communication is characterized by a structured format?

a)

Informal communication

b)

Formal communication

c)

Non-verbal communication

d)

Visual communication

8.

What is a key advantage of written communication?

a)

Less personal

b)

Permanent record

c)

Non-verbal cues

d)

Immediate feedback

9.

Which of the following is a form of non-verbal communication?

a)

Email

b)

Letter

c)

Body language

d)

Report

10.

What does 'feedback' refer to in the communication process?

a)

The channel used

b)

The encoding of the message

c)

The response to the message

d)

The initial message

11.

Which type of communication flows between individuals at the same level of authority?

a)

Horizontal communication

b)

Diagonal communication

c)

Vertical communication

d)

Formal communication

12.

What is a disadvantage of informal communication?

a)

Improves interpersonal relationships

b)

Potentially leading to misunderstandings

c)

Encourages open communication

d)

Facilitates conflict resolution

13.

Which of the following is an example of visual communication?

a)

A phone call

b)

A pie chart

c)

A letter

d)

A speech

14.

What is the primary focus of formal communication?

a)

Casual interactions

b)

Organizational hierarchy

c)

Creative ideas

d)

Personal relationships

15.

Which of the following is a characteristic of audio-visual communication?

a)

Uses only written words

b)

Combines voice and visuals

c)

Is informal in nature

d)

Is limited to face-to-face interactions