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Communication Skills Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary purpose of communication?

a)

To share resources

b)

To exchange ideas and information

c)

To compete with others

d)

To make decisions

2.

Which of the following is a verbal form of communication?

a)

Facial expressions

b)

Text messages

c)

Gestures

d)

Written notes

3.

What does 'encoding' mean in the communication process?

a)

Receiving a message

b)

Converting thoughts into a message

c)

Interpreting a message

d)

Providing feedback

4.

Active listening requires:

a)

Interrupting the speaker

b)

Focusing on your response

c)

Paying full attention to the speaker

d)

Ignoring body language

5.

Which is a barrier to effective communication?

a)

Noise

b)

Feedback

c)

Empathy

d)

Active listening

6.

A formal letter is an example of:

a)

Informal communication

b)

Visual communication

c)

Formal communication

d)

Verbal communication

7.

What does feedback mean in communication?

a)

Sending the message

b)

Response from the receiver

c)

Barriers to communication

d)

Content of the message

8.

Which is NOT a type of communication?

a)

Verbal

b)

Written

c)

Emotional

d)

Non-verbal

9.

The 7 Cs of communication ensure:

a)

Speed

b)

Effectiveness

c)

Empathy

d)

Appearance

10.

What type of communication includes eye contact and gestures?

a)

Oral

b)

Written

c)

Digital

d)

Non-verbal

11.

Which of the following is NOT an element of communication?

a)

Sender

b)

Message

c)

Channel

d)

Environment

12.

Decoding is performed by:

a)

The sender

b)

The receiver

c)

The message

d)

The medium

13.

Which of these is a written form of communication?

a)

Gesture

b)

Email

c)

Eye contact

d)

Phone call

14.

Which of the following is NOT a principle of effective communication?

a)

Clarity

b)

Completeness

c)

Ambiguity

d)

Courtesy

15.

An example of downward communication is:

a)

A manager giving instructions to employees

b)

Employees sharing ideas with the manager

c)

Team members discussing a project

d)

Informal conversations between colleagues

16.

Which of these is part of active listening?

a)

Avoiding eye contact

b)

Asking clarifying questions

c)

Ignoring body language

d)

Interrupting frequently

17.

The term "sender" in communication refers to:

a)

The person delivering the message

b)

The person receiving the message

c)

The person decoding the message

d)

The person giving feedback

18.

Paralanguage involves:

a)

Written words

b)

Physical gestures

c)

Tone and pitch of the voice

d)

Facial expressions

19.

Which of these is NOT an example of non-verbal communication?

a)

Gestures

b)

Eye contact

c)

Body posture

d)

A speech

20.

Which is NOT a medium of communication?

a)

Email

b)

Noise

c)

Phone

d)

Text message