WorksheetsUnderstanding Professional Communications
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
__________ occurs when we exchange information through speaking, writing or some other medium.
Which step of the active listening process involves the receiver communicating their attention to the sender by providing feedback?
Recalling
Responding
Understanding
Encoding
An active listener is an active participant in the communication process.
True
False
Successful decoding takes place when the __________ can correctly interpret the __________ message.
receiver/sender's
sender/receiver's
The __________ goes beyond simply hearing a message, it also includes striving to understand the meaning and intent behind the message.
__________ is when we perform two or more tasks at the same time, such as: listening and playing a game on a phone or reading an email and surfing the internet.
What is the FIRST step of the communication process?
(know all 4 steps for the test)
Decoding
Encoding
Feedback
Medium of transmission
What is the LAST step of the communication process?
(know all 4 steps for the test)
Decoding
Encoding
Feedback
Medium of transmission
Billie is listening to her friend Rickie. At some point during the conversation, Billie restates the information she received from her friend Rickie. Which stage of the active listening process is Billie in?
Recalling
Responding
Understanding
Encoding
__________ is a necessary part of the communication process because it communicates to the sender their message has been received and interpreted correctly.
Jargon is defined as complex, industry-based technical terms.
True
False
Effective communication leads to __________.
Fill in the blanks using the word bank provided below. Step one of the active listening process is _________. It is the process of taking in all the communication information. During this stage, we should focus on the __________, their word choice, tone, body language, and block out any internal and external noise.
receiving/sender
communication/receiving
sending/noise
Select all of the following which can result from a barrier of communication.
Conflict
Confusion
Miscommunication
Understanding
The communication process is a process conducted only by the sender.
True
False
In which step of the communication process is the message interpreted and processed?
Feedback
Decoding
Encoding
Medium of transmission
Which of the following is the final step of the active listening process?
Feedback
Responding
Recalling
Encoding
Select all of the following steps of the communication process done by the sender.
Decoding
Encoding
Feedback
Medium of transmission
Happens when the sender uses specific, definite and vivid details.
Clear communication
Concrete communication
Correct communication
Courteous communication
Occurs when the sender uses correct grammar, punctuation and spelling in all forms of communication.
Clear communication
Concrete communication
Correct communication
Courteous communication
Occurs when the sender acknowledges and engages the audience.
Clear communication
Concrete communication
Correct communication
Courteous communication
Allows individuals to better understand how other people view them.
Complete communication
Coherent communication
External Self-Awareness
Internal Self-Awareness
Allows individuals to clearly understand their values, passions, reactions, behaviors and the impact they have on others.
Complete communication
Coherent communication
External Self-Awareness
Internal Self-Awareness
Takes place when all questions are answered; ensures the receiver gets every piece of information to understand the message the sender is communicating.
Complete communication
Coherent communication
External Self-Awareness
Internal Self-Awareness
Happens when the sender’s message is organized in a logical order using appropriate transitions and phrases.
Complete communication
Coherent communication
External Self-Awareness
Internal Self-Awareness
Ability to understand and read others’ emotions.
Self-Management
Emotional Intelligence
Relationship Management
Relationship Management
Ability to control one’s emotions, thoughts and behaviors in a productive and positive way.
Self-Management
Emotional Intelligence
Relationship Management
Relationship Management
Done when individuals work to maintain positive relationships between themselves, their company, their customers, and their family and friends.
Self-Management
Emotional Intelligence
Relationship Management
Relationship Management
Allows individuals to prepare for and understand how they and others might react in certain situations.
Self-Management
Emotional Intelligence
Relationship Management
Relationship Management
