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Philosophy of Communication

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

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Class
Date
1.

Interactive model of communication is

a)

Linear model

b)

Two way model

c)

Poly directional model

d)

Cyclical model

2.

Aristotelian model of communication focuses

a)

Written form

b)

Sign and symbols

c)

Gesture

d)

Oral forms

3.

Which of the following is not a Gestalt principle.

a)

Law of closure

b)

Law of common fate

c)

Law of Eternity

d)

Law of continuity

4.

Shannon-Weaver model of communication is primarily known for its emphasis on

a)

Sender's intent

b)

Context

c)

Noise

d)

Feedback

5.

In communication theory, the term 'noise' refers to

a)

Physical distance between communicators

b)

Technical jargon used in messages

c)

Emotional barriers in communication

d)

Any interference that distorts the message

6.

Which model of communication emphasizes the role of the receiver in interpreting messages?

a)

Interactive model

b)

Berlo's SMCR model

c)

Aristotelian model

d)

Shannon-Weaver model

7.

Information always needs to have .............. to be understood in a suitable way

a)

Representation

b)

Interpretation

c)

Telepathy

d)

All of these

8.

The Vedic era texts were primarily transmitted through which of the following methods?

a)

Printed books

b)

Stone inscriptions

c)

Memorization & oral transmission

d)

Visual tools of communication

9.

Which ancient Indian text by Bharata Muni forms the basis of Indian theatrical communication?

a)

Arthashastra

b)

Natya Shastra

c)

Bhagavad Gita

d)

Rig Veda

10.

'Sadharanikaran' in Hindu thought primarily means:

a)

Eternal law of the universe

b)

Simplification leading to shared understanding

c)

The nine rasas of emotion

d)

Ascetic withdrawal

11.

'Sahrudaya' refers to:

a)

Audience and actors becoming one

b)

A person capable of receiving a message with shared feeling

c)

Permanent mood in human psyche

d)

Wonder or amazement

12.

In Buddhism, communication is viewed as:

a)

Exchange of words

b)

Limited to interpersonal dialogue

c)

Transmission of message from teacher to student

d)

An event inseparable from its context

13.

Adhan in Islam primarily serves as:

a)

A legal document

b)

A tool of oral communication

c)

A form of entertainment

d)

A written command

14.

In transactional model of communication senders and receivers are called

a)

Communicators

b)

Interpreters

c)

Messengers

d)

Decoders

15.

Which of the following factors is most likely to exacerbate information overload in a knowledge society?

a)

Streamlined communication process

b)

The rise of social media and constant connectivity

c)

Improved data management systems

d)

Enhanced user interfaces for information

16.

Which three rhetorical appeals form the core of Aristotle’s model?

a)

Ethos, Pathos, Logos

b)

Sender, Channel, Feedback

c)

Credibility, Decoding, Encoding

d)

Emotion, Culture, Context

17.

Lasswell’s model introduces 'effect' as:

a)

A measure of noise in the channel

b)

The observable change in the receiver

c)

The credibility of the communicator

d)

The feedback loop between parties

18.

'Dissociation and online dis-inhibition' refers to:

a)

Greater empathy through virtual reality

b)

Reduced social boundaries and riskier behavior online

c)

Stronger face-to-face connections

d)

Lack of interest in technology

19.

'Multiple identities on the smartphone' highlights:

a)

Users’ ability to switch devices quickly

b)

Managing distinct personal, professional, and virtual personas

c)

Encrypting personal data for privacy

d)

Having multiple phone numbers on one SIM card

20.

Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) is linked to:

a)

Perpetual connectivity in a perpetual network

b)

Improved multitasking skills

c)

Declining smartphone ownership

d)

Decreased media consumption

21.

Which of the following best describes the Shannon-Weaver model of communication?

a)

A model that includes noise as a key factor

b)

A cyclical model of communication

c)

A model emphasizing feedback and context

d)

A linear model focusing on sender and receiver

22.

What does the term 'feedback' refer to in communication theory?

a)

The response from the receiver to the sender

b)

The initial message sent by the communicator

c)

The context in which communication occurs

d)

The noise that interferes with the message

23.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the interactive model of communication?

a)

It does not consider the role of context

b)

It focuses solely on the sender's perspective

c)

It allows for simultaneous sending and receiving of messages

d)

It is a one-way process

24.

What does the term 'context' refer to in communication?

a)

All of the above

b)

The situation in which communication occurs

c)

The cultural background of the communicators

d)

The physical environment of communication

25.

Which model of communication is characterized by a feedback loop?

a)

Transactional model

b)

All of the above

c)

Interactive model

d)

Linear model