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Foundations of Business #2

Total questions: 93

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is defined as the marks used in writing to clarify and separate sentences and their elements?

a)

punctuation

b)

conjunction

c)

convergence

d)

salutation

2.

Carl notices all the buses in his town are green. Carl hypothesized the buses everywhere are probably green. What type of thinking did Carl use?

a)

deductive reasoning

b)

abductive reasoning

c)

inductive reasoning

d)

qualitative reasoning

3.

Jakob is writing an article for work. After finishing his first draft, he gives a copy of the article to his co-worker Gwen, so she can read the article and offer advice. What stage is Jakob in?

a)

revising

b)

evaluating

c)

prewriting

d)

brainstorming

4.

Which of the following is the final step of the active listening process?

a)

designing

b)

empathizing

c)

recognizing

d)

recalling

5.

Which recovery plan is used to reduce feelings of frustration and anger?

a)

Emotion-reducing model

b)

Service recovery

c)

Problem-solving model

d)

Thought-dispelling model

6.

_______ is defined as understanding and using words appropriately in relation to their meaning.

a)

vocabulary

b)

grammar

c)

punctuation

d)

syntax

7.

Which of the following allows individuals to process information and come to an unbiased conclusion and results in well-rounded and objective results and deliverables?

a)

open-mindedness

b)

social-politeness

c)

skepticism

d)

honesty

8.

Customer service is the ______ a business takes to please customers.

a)

Involvement and enhancements

b)

Risks and losses

c)

Products and profits

d)

Complaints and issues

9.

Collaboration is the act of working alone to reach a desired outcome.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Decisive individuals work proactively toward a solution to a problem.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Core beliefs of a culture can influence individuals to act according to their culture's principles. What is this concept called?

a)

Values

b)

National origin

c)

Ethnicity

d)

Culture

12.

What term describes a specific geographical location or country where an individual is born, including the nation from which an individual has traced their ancestry?

a)

Assumptions

b)

National origin

c)

Ethnicity

d)

Culture

13.

What is the grouping of individuals based on shared cultural characteristics and identification called?

a)

Instructor

b)

Community

c)

Coach

d)

Freeform

14.

What is the purpose of entertainment speeches?

a)

To entertain an audience or serve a ceremonial purpose

b)

To convince, motivate, or challenge an audience

c)

To share knowledge of a subject

d)

To make speeches in public

15.

What is the purpose of persuasive speeches?

a)

To entertain an audience or serve a ceremonial purpose

b)

To convince, motivate, or challenge an audience

c)

To share knowledge of a subject

d)

To make speeches in public

16.

What is the purpose of informative speeches?

a)

To entertain an audience or serve a ceremonial purpose

b)

To convince, motivate, or challenge an audience

c)

To share knowledge of a subject

d)

To make speeches in public

17.

What is public speaking?

a)

Domineering individuals

b)

Inconsiderate individuals

c)

Angry individuals

d)

Act or process of making speeches in public

18.

Which of the following is a correct use of a comma?

a)

Joins words, creates confusion, organizes thoughts

b)

Joins clauses, used in lists, organizes adjectives

c)

Joins paragraphs, eliminates errors, clarifies meaning

d)

Joins sentences, separates phrases, lists items

19.

Select all of the following which are basic elements of communication.

a)

Observation, Interpretation, Conclusion, Assumption

b)

Conflict, Resolution, Negotiation, Agreement

c)

Emotion, Intuition, Reaction, Assumption

d)

Channel, Feedback, Message, Receiver, Sender

20.

_______ is crucial to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts in digital communication.

a)

Ignoring feedback from others

b)

Focusing solely on the content of the message

c)

Managing tone and emotions

d)

Using complex jargon in messages

21.

Which of the following best defines professional writing?

a)

Complete and accurate

b)

Presented in a monotone

c)

Vivid, dynamic language

d)

Clear and concise

22.

Which of the following is defined as the system of how a language is structured?

a)

grammar

b)

spelling

c)

style

d)

pronunciation

23.

Select all the following steps of the communication process done by the sender.

a)

encoding

b)

medium of transmission

c)

active listening process

d)

revising

24.

Select all the following examples of open body language.

a)

crossed arms, looking away

b)

turning back to the audience

c)

slouching, avoiding eye contact

d)

direct eye contact, using good posture

25.

Select all of the following methods an author should use when structuring their writing.

a)

Start with an Introduction to give the reader a clear map

b)

Have paragraphs which flow logically

c)

Noun which receives an action

d)

Convenient hours of operation for the customer

e)

Allows the customer to pay in different forms

26.

Which of the following is the final step in the communication process?

a)

rituals

b)

noise

c)

encoding

d)

feedback

27.

Which of the following is the meaning or subject of information being communicated?

a)

passion

b)

noise

c)

message

d)

color

28.

Select all the following choices which are examples of open body language.

a)

Functional gesturing

b)

Flexibility

c)

Direct eye contact

d)

Active listening

e)

Using good posture

29.

Which of the following is a person's point of view on a particular issue or subject?

a)

Perspective

b)

Purpose

c)

Expectation

d)

Potential

30.

Pieces of information that people accept as truth, even without proof

a)

active voice

b)

contractions

c)

story format

d)

assumptions

31.

Intensity of how loud or soft something is

a)

volume

b)

tone

c)

parody

d)

active voice

32.

Clarifies and conveys the speaker's emotions and feelings

a)

volume

b)

tone

c)

parody

d)

active voice

33.

Imitation of a writing or art form done with extreme exaggeration for comedic effect

a)

volume

b)

tone

c)

parody

d)

active voice

34.

Which of the following traits aids in coaching a team to achieve its vision?

a)

innovation

b)

vocabulary

c)

communication

d)

leadership

35.

Effective communication leads to _______.

a)

understanding

b)

confusion

c)

ignorance

d)

conflict

36.

Which of the following models of communication best describes simultaneous interpersonal communication?

a)

Reflective Model

b)

Child Effects Model

c)

Transactional Model

d)

Cluster Model

37.

Which of the following are the two types of listening?

a)

Distracted and Involved

b)

Active and passive

c)

Complex and simple

d)

Behavioural and physical

38.

When accepting instructions from a supervisor it is important to refrain from asking questions.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

The best way for the speaker to show passion is to let their personality shine through and engage the audience.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Which step of the active listening process involves the receiver communicating their attention to the sender by providing feedback?

a)

responding

b)

decoding

c)

understanding

d)

encoding

41.

Select all of the following which are steps of preparing for professional speeches and presentations.

a)

Researching the audience's hobbies, Choosing a venue, Practicing body language

b)

Audience Identification, Topic selection, Writing the speech

c)

Creating visual aids, Selecting a date, Sending invitations

d)

Drafting a budget, Hiring a venue, Arranging transportation

42.

Political commentaries are primary sources.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Petra is practicing her writing abilities. She set parameters for herself to write an article on a specific topic, and she gave herself one hour to complete the article. What did Petra assign to herself?

a)

time writing assignment

b)

press release

c)

brainstorming

d)

writing process

44.

Which of the following is a listening comprehension strategy which allows for dialogue and discussion of ideas from multiple participants?

a)

creating noise

b)

keeping a journal

c)

discussing what was read

d)

providing feedback

45.

Place the following steps of the problem-solving process in the correct order.

a)

Identify the problem, Compile and analyze the data, Identify alternatives, Evaluate the alternatives, Decide, Monitor the results and provide a follow-up

b)

Leadership, Speak with a natural rise and fall in her voice, Receiving, Understanding, Evaluating, Remembering, Responding

46.

Emilee's roommates often leave messes behind after they use the kitchen or other common areas. Emilee makes complaints by saying "I wish I was not the one cleaning all the time," to her roommates, but nothing changes. This is an example of which of the following communication styles?

a)

Passive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Active

d)

Authoritarian

47.

Which of the following is a reading comprehension strategy which may help improve focus, concentration and comprehension while reading and includes considering atmosphere, noise level and location?

a)

keeping a journal

b)

reading out loud

c)

discussing what was read

d)

finding a reading corner

48.

Which of the following is an important part of evaluating or assessing presentation performance?

a)

Pointing out mistakes to correct them for next time

b)

Being distracted by other issues instead of the issue at hand

c)

Transfer difficult customers to a coworker

d)

Telling customers what they want and need

49.

What is involved in gathering and analyzing data?

a)

Criticize opinions

b)

Gathering and analyzing data

c)

Re-read the document

d)

Schedule a set time for each paragraph

50.

Which of the following prewriting techniques is helpful for a broad topic?

a)

Drafting

b)

Listing

c)

Radio script

d)

Time writing assignment

51.

Any unplanned static or interruption during communication

a)

Noise

b)

Feedback

c)

Receiver

d)

Encoding

52.

The person or party who receives the message

a)

Decoding

b)

Disturbance

c)

Interpretation

d)

Communication channel

53.

Which of the following is NOT a shortcoming of emails?

a)

Reading out loud

b)

Instant delivery

c)

Finding a reading corner

d)

Keeping a journal

54.

Which of the following communication traits should a person be conscious of when working with an individual over the phone?

a)

Symbolic communication

b)

Physical communication

c)

Verbal communication

d)

Cognitive responses

55.

Which level of familiarity is associated with handshakes?

a)

Functional-professional

b)

Social-polite

c)

Love-intimate

d)

Sexual-arousal

56.

Select all of the following methods which can improve communication.

a)

Focus on the individual or group being addressed.

b)

Practice speaking and be prepared.

c)

Take deep breaths and focus on pronunciation.

d)

Use complex vocabulary.

57.

Which of the following styles of citations is used in the following citation? Brody, J.E. (2007, December 11). Mental reserves keep brain agile. The New York Times, p. A13

a)

APGA

b)

AMA

c)

IEEE

d)

APA

58.

________ is when the leader spends the necessary time and effort on a project.

a)

Dedication

b)

Procrastination

c)

Negligence

d)

Distraction

59.

Why is it important to take notes during lectures or discussions?

a)

Transfer difficult customers to a coworker

b)

To have the opportunity to review the material later

c)

Collaboration, together, shared, achievement, honesty

d)

Channel, Feedback, Message, Receiver, Sender

60.

Vision is the ability to see the big picture or the object of the task.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

Operational marks affect a document's punctuation.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Comes up with fresh and original concepts and ideas.

a)

notes

b)

style

c)

abbreviations

d)

summarize

63.

Questions concepts and may play the devil's advocate.

a)

Generator

b)

Challenger

c)

Chameleon

d)

Promoter

64.

Missed opportunities, as well as harm to personal and company reputation.

a)

Inferential

b)

Literal

c)

Bias

d)

Factual

65.

Chris and Susan are discussing their plans for the football game tomorrow night over the phone. Which of the following would the phone be considered in the scenario?

a)

Product

b)

Institutional

c)

Channel

d)

Receiver

66.

Noise in digital communication only refers to external disturbances.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

Select all of the following traits which are important to effective teams.

a)

Reliability

b)

Color

c)

Goal-oriented

d)

Active listening

68.

Presentation screen text should be written in paragraph form.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

Ricard is entering the stage where he is ready to create his assignment. What stage is Ricard in?

a)

publishing

b)

listing

c)

drafting

d)

planning

70.

Which of the following is the key to success in today's digital age workplace?

a)

Avoiding technology

b)

Enabling real-time interactions

c)

Mastering digital communication skills

d)

Having a high school diploma

71.

Which of the following is a sign of good customer service?

a)

Rushing customers to make a purchase

b)

Properly greeting customers upon the first contact

c)

Providing incorrect information about products

d)

Avoiding eye contact and speaking softly

72.

_______ are sources where the reader cannot identify a bias and all sides of the argument are presented equally, fairly and truthfully.

a)

Balanced sources

b)

Biased sources

c)

Unreliable sources

d)

Subjective sources

73.

Which of the following is related to communication skills?

a)

Evaluate the impact of nonverbal cues in communication.

b)

Discuss the importance of feedback in verbal exchanges.

c)

Fill in the blanks using the word bank provided below.

d)

Identify common barriers to effective communication.

74.

If a customer's request is unreasonable, it is all right to say no.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

Which of the following describes a sequence of physical and mental actions to take when creating written works?

a)

time writing assignment

b)

planning - main steps

c)

writing process

d)

practice session

76.

Communication between a business and its employees is called which of the following?

a)

Gathering and analyzing data

b)

Internal communication

c)

keeping a journal

d)

Limiting judgments

77.

Which of the following allows the audience to think and digest what the speaker is talking about?

a)

a cough

b)

an apology

c)

a donut

d)

a pause

78.

Select all the following examples of a primary source.

a)

Direct eye contact, using good posture

b)

Autobiographies, diaries

c)

Balanced sources

d)

Concrete and factual information

79.

Select all the following universal communication strategies when dealing with diverse populations.

a)

Audience identification, topic selection, writing the speech

b)

Knowing oneself, practicing patience, taking an interest in different cultures

c)

Sharing and gathering knowledge

d)

Outlines

80.

What percentage do nonverbal cues contribute to the communication process?

a)

30 percent

b)

100 percent

c)

55 percent

d)

75 percent

81.

The delivery process should take how many days?

a)

Two to three business days

b)

One to two weeks

c)

Four to five business days

d)

Same day delivery

82.

Which of the following is an appropriate phone etiquette?

a)

Answer the phone within three rings

b)

Talk in a loud voice

c)

Make most business calls after 10 p.m.

d)

Answer the telephone with "hey"

83.

What should you do when leaving the line during a call?

a)

Use the hold button

b)

Talk over the caller

c)

Make most business calls after 10 p.m.

d)

Answer the telephone with "hey"

84.

Which term refers to the ability to maintain the same tone to avoid misinterpretation?

a)

Clarity

b)

Consistency

c)

Visual

d)

Storyteller

85.

Which of the following is defined as being prepared, trustworthy and consistently performing well?

a)

Reliability

b)

Validity

c)

Accuracy

d)

Prestige

86.

Which of the following is NOT a component of paralanguage?

a)

Noise

b)

Encoding

c)

Smiling

d)

Message

87.

Which of the following is NOT an element of successful verbal communication?

a)

Using technical jargon to impress the audience.

b)

Being distracted by other issues instead of the issue at hand.

c)

Maintaining eye contact with the audience.

d)

Encouraging audience participation during the discussion.

88.

Sent in order to reply to a question or information requested

a)

Trip

b)

Response

c)

Field report

d)

Directive

89.

Sent to report on inspection and procedures

a)

Trip

b)

Response

c)

Field report

d)

Directive

90.

Sent in order to state policies or procedures the writer wishes the reader to follow

a)

Trip

b)

Response

c)

Field report

d)

Directive

91.

Which term refers to the ability to manage one's own emotions and behaviors?

a)

Relationship management

b)

Social awareness

c)

Self-management

d)

Self-awareness

92.

Which term is associated with maintaining consistency in communication?

a)

Storyteller

b)

Clarity

c)

Consistency

d)

Visual

93.

_______ is deductive reasoning, and _______ is inductive reasoning.

a)

Empirical reasoning; speculative reasoning

b)

Linear reasoning; circular reasoning

c)

Top-down thinking; bottom-up thinking

d)

Abstract thinking; concrete thinking