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Foundations of Communication Review

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which communication channel is best when you need to keep a permanent written record but want to reach employees only inside the company?

a)

Business memo

b)

Social media

c)

Phone call

d)

Text message

2.

For sharing a new product announcement with a large external audience, which channel is the best?

a)

Webinar

b)

Phone call

c)

Email

d)

Letter

3.

Which communication style is characterized by avoiding conflict and struggling to openly express needs?

a)

Passive

b)

Assertive

c)

Aggressive

d)

Passive-aggressive

4.

What does assertive communication help improve in the workplace?

a)

Easier decision-making and reduced stress

b)

Increased conflict and tension

c)

Avoidance of difficult conversations

d)

Ignoring others’ feelings

5.

What is a key tip for working successfully with someone who has a passive communication style?

a)

Create a welcoming environment to encourage sharing

b)

Use sarcasm to get their attention

c)

Avoid asking them questions

d)

Challenge their ideas aggressively

6.

Which “C” of effective communication means organizing ideas logically so the message is easy to follow?

a)

Coherent

b)

Courteous

c)

Concrete

d)

Concise

7.

What does the “Concrete” communication principle ensure?

a)

Messages are specific and backed by facts

b)

Messages are brief and to the point

c)

Messages are polite and respectful

d)

Messages are free of grammatical errors

8.

When needing a permanent, legally recognized record of communication, which channel is usually preferred?

a)

Letter

b)

Instant messaging

c)

Phone call

d)

Social media

9.

What disadvantage might employers see in extensive use of text messages for work?

a)

Creates distractions and low security

b)

Too formal for short messages

c)

Not accessible on smartphones

d)

Cannot be used for reminders

10.

What is a drawback of relying on face-to-face meetings in remote work?

a)

Not always possible and can be time-consuming

b)

No chance for immediate feedback

c)

Messages are automatically recorded

d)

It’s more efficient than written communication

11.

How can you improve your communication if you are often misunderstood or seem unclear?

a)

Use simpler language and active voice

b)

Add more technical jargon

c)

Skip proofreading

d)

Speak less directly

12.

Why is proofreading important to the “Correct” principle of communication?

a)

Errors undermine credibility and create confusion

b)

It makes messages longer

c)

It reduces politeness

d)

It causes distractions

13.

What is a disadvantage of electronic forms in workplace communication?

a)

They can seem impersonal

b)

They always contain errors

c)

Require face-to-face follow up

d)

Cannot be used for surveys

14.

Which communication style responds calmly and respectfully even during disagreements?

a)

Assertive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Passive

d)

Passive-aggressive

15.

What main factor helps you decide which communication channel to use?

a)

Audience and urgency of the message

b)

The day of the week

c)

Personal preference only

d)

The weather outside

16.

Which of the 7 Cs focuses on delivering messages free of slang and jargon?

a)

Clear

b)

Courteous

c)

Concrete

d)

Correct

17.

When communicating with a passive-aggressive coworker, what is a good strategy?

a)

Address issues clearly and respectfully ASAP

b)

Ignore all communication from them

c)

Be sarcastic to respond in kind

d)

Avoid email and text messages

18.

Which “C” refers to including all necessary details like who, what, where, when, and why?

a)

Complete

b)

Concise

c)

Concrete

d)

Courteous

19.

What is a best practice for ensuring your communication is “Concrete”?

a)

Use facts and examples to support your message

b)

Use as few words as possible

c)

Be polite even if facts are missing

d)

Avoid details that might confuse

20.

What is a possible disadvantage of relying heavily on electronic communication in teams?

a)

Loss of personal connection and misinterpretation of tone

b)

Permanent paper trail

c)

Immediate feedback in all cases

d)

Reduces distractions

21.

Your manager needs you to send a detailed update that includes dates, locations, and participant lists to all team members and wants a permanent record. Which communication channel would you choose?

a)

Phone call

b)

Email

c)

Instant message

d)

Social media post

22.

You receive a customer complaint that is urgent and sensitive. You must clarify details quickly and maintain confidentiality. Which channel is best?

a)

Public social media reply

b)

Phone call

c)

Company website update

d)

Mass email

23.

Your supervisor gives you an unclear email about a new procedure that misses key deadlines and responsibilities. You want to ask for clarification. What communication style should you use to keep the conversation productive?

a)

Passive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Assertive

d)

Passive-aggressive

24.

You notice a coworker often agrees to tasks but misses deadlines and indirectly blames others. What communication style best describes them?

a)

Assertive

b)

Passive

c)

Passive-aggressive

d)

Aggressive

25.

Your team sends many emails daily and the inboxes become overwhelming. What communication channel could reduce this overload while allowing fast collaboration?

a)

Phone calls

b)

Instant messaging

c)

Social media posts

d)

Business memos

26.

You must prepare training for a large external audience that can watch live or later. Which method gives wide reach but may suffer from passive listening?

a)

Webinar

b)

Face-to-face meeting

c)

Phone call

d)

Instant messaging

27.

You see that your emails sometimes come across as confusing and disorganized. According to the 7 Cs, which areas likely need improvement?

a)

Concise and Correct

b)

Coherent and Clear

c)

Concrete and Courteous

d)

Complete and Courteous

28.

A client complains that your written instructions use many technical words they don’t understand. To fix this, which “C” should you focus on?

a)

Courteous

b)

Clear

c)

Concise

d)

Concrete

29.

During a tense discussion, a coworker cuts people off and insists only their way is right. How should you handle their communication style?

a)

Match their aggressive tone

b)

Stay calm and assertive

c)

Avoid responding

d)

Use sarcasm

30.

You want to send a quick reminder about a meeting time change that is informal to a colleague you know. Which channel should you use?

a)

Text message

b)

Electronic form

c)

Business memo

d)

Face-to-face meeting

31.

Your company holds weekly in-person team meetings to share updates and encourage collaboration. What’s a drawback of this communication method?

a)

Can feel impersonal

b)

Can waste time if poorly run

c)

No chance for live questions

d)

Not everyone hears the message

32.

A manager wants to discuss sensitive employee feedback confidentially with you. Which channel should she choose?

a)

Group meeting

b)

Phone call or face-to-face

c)

Email

d)

Electronic form

33.

You want to improve your assertiveness by communicating your ideas clearly without offending others. Which of these tactics helps?

a)

Use “I” statements and raise your volume confidently

b)

Avoid eye contact and apologize often

c)

Dominate the conversation

d)

Be sarcastic to make points

34.

At work, you find that some colleagues use sarcasm or silent treatment when upset instead of addressing issues openly. How is their communication style classified?

a)

Passive

b)

Assertive

c)

Aggressive

d)

Passive-aggressive

35.

You need to send detailed survey requests and forms to many employees to save time and avoid errors. Which channel works best?

a)

Electronic forms

b)

Phone calls

c)

Video conferences

d)

Social media posts

36.

A supervisor’s email lacks greetings and uses harsh words. According to the 7 Cs, which principle is missing?

a)

Concise

b)

Courteous

c)

Concrete

d)

Correct

37.

Your marketing team wants to increase employer branding while engaging candidates interactively on a global scale. Which channel should they prioritize?

a)

Social media

b)

Phone calls

c)

Business memos

d)

Face-to-face meetings

38.

You lead a remote project update meeting but many participants have connectivity issues and feel fatigued. What channel disadvantage are you experiencing?

a)

Scheduling challenges and screen fatigue in video conferencing

b)

Lack of permanent record in face-to-face

c)

One-sided communication in webinars

d)

Overcrowded inboxes from email