Basic Elements of Communication (and Other Related Topics) Quiz. You can use these items for your short formative test after a classroom discussion. Answers are already highlighted.
- The CEO of a corporation gives a speech on first quarter profits to board members. Infer the channel in the communication process.
- the first quarter profits
- the CEO
- CEO’s words and movements
- D. the board members
- You deliver a speech about the importance of higher education to a group of high school students. What is the message?
- the high school students
- you
- importance of higher education
- your voice and language
- Anna names four ingredients for Ryhs to buy at the grocery store. Who is the sender of the message?
- Ryhs
- Anna
- grocery store
- ingredients
- Which of the following is an example of audience’s feedback?
- laughter
- silence
- half-closed eyelids
- all of the above
- Which of these could be the best topic to choose for a speech to high school students?
- SUV versus trucks
- test-taking strategies
- balancing a checkbook
- investing in stocks
- Public communication can be best defined as:
- communication designed to inform or persuade audience
- the relationship level of communication
- interactions with a limited number of persons
- communication within oneself
- Intrapersonal communication is best defined as:
- the relationship level of communication
- interactions with a limited number of persons
- communication designed to inform or persuade audience
- communication within oneself
- Which comparison of verbal and nonverbal communication is accurate?
- Both verbal and nonverbal communications are formally taught.
- The sender has more control over verbal communication.
- More channels are used for verbal communication.
- The setting is more restricted in nonverbal communication.
- When does encoding take place?
- when the receiver interprets the message
- when the sender translates the message into a perceivable form
- when both sender and receiver want to exchange messages
- when the sender recognizes the communication style of the other
- What does bow-wow theory state about the origin of language?
- Language is a result of emotional outbursts.
- Language is a product of man’s physical activities.
- Language is a product of man’s mimicking of the sounds of nature.
- Language is a result of chanting during rituals.
- Which is a characteristic of formal language register?
- commonly accepted format
- style rarely or never changes
- private communication
- normal use of colloquialisms
- Which situation likely requires a consultative language register?
- paper presentation
- financial counseling
- writing a friendly letter
- making an announcement
- What function entails the use of communication for pleasure?
- instructive
- entertainment
- regulatory
- motivational
- Which theory relates the rituals of primitive men to the birth of language?
- tarara-boom-de-ay
- ta-ta
- yo-he-ho
- D. pooh-pooh
- Which of these does NOT constitute effective listening skills?
- focusing fully on the speaker
- showing interest
- making side comments
- avoiding interruption
- Which statement does NOT describe decoding process?
- It is deciding on the medium to use in transmitting a message.
- It involves interpretation.
- It is assigning meaning to the message.
- It is usually done by the receiver in a communication process.
- Which statement best explains intercultural communication?
- It studies communication practices across different cultures.
- It classifies cultures into major and minor categories.
- It deals with linguistic peculiarities present in various nations.
- It explores racial and social discriminations.
- Which must be avoided in formal communication situations?
- the expression of ideas in complete sentences
- the preference on completely pronounced words over contractions
- the use of slangs and other private vocabularies
- the application of generally agreed syntactic structures
- Which communication situation may require a casual language register?
- a private conversation between a husband and wife
- a discussion between an heir and his lawyer
- a chitchat among friends in a coffee shop
- a ritualistic chanting of verses during Pabasa
- The HR head sends a memo to all newly hired employees about the erroneous detail stipulated in their signed contracts and requests a notice of receipt within five days. What is the expected feedback?
- a memo sent back to HR
- a signed contract
- an email confirming receipt
- a letter of excuse
- What is the scientific study of language?
- communication
- linguistics
- pragmatics
- speech
- Which is NOT a basic element of communication?
- source
- destination
- medium
- language
- What language register is usually employed in private conversations?
- casual
- formal
- intimate
- consultative
- Which type of speech act involves an intention to make an interaction?
- locution
- illocution
- perlocution
- no locution
- What is the form of nonverbal interaction that involves touch?
- chronemics
- haptics
- proxemics
- kinesics