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Which of the following is NOT considered an element of communication?
a) Encoding
b) Transmission
c) Reflection
d) Feedback
c) Reflection
In the Interactional Model of Communication, feedback is described as:
a) Immediate and simultaneous
b) Delayed and two-way
c) One-directional and linear
d) Non-verbal only
b) Delayed and two-way
Which principle of effective communication emphasizes the importance of avoiding assumptions?
a) Trustworthiness
b) Objective Judgment
c) Value Difference
d) Authenticity
d) Authenticity
The 7 Cs of Communication include all of the following EXCEPT:
a) Coherence
b) Completeness
c) Creativity
d) Courteousness
c) Creativity
Marshall McLuhan’s concept of the Global Village primarily refers to:
a) The dominance of Western culture in media
b) The interconnectedness brought by modern technology
c) The expansion of English as a global language
d) The barriers caused by cultural misunderstandings
b) The interconnectedness brought by modern technology
Which register of language is most likely used in a courtroom proceeding?
a) Frozen
b) Casual
c) Consultative
d) Intimate
a) Frozen
In Kachru’s Concentric Circles of English, the Outer Circle refers to:
a) Countries where English is a foreign language
b) Countries where English is a second language
c) Countries where English is native
d) Countries with no English influence
b) Countries where English is a second language
Which of the following best distinguishes Pecha Kucha from other presentation styles?
a) It uses storytelling techniques
b) It requires exactly 20 slides with 20 seconds each
c) It emphasizes audience interaction
d) It relies heavily on multimedia animations
b) It requires exactly 20 slides with 20 seconds each
Aristotle’s three modes of persuasion are:
a) Ethos, Logos, Pathos
b) Ethos, Mythos, Logos
c) Logos, Pathos, Kairos
d) Pathos, Ethos, Mythos
a) Ethos, Logos, Pathos
In the SOAP format used for patient notes, the “A” stands for:
a) Analysis
b) Assessment
c) Action
d) Application
b) Assessment
Which of the following best describes communication according to its Latin root communicare?
a) To inform
b) To share
c) To persuade
d) To connect
b) To share
Which type of barrier occurs when a person’s emotions or attitudes interfere with message reception?
a) Physiological
b) Psychological
c) Semantic
d) Mechanical
b) Psychological
Which principle of interpersonal communication highlights that once a message is sent, it cannot be taken back?
a) Contextual
b) Irreversible
c) Complex
d) Inevitable
b) Irreversible
Which model of communication is considered linear and one-way?
a) Schramm’s Model
b) Barnlund’s Model
c) Shannon and Weaver’s Model
d) Dance’s Helical Model
c) Shannon and Weaver’s Model
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for effective global communication?
a) Mindful presence
b) Responsiveness
c) Discrimination
d) Friendliness
c) Discrimination
Which register of language is most appropriate for academic writing?
a) Casual
b) Formal
c) Consultative
d) Intimate
b) Formal
Which of the following is a non-verbal mode of communication?
a) Email
b) Gesture
c) Memorandum
d) Blogging
b) Gesture
Which principle of effective communication emphasizes adjusting to the audience?
a) Feedback
b) Topic
c) Adjustment
d) Purpose
c) Adjustment
Which of the following is a transactional model of communication?
a) Lasswell’s Model
b) White’s Model
c) Schramm’s Model
d) Aristotle’s Model
b) White’s Model
Which of the following is NOT part of Kapur’s principles of effective communication?
a) Active Listening
b) Speaking Skills
c) Creativity
d) Reading Skills
c) Creativity
Which of the following best describes media literacy?
a) Ability to memorize media messages
b) Ability to critically assess media content
c) Ability to create digital media
d) Ability to transmit messages through media
b) Ability to critically assess media content
Which of the following is a difference between spoken and written English?
a) Written English is less formal
b) Spoken English is more organized
c) Written English is more structured
d) Spoken English is more permanent
c) Written English is more structured
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of communication?
a) Informative
b) Persuasive
c) Entertaining
d) Argumentative
c) Entertaining
In public speaking, which type involves speaking without prior preparation?
a) Manuscript
b) Memorized
c) Impromptu
d) Extemporaneous
c) Impromptu
In the SWOT analysis used for business reports, the “T” stands for:
a) Trends
b) Threats
c) Techniques
d) Targets
b) Threats