Round 1
Why is communication important in coding?
[More than one answer]
a) For collaboration and problem-solving
b) For code reviews and client interaction
c) Documentation
d) Face-to-face meetings
For collaboration and problem-solving and For code reviews and client interaction (a and b)
Which is an example of written communication?
a) Phone calls b) Presentations c) Emails d) Video conferencing
c) Emails
True or False: Clear communication helps in articulating coding problems.
a) True
b) False
a) True
True or False: Release notes detail only new features in software updates.
a) True
b) False
b) False
When is verbal communication more suitable?
a) For formal announcements
b) To convey emotions and expressions
c) For documentation
d) None of the above
b) To convey emotions and expressions
What is active listening?
a) Just hearing what the speaker says
b) Fully concentrating, understanding, responding and remembering
c) Maintaining eye contact
d) Asking clarifying questions
b) Fully concentrating, understanding, responding and remembering
Which demonstrates active listening?
a) Providing feedback
b) Zoning out
c) Multitasking
d) Both a and c
a) Providing feedback
What is important for effective verbal presentations? (More than one answer - Select 2)
a) Using technical jargon
b) Clarity and simplicity
c) Unstructured flow
d) Organising thoughts logically
b) Clarity and simplicity
d) Organising thoughts logically
True or False: Verbal communication is more expressive than written communication.
a) True
b) False
a) True
What do release notes communicate? (Select 2)
a) New features
b) Enhancements
c) Marketing plans
d) Bug fixes
a) New features and d) Bug fixes
Who are release notes intended to inform? (Select more than one answer)
a) Developers
b) Users
c) Tennis players
d) None of the above
a) Developers and b) Users
True or False: Feedback can reveal weaknesses an individual may not be aware of.
a) True
b) False
a) True
What is the speaker's expertise related to the TEDx Talk?
a) He is a renowned PowerPoint expert
b) He is an author of a book on presentations
c) He runs a presentations resource website
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Which is a way to get feedback on communications?
a) Peer review sessions
b) Feedback forms or surveys
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
c) Both a and b
What is a benefit of peer review sessions?
a) Get feedback from colleagues on materials
b) Distribute surveys to stakeholders
c) Reveals blind spots
d) Builds confidence
a) Get feedback from colleagues on materials
True or False: Collaboration requires effective communication for teams to be on the same page.
a) True
b) False
a) True
What is the title of the TEDx Talk mentioned?
a) Avoiding Death by PowerPoint
b) How to Avoid Death By PowerPoint
c) Effective Presentations 101
d) The Art of Great Presentations
b) How to Avoid Death By PowerPoint
Which is an example of verbal communication?
a) Instant messaging
b) Documentation
c) Face-to-face meetings
d) Emails
c) Face-to-face meetings
When is written communication more suitable?
a) For formal announcements and documentation
b) To convey emotions and expressions
c) For real-time collaboration
d) For verbal presentations
a) For formal announcements and documentation
What are release notes used for?
a) To communicate software changes
b) For client requirement gathering
c) For code documentation
d) For task planning
a) To communicate software changes
What is a benefit of feedback forms or surveys?
a) Gather input on communication effectiveness
b) Encourages continuous learning
c) Provides positive feedback
d) None of the above
a) Gather input on communication effectiveness
How does feedback enhance self-awareness?
a) Identifies strengths and weaknesses
b) Facilitates continuous improvement
c) Reveals blind spots
d) Both a and c
a) Identifies strengths and weaknesses
How does feedback facilitate continuous learning?
a) By encouraging skill development
b) By providing positive reinforcement
c) By identifying blind spots
d) By enhancing confidence
a) By encouraging skill development
How do feedback help identify blind spots?
a) By revealing weaknesses individuals aren't aware
b) By providing positive reinforcement
c) By facilitating continuous improvement
d) By enhancing self-awareness
a) By revealing weaknesses individuals aren't aware
How does positive feedback build confidence?
a) By revealing blind spots
b) By reinforcing strengths and accomplishments
c) By encouraging continuous learning
d) By fostering self-awareness
b) By reinforcing strengths and accomplishments