Test 4 - Communication Styles
  • 1. Individual or group who sends or originates the message.
A) Feedback
B) Messenger
C) Sender
D) Receiver
  • 2. Thought, idea, opinion, etc., which the sender has encoded and wants conveyed.
A) Sender
B) Messenger
C) Receiver
D) Feedback
  • 3. Target of the message.
A) Sender
B) Receiver
C) Feedback
D) Messenger
  • 4. Which of the following is NOT an example of non-verbal communication?
A) Facial Expressions
B) Eye Contact
C) Listening
D) Gestures
  • 5. Which of the following is NOT a component of para linguistics?
A) Facial Expressions
B) Tone
C) Inflection
D) Pitch
  • 6. Which of the following is NOT true about the use of humor?
A) Humor is encouraged in all situations
B) Humor allows for more friendly approach
C) Humor is discouraged in certain situations
D) Humor can break through the stress in a room
  • 7. Which of the following is NOT a step in the communication process?
A) Prioritizing
B) Transmitting
C) Encoding
D) Thinking
  • 8. In the Shannon-Weaver Model, which of the following is physical interference such as loud sounds which could impact the reception of a message?
A) Noise
B) Channels
C) Feedback
D) Receptors
  • 9. In the Transactional Model of Communication, which of the following overlaps to show how the similarities in the communicators can have an impact on the delivery of a message?
A) Experience
B) Communication Style
C) Noise
D) Feedback
  • 10. Which if the following is NOT a scenario where someone would need to use professional communication skills?
A) Presenting a speech at a luncheon
B) Talking with friends at lunch
C) E-mailing a Co-Worker
D) Having lunch with a client
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a tip for communication in the workplace?
A) Proofread all written communications
B) Keep criticism constructive and positive
C) Be very casual in workplace communication
D) Check grammar and spelling in written documents
  • 12. Which of the following is NOT a method of organizing information when writing a speech?
A) Flow Chart
B) Outline
C) Flash Cards
D) Diagram
  • 13. Communication Styles include the following: assertive, ___________, passive, and passive-aggressive.
A) Soft
B) Loud
C) Aggressive
D) Emotional
  • 14. Assertive Communication is characterized by trying to reach a ___________.
A) Aggressive Solution
B) Mutually agreed upon solution
C) Passive Solution
D) One way solution
  • 15. Aggressive Solution can involve ________ in order to achieve the end goal.
A) Manipulation
B) Friendliness
C) Cheerfulness
D) Satisfaction
  • 16. Impact of Communication on Society can ___________ between cultures and communities.
A) Rule
B) Control
C) Create division
D) Bridge of a gap
  • 17. Propaganda can be used to _________.
A) Shape the opposing cause
B) Help the opposing cause
C) Damage the opposing cause
D) Do nothing to the opposing cause
  • 18. Being _________ is a communication mistake.
A) Being poorly prepared
B) Slow Talker
C) An Uneducated Person
D) Loud Talker
  • 19. Which of the following is the process the listener takes to assess the information received from the speaker?
A) Understanding
B) Evaluating
C) Providing Feedback
D) Receiving
  • 20. Which of the following types of listening commonly occurs in informal settings such as with friends?
A) Casual Listening
B) Secondhand Listening
C) Active Listening
D) Passive Listening
  • 21. Which of the following is NOT a part of the listening process?
A) Focusing
B) Understanding
C) Hearing
D) Talking
  • 22. Which of the following types of listening occurs in a more formal setting?
A) Active Listening
B) Casual Listening
C) Passive Listening
D) Secondhand Listening
  • 23. What are the steps taken to fully understand and retain a message:
A) Receiving, Understanding, Evaluating, Remembering, and Responding.
B) Receiving, Understanding, Remembering, and Responding.
C) Receiving, Evaluating, Remembering, and Responding.
D) Understanding, Evaluating, Remembering, and Responding.
  • 24. ___________ is the stage where the listener provides verbal and/or non-verbal reactions to a message.
A) Responding
B) Understanding
C) Evaluating
D) Receiving
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