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