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1. |
Communication is derived from a Latin word “Communis” which means |
A. | community |
B. | share |
C. | common |
D. | marxist |
Answer» C. common |
2. |
Communication starts with: |
A. | message |
B. | sender |
C. | channel |
D. | feedback |
Answer» B. sender |
3. |
The number of key elements in the communication process is : |
A. | five |
B. | six |
C. | seven |
D. | four |
Answer» C. seven |
4. |
The two broad areas of communication are: |
A. | oral and written communication |
B. | verbal and written communication |
C. | verbal and non-verbal communication |
D. | oral and non-verbal communication |
Answer» C. verbal and non-verbal communication |
5. |
Which of the following are examples of oral communication? |
A. | meetings, memos and presentations |
B. | meetings, memos and performance reviews |
C. | meetings, presentations and performance reviews |
D. | reports, presentations and performance reviews |
Answer» C. meetings, presentations and performance reviews |
6. |
Which of the following are examples of written communication? |
A. | letters and voicemail |
B. | reports and email |
C. | circulars and voicemail |
D. | presentations and email |
Answer» B. reports and email |
7. |
All the following are external stakeholders of an organization, except: |
A. | media |
B. | government |
C. | suppliers |
D. | shareholders |
Answer» D. shareholders |
8. |
Functional coordination is one important reason for communicating with: |
A. | superiors |
B. | peers |
C. | subordinates |
D. | employees’ unions |
Answer» B. peers |
9. |
Communication with superiors involves: |
A. | problem solving |
B. | disciplinary matters |
C. | welfare aspects |
D. | public relations |
Answer» A. problem solving |
10. |
Listening has been identified as one of the “seven habits of highly effective people” by : |
A. | lundsteen |
B. | stephen covey |
C. | lee iacocca |
D. | tom peters |
Answer» B. stephen covey |
11. |
The most basic type of listening is known as: |
A. | discriminative listening |
B. | comprehension listening |
C. | appreciative listening |
D. | evaluative listening |
Answer» A. discriminative listening |
12. |
Another name for dialogic listening is: |
A. | empathetic listening |
B. | therapeutic listening |
C. | relational listening |
D. | active listening |
Answer» C. relational listening |
13. |
Readability is determined mainly by: |
A. | punctuation |
B. | length of words |
C. | active and passive voice |
D. | spelling |
Answer» B. length of words |
14. |
One broad principle of general writing is : |
A. | write to express, not to impress |
B. | write to impress not to express |
C. | tone |
D. | emphasis and subordination |
Answer» A. write to express, not to impress |
15. |
Writing style can be improved through use of : |
A. | jargon |
B. | slang |
C. | simple words |
D. | metaphors |
Answer» C. simple words |
16. |
All the following are advantages of oral communication, except : |
A. | control over receiver’s attention |
B. | immediate feedback |
C. | personal quality |
D. | conveying complex information |
Answer» D. conveying complex information |
17. |
Teleconferencing is not suitable for : |
A. | meetings |
B. | interviews |
C. | problem solving |
D. | keeping in touch with country offices |
Answer» C. problem solving |
18. |
One advantage of telephone communication is : |
A. | good for problem solving |
B. | permits use of some non-verbal cues |
C. | conveying large amount of information |
D. | keeping a permanent record |
Answer» B. permits use of some non-verbal cues |
19. |
Reading refers to which element of the communication process? |
A. | encoding |
B. | decoding |
C. | message |
D. | channel |
Answer» B. decoding |
20. |
Reading for information about what is happening within your organization is called : |
A. | reading for pleasure |
B. | reading for personal interest |
C. | reading for internal information |
D. | professional reading |
Answer» C. reading for internal information |
21. |
Reading may be described by all the following, except: |
A. | a passive process |
B. | a skill |
C. | an active process |
D. | thinking under the stimulus of the printed page |
Answer» A. a passive process |
22. |
The most challenging type of meeting is : |
A. | task oriented meeting |
B. | information sharing meeting |
C. | progress meeting |
D. | problem solving meeting |
Answer» D. problem solving meeting |
23. |
All the following are characteristics of meetings, except: |
A. | focused |
B. | planned |
C. | highly formal |
D. | structured |
Answer» C. highly formal |
24. |
A meeting called to discuss arrangements for a specific event is called: |
A. | progress meeting |
B. | task oriented meeting |
C. | decision making meeting |
D. | information sharing meeting |
Answer» B. task oriented meeting |
25. |
The word “memo” is a short form for : |
A. | memory |
B. | memorizing |
C. | memorandum |
D. | members order |
Answer» C. memorandum |
26. |
Memo is derived from a Latin word which means : |
A. | a thing which must be remembered |
B. | a thing which must be memorized |
C. | a thing which must be written |
D. | a thing which must be communicated |
Answer» A. a thing which must be remembered |
27. |
One characteristic of a memo is : |
A. | formal |
B. | tool for external communication |
C. | concise |
D. | pretentious |
Answer» C. concise |
28. |
All the following types of information can be posted on the intranet, except: |
A. | employee benefits |
B. | declared holidays |
C. | company policies |
D. | performance appraisals |
Answer» D. performance appraisals |
29. |
One advantage of the intranet is : |
A. | easy to develop and maintain |
B. | easy to get started |
C. | avoids information overload |
D. | will be readily used by all employees |
Answer» C. avoids information overload |
30. |
One disadvantage of the intranet is : |
A. | large investment in time and money |
B. | encourages grapevine |
C. | is inferior to email |
D. | not suited for small organizations |
Answer» A. large investment in time and money |
31. |
All the following are principles of business letter writing, except: |
A. | consideration |
B. | directness |
C. | precision |
D. | ambiguity |
Answer» D. ambiguity |
32. |
Which of the following is not a compulsory part of a business letter? |
A. | salutation |
B. | close |
C. | attention line |
D. | body |
Answer» C. attention line |
33. |
A press release is better known today as : |
A. | public relations |
B. | publicity |
C. | news release |
D. | advertising |
Answer» C. news release |
34. |
One advantage of a news release is : |
A. | unpaid form of communication |
B. | highly credible |
C. | can appear in all media |
D. | reaches more number of people |
Answer» B. highly credible |
35. |
Which of the following does not describe a report? |
A. | orderly |
B. | subjective |
C. | helps decision making |
D. | helps in problem solving |
Answer» B. subjective |
36. |
The quality of a report is determined mainly by: |
A. | the language of the report |
B. | the visual aspects |
C. | the length of the report |
D. | the accuracy of the data |
Answer» D. the accuracy of the data |
37. |
A resume summarizes the following: |
A. | strengths and weaknesses |
B. | personality |
C. | education and experience |
D. | hobbies |
Answer» C. education and experience |
38. |
Which of the following is characteristic of a chronological resume? |
A. | appropriate for experienced candidates |
B. | mentions most recent job or qualification first |
C. | appropriate when education and experience are unrelated to the job applied for |
D. | not commonly used |
Answer» B. mentions most recent job or qualification first |
39. |
The main purpose of a group discussion is to measure : |
A. | knowledge |
B. | personality |
C. | group communication skills |
D. | leadership skills |
Answer» C. group communication skills |
40. |
The primary role of a moderator is to: |
A. | facilitate the smooth functioning of the gd |
B. | keep track of time |
C. | announce the gd topic |
D. | interfere during the gd |
Answer» A. facilitate the smooth functioning of the gd |
41. |
Arriving ahead of time for a meeting is an example of : |
A. | feedback |
B. | body language |
C. | non-verbal communication |
D. | verbal communication |
Answer» C. non-verbal communication |
42. |
The message sent is not always the same as the meaning attached to the message. This is because of the: |
A. | wrong sender |
B. | wrong medium |
C. | faulty message |
D. | inaccurate decoding |
Answer» D. inaccurate decoding |
43. |
The term “cardiac orifice” is an example of: |
A. | words with multiple meanings |
B. | jargon |
C. | highly specific language |
D. | biased language |
Answer» B. jargon |
44. |
Wrong decoding means: |
A. | badly worded message |
B. | message sent to wrong receiver |
C. | interpreted meaning is different from intended message |
D. | message sent by wrong sender |
Answer» C. interpreted meaning is different from intended message |
45. |
If you are the Advertising Manager of a company, your peers would include: |
A. | market research manager |
B. | vice president marketing |
C. | marketing executive |
D. | vice president sales |
Answer» A. market research manager |
46. |
The purpose of public relations is: |
A. | to sell the company’s products |
B. | to communicate with shareholders |
C. | to project a favourable image of the company among various publics |
D. | to communicate during a crisis |
Answer» C. to project a favourable image of the company among various publics |
47. |
Passive listening means: |
A. | hard work |
B. | hearing the sound of words |
C. | hearing the meaning of words |
D. | processing the information |
Answer» B. hearing the sound of words |
48. |
Which of the following is not an indication of active listening? |
A. | egocentrism |
B. | engaging in conversation with the speaker |
C. | taking notes |
D. | reconstructing the information |
Answer» A. egocentrism |
49. |
The words “cognizant” and “aware” m ean the same thing. Using “cognizant” instead of “aware” is an example of : |
A. | simple word |
B. | complex word |
C. | jargon |
D. | frequently misused word |
Answer» B. complex word |
50. |
Simple words should be used for all the following reasons, except: |
A. | need less time and space |
B. | allow reader to focus on the idea |
C. | allow reader to get the intended message |
D. | attract attention to the word itself |
Answer» D. attract attention to the word itself |
51. |
An impromptu speech means: |
A. | a prepared speech delivered without any supporting aids |
B. | a speech delivered without any preparation |
C. | a speech delivered while referring to notes |
D. | a speech delivered by reading from notes |
Answer» B. a speech delivered without any preparation |
52. |
Reading the lines of a written text means: |
A. | gaining in-depth understanding |
B. | superficial understanding of words |
C. | understanding the intended meaning |
D. | going beyond the intended meaning |
Answer» B. superficial understanding of words |
53. |
“ A meeting without an agenda is like a ship without a destination.” This means that the meeting : |
A. | has no goal |
B. | lacks leadership |
C. | is inconclusive |
D. | is disorganized |
Answer» A. has no goal |
54. |
A memo is known as an inter office memo because : |
A. | it is used to communicate with peers |
B. | it is used to communicate with superiors |
C. | it is used to communicate with subordinates |
D. | it is used to communicate between all levels in the organization |
Answer» D. it is used to communicate between all levels in the organization |
55. |
An intranet differs from an extranet in the following way : |
A. | intranet is a private website |
B. | intranet is meant only for internal stakeholders |
C. | intranet is more suitable for large organizations |
D. | intranet is expensive to maintain |
Answer» B. intranet is meant only for internal stakeholders |
56. |
Consideration in a business letter means: |
A. | stressing the “me” attitude |
B. | using first person pronouns |
C. | stressing the “you” attitude |
D. | appealing to the sender’s interest |
Answer» C. stressing the “you” attitude |
57. |
A news release is more credible than advertising because: |
A. | it is carried free by the medium |
B. | it announces a new development in the company |
C. | it is accepted by the medium |
D. | it is more interesting and newsworthy |
Answer» C. it is accepted by the medium |
58. |
Objectivity in a business report means the following: |
A. | use of active voice |
B. | use of passive voice |
C. | use of the first person pronoun |
D. | emphasizing the doer of the action |
Answer» B. use of passive voice |
59. |
The resume should be written before the job application letter because: |
A. | the resume is seen first |
B. | the resume helps to decide what to highlight in the letter |
C. | the resume is more important than the letter |
D. | most employers do not read application letters |
Answer» B. the resume helps to decide what to highlight in the letter |
60. |
A GD is highly structured because: |
A. | it is coordinated by a moderator |
B. | it measures group communication skills |
C. | members have to listen to the views of others |
D. | the topic, time and number of participants are all decided in advance |
Answer» D. the topic, time and number of participants are all decided in advance |
61. |
Which of the following indicates the correct sequence of the elements of communication in the communication process? |
A. | sender, receiver, channel, message, feedback |
B. | receiver, feedback, sender, message, channel |
C. | sender, channel, message, feedback, receiver |
D. | sender, message, channel, receiver, feedback |
Answer» D. sender, message, channel, receiver, feedback |
62. |
“Communication is a process involving the selection, production and transmission of signs in such a way as to help a receiver perceive a meaning similar to that in the mind of the communicator.” This definition of communication was given by: |
A. | newman and summer |
B. | bellows, gilson and odirone |
C. | berelson and steiner |
D. | fotheringha |
Answer» D. fotheringha |
63. |
The sender encodes the message which is decoded by the receiver according to the --------of what has been communicated. |
A. | perception |
B. | needs |
C. | idea |
D. | convenience |
Answer» A. perception |
64. |
Message must be designed keeping the .............. of the audience in mind. |
A. | perception |
B. | needs |
C. | idea |
D. | convenience |
Answer» B. needs |
65. |
................ must be encoded in message form, keeping the requirements of audience in mind. |
A. | perception |
B. | needs |
C. | idea |
D. | convenience |
Answer» C. idea |
66. |
................. of the message is referred to as the objectives of the sender underlying the words |
A. | object |
B. | intent |
C. | idea |
D. | data |
Answer» B. intent |
67. |
Inability to read the intent behind the message is.............. |
A. | confusion |
B. | dilemma |
C. | bypassing |
D. | distortion |
Answer» C. bypassing |
68. |
Put concepts together before sending is------------ |
A. | bypassing |
B. | preparing |
C. | encoding |
D. | defining |
Answer» C. encoding |
69. |
A set of logically and sequentially arranged utterances. |
A. | coherence |
B. | notion |
C. | distraction |
D. | message |
Answer» A. coherence |
70. |
............... refers to mental disturbances |
A. | coherence |
B. | notion |
C. | distraction |
D. | psychological noise |
Answer» D. psychological noise |
71. |
Mental turbulence refers to: |
A. | inability to understand |
B. | confusion in the mind of receiver |
C. | confusion in the mind of sender |
D. | inability to speak |
Answer» B. confusion in the mind of receiver |
72. |
A perceptual zone, on the basis of which inferences are made or thought structured, is called: |
A. | distraction |
B. | lack of language skill |
C. | frame of reference |
D. | bypassing |
Answer» C. frame of reference |
73. |
In empathetic communication, we can: |
A. | probe |
B. | respond to the feelings |
C. | interpret |
D. | advice |
Answer» C. interpret |
74. |
Conciseness of message refers to: |
A. | crispness |
B. | comprehensiveness |
C. | specificity |
D. | clarity |
Answer» A. crispness |
75. |
Errors in language, grammar or visual representation of facts take away: |
A. | clarity |
B. | correctness |
C. | crispness |
D. | conciseness |
Answer» B. correctness |
76. |
__________ is the process of exchanging messages between a sender and a receiver. |
A. | channelling |
B. | communication |
C. | feedback |
D. | listening |
Answer» B. communication |
77. |
Listening, reading, speaking and writing are all types of |
A. | communication skills. |
B. | emotional barriers. |
C. | evaluation techniques. |
D. | nonverbal communication. |
Answer» A. communication skills. |
78. |
Communication barriers are; |
A. | a receiver's response to a message. |
B. | avenues through which messages are delivered. |
C. | obstacles that interfere with the understanding of a message. |
D. | the circumstances under which communication takes place. |
Answer» C. obstacles that interfere with the understanding of a message. |
79. |
All of the following are examples of verbal communication EXCEPT: |
A. | |
B. | listening |
C. | telephone calls |
D. | text messaging |
Answer» B. listening |
80. |
Email is a growing channel of communication. However, what percent of emails received are misunderstood? |
A. | 10% |
B. | 25% |
C. | 60% |
D. | 85% |
Answer» C. 60% |
81. |
Organizations hiring hundreds of new employees every year must adopt a more ------- towards the recruiting process. |
A. | systematic approach |
B. | organizational approach |
C. | direct approach |
D. | indirect approach |
Answer» A. systematic approach |
82. |
Screening stage, --- stage and final stage are the three stages of interview process. |
A. | collection |
B. | opportunity |
C. | selection |
D. | all of the above |
Answer» C. selection |
83. |
An effective oral presentation process follows _____ steps. |
A. | 3 |
B. | 4 |
C. | 5 |
D. | 6 |
Answer» A. 3 |
84. |
The keys to write a successful resume are: |
A. | too long, verbose descriptions and over confident tone |
B. | you” attitude, focus on your audience and think about prospective employer's need |
C. | none of the above |
D. | all of the above |
Answer» B. you” attitude, focus on your audience and think about prospective employer's need |
85. |
While giving an interview, be --- in your salary expectations. |
A. | modest |
B. | unrealistic |
C. | realistic |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» C. realistic |
86. |
Communication is a ___________ |
A. | one way process |
B. | two way process |
C. | three way process. |
D. | four way process |
Answer» B. two way process |
87. |
The main objective of communication is |
A. | information and persuasion. |
B. | skill and personality development. |
C. | control and management. |
D. | need. |
Answer» A. information and persuasion. |
88. |
The downward communication flow from |
A. | a subordinate to a superior. |
B. | a subordinate to a subordinate. |
C. | a superior to a superior. |
D. | a superior to a subordinate. |
Answer» D. a superior to a subordinate. |
89. |
______ channel of communication called the grapevine. |
A. | formal. |
B. | informal. |
C. | horizontal. |
D. | vertical. |
Answer» B. informal. |
90. |
Examples of oral communication____ |
A. | letter. |
B. | e-mail. |
C. | telephone. |
D. | fax |
Answer» C. telephone. |
91. |
How to make audio-visual communication effective? |
A. | the pictures are colourful. |
B. | clearly written. |
C. | speak politely |
D. | silent |
Answer» A. the pictures are colourful. |
92. |
Advantage of written communication |
A. | save time. |
B. | save money. |
C. | permanent reco |
Answer» C. permanent reco |
93. |
Written communication includes |
A. | reports & forms. |
B. | interviews. |
C. | film. |
D. | speaking. |
Answer» A. reports & forms. |
94. |
Communication saves time in |
A. | internal communication. |
B. | interview. |
C. | oral communication. |
D. | schedule. |
Answer» C. oral communication. |
95. |
The most important part of the letter is |
A. | the heading. |
B. | date |
C. | body of the letter. |
D. | post script. |
Answer» C. body of the letter. |
96. |
Advantage of oral communication |
A. | permanent record. |
B. | legal document. |
C. | save time. |
D. | reaches slowly. |
Answer» C. save time. |
97. |
Normal salutation in chairman's speech will be |
A. | ladies and gentlemen. |
B. | dear sir. |
C. | respected sir. |
D. | madame. |
Answer» A. ladies and gentlemen. |
98. |
Internal communication is a communication between |
A. | banker and customer |
B. | superiors and subordinate. |
C. | salesman and buyer. |
D. | insurance company and its customer. |
Answer» B. superiors and subordinate. |
99. |
Telephonic conversation is a |
A. | verbal communication. |
B. | non-verbal communication. |
C. | visual communication. |
D. | written. |
Answer» A. verbal communication. |
100. |
Envelopes containing transparent papers to show the address are called |
A. | window envelops. |
B. | easy envelop. |
C. | address envelops. |
D. | front envelop. |
Answer» A. window envelops. |
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