L6 - Communication Aids and Strategies Flashcards
What is a communication aid?
a) A tool to help individuals communicate more effectively
b) A type of computer software
c) A method of writing letters
d) A form of entertainment
a) A tool to help individuals communicate more effectively
Explanation: Communication aids are tools designed to enhance communication, making it easier for individuals to convey their messages.
Which of the following is NOT a common type of oral presentation?
a) Individual Presentation
b) Group Presentation
c) Panel Presentation
d) Written Presentation
d) Written Presentation
Explanation: Oral presentations include individual, group, panel, workshop, and poster presentations, but not written presentations.
What are audio-visual aids?
a) Tools that only involve audio
b) Tools that only involve visuals
c) Instructional materials that involve both audio and visual elements
d) Tools used for writing
c) Instructional materials that involve both audio and visual elements
Explanation: Audio-visual aids combine both audio and visual components to enhance learning and communication.
Which of the following is an objective of audio-visual aids?
a) To make the audience passive
b) To decrease audience participation
c) To enhance the skills of the speaker and make the presentation process effective
d) To confuse the audience
c) To enhance the skills of the speaker and make the presentation process effective
Explanation: Audio-visual aids aim to improve the speaker’s effectiveness and engage the audience actively.
What is one advantage of audio-visual aids?
a) They are difficult to use
b) They distract the audience
c) They help to grab the attention of the audience
d) They are expensive
c) They help to grab the attention of the audience
Explanation: Audio-visual aids are designed to capture and maintain the audience’s interest, making the learning process more engaging.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of audio-visual aids?
a) They are easy to prepare
b) They require a proper environment for their projection
c) They are inexpensive
d) They do not require electricity
b) They require a proper environment for their projection
Explanation: Audio-visual aids often need specific conditions, such as a quiet environment and electricity, to be effective.
What is a characteristic of a good audio-visual aid?
a) Irrelevancy
b) Inaccuracy
c) Interest
d) Complexity
c) Interest
Explanation: Good audio-visual aids should be interesting to capture the audience’s attention and enhance their understanding.
Which of the following is an example of a non-projected aid?
a) Slide projector
b) Overhead projector
c) Chalkboard
d) Filmstrip
c) Chalkboard
Explanation: Non-projected aids do not require electricity or projectors, such as chalkboards and bulletin boards.
What is the role of audio-visual aids in education?
a) To make learning more difficult
b) To provide a realistic approach and experience
c) To reduce memory retention
d) To limit the topics covered
b) To provide a realistic approach and experience
Explanation: Audio-visual aids help make learning more effective by providing realistic and engaging experiences.
What is a classification of audio-visual aids based on the principle of projection?
a) Audio aids
b) Visual aids
c) Projected aids
d) Written aids
c) Projected aids
Explanation: Projected aids require projectors and electricity for their display, such as slides and filmstrips.
Which of the following is NOT an objective of audio-visual aids?
a) To enhance the skills of the speaker
b) To make the audience passive
c) To increase audience participation
d) To develop the interest of the audience
b) To make the audience passive
Explanation: Audio-visual aids aim to make the audience active and engaged, not passive.
What is one of the advantages of audio-visual aids?
a) They are difficult to prepare
b) They enhance the energy level of the audience
c) They are always expensive
d) They limit creativity
b) They enhance the energy level of the audience
Explanation: Audio-visual aids help to energize and engage the audience, making the learning process more dynamic.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of audio-visual aids?
a) They are easy to use
b) They can be reused
c) They require technical help
d) They are inexpensive
c) They require technical help
Explanation: Some audio-visual aids need technical assistance for setup and operation, which can be a disadvantage.
What is a characteristic of a good audio-visual aid?
a) Irrelevancy
b) Accuracy
c) Complexity
d) Incomprehensibility
b) Accuracy
Explanation: Good audio-visual aids should be accurate to ensure the information presented is correct and reliable.
Which of the following is an example of an audio aid?
a) Chalkboard
b) Slide projector
c) Radio
d) Bulletin board
c) Radio
Explanation: Audio aids include tools like radios and tape recorders that rely on sound to convey information.
What is an example of a visual aid?
a) Audio cassette player
b) Language laboratory
c) Chart
d) VCD player
c) Chart
Explanation: Visual aids include items like charts, maps, and pictures that rely on visual elements to communicate information.
Which of the following is a projected aid?
a) Chalkboard
b) Bulletin board
c) Overhead projector
d) Flash-card
c) Overhead projector
Explanation: Projected aids require projectors and electricity for their display, such as overhead projectors and film projectors.
What is the role of audio-visual aids in memory retention?
a) They make it harder to remember information
b) They have no effect on memory
c) They enhance memory retention
d) They reduce interest in the subject
c) They enhance memory retention
Explanation: Audio-visual aids help improve memory retention by making the learning experience more engaging and realistic.
Which of the following is a classification of audio-visual aids based on the principle of projection?
a) Audio aids
b) Visual aids
c) Non-projected aids
d) Written aids
c) Non-projected aids
Explanation: Non-projected aids do not require projectors or electricity for their display, such as chalkboards and posters.
