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Module 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What element of communication sends or receives the message?

A

communicator

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2
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What element of communication is picked out to transmit information?

A

channel

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3
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Which of the choices can be considered as noise in communication?

A

unconscious repetitive movement of the hands while talking in front of a big audience

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4
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What element of communication translates the symbols to an understandable language?

A

communicator

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5
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Which of the choices can be considered as noise in communication?

A

overpoweringly asserting your opposition of an idea during a project meeting

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6
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Which of the following is an example of paralanguage?

A

accent

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7
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“Philip is often late for work. He thought that he is a fast worker as has not missed a deadline, and produces good quality work. Hence, he does not consider his tardiness an issue. This is contrary to his supervisor’s view. The supervisor thinks that everyone should come on time no matter how efficient they are as employees.
Which aspect of communication is there an opposition of views between Philip and his supervisor?”

A

Chronemics

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8
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Which of the choices can be considered as noise in communication?

A

faulty translation of dialogues in the subtitles of a foreign film

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9
Q

What is an example of the use of nonverbal communication?

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increasing the volume of your voice so you can be heard across the room

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10
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Which form of nonverbal communication refers to the study of hand, arm, body, and face movements?

A

Kinesics

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11
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Junice is often told that she sounds angry all the time when talking. What aspect of communication should she improve to avoid being inaccurately perceived?

A

Paralanguage

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12
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What type of communication is used by team members having the same designation or position in a company?

A

Horizontal Communication

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13
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Which of the following is NOT an example of paralanguage?

A

choice of words

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14
Q

“In the following scenario, what element is the primary cause of ineffective communication?

Scenario: During one of the online meetings you are a part of, you encountered difficulty logging in to your account. It took you almost an hour before you were finally able to join the meeting and missed some of the important topics discussed.”

A

channel

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15
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Which form of nonverbal communication refers to time language?

A

Chronemics

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16
Q

Which of the following is NOT an example of kinesics?

A

pitch of voice

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17
Q

What is paralanguage?

A

the pitch, rate, and loudness of voice

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18
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Which of the following is an example of noise in communication?

A

including extremely technical terms in an article uploaded on the company’s website

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19
Q

In the communication process, what element refers to the tool used to transfer messages from one person to another?

A

Medium

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20
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Which form of nonverbal communication refers to the study of communication by touch?

A

Haptics

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21
Q

Which form of nonverbal communication comprises body movements and facial expressions as a systematic part of communication?

A

Kinesics

22
Q

Which of the following is the most formal form of communication?

A

Written

23
Q

Which of the following types of communication is free-flowing and does not follow formal protocol or structure in communication imposed upon by an institution or organization?

A

Informal

24
Q

What type of communication flows through the same line of authority?

A

Vertical

25
Q

A pat on the shoulder connotes a job well done when given by your boss after a good presentation to clients. Which form of communication is it?

A

Haptics

26
Q

Which form of nonverbal communication refers to the use of space influence by social norms, situational factors, personality, and level of familiarity?

A

Proxemics

27
Q

Which form of nonverbal communication includes the occupancy of personal, social, and public space?

A

Proxemics

28
Q

What element of communication refers to the media through which information passes?

A

channel

29
Q

Which form of nonverbal communication pertains to the physical distance observed in communicating?

A

Proxemics

30
Q

What form of communication includes facial expressions, eye contact, and posture to convey meaning?

A

Kinesics

31
Q

Which of the following types of communication includes the use of visual signs and symbols?

A

Written Communication

32
Q

“During a lunch break, you and your colleagues were able to have a casual conversation about each other’s interests.

What type of communication did you have?”

A

Informal Communication

33
Q

What type of communication is best suited for collaboration in the workplace?

A

Horizontal Communication

34
Q

What element of communication is picked out to transmit information?

A

Channel

35
Q

Which of the following is an example of kinesics?

A

posture

36
Q

What element of communication translates or encodes the idea into words, symbols, or gestures?

A

communicator

37
Q

What is an example of the use of verbal communication?

A

printed text in a newspaper

38
Q

Which form of nonverbal communication refers to the inviolable distance that people maintain between one another when speaking?

A

Proxemics

39
Q

In the communication process, what is the message given as a response to another communicator?

A

feedback

40
Q

What element of communication acts upon the information received?

A

communicator

41
Q

Which of the following is NOT a description of communication?

A

one-way process

42
Q

What type of communication is used when employees report to their supervisors about completed workplace task?

A

Upward Communication

43
Q

Which of the following is an example of noise in communication?

A

unfamiliarity of the receiver of the subject of the message

44
Q

What element of communication serves as a route through which encoded message is passed?

A

channel

45
Q

How can the communication process be described?

A

systematic and continuous

46
Q

What element of communication is essential to the success of the interaction since it confirms that the information is received?

A

feedback

47
Q

In the communication process, what element is the original source of information?

A

sender

48
Q

What element pertains to the subject matter of the communication process?

A

message

49
Q

What form of communication strictly follows the policies and protocols of an organization or institution?

A

Formal

50
Q

Which form of nonverbal communication refers to the study of communication by touch?

A

Haptics

51
Q

Which of the following is a description of communication?

A

is evolving and ever-changing

52
Q

What element of communication develops the ideas, concepts, or beliefs that are shared in the process?

A

communicator

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