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Oral Communication Q1 Flashcards

1
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Which of the following elements of communication refers to the information or ideas conveyed by the speaker?
a. channel
b. context
c. message
d. receiver

A

Message – The information or ideas conveyed by the speaker.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of communication?
a. entertaining
b. informing
c. isolating
d. persuading

A

Isolating – Is NOT a function of communication.

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Which function of communication is served when people’s feelings are being invoked?
a. emotional expression
b. control
c. social interaction
d. information dissemination

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Emotional expression – When people’s feelings are being invoked.

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It is the only way the speaker knows the message has been received.
a. message
b. noise
c. response
d. speech

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Response – The only way the speaker knows the message has been received.

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Which type of speech context involves communication between a speaker and a large group?
a. interpersonal
b. small group
c. intrapersonal
d. public

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Public – Communication between a speaker and a large audience.

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Which of the following is NOT a speech context?
a. group
b. intrapersonal
c. interpersonal
d. public

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Group – Is NOT a speech context.

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Which one of the following is NOT an example of intrapersonal communication?
a. sending a text message to a friend
b. talking to yourself
c. thinking about a problem
d. writing a note to yourself

A

Sending a text message to a friend – Is NOT an example of intrapersonal communication.

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of intrapersonal communication?
a. building relationships with others
b. improving public speaking skills
c. resolving conflicts effectively
d. understanding oneself

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Building relationships with others – Is NOT a benefit of intrapersonal communication.

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It is called _________ style because this style remains unchanged.
a. casual
b. consultative
c. formal
d. frozen

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Frozen – A style that remains unchanged.

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The term YOLO (You Only Live Once) is commonly used language in a _________ speech style.
a. formal
b. casual
c. frozen
d. consultative

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Casual – YOLO is commonly used in this speech style.

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The use of Mr., Mrs., Dr., Professor, and other honorifics are expected in a/an _________ speech style.
a. casual
b. consultative
c. formal
d. frozen

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Formal – Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc., are expected in this style.

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Utmost respect should be expressed during the recitation of Panunumpa sa Watawat ng Pilipinas and Panatang Makabayan as used in _________ style.
a. formal
b. casual
c. frozen
d. consultative

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Frozen – Style used in the recitation of Panunumpa sa Watawat ng Pilipinas and Panatang Makabayan.

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Which situation is the best example of Aristotle’s model of communication?
a. A parent is talking to his child over the phone.
b. Peter is watching TV Patrol.
c. The students are planning for their project.
d. The teachers are holding their general meeting.

A

Peter is watching TV Patrol – Best example of Aristotle’s model of communication.

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In Shannon and Weaver’s Transmission Model, what element is considered a dysfunctional factor?
a. feedback
b. noise
c. transmitter
d. channel

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Noise – Considered a dysfunctional factor in Shannon and Weaver’s model.

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What model demonstrates a one-way process of communication in which one person, the sender, gives a message or speech to a person or group of people for a certain effect?
a. Aristotle’s Model of Communication
b. Interactive Communication Model
c. Shannon–Weaver’s Model of Communication
d. Transactional Model of Communication

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Aristotle’s Model of Communication – Demonstrates a one-way process with a sender and a group.

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What communication model focuses mainly on the speaker and speech, which can be divided into five primary elements: speaker, speech, audience, and effect?
a. Interactive Communication Model
b. Aristotle’s Model of Communication
c. Transactional Model of Communication
d. Shannon–Weaver’s Model of Communication

A

Aristotle’s Model of Communication – Focuses on speaker, speech, audience, and effect.

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Explain the concept of the transactional model of communication.
a. A linear model that emphasizes the one-way transmission of information from a sender to a receiver.
b. A model that views communication as a simultaneous interaction between sender and receiver, involving the exchange of messages and the creation of meaning.
c. A model that focuses on the technical aspects of information transmission, including noise and channel capacity.
d. A model that emphasizes the importance of context and feedback in the communication process.

A

Simultaneous interaction – Concept of the transactional model.

18
Q

Which communication model views communication as a dynamic and interactive process?
a. Linear model
b. Transactional model
c. Aristotelian model
d. Shannon-Weaver model

A

Transactional model – Views communication as dynamic and interactive.

19
Q

The concept of “noise” in the Shannon-Weaver Model refers to:
a. The sender’s intention in delivering the message
b. The receiver’s ability to understand the message
c. The physical environment where communication occurs
d. Any interference that can disrupt the transmission of a message

A

Any interference – Definition of “noise” in Shannon-Weaver’s model.

20
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During the meeting, Mike has difficulty hearing what people at the opposite end of the table are saying, so he decided to wear a hearing aid to help him during the sales meeting. Which of the barriers to effective listening would be reflected in Mike’s need for a hearing aid?
a. Psychological Barrier
b. Physical Barrier
c. Physiological Barrier
d. Systematic Barrier

A

Physiological Barrier – Reflected in Mike’s need for a hearing aid.

21
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Which of the following must an effective communicator do?
a. Always agree with the ideas, values, or opinions of others.
b. Express thoughts, feelings, and needs; anyway, what matters most is expressing our concern at any cost.
c. Listen and follow your emotions anytime.
d. Show interest in the speaker and what has been said.

A

Show interest – An effective communicator must do this.

22
Q

All of the following are strategies to avoid communication breakdown except:
a. Force your opinions on others or win an argument.
b. Be aware of both individual and cultural differences.
c. Speak clearly and audibly.
d. Listen very well to understand the emotions of the speaker and make him feel heard and understood.

A

Force your opinions – NOT a strategy to avoid communication breakdown.

23
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How would poor communication affect individuals?
a. It would boost workers’ self-confidence.
b. It would create misunderstanding and conflict among others.
c. It would develop a more favorable workplace.
d. It will lead to higher job satisfaction.

A

Create misunderstanding and conflict – Poor communication can affect individuals this way.

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Q

What do you mean when the person is fully concentrating on what is being said, rather than just merely hearing the message?
a. The person is an active listener.
b. The person is assertive.
c. The person values nonverbal signals.
d. The person is aware and in control of his emotions.

A

Active listener – Fully concentrating on what is being said.

25
Q

The use of jargon is an example of which type of communication barrier?
a. language
b. psychological
c. physiological
d. systematic

A

Language – Jargon is an example of this communication barrier.

26
Q

All of the following are examples of physiological barriers to communication except:
a. anger
b. blindness and vision impairment
c. hearing impairment
d. speech disorder

A

Anger – Is NOT a physiological barrier of communication.

27
Q

Which of the following is an example of an organizational barrier to communication?
a. Overloading employees with information.
b. Fear of failure.
c. Lack of listening skills.
d. Differences in cultural backgrounds.

A

Overloading employees – Example of an organizational barrier.

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Which of the following is an example of a semantic barrier in communication?
a. Interrupting the speaker while they are talking.
b. Not paying attention to the speaker’s nonverbal cues.
c. Speaking too softly for the listener to hear.
d. Using technical jargon that is unfamiliar to the listener.

A

Using jargon – Example of a semantic barrier.

29
Q

Which of the following is an example of a physical barrier to communication?
a. Using vague or high-sounding words
b. Noisy classmate
c. Anxiety
d. Status difference

A

Noisy classmate – Example of a physical barrier.

30
Q

Which factors are considered cultural barriers to communication?
a. economic status, age, and gender
b. ethics, standards, and grammar
c. politics, administration, and government
d. religion, world meanings, and philosophy

A

Religion, World Meanings, and Philosophy – Cultural barriers to communication.

31
Q

Which best defines NOISE in the context of communication?
a. It is anything that interferes with the communication.
b. It is any sound that occurs during the communication process.
c. It is a sound that blocks or interferes with communication situations.
d. It is the sound of karaoke from your neighbor.

A

Anything that interferes – Best definition of noise in communication.

32
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Which of the following is NOT a speech context?
a. Dyad communication
b. Intrapersonal communication
c. Solo communication
d. Mass communication

A

Solo communication – NOT a speech context.

33
Q

Which of the following is a polite expression when talking to an older person?
a. Oh, come on!
b. Can you say it again, please?
c. What did you say?
d. Huh? Are you sure?

A

Can you say it again, please? – A polite expression.

34
Q

The health secretary is sharing the data on the number of COVID cases in the country with the viewers, “There are 500 who recovered from COVID-19 as of yesterday.” What function of communication is shown in the situation?
a. control
b. information
c. motivation
d. social interaction

A

Information – Function of communication shown by the health secretary.

35
Q

Girlie told her groupmates that she has already collected the data for their research. The word “groupmates” is what element of communication?
a. sender
b. message
c. encoding
d. receiver

A

Receiver – The word “groupmates” refers to this element.

36
Q

The teacher tells Jared that he is doing great and to keep it up. What function of communication is shown in the situation?
a. control
b. information
c. motivation
d. social interaction

A

Motivation – Function of communication shown when the teacher encourages Jared.

37
Q

You spent the night reminiscing your happy moments with someone you are interested in and suddenly realized that you must prioritize your studies. What type of speech context is evident in the situation?
a. public communication
b. mass communication
c. intrapersonal communication
d. interpersonal communication

A

Intrapersonal communication – Evident when reminiscing personal moments and realizing priorities.

38
Q

Which of the following best describes the impact of cultural context on communication?
a. Cultural context is always positive.
b. Cultural context is only relevant in international communication.
c. Cultural context has no effect on communication.
d. Cultural context can lead to misunderstandings.

A

Cultural context can lead to misunderstandings – Best describes the impact of cultural context on communication.

39
Q

In a classroom setting, how can a teacher use communication to effectively control student behavior?
a. By ignoring student behavior
b. By punishing students for misbehavior
c. By using positive reinforcement techniques
d. By using a combination of all of the above

A

Using positive reinforcement – How a teacher can effectively control student behavior.

40
Q

Which speech style is most appropriate for delivering a formal presentation to a large audience?
a. consultative
b. formal
c. intimate
d. casual

A

Formal – The most appropriate speech style for delivering a formal presentation.

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