Explains the functions, nature and process of communication

Question 1: What is one of the primary functions of communication?

a. Information Sharing
b. Entertainment
c. Exercise
d. Cooking

Question 2: Which of the following is a non-verbal form of communication?

a. Email
b. Facial expressions
c. Phone call
d. Letter

Question 3: In the communication process, what does the "sender" do?

a. Receives the message
b. Decodes the message
c. Creates and encodes the message
d. Provides feedback

Question 4: What is a dynamic characteristic of communication?

a. Static
b. Unchanging
c. Constantly evolving
d. Predictable

Question 5: What is the role of feedback in communication?

a. Initiating the process
b. Encoding the message
c. Providing a response to the sender
d. Selecting the channel

Question 6: Which factor can influence the interpretation of a message in communication?

a. Sender's height
b. Channel's color
c. Context
d. Time of day

Question 7: Which of the following is an unintentional form of communication?

a. Verbal message
b. Non-verbal cue
c. Email
d. Letter

Question 8: What is the ultimate goal of communication?

a. Creating noise
b. Providing feedback
c. Having an impact or effect
d. Encoding messages

Question 9: What is the term for any interference or distortion that may affect the clarity of a message
in communication?
a. Context
b. Channel
c. Noise
d. Feedback

Question 10: What is a contextual characteristic of communication?

a. Unrelated to the surroundings
b. Independent of cultural factors
c. Influenced by circumstances and environment
d. Not affected by the sender

Question 1: What is one of the primary functions of communication?

a. Entertainment
b. Information Sharing
c. Cooking
d. Exercise

Question 2: Which of the following is a verbal form of communication?

a. Facial expressions
b. Phone call
c. Email
d. Handwriting

Question 3: In the communication process, what does the "receiver" do?

a. Creates and encodes the message
b. Decodes and interprets the message
c. Provides feedback
d. Selects the channel

Question 4: What is a characteristic of communication being dynamic?

a. Static
b. Unchanging
c. Constantly evolving
d. Predictable

Question 5: What is the role of feedback in communication?

a. Initiating the process
b. Encoding the message
c. Providing a response to the sender
d. Selecting the channel

Question 6: Which factor can influence the interpretation of a message in communication?

a. Sender's mood
b. Channel's color
c. Length of the message
d. Font style

Question 7: Which of the following is an intentional form of communication?

a. Non-verbal cue
b. Letter
c. Email
d. Body language

Question 8: What is the ultimate goal of communication?

a. Creating noise
b. Providing feedback
c. Having an impact or effect
d. Encoding messages

Question 9: What is the term for any interference or distortion that may affect the clarity of a message
in communication?
a. Context
b. Channel
c. Noise
d. Feedback

Question 10: What is a contextual characteristic of communication?

a. Unrelated to the surroundings
b. Independent of cultural factors
c. Influenced by circumstances and environment
d. Not affected by the sender

Question 11: Which of the following is a non-verbal form of communication?

a. Written letter
b. Email
c. Facial expressions
d. Phone call

Question 12: What is the process of converting thoughts into symbols, words, or gestures in
communication?
a. Decoding
b. Encoding
c. Selecting
d. Transmitting

Question 13: What does the term "channel" refer to in the communication process?
a. The sender of the message
b. The medium through which the message is transmitted
c. The feedback provided by the receiver
d. The context in which the communication occurs

Question 14: In communication, what is the role of the sender?

a. Decodes the message
b. Encodes and creates the message
c. Provides feedback
d. Selects the channel

Question 15: What is the term for the unintentional messages conveyed through non-verbal cues in
communication?
a. Noise
b. Feedback
c. Context
d. Meta-communication

Question 16: Which of the following is a written form of communication?

a. Phone call
b. Face-to-face conversation
c. Email
d. Body language

Question 17: What is the term for the response or reaction provided by the receiver in communication?
a. Context
b. Feedback
c. Noise
d. Channel

Question 18: What refers to the circumstances, environment, and cultural factors that influence the
interpretation of a message in communication?
a. Context
b. Channel
c. Noise
d. Feedback

Question 19: What is the term for any interference or distortion that may affect the clarity of a message
in communication?
a. Context
b. Channel
c. Noise
d. Feedback

Question 20: What is the term for communication that involves both sending and receiving messages,
ensuring mutual understanding?
a. Unidirectional
b. Multidirectional
c. Transactional
d. Linear

Question 1: In which communication model is the process considered a one-way transmission from
sender to receiver?
a. Interactive Model
b. Transactional Model
c. Linear Model
d. Osgood-Schramm Model

Question 2: Which model of communication emphasizes the importance of feedback as a crucial

element?
a. Berlo's SMCR Model
b. Transactional Model
c. Linear Model
d. Shannon-Weaver Model

Question 3: According to McLuhan's Media Ecology Model, what is the famous phrase associated with
the impact of the medium on our perception?
a. "Sender shapes the message"
b. "Receiver controls the process"
c. "The medium is the message"
d. "Feedback determines understanding"

Question 4: What does the Transactional Model of Communication acknowledge about the role of
communicators?
a. One-way transmission
b. Continuous and simultaneous sending and receiving
c. Minimal noise interference
d. Lack of feedback

Question 5: Which communication model includes elements such as source, message, channel, and
receiver?
a. Shannon-Weaver Model
b. Osgood-Schramm Model
c. Berlo's SMCR Model
d. McLuhan's Media Ecology Model

Question 6: In Berlo's SMCR Model, what is the role of the receiver?

a. Decoding the message
b. Encoding the message
c. Providing feedback
d. Selecting the channel

Question 7: What extension does the Osgood-Schramm Model make to Berlo's SMCR Model?
a. Adds the concept of noise
b. Introduces the concept of context
c. Emphasizes the linear nature of communication
d. Removes the element of feedback

Question 8: According to the Shannon-Weaver Model, what can disrupt the clarity of a message during
transmission?
a. Source's message
b. Noise
c. Feedback
d. Encoding

Question 9: Which model views communication as a continuous, dynamic process involving both
sending and receiving messages?
a. Linear Model
b. Osgood-Schramm Model
c. Interactive Model
d. Shannon-Weaver Model

Question 10: What is the focus of McLuhan's Media Ecology Model in the study of communication?
a. The role of noise
b. The impact of media on perception
c. The encoding and decoding process
d. The linear transmission of messages

Question 11: In the Interactive Model, what key element is added to the communication process
compared to the Linear Model?
a. Source
b. Channel
c. Feedback
d. Message

Question 12: What does the term "SMCR" stand for in Berlo's communication model?
a. Source, Medium, Context, Receiver
b. Sender, Message, Channel, Receiver
c. Signal, Medium, Channel, Receiver
d. Source, Message, Context, Receiver

Question 13: According to the Transactional Model, what is communication considered?

a. One-way
b. Two-way
c. Static
d. Predictable

Question 14: What does the Shannon-Weaver Model focus on within the communication process?
a. Encoding and decoding
b. Noise and interference
c. Feedback and adjustment
d. Channel selection

Question 15: Which model introduces the concept that "The medium is the message"?
a. Berlo's SMCR Model
b. Transactional Model
c. McLuhan's Media Ecology Model
d. Osgood-Schramm Model

Question 16: In the Osgood-Schramm Model, what is considered a crucial element influencing the
interpretation of a message?
a. Noise
b. Channel
c. Context
d. Feedback

Question 17: What does McLuhan's Media Ecology Model emphasize regarding the influence of different
media?
a. The sender's control
b. The receiver's interpretation
c. The medium's impact
d. The importance of feedback

Question 18: Which model acknowledges both the encoding and decoding processes as important in
communication?
a. Linear Model
b. Interactive Model
c. Transactional Model
d. Shannon-Weaver Model
Question 19: What characteristic does the Linear Model lack compared to the Interactive and
Transactional Models?
a. Source
b. Feedback
c. Receiver
d. Channel

Question 20: In Berlo's SMCR Model, what is the term for the medium through which the message is
transmitted?
a. Sender
b. Message
c. Channel
d. Receiver

Uses various strategies in order to avoid communication breakdown

Question 1: What is a recommended strategy to prevent communication breakdowns caused by
misunderstandings?
a. Interrupting the speaker
b. Providing unclear messages
c. Active listening
d. Ignoring verbal cues

Question 2: When a message is unclear, what strategy should you employ to enhance understanding?
a. Avoid seeking clarification
b. Assume the intended meaning
c. Seek clarification
d. Wait for the speaker to repeat the message

Question 3: Which of the following is an effective strategy for using clear and concise language in
communication?
a. Utilizing complex jargon
b. Ambiguity in expressions
c. Expressing ideas straightforwardly
d. Ignoring non-verbal cues

Question 4: What role does a feedback loop play in preventing communication breakdowns?
a. Encourages ambiguity
b. Reduces understanding
c. Facilitates open and honest feedback
d. Discourages questions

Question 5: How does choosing the right communication medium contribute to effective
communication?
a. It complicates the message
b. It adds ambiguity
c. It aligns with the urgency and complexity of the information
d. It increases noise

Question 6: What is an example of being mindful of non-verbal cues in communication?

a. Avoiding eye contact
b. Displaying closed body language
c. Ignoring facial expressions
d. Paying attention to body language

Question 7: How can establishing clear communication norms help prevent breakdowns?
a. By encouraging ambiguity
b. By setting expectations for communication
c. By avoiding feedback
d. By using complex language

Question 8: What is the importance of empathy in communication?

a. It promotes misunderstanding
b. It discourages open communication
c. It enhances understanding and acknowledges emotions
d. It adds to conflict

Question 9: What role does cultural sensitivity play in effective communication?

a. It promotes misunderstandings
b. It discourages open communication
c. It enhances understanding of diverse perspectives
d. It adds to conflict

Question 10: How can visual aids contribute to effective communication?

a. By complicating information
b. By confusing the audience
c. By clarifying complex information
d. By increasing ambiguity

Question 11: What is a key aspect of avoiding assumptions in communication?

a. Verifying assumptions and making judgments without complete information
b. Avoiding questions and seeking clarification
c. Checking for understanding and avoiding assumptions
d. Ignoring the emotional context

Question 12: What is a recommended strategy for encouraging open communication in a team or
organization?
a. Fostering an environment where team members feel uncomfortable expressing their thoughts
b. Avoiding discussions on sensitive topics
c. Setting clear expectations and creating regular opportunities for open discussions
d. Discouraging feedback

Question 13: What role do conflict resolution skills play in preventing communication breakdowns?
a. They escalate conflicts
b. They manage and resolve conflicts promptly and constructively
c. They avoid conflicts
d. They encourage misunderstanding

Question 14: How can regular communication training contribute to effective communication?
a. By promoting a lack of communication skills
b. By discouraging feedback
c. By providing ongoing training in effective communication
d. By avoiding visual aids

Question 15: What is the importance of mindful timing in communication?

a. It encourages inappropriate timing
b. It disregards the availability and focus of the audience
c. It discourages open communication
d. It chooses appropriate times for communication

Question 16: What is a key aspect of providing conflict resolution skills in communication training?
a. Encouraging the escalation of conflicts
b. Ignoring conflicts
c. Managing and resolving conflicts constructively
d. Avoiding feedback

Question 17: What should you avoid to prevent communication breakdowns caused by conflict
avoidance?
a. Encouraging open communication
b. Developing conflict resolution skills
c. Addressing conflicts directly
d. Ignoring conflicts

Question 18: What is the role of regular communication training in enhancing communication skills?
a. It promotes a lack of communication skills
b. It discourages feedback
c. It provides ongoing training in effective communication
d. It avoids visual aids

Question 19: How can conflict resolution skills contribute to effective communication?
a. By escalating conflicts
b. By avoiding conflicts
c. By managing and resolving conflicts constructively
d. By discouraging feedback

Question 20: What is the term for the strategy that involves expressing ideas in a straightforward
manner?
a. Active listening
b. Clear and concise language
c. Cultural sensitivity
d. Feedback loop

Examines sample oral communication activities

Question 1: What is the primary purpose of role-playing scenarios in oral communication activities?
a. Enhance storytelling skills
b. Simulate real-life communication situations
c. Practice public speaking
d. Improve vocabulary

Question 2: What skill does participating in debates and discussions aim to improve?
a. Vocabulary
b. Active listening
c. Conflict resolution
d. Problem-solving

Question 3: How can public speaking exercises benefit participants?

a. Improve listening skills
b. Enhance critical thinking
c. Develop impromptu speaking
d. Strengthen reading comprehension

Question 4: What is the focus of storytelling sessions in oral communication activities?

a. Team collaboration
b. Body language
c. Story structure and delivery
d. Vocabulary building

Question 5: In group presentations, what key skill is emphasized?

a. Solo performance
b. Team coordination and cohesive presentation
c. Impromptu speaking
d. Listening to feedback

Question 6: What is the goal of interview simulations in oral communication activities?

a. Enhance active listening
b. Practice impromptu speaking
c. Develop effective interview skills
d. Improve vocabulary

Question 7: What does the impromptu speaking activity aim to improve?

a. Improvisation skills
b. Memorization
c. Scripted speaking
d. Group collaboration

Question 8: How does effective listening exercises benefit participants?

a. Improves solo performance
b. Enhances public speaking
c. Strengthens listening and response skills
d. Develops vocabulary

Question 9: What does the storytelling building activity encourage?

a. Solo storytelling
b. Collaboration, creativity, and adaptability
c. Scripted speeches
d. Vocabulary games

Question 10: What is the primary focus of vocabulary games in oral communication activities?
a. Team collaboration
b. Vocabulary building
c. Listening skills
d. Non-verbal communication

Question 11: What is the primary goal of Toastmasters-style meetings in oral communication activities?
a. Solo performance
b. Listening skills
c. Constructive feedback and skill development
d. Storytelling

Question 12: How does the cross-cultural communication simulation benefit participants?
a. Develops vocabulary
b. Improves solo performance
c. Enhances cultural awareness and adaptability
d. Fosters public speaking

Question 13: What skill does the telephone role-play activity aim to enhance?
a. Vocabulary
b. Cross-cultural communication
c. Telephone communication skills
d. Impromptu speaking
Question 14: In feedback workshops, what is the primary focus?
a. Listening skills
b. Constructive feedback and continuous improvement
c. Vocabulary building
d. Solo performance

Question 15: What is the primary purpose of the role-playing scenarios in oral communication activities?
a. Develop public speaking skills
b. Enhance vocabulary
c. Simulate real-life communication situations
d. Practice storytelling

Question 16: How can vocabulary games contribute to oral communication skills?
a. Enhance critical thinking
b. Strengthen listening skills
c. Expand vocabulary and improve fluency
d. Develop impromptu speaking

Question 17: What is the primary objective of the story building activity in oral communication?
a. Solo storytelling
b. Collaboration, creativity, and adaptability
c. Vocabulary building
d. Impromptu speaking

Question 18: How can the panel discussions activity benefit participants?
a. Enhance public speaking
b. Develop impromptu speaking
c. Improve critical thinking and response skills
d. Strengthen listening skills

Question 19: What is the key focus of the effective listening exercises?
a. Solo performance
b. Team collaboration
c. Constructive feedback
d. Listening and response skills

Question 20: In what way can vocabulary games improve oral communication?
a. Expand vocabulary and improve fluency
b. Enhance critical thinking
c. Strengthen listening skills
d. Develop impromptu speaking

Identifies the various types of speech context.

Question 1: What type of speech context involves internal dialogue or self-talk within an individual?
a. Interpersonal Speech
b. Mass Communication
c. Intrapersonal Speech
d. Small Group Speech

Question 2: Communication between two or more people, often face-to-face, is known as:
a. Intrapersonal Speech
b. Organizational Speech
c. Interpersonal Speech
d. Educational Speech

Question 3: What type of speech context occurs within a small group of individuals?
a. Public Speech
b. Mass Communication
c. Small Group Speech
d. Rhetorical Speech

Question 4: Communication directed to a large audience, typically in a public setting, is referred to as:
a. Organizational Speech
b. Public Speech
c. Educational Speech
d. Political Speech

Question 5: Communication to a large, heterogeneous audience through mass media channels is known
as:
a. Educational Speech
b. Mass Communication
c. Religious Speech
d. Technical Speech

Question 6: Communication within a structured organization or workplace setting is categorized as:

a. Mass Communication
b. Organizational Speech
c. Ceremonial Speech
d. Political Speech

Question 7: What type of speech context occurs within an educational setting, such as classroom
lectures or academic discussions?
a. Educational Speech
b. Intrapersonal Speech
c. Technical Speech
d. Casual Speech
Question 8: Communication related to political matters, often delivered by politicians or activists, falls
under the category of:
a. Rhetorical Speech
b. Informative Speech
c. Political Speech
d. Casual Speech

Question 9: Speeches delivered during formal ceremonies or events are referred to as:
a. Technical Speech
b. Impromptu Speech
c. Ceremonial Speech
d. Entertainment Speech

Question 10: Communication focused on persuasion and influence is known as:

a. Religious Speech
b. Rhetorical Speech
c. Technical Speech
d. Casual Speech

Question 11: Which type of speech context aims to provide enjoyment and amusement to the
audience?
a. Educational Speech
b. Religious Speech
c. Entertainment Speech
d. Formal Speech

Question 12: Communication that provides information or educates the audience is categorized as:
a. Rhetorical Speech
b. Informative Speech
c. Political Speech
d. Interpersonal Speech

Question 13: What type of speech context involves communication within a religious or spiritual
context?
a. Technical Speech
b. Religious Speech
c. Casual Speech
d. Small Group Speech

Question 14: What is the term for unprepared and spontaneous communication in response to
unexpected situations?
a. Formal Speech
b. Informative Speech
c. Impromptu Speech
d. Ceremonial Speech

Question 15: Communication that follows a structured and formal format is known as:
a. Technical Speech
b. Entertainment Speech
c. Informative Speech
d. Formal Speech

Question 16: What is the term for informal and relaxed communication?
a. Technical Speech
b. Formal Speech
c. Casual Speech
d. Impromptu Speech

Question 17: Communication involving specialized or technical information is categorized as:

a. Technical Speech
b. Interpersonal Speech
c. Rhetorical Speech
d. Educational Speech

Question 18: What type of speech context involves everyday conversations, friendly chats, or social
interactions?
a. Intrapersonal Speech
b. Small Group Speech
c. Casual Speech
d. Mass Communication

Question 19: Communication that occurs within a scientific or technical context is referred to as:
a. Educational Speech
b. Technical Speech
c. Religious Speech
d. Interpersonal Speech

Question 20: Which type of speech context typically involves structured presentations, official
announcements, or ceremonial addresses?
a. Formal Speech
b. Political Speech
c. Intrapersonal Speech
d. Religious Speech

Distinguishes types of speeches and speech style

Question 1: What is the primary purpose of an informative speech?
a. To entertain
b. To persuade
c. To educate or explain
d. To motivate

Question 2: Which type of speech aims to influence the audience's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors?
a. Informative speech
b. Persuasive speech
c. Entertaining speech
d. Special occasion speech

Question 3: What is the primary goal of an entertaining speech?

a. To educate
b. To amuse or engage
c. To persuade
d. To commemorate

Question 4: Which type of speech is designed to show the audience how to do something or how
something works?
a. Motivational speech
b. Demonstration speech
c. Explanatory speech
d. Debate speech

Question 5: What is the purpose of a special occasion speech?

a. To educate
b. To commemorate or celebrate an event
c. To persuade
d. To entertain

Question 6: A speech that aims to inspire and encourage the audience is known as:
a. Informative speech
b. Motivational speech
c. Persuasive speech
d. Explanatory speech

Question 7: Which type of speech involves presenting arguments and counterarguments in a structured
debate?
a. Ceremonial speech
b. Debate speech
c. Demonstrative speech
d. Motivational speech

Question 8: What is the primary purpose of a ceremonial speech?

a. To educate
b. To persuade
c. To commemorate or celebrate an event
d. To entertain

Question 9: In a narrative speech style, what is emphasized?

a. Argumentation
b. Storytelling
c. Persuasion
d. Demonstration

Question 10: Which speech style uses proper grammar, sophisticated language, and follows a structured
format?
a. Informal style
b. Conversational style
c. Formal style
d. Authoritative style

Question 11: What is the primary characteristic of an informal speech style?

a. Proper grammar and structure
b. Relaxed language and conversational tone
c. Assertive and commanding language
d. Mimics a natural conversation

Question 12: Which style is characterized by assertive, confident, and commanding language, often used
in persuasive speeches?
a. Informal style
b. Conversational style
c. Authoritative style
d. Narrative style

Question 13: Which style mimics a natural conversation, with an emphasis on engagement and audience
connection?
a. Formal style
b. Authoritative style
c. Conversational style
d. Informal style

Question 14: What does an extemporaneous speech style involve?

a. Spontaneous and unrehearsed delivery
b. Prepared and rehearsed, delivered in a spontaneous manner
c. Formal and structured delivery
d. Interactive and engaging delivery

Question 15: What is the primary characteristic of an emotional speech style?

a. Expressive language and emotional appeal
b. Conversational tone and engagement
c. Mimics a natural conversation
d. Proper grammar and structure

Question 16: Which style involves audience participation, questions, and engagement?
a. Interactive style
b. Extemporaneous style
c. Inspirational style
d. Emotional style

Question 17: A speech that focuses on motivating and uplifting the audience, often with a positive and
hopeful tone, is known as:
a. Motivational style
b. Extemporaneous style
c. Inspirational style
d. Interactive style

Question 18: What does an inspirational speech style emphasize?

a. Informing and educating
b. Uplifting and motivating
c. Persuading and convincing
d. Entertaining and engaging

Question 19: What is the primary characteristic of an interactive speech style?

a. Assertive and commanding language
b. Spontaneous and unrehearsed delivery
c. Audience participation and engagement
d. Storytelling and narrative structure

Question 20: Which speech style focuses on celebrating or commemorating an event or person?
a. Persuasive style
b. Ceremonial style
c. Informative style
d. Demonstrative style