Topic: Nature, Process, and Functions of Communication 16.

16. If any component of communication is missing, what is the most likely outcome?
Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer from the options provided. a. The message becomes longer b. Communication is delayed
c. Ineffective communication d. Feedback becomes clearer
1. A student uses emojis and gifs to react in a group chat. Which element of communication is 17. Which real-life scenario reflects the symbolic nature of communication?
MOST reflected in this scenario? a. Eating in silence b. Waving at someone across the street
a. Feedback b. Encoding c. Decoding d. Noise c. Playing background music d. Fixing a broken object
2. If a speaker fails to consider the listener’s cultural background when sending a message, 18. Why is noise considered a dynamic part of the communication process?
which characteristic of communication is disregarded? a. It only happens during decoding b. It can interfere at any stage
a. Communication is symbolic b. Communication is a process c. It improves clarity d. It is intentional
c. Communication is systemic d. Communication involves meaning 19. A group of friends misinterpret a joke during a video call. What’s the most probable type of
3. In a debate, a participant shifts their tone and vocabulary depending on the opponent's noise involved?
stance. This shows communication is: a. Psychological b. Physiological c. Semantic d. Physical
a. Emotional b. Motivational c. Adaptive and dynamic d. Technological 20. When a listener gives delayed feedback in a conversation, what is the likely effect?
4. A student interprets a sarcastic remark literally. What communication barrier occurred? a. Strengthened message clarity b. Increased communication speed
a. Physical noise b. Psychological noise c. Decoding error d. Feedback breakdown c. Confusion or miscommunication d. Better channel selection
5. A teacher gives non-verbal cues (raised eyebrows, hand gestures) while speaking. This
scenario BEST exemplifies: 21. Evaluate the situation: A student ignores a teacher's instructions because of personal
a. Motivation b. Symbolic communication c. Social interaction d. Regulation problems. What kind of noise is this?
6. A patient misunderstands a doctor due to poor internet connection during a a. Psychological b. Physiological c. Symbolic d. Systemic
teleconsultation. Which communication element is most affected? 22. A student composes a speech but delivers it poorly due to stage fright. Which element was
a. Feedback b. Encoding c. Channel d. Message affected during transmission?
7. If the sender is compared to an artist, what is the message in this analogy? a. Channel
a. The canvas b. The paintbrush c. The artwork d. The audience b. Feedback
8. An organization delivers a memo to limit office visits. This shows the function of c. Encoding
communication as: d. Decoding
a. Information dissemination b. Motivation c. Regulation/Control d. Emotional expression 23. How can verbal and non-verbal communication work together to improve clarity?
9. Which situation best exemplifies communication as a system? a. By replacing one another
a. Talking alone b. Reading a book b. By reinforcing the same meaning
c. Group discussion with feedback and reactions d. Memorizing a speech c. By confusing the listener
10. A manager holds a meeting to uplift employees after a crisis. This reflects communication as: d. By using contradictory cues
a. Motivational b. Emotional expression c. Regulation d. Symbolic 24. In a class activity, students diagram the communication process using a flowchart. What
level of thinking is most evident?
11. Which is the best strategy to overcome psychological noise in communication? a. Remembering
a. Use visual aids b. Encourage openness and emotional safety b. Applying
c. Speak louder d. Avoid unfamiliar terms c. Evaluating
12. A student creates a vlog to express joy and share thoughts. This is an example of d. Creating
communication as: 25. If you were to propose an improvement to online classroom communication, which
a. Regulation b. Information c. Motivation d. Emotional expression solution applies the nature of communication best?
13. When does feedback become crucial in the communication process? a. Shorten the class schedule
a. During the encoding stage b. After decoding the message b. Remove class discussions
c. Before the message is created d. When selecting a channel c. Use emojis and chat reactions for feedback
14. How does non-verbal communication challenge interpretation? d. Send a pre-recorded lecture only
a. It is always clearer than verbal b. It lacks cultural influence
c. It is often ambiguous without context d. It only serves emotional expression
15. What might happen if feedback is missing from the communication process?
a. Encoding becomes effective b. Communication remains a one-way process
c. The message becomes richer d. Channel use becomes more efficient