Communication Basics Quiz

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What is communication considered as?

A plan
A process (correct)
A paper
A program

Who is responsible for transmitting the message?

Cleaner
Sender (correct)
Driver
Receiver

What is the term for the person who interprets the message?

Cleaner
Driver
Receiver (correct)
Sender

What is the response to a sender's message called?

Feedback (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of context refers to the physical environment in which communication takes place?

Physical context (D) Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe all the factors that disrupt communication?

Noise (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aspect of paraphrasing?

Avoiding copying (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reviewing in the reading process?

To relate content to previous learning (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the different types of letters used for printing?

Fonts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of an apology letter?

Rectifying the problem (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first element in the structure of a business letter?

Body (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for linking words and phrases together to create a clear and readable text?

Cohesion (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration for determining the font size of bullet points on presentation materials?

The visibility of the presentation to the audience in the last row (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an effective way to overcome initial nervousness when delivering a presentation?

Introducing yourself to the audience before the presentation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a presentation intended to sell a service to a potential client?

To persuade the audience to purchase the service (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common mistake to avoid when delivering a presentation?

Reading the entire presentation line by line (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an effective way to present information on a presentation slide?

Mentioning the highlights of what is on the screen (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should you avoid doing before a presentation to reduce nervousness?

Walking into the room just before the presentation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to maintain proper eye contact with the audience during a presentation?

Making a sweeping glance of the audience from the left to the right and front to back of the room (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should team members do when delivering a presentation together?

Coordinate their portion with others in the team and not duplicate their presentations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for describing the steps for doing something in sequence?

Chronological order (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should you consider when selecting presentation technologies?

The technology should be available and can be used at the presentation location (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a good strategy if you are unable to answer a question from an audience member during your presentation?

Making up an answer (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is important to do when presenting as part of a team?

Coordinate your portion with others in the team and not duplicate their presentations (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do nouns that end in “Y” but have a constant before “Y” form their plural?

By dropping 'Y' and adding 'ves' (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication involves talking to friends?

Oral (B) Signup and view all the answers