Communication comes in various forms. Which of the following is considered an old form of communication?
Email
Letter
Skype
Texting
2. Multiple Choice
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In a fast-paced society, _______ is/are very important to being successful in the business world.
communication skills
work ethic
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
3. Multiple Choice
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Which of the following is not a part of the communication process?
Channel
Feedback
Format
Translation
4. Multiple Choice
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We communicate to share information, create relationships, persuade, and ________.
advertise
complain
entertain
gather data
5. Multiple Choice
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The success of any communication begins with the _______.
message
method
purpose
sender
6. Multiple Choice
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Barriers that senders may cause include all of the following except ___________
a firm handshake
assuming that the receiver knows too little about the topic
using inappropriate language
using poor grammar or spelling
7. Multiple Choice
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The sender has a responsibility to the receiver to ensure that there is limited confusion. In written documents, the sender should ___
communicate in a timely manner
follow the rules of writing and formatting
maintain a positive attitude
select the appropriate method
8. Multiple Choice
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While _______ is an innate ability, _________ is a conscious action.
hearing; listening
listening; hearing
writing; taking notes
taking notes; writing
9. Multiple Choice
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All of the following are reasons to provide feedback except to _______.
let the sender know you received the message
correct the speaker
ask questions
give information if needed
10. Multiple Choice
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The process of sending and receiving messages that convey information, ideas, feelings, and beliefs is
communication
decoding
protocol
body language
11. Multiple Choice
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Putting a message into the format that will be sent to the receiver is known as
receiving the message
decoding the message
encoding the message
sending the message
12. Multiple Choice
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Translating a message that has been received is known as
receiving the message
decoding the message
encoding the message
ending the message
13. Multiple Choice
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Feedback is
the receiver's response to a message
physically receiving a message from the sender
decoding a message from the sender
encoding a message to send to the receiver
14. Multiple Choice
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The casual sharing of information with no customs or rules of etiquette involved is known as
the communication process
formal communication
informal communication
body language
15. Multiple Choice
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Protocol (customs or rules of etiquette) as to how certain levels of employees interact with each other is known as
the communication process
formal communication
informal communication
body language
16. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
When someone laughs at a statement you make, it can mean that the person finds you entertaining or it could mean that the person does not believe you. To convey the real meaning, your statement needs to be taken
as formal communication
as informal communication
context
as an example of body language
17. Multiple Choice
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Personal space is an aspect of
nonverbal communication
formal communication
informal communication
body language
18. Multiple Choice
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Paralanguage is the
ability of a person to speak more than two languages
attitude you project with the tone and pitch of your voice
hidden meaning behind what you say or write
perception of personal space
19. Multiple Choice
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Using poor grammar or spelling in a message is an example of
encoding a message
feedback
a sending barrier
receiving barrier
20. Multiple Choice
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Which direction of communication flow? The CEO issues the annual report for the company.
Upward
Downward
Lateral
21. Multiple Choice
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Which direction of communication flow? Human resources clarifies company policy on casual Fridays.
Upward
Downward
Lateral
22. Multiple Choice
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Which direction of communication flow? A sales representative prepares the weekly sales report for her region.
Upward
Downward
Lateral
23. Multiple Choice
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Which direction of communication flow? A team member prepares the weekly sales report for her region.
Upward
Downward
Lateral
24. Multiple Choice
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Which direction of communication flow? You make a call to a coworker concerning the department's weekly softball game.
Upward
Downward
Lateral
25. Multiple Choice
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Which direction of communication flow? The department head speaks at the weekly sales meeting.