Function, Nature, and Process of Communication Quiz

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the nature of communication?

• Communication is a process.

• Communication is only face-to-face.

• Communication is either written or spoken.

• Communication is between the speaker and the receiver.

What type of communication uses symbols with universal meaning?

• Business communication

• Nonverbal communication

• Silent communication

• Verbal communication

Which of the following situations does not involve verbal communication?

• Luke winked at Monica.

• Andrew delivered a speech in front of the class.

• Lucy called her father through her cellular phone.

• Mark wrote an excuse letter to his teacher for being absent yesterday.

What type of communication is used when the teacher discusses the lesson to the class again for remediation purposes?

• Business communication

• Nonverbal communication

• Silent communication

• Verbal communication

Which of the following is an example of pure nonverbal communication?

• Emma reads to the class.

• Daniel finally wrote his letter of resignation.

• The child waves to his father for attention.

• The man shouted insulting words to the driver.

What is the term for the reactions, responses, or information provided by the receiver?

• Feedback

• Context

• Message

• Channel

What refers to the place, situation, and people involved in the communication process?

• Feedback

• Context

• Message

• Channel

What is the term for the information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed by the speaker in words or actions?

• Feedback

• Context

• Message

• Channel

What is the medium or means in which the encoded message is conveyed?

• Feedback

• Context

• Message

• Channel

What is the process of converting the message into words, actions, or other forms that the speaker understands?

• Encoding

• Decoding

• Interpreting

• Distorting