Chapter 1 Unit 4 Communication Competence Quiz

What does communication competence refer to?

• The ability to write long essays

• The knowledge of effective and appropriate communication patterns

• The ability to speak multiple languages fluently

• The knowledge of advanced mathematics

According to NCA, how will developing communication competence help college students?

• In academic, professional, and civic contexts

• Only in civic contexts

• Only in professional contexts

• Only in academic contexts

What are the levels of communication competence?

• Unconscious incompetence, unconscious competence, conscious incompetence, and conscious competence

• Unconscious competence, conscious incompetence, conscious competence, and unconscious incompetence

• Unconscious incompetence, conscious incompetence, conscious competence, and unconscious competence

• Unconscious incompetence, conscious incompetence, conscious competence, and conscious incompetence

What is communication apprehension (CA)?

• The ability to adapt to various contexts

• The knowledge of effective and appropriate communication patterns

• The ability to communicate effectively in any situation

• Fear or anxiety experienced by a person due to real or imagined communication with another person or persons

How can communication apprehension be managed?

• By only communicating with close friends and family

• By never speaking in public

• By using various strategies

• By avoiding all forms of communication

What is the first step to becoming a competent communicator?

• Developing communication apprehension

• Becoming a more mindful communicator

• Understanding that individual, social, and cultural contexts affect competence

• Having cognitive knowledge about communication

What is public speaking anxiety?

• Anxiety about speaking in small groups

• Anxiety about speaking in any public setting

• Anxiety about giving a public presentation

• Anxiety about speaking to strangers

What is the second step to becoming a competent communicator?

• Understanding that individual, social, and cultural contexts affect competence

• Developing communication apprehension

• Becoming a more mindful communicator

• Having cognitive knowledge about communication

What is the NCA's view on developing communication competence?

• It is not important for college students

• It is only important for academic contexts

• It is important for academic, professional, and civic contexts

• It is important for professional contexts only

What is the third step to becoming a competent communicator?

• Developing communication apprehension

• Becoming a more mindful communicator

• Having cognitive knowledge about communication

• Understanding that individual, social, and cultural contexts affect competence