Communication Skills Quiz

What is communication?

• The process of cooking food

• The process of building a house

• The transfer of information from one individual to another

• The study of stars and planets

Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?

• Writing a letter

• Using hand gestures

• Speaking on the phone

• Sending an email

What is the purpose of communication?

• To confuse people

• To create barriers between individuals

• To help humans connect and build relationships

• To hide information

What is verbal communication?

• Spoken language

• Drawing pictures

• Sending text messages

• Using facial expressions

Which type of communication involves the actual words in writing?

• Verbal

• Visual

• Nonverbal

• Written

What is effective communication?

• The ability to use inappropriate styles and approaches

• The ability to speak in a foreign language

• The ability to explain ideas clearly

• The ability to confuse the audience

Who needs communication skills?

• Only spouses and friends

• Only parents and group members

• Only teachers and leaders

• Anyone who wants to get a message across correctly

What is a two-way process in communication?

• The exchange of food

• The exchange of money

• The exchange of ideas, feelings, information, thoughts, and knowledge

• The exchange of gifts

What are nonverbal cues used for in communication?

• To confuse the audience

• To enhance the concepts with nonverbal cues

• To distract the audience

• To hide the message

How can communication skills be tailored for the audience?

• By using inappropriate styles and approaches

• By using unclear language

• By tailoring the delivery to the audience

• By avoiding nonverbal cues