Communication Quiz

Who is the author of the quote 'Man is a social animal'?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Hegel

• Socrates

According to Merriam-Webster, what is communication?

• A process of learning

• A process of teaching

• A process by which information is exchanged

• A process of conflict

What does the Latin word 'communis' mean?

• To share

• To divide

• To isolate

• To argue

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of communication?

• It is a one-way process

• Both sender and receiver are active

• It involves encoding and decoding

• It involves sending messages

What is the first step in the communication process?

• Decoding

• Feedback

• Encoding

• Transmission

What does 'decoding' refer to in communication?

• Receiving messages

• Turning thoughts into communication

• Sending communication using a medium

• Turning communication into thoughts

Which of the following best describes 'encoding'?

• Receiving messages

• Sending messages

• Sharing information

• Turning thoughts into communication

What is the nature of communication in personal life?

• It is essential

• It is only professional

• It is one-sided

• It is irrelevant

Who are the authors of the quote describing communication as the 'life-blood of our society'?

• Hermosa, Hernandez, and Vergara

• Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates

• Howard Miller and Catherine Burns

• Daryl Eldrin, Valenzuela, and Burns

What is the primary function of communication?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To exchange information