WEEK 1 ORALCOM

Which of the following best describes communication?

• • a. A one-way transmission of ideas.

• • b. A process of exchanging information through symbols, signs, or behavior.

• • c. The ability to share information without feedback.

• • d. The act of speaking only through written words.

Which of the following is an example of verbal communication?

• • a. A gesture

• • b. A written letter

• • c. A facial expression

• • d. Body language

What is the main function of feedback in communication?

• • a. To introduce noise into the conversation.

• • b. To provide the sender with a reaction to their message

• • c. To avoid misunderstandings entirely.

• • d. To change the setting of the communication.

• When you are trying to convey your thoughts but your listener is distracted and not paying attention, what part of the communication process might be failing?

• • a. The message

• • b. The feedback

• • c. The receiver

• • d. The setting

• Which of the following best represents the channel in communication?

• • a. The method used to deliver the message (e.g., email, phone, speech).

• • b. The response given by the receiver.

• • c. The environment where the communication takes place.

• • d. The noise that interferes with the message.

What does it mean when we say that "communication is inevitable"?

• • a. People can choose whether or not to communicate.

• • b. Communication happens even when we don’t intend to.

• • c. We can stop communication by not speaking.

• • d. Communication only occurs face-to-face.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of communication?

• • a. Communication is unrepeatable.

• • b. Communication is irreversible.

• • c. Communication always involves noise.

• • d. Communication is a process.

Which of the following is an example of psychological noise in communication?

• • a. Loud construction noise outside a window.

• • b. A listener daydreaming during a lecture.

• • c. A blurry video feed during a Zoom call.

• • d. A message not being delivered due to a bad internet connection.

Which of the following best explains why communication is considered a process?

• • a. It is a one-time event.

• • b. It involves multiple steps and ongoing interaction between sender and receiver.

• • c. It only happens when a message is written.

• • d. It can only occur between two people in person.

If a message is sent but distorted by external sounds, such as a loud television, what element of communication is being affected?

• • a. The channel

• • b. The message

• • c. Noise

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  d. The feedback