Effective Communication Quiz

Which of the following skills are essential for effective communication?

• Reading

• Writing

• Speaking

• All of the above

The term 'communication' is derived from the Latin word:

• Communicare

• Communicatus

• Communicando

• Communicatum

In the communication process, who is responsible for transmitting the message?

• Receiver

• Sender

• Listener

• Observer

Which element in the communication cycle involves interpreting the message?

• Encoding

• Decoding

• Feedback

• Transmission

Which method is most effective for quickly communicating with multiple individuals in different locations?

• Face-to-face meetings

• E-mail

• Notices/Posters

• Business Meetings

Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?

• Written letters

• Phone calls

• Facial expressions

• E-mails

What does maintaining eye contact during a conversation typically signify?

• Disinterest

• Confidence and attentiveness

• Nervousness

• Aggression

Which of the following is NOT considered a barrier to effective communication?

• Physical barriers

• Linguistic barriers

• Cultural barriers

• Technological barriers

What is the primary purpose of feedback in the communication process?

• To initiate a new topic

• To complete the communication cycle by ensuring the message was understood

• To provide criticism

• To delay the conversation

Which principle of effective communication emphasizes the use of exact facts and figures?

• Clarity

• Conciseness

• Concreteness

• Correctness