Effective Comm. Q1.1

What are the main components of communication?

• Sender, message, medium, audience, context

• Sender, message, audience, context, purpose

• Sender, message, noise, encoding, decoding

• Sender, message, medium, receiver, feedback

What does the term 'verbal communication' refer to?

• Communication through gestures

• Communication through body language

• Communication through spoken or written words

• Communication through images

Which principle of effective communication emphasizes being brief but complete?

• Coherence

• Courtesy

• Clarity

• Conciseness

What is meant by 'active listening'?

• Listening without responding

• Listening to music while communicating

• Listening and providing feedback

• Listening while multitasking

Which mode of communication involves physical arrangement?

• Aural

• Spatial

• Visual

• Linguistic

What does 'encoding' refer to in communication?

• The process of receiving a message

• The process of converting messages into symbols

• The process of interpreting a message

• The process of sending a message

What is the role of 'feedback' in communication?

• To change the message

• To create noise

• To ensure the message is understood

• To confuse the sender

Which of the following is NOT a theoretical anchor in communication?

• Message

• Audience

• Writer/Speaker

• Feedback

What does the 'context' of communication include?

• Only the physical setting

• Only the audience's background

• Social, cultural, physical, and technological aspects

• Only the message content

What is the purpose of communication when the intention is to inform?

• To persuade the audience

• To share personal feelings

• To give facts, explanations, or instructions

• To entertain the audience