Communication Skills Quiz

Which term refers to the use of time based on position and power?

• Proxemics

• Chronemics

• Haptics

• Paralanguage

Which type of communication uses words in sharing information?

• Non-verbal communication

• Verbal communication

• Paralanguage

• Gestures

Which of the following is an example of haptics?

• Nodding to say “yes”

• Waiting for your turn to speak

• Shaking someone’s hand

• Wearing a black dress to a funeral

Which type of non-verbal communication involves how something is said rather than what is said?

• Paralanguage

• Proxemics

• Chronemics

• Haptics

Which is NOT a barrier to verbal communication?

• Different opinions and beliefs

• Physical disabilities such as poor hearing

• The speaker uses clear and simple words

• Cultural differences

When you lean slightly forward while listening, it shows that you are:

• Tired

• Interested and receptive

• Angry

• Confused

What is the use of space to convey importance or intimacy called?

• Chronemics

• Proxemics

• Haptics

• Paralanguage

Which non-verbal cue shows cultural differences, such as black being worn for mourning in the Philippines?

• Language of gestures

• Language of flowers

• Language of colors

• Language of time

Communication breakdown is a __________ in communication due to barriers.

• solution

• failure

• method

• gesture

Which is an example of emphasizing gesture?

• Clenched fist upraised

• Forefinger in front of lips

• Clenched both fists in front of chest while saying “YES”

• Hands set apart to show “this large”