Communication Process Quiz

A student is delivering a class report but the projector suddenly stops working. Which element of the communication process is MOST affected?

• Channel

• Feedback

• Context

• Sender

During a meeting, a team member avoids eye contact and crosses their arms while saying, “I’m fine with the decision.” What type of communication breakdown may occur?

• Noise caused by channel failure

• Conflict between verbal and nonverbal cues

• Lack of context in the message

• Psychological barrier in decoding

If a person is practicing a speech in front of a mirror, what type of communication is taking place?

• Interpersonal communication

• Intrapersonal communication

• Public communication

• Small group communication

In a televised election debate, a candidate makes promises that later prove false. Which ethical principle of communication is violated?

• Respecting the audience

• Considering the result of communication

• Valuing truth

• Using information correctly

A student understands the professor’s lecture but chooses not to ask questions out of fear of embarrassment. Which barrier is BEST illustrated?

• Physical barrier

• Emotional barrier

• Cultural barrier

• Jargon barrier

A company introduces too many acronyms during training, leaving new employees confused. Which type of interference occurs?

• Psychological

• Jargon

• Emotional

• Physical

When a politician delivers a campaign speech to thousands of people, which type of communication is primarily used?

• Mass communication

• Public communication

• Interpersonal communication

• Small group communication

A teacher notices that her students look confused after she explains a math problem. What should she rely on to adjust her teaching immediately?

• Context

• Effect

• Noise

• Feedback

A doctor uses medical terms while explaining to a patient, who struggles to understand. Which adjustment would BEST solve the problem?

• Eliminating physical barriers

• Using simpler language

• Strengthening eye contact

• Increasing the volume of voice

If communication is successful, what should happen after the receiver decodes the message?

• The sender repeats the message

• Noise is completely eliminated

• The receiver provides feedback

• The channel becomes unnecessary