Learning to Communicate

Question 1

Communication is a two-way street.

Answer 1

A: True

Question 2

The receiver and the transmitter’s roles usually do not frequently change.

Answer 2

A: False

Question 3

Berlo’s model of communication emphasizes the primary components of communication such as: sender, message, channel, & receiver.

Answer 3

A: True

Question 4

Message incorrectly received is a message lost.

Answer 4

A: True

Question 5

One hindrance to accurately receiving messages is the language & jargon used by the transmitter may be different from the receiver.

Answer 5

A: True

Question 6

Thinking speeds probably run at 1500 words per minute.

Answer 6

A: False

Question 7

Do not write a letter unless you know the response.

Answer 7

A: True

Question 8

Some audiences have a raw nerve.

Answer 8

A: False

Question 9

In writing an elegant essay or composing a grand speech, communicators should heed seven time-tested lessons.

Answer 9

A: True

Question 10

One must start with a grand opening and end with a bang when composing a grand speech.

Answer 10

A: True

Question 11

The following are seven time-tested lessons for composing speech/ writing essay, except:

a. Emphasize & highlight major points you are trying to say.
b. Start with a grand opening.
c. Be sensitive to the sensibilities of your audience.
d. Be aware of distracting mannerisms and jargon.

Answer 11

d. Be aware of distracting mannerisms and jargon.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is false regarding communication:

a. Communication is a two-way street
b. Receiver refers to the audience or respondent.
c. Receiver and transmitter frequently change roles as the communication process unfolds.
d. Communication process model begins with the feedback loop.

Answer 12

d. Communication process model begins with the feedback loop.

Question 13

The following are impediments to accurately receiving messages except:

a. We may be preoccupied with other stuff.
b. We may not like the speaker.
c. We think that we already have superior ideas.
d. An intimate knowledge with the audience.

Answer 13

d. An intimate knowledge with the audience.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true?

a. Determining the audience’s raw nerve or psyche is not important in transmitting messages.
b. It’s okay to exaggerate and write lengthy speeches to make the audience understand the topic.
c. Get a profile of the audience from the organizers of conferences or from the editors of publications.
d. Do not get inside the skin of your audience; establish boundaries.

Answer 14

c. Get a profile of the audience from the organizers of conferences or from the editors of publications.