Module 1 Flashcards
What element of communication sends or receives the message?
communicator
What element of communication is picked out to transmit information?
channel
Which of the choices can be considered as noise in communication?
unconscious repetitive movement of the hands while talking in front of a big audience
What element of communication translates the symbols to an understandable language?
communicator
Which of the choices can be considered as noise in communication?
overpoweringly asserting your opposition of an idea during a project meeting
Which of the following is an example of paralanguage?
accent
“Philip is often late for work. He thought that he is a fast worker as has not missed a deadline, and produces good quality work. Hence, he does not consider his tardiness an issue. This is contrary to his supervisor’s view. The supervisor thinks that everyone should come on time no matter how efficient they are as employees.
Which aspect of communication is there an opposition of views between Philip and his supervisor?”
Chronemics
Which of the choices can be considered as noise in communication?
faulty translation of dialogues in the subtitles of a foreign film
What is an example of the use of nonverbal communication?
increasing the volume of your voice so you can be heard across the room
Which form of nonverbal communication refers to the study of hand, arm, body, and face movements?
Kinesics
Junice is often told that she sounds angry all the time when talking. What aspect of communication should she improve to avoid being inaccurately perceived?
Paralanguage
What type of communication is used by team members having the same designation or position in a company?
Horizontal Communication
Which of the following is NOT an example of paralanguage?
choice of words
“In the following scenario, what element is the primary cause of ineffective communication?
Scenario: During one of the online meetings you are a part of, you encountered difficulty logging in to your account. It took you almost an hour before you were finally able to join the meeting and missed some of the important topics discussed.”
channel
Which form of nonverbal communication refers to time language?
Chronemics
Which of the following is NOT an example of kinesics?
pitch of voice
What is paralanguage?
the pitch, rate, and loudness of voice
Which of the following is an example of noise in communication?
including extremely technical terms in an article uploaded on the company’s website
In the communication process, what element refers to the tool used to transfer messages from one person to another?
Medium
Which form of nonverbal communication refers to the study of communication by touch?
Haptics
Which form of nonverbal communication comprises body movements and facial expressions as a systematic part of communication?
Kinesics
Which of the following is the most formal form of communication?
Written
Which of the following types of communication is free-flowing and does not follow formal protocol or structure in communication imposed upon by an institution or organization?
Informal
What type of communication flows through the same line of authority?
Vertical
