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6 years ago
Tina's communication with her manager is an example of:
 
  A. upward communication.
  B. lateral communication.
  C. downward communication.
  D. external communication.

Ques. 2

Which of the following will enhance and reinforce your listening skills?
 
  A. Lacking knowledge of the subject matter
  B. Worrying about an upcoming event
  C. Asking questions to clarify points
  D. Lacking vocabulary

Ques. 3

Which of the following communication skills are used when you listen to instructions and ask questions for clarification?
 
  A. Listening and reading
  B. Listening and writing
  C. Reading and writing
  D. Listening and speaking

Ques. 4

Jimmy's understanding and interpretation of an instruction from his teacher is hampered because he is preoccupied with a personal matter. Which type of barrier to communication does this represent?
 
  A. Emotional distraction
  B. Physical distraction
  C. I-attitude
  D. You-attitude

Ques. 5

Which of the following is the reason why physical distractions are usually easier to prevent in a listening or speaking situation?
 
  A. In a listening or speaking situation, the listener has little control over his or hersurroundings.
 B. The surroundings of a listening or speaking situation can often be changed.
  C. In a listening or speaking situation, the sender is never required to develop error-freemessages.
 D. In a listening or speaking situation, the receiver is never expected to provide feedback to the sender.

Ques. 6

Which of the following background elements relates to the emotions, attitudes, and prejudices that are likely to influence the receiver's interpretation of a message?
 
  A. Receiver's knowledge
  B. Receiver's personality
  C. Receiver's experience
  D. Receiver's interest and motivation

Ques. 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the main purposes of communication?
 
  A. To inquire or to inform
  B. To persuade
  C. To demonstrate extensive vocabulary
  D. To develop goodwill
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6 years ago
Answer to #1

A
Upward communication is communication with people who rank above you, such as your boss
or instructor. Communication not only links members of a certain department but also serves
as a vital link between people in different departments.

Answer to #2

C
Good listeners ask questions to clarify points and obtain additional information. Speaking can
also be used as a memory aid.

Answer to #3

D
Speaking can reinforce your listening skills. Good listeners ask questions to clarify points and
obtain additional information.

Answer to #4

A
In the scenario, Jimmy's preoccupation with a personal matter is an emotional distraction.
These distractions may include thinking about a personal matter or allowing an emotion such
as anger to influence how you interpret a message.

Answer to #5

B
Physical distractions are usually easier to prevent in a speaking or listening situation because
the surroundings can often be controlled or changed. Physical distractions include such things
as discomfort due to improper heat or air-conditioning, health conditions like headaches or
personal illness, and noise such as that from lawn equipment or sirens.

Answer to #6

B
The personality of the receiver particularly the emotions, attitudes, and prejudices that are
likely to influence the way the message is interpreted. The receiver's knowledge, interest, and
emotional state will affect how the message is received.

Answer to #7

C
The purposes of communication are to inquire, to inform, to persuade, and to develop
goodwill. The first step in planning any message is to determine the purpose of your
communication.
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