C464 Introduction to Communication Practice Questions - Set 4 - Part 1

Test your knowledge of Introduction to Communication concepts with these practice questions. Each question includes detailed explanations to help you understand the correct answers.

Question 1: Which of the following is a primary goal of an informative speech?

a) To change the audience’s beliefs

b) To entertain the audience

c) To provide new knowledge or clarify existing knowledge

d) To display speaker’s credibility

Question 2: In Monroe’s Motivated Sequence, what is the purpose of the "Attention" step?

a) To summarize the main idea

b) To outline the problem

c) To captivate the audience from the start

d) To introduce the solution

Question 3: Which listening skill focuses on fully understanding and responding to the speaker’s ideas?

a) Selective listening

b) Passive listening

c) Active listening

d) Pseudolistening

Question 4: In communication, what does the term “encoding” mean?

a) Interpreting the message

b) Transmitting the message

c) Creating a message with symbols

d) Providing feedback

Question 5: In the context of the Johari Window, which area contains information known to both the self and others?

a) Blind area

b) Open area

c) Hidden area

d) Unknown area

Question 6: Which term refers to the phenomenon where people are more likely to remember the first information presented?

a) Primacy effect

b) Recency effect

c) Encoding

d) Visualization

Question 7: What is a benefit of synchronous communication?

a) Immediate feedback and interaction

b) Time-independent responses

c) Less chance of misunderstanding

d) Increased information retention

Question 8: In Monroe’s Motivated Sequence, which step involves identifying the audience’s unmet needs?

a) Attention

b) Need

c) Satisfaction

d) Action

Question 9: What type of nonverbal communication involves facial expressions and body language to enhance verbal messages?

a) Regulators

b) Illustrators

c) Emblems

d) Adaptors

Question 10: Which of the following describes a process where personal beliefs influence the way we process information?

a) Feedback loop

b) Selective perception

c) Reflective listening

d) Social influence

Question 11: What is "referent power" based on?

a) Respect and admiration from others

b) Coercion and punishment

c) Official position or title

d) Access to resources

Question 12: In Monroe’s Motivated Sequence, which step aims to help the audience visualize the benefits of a proposed solution?

a) Action

b) Satisfaction

c) Need

d) Visualization

Question 13: Which concept refers to the mental dialogue we have with ourselves?

a) Reflection

b) Self-talk

c) Perception

d) Feedback

Question 14: What does “self-disclosure” refer to in interpersonal relationships?

a) Revealing personal information

b) Expressing opinions

c) Engaging in small talk

d) Avoiding confrontation

Question 15: In communication, which term refers to the detailed arrangement of words to convey meaning?

a) Chronemics

b) Syntax

c) Semantics

d) Lexicon

Question 16: What does the "recency effect" suggest about audience memory?

a) People remember the beginning best

b) People forget everything in the middle

c) People retain the most recent information best

d) People remember only the summary

Question 17: Which communication model emphasizes feedback and adaptation by both parties?

a) Linear Model

b) Transactional Model

c) Cyclical Model

d) Interactive Model

Question 18: What is the role of "visual aids" in a presentation?

a) To replace the speaker

b) To distract from complex ideas

c) To enhance understanding and engagement

d) To reduce audience questions

Question 19: What type of reasoning begins with a general claim and works toward specific examples?

a) Inductive reasoning

b) Deductive reasoning

c) Circular reasoning

d) Analogical reasoning

Question 20: Which type of team is typically characterized by members working remotely and relying on digital communication?

a) Project team

b) Cross-functional team

c) Virtual team

d) Task force

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