Question 1

Linear models of communication

Accepted Answer

A)  include the concepts of noise and feedback. 
B)  function in only one direction: a source creates a message and sends it through a channel to reach a receiver. 
C)  recognize that we send and receive messages simultaneously. 
D)  illustrate the interrelationships among the key elements and guiding principles of effective communication. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 2

Josh realizes that his presentation to a group of young men at a juvenile detention center will be difficult. He decides that they are more likely to take his advice if he shares past experiences from his own juvenile run-ins with the law. What element of communication has Josh taken into account as he prepares his talk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expression 
B)  Structure 
C)  Others 
D)  Purpose 
E)  Context

Question 3

When you ask the question, "Do I analyze and evaluate the meaning of the multiple and complex messages that bombard us every day in an ever-changing world?" which kind of communication is the focus of your question?

Accepted Answer

A)  personal 
B)  professional 
C)  intercultural 
D)  intellectual 
E)  societal

Question 4

Which of the following channels do we use to express a message?

Accepted Answer

A)  sight 
B)  sound 
C)  taste and smell 
D)  touch 
E)  all of the above

Question 5

Given the textbook's definition of culture, a rancher from Texas and a microbiologist from Massachusetts may represent different cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Your textbook presents seven key elements of effective communication. The first element on that list is

Accepted Answer

A)  Purpose. 
B)  Others. 
C)  Self. 
D)  Content. 
E)  Expression.

Question 7

The psychosocial context of communication includes

Accepted Answer

A)  the cultural environment in which you live. 
B)  the place where you will be interacting with others. 
C)  the setting and occasion of a communicative act. 
D)  the number of people with whom you communicate. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 8

In Latin, the word credo means

Accepted Answer

A)  "I believe." 
B)  "I mean." 
C)  "I am." 
D)  "I create." 
E)  "I accuse."

Question 9

Which key element of effective communication is represented in the following question: How can I adapt to the communication circumstances and setting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self 
B)  Others 
C)  Content 
D)  Context 
E)  Structure

Question 10

Which principle in the National Communication Association Credo for Ethical Communication is violated if a close friend shares your most intimate secrets with people you don't know or like?

Accepted Answer

A)  We advocate truthfulness, accuracy, honesty, and reason as essential to the integrity of communication. 
B)  We strive to understand and respect other communicators before evaluating and responding to their messages. 
C)  We promote access to communication resources and opportunities as necessary to fulfill human potential. 
D)  We advocate sharing information, opinions, and feelings when facing significant choices while also respecting privacy and confidentiality. 
E)  We are committed to the courageous expression of personal conviction in pursuit of fairness and justice.

Question 11

Your sense of smell is a communication channel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The following question applies to the key communication element of self: "What is your ethical responsibility as a communicator?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which key element of communication is affected by noise in the following example: "Telling stories can be a great way to entertain others unless you ramble on and one without making a point or coming to some sort of conclusion."

Accepted Answer

A)  self 
B)  context 
C)  others 
D)  structure 
E)  channel

Question 14

According to your textbook, _____________ communication refers to the interaction of three or more interdependent people who interact for the purpose of achieving a common goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  intrapersonal 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  group 
D)  presentational 
E)  mediated

Question 15

Statements that describe, explain, and/or predict events and behavior are

Accepted Answer

A)  theories. 
B)  strategies. 
C)  skills. 
D)  resources. 
E)  rules.

Question 16

The logistical context of communication refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the cultural environment in which you live. 
B)  your emotional history, personal experiences, and cultural background. 
C)  the time, place, setting, and occasion in which you will interact with others. 
D)  whether communication occurs one-to-one, in groups, or between a speaker and an audience. 
E)  interpersonal, group, and presentational communication.

Question 17

Which key element of communication is affected by noise in the following example: "When no one signed up to volunteer for the soup kitchen, Wendell realized he set his goal in a way that asked them to donate too much of their valuable time."

Accepted Answer

A)  self 
B)  context 
C)  purpose 
D)  structure 
E)  channel

Question 18

If you ask a Muslim friend to join you for lunch during the month of Ramadan, the "noise" that prevents you from achieving your purpose is that you don't know or have forgotten that Muslim's fast all day during that holy month.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to Media Richness Theory, Twitter is one of the richest communication media because you can see and respond instantly and simultaneously to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Face-to-face communication is the richest medium of communication because you can see and respond instantly to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Human Communication

Linear models of communication

When you ask the question, "Do I analyze and evaluate the meaning of the multiple and complex messages that bombard us every day in an ever-changing world?" which kind of communication is the focus of your question?

Which of the following channels do we use to express a message?

Given the textbook's definition of culture, a rancher from Texas and a microbiologist from Massachusetts may represent different cultures.

Your textbook presents seven key elements of effective communication. The first element on that list is

The psychosocial context of communication includes

In Latin, the word credo means

Which key element of effective communication is represented in the following question: How can I adapt to the communication circumstances and setting?

Which principle in the National Communication Association Credo for Ethical Communication is violated if a close friend shares your most intimate secrets with people you don't know or like?

Your sense of smell is a communication channel.

The following question applies to the key communication element of self: "What is your ethical responsibility as a communicator?"

Which key element of communication is affected by noise in the following example: "Telling stories can be a great way to entertain others unless you ramble on and one without making a point or coming to some sort of conclusion."

According to your textbook, _____________ communication refers to the interaction of three or more interdependent people who interact for the purpose of achieving a common goal.

Statements that describe, explain, and/or predict events and behavior are

The logistical context of communication refers to

Which key element of communication is affected by noise in the following example: "When no one signed up to volunteer for the soup kitchen, Wendell realized he set his goal in a way that asked them to donate too much of their valuable time."

If you ask a Muslim friend to join you for lunch during the month of Ramadan, the "noise" that prevents you from achieving your purpose is that you don't know or have forgotten that Muslim's fast all day during that holy month.

According to Media Richness Theory, Twitter is one of the richest communication media because you can see and respond instantly and simultaneously to others.

Face-to-face communication is the richest medium of communication because you can see and respond instantly to others.