Purposive Communication (Practice Questions)

LCTC

1. The real meaning of the message exists within the mind of the speaker. Only then the listener
tries to get the message as accurately as possible. What principle of communication is?
A. Communication is powerful B. Communication is irreversible C. Communication is an
interpretative act D. Communication is contextual
2. If the channel is the means of which the communication is delivered, what is the function of the
medium then?
A. It amplifies the communication B. it clarifies the communication C. It refines the message D.
It replicates the message
3. You are thinking about a lot of problems and you cannot even talk well to your friends. What
type of noise is observed?
A. Semantic B. Physical C. Psychological D. Physiological
4. Your headaches while listening to your teacher. What type of noise is apparent?
A. semantic B. psychological C. physical D. Physiological
5. Which of the following does not belong in the group?
A. aural B. Oral C. Microphone D. Tactile
6. The power of words once spoken or written can never be taken back. What principle of
communication is observed?
A. Communication is powerful B. Communication is an interpretative act C. Communication is
irreversible D. Communication is contextual
7. Is there a form of communication without feedback?
A. YES B. NO
8. The one who delivers the message in the process of communication is the _____________
A. Receiver B. noise C. Channel D. Sender
9. What are the special features of Computer-based presentations_____
A. Custom navigation by linking between slides, to other media and to the Internet
B. Can be made into hard copy printouts or transparencies
C. Can be uploaded to the Web
D. All of the above
10. This refers to the receptive channel of communication which is realized by the sense of
hearing.
A. Gustatory B. Olfactory C. Aural D. Tactile
11. Kris encountered signal interruption while talking to Cassie on the phone. Does this mean that
message passes through?
A. Medium B. Channel C. Society D. Path
12. Feb easily responded to the message sent by Rose on Facebook. The message in response to
Rose’s message is called?
A. Reply B. Tweet C. Hugback D. Feedback
13. These are graphic representations of the proposed elements included in the communication
process which shows the relationship between elements?
A. Communication Models B. Communication Symbols C. Communication Types D.
Communication Charts
14. Mr. Alvarez adjusts his message according to his audience and the occasion to achieve a
particular effect. In what model he based his speech? A. Shannon-Weaver’s B. Osgood-
Schramm’s C. Eugene White’s D. Aristotle’s
 15. What happens to the communication when the sender and the receiver apply different
meanings to the same message?
A. There will be no communication B. The communication may succeed
or fail
C. There will be misunderstanding that leads to break-ups D. The communication might not
exist
16. A model of communication which is also called a “telephone model”.
A. Osgood-Shcramm’s B. Aristotle’s C. Shannon-Weaver D. Eugene
White’s
17. According to Eugene White, what is the most important concept of his model?
A. The message delivered B. The sender C. The feedback D. All of
the above
18. What communication model where there must be a common field of experience between the
sender and the receiver so they would understand each other?
A. Shannon-Weaver’s B. Osgood-Schramm’s C. Eugene White’s D.
Aristotle’s
19. This type of public speaking is done to highlight important and voluminous information that
cannot be solely delivered by memory. This is also done if the speaker is not around and has only
been represented by another person.
A. On-the-spot speech B. Read speech C. Oration D.
Extemporaneous speech
20. This type of public speaking requires the two opposite sides to solve a problem through
arguments and arrive at a consensus.
A. Extemporaneous B. Debate C. Oration D. Impromptu speaking
21. The speaker relies only on his or her memory to deliver his/her speech.
A. Extemporaneous B. Memorized speech C. Oration D. Impromptu
speaking
22. Which of the following does not belong to the group?
A. Memorized speech B. Read speech C. Smart talking D.
Extemporaneous
23. The communication on which the communicator wants his/her receivers to pay attention and
understand, but not to change their behavior.
A. Informative Communication B. Persuasive Communication C. Argumentative
communication D. Internal
24. The author of Rhetoric who discussed the three primary forms of proof.
A. Protagoras B. Corax C. Tisias D. Aristotle
25. Be creative means…
A. Overdoing your design B. Using different transition and animations per slide C. Use fancy
fonts D. None of the above
26. Which statement best defines communication?
A. It is the exchange of messages through common systems of signs and symbols. B. It is the art of
creating ideas.
C. It is the use of language in sharing information. D. It involves at least
two persons.
27. What communication principle emphasizes the impossibility for people not to communicate?
A. Communication is irreversible. B. Communication is not a panacea. C. Communication is
unavoidable. D. Communication is a process.
28. It says that communication is not always a remedy for all ills and difficulties. Sometimes, it
even leads to more misunderstandings and troubles.
A. Communication is irreversible B. Communication is unavoidable. C. Communication is a
process. D. Communication is not a panacea.
29. Which communication principle says that we could no longer take back the words regretted
uttering because these are already recorded in others’ memories?
A. Communication is a process. B. Communication is irreversible. C. Communication is
unavoidable.D. Communication operates on two levels.
30. Which relational message refers to the degree to which a communicator likes the other or the
message being sent?
A. Control B. Affinity C. Respect D. Content
31. When does encoding take place?
A. When the receiver interprets the message B. When the sender translates ideas
into perceivable messages
C. When both sender and receiver want to exchange messages D. When the sender
recognizes the communication style of the other
32. Which is NOT a basic element of communication?
A. Source B. Destination C. Medium D. Language
33. It indicates comprehension and can be done through written, verbal, or any other form of
action.
A. Sender B. Destination C. Feedback D. Message
34. Which element of communication is the vehicle used to send a message or information?
A. Channel B. Feedback C. Receiver D. Sender
35. A static over a phone line, misinterpreting a local custom, and language differences are a few
examples of:
A. Feedback B. Noise C. Context D. Message
36. The decoder transmits the message to the encoder. The encoder, on the other hand, tries to
understand the message received. Which statement is correct?
A. The first statement is correct while the other is not. B. The second statement is correct while the
first one is incorrect.
C. Both statements are correct. D. Both statements are incorrect.
37. Feedback is given by the encoder. It is based on the decoded message received. Which
statement is correct?
A. The first statement is correct while the other is not. B. The second statement is correct while the
first one is incorrect.
C. Both statements are correct. D. Both statements are incorrect.
38. Which of the following is an example of audience’s feedback during public communication?
A. Laughter B. Silence C. Half-closed eyelids D. All of the above
39. Which statement does NOT describe decoding process?
A. It is deciding on the medium to use in transmitting a message. B. It involves
interpretation.
C. It is assigning meaning to the message. D. It is usually done by the
receiver in a communication process.
40. The Human Resources head sends a memo to all newly hired employees about the erroneous
detail stipulated in their signed contracts and further requests a notice of receipt within five days.
What is the expected feedback?
A. A memo sent back to HR B. A signed contract C. An email confirming receipt D. A letter
of excuse
41. The CEO of a corporation gives a speech about the first quarter profits to the board members.
What is the channel in the communication process? A. The first quarter profits B. The CEO
C. CEO’s words and movements D. The board members
42. You deliver a speech about the importance of higher education to a group of high school
students. What is the message in the communication situation?
A. The high school students B. You C. Importance of higher education
D. Your voice and language
43. Which term is generally used to define the interference that affects the messages being
exchanged during communication?
A. Context B. Noise C. Medium D. Feedback
44. What pertains to the setting or situation in which communication takes place?
A. Context B. Noise C. Medium D. Feedback
45. Which model does NOT demonstrate the linearity of communication process?
A. Berlo’s SMCR Model B. Aristotle’s Linear Model C. Lasswell’s Model D. Dance’s
Helical Model
46. What model emphasizes the linear flow of communication within a particular event or
occasion?
A. Aristotle’s Linear Model B. Berlo’s SMCR Model C. Lasswell’s Model D. Dance’s
Helical Model
47. Which can be considered as the strength of Berlo’s SMCR Model?
A. It focuses on encoding and decoding which happen before the sending and receiving of
messages.
B. It highlights the importance of communication channels.
C. It suggests that messages flow in a multicultural society.
D. It gives geometrical testimony of communication.
48. It is the sixth element, the dysfunctional factor, included in Shannon and Weaver’s
Transmission Model?
A. Transmitter B. Noise C. Context D. Signal
49. Which model is also known as the ‘Mathematical Theory of Communication’?
A. Shannon and Weaver’s Transmission Model B. Barnlund’s Transactional Model
C. Aristotle’s Linear Model D. Berlo’s SMCR Model
50.Which communication model suggests that information is of no use unless and until it is
carefully put into words and conveyed to others?
A. Shannon and Weaver’s Transmission Model B. Schramm’s Interactive Model
C. Barnlund’s Transactional Model D. Aristorle’s Linear Model
51. What is the strength of Barnlund’s Transactional Model?
A. Shared field of experience B. Encoding and decoding C. Dysfunctional factor D.
Geometrical testimony of communication
52. In Lasswell’s Model, what refers to media analysis?
A. Who B. In Which Channel C. With What Effect D. To Whom
53. Which communication model disagrees the concept of linearity and circularity individually, and
introduces the concept of time and continuous communication process?
A. Dance’s Helical Model B. Shannon and Weaver’s Transmission Model C. Lasswell’s
Model D. Berlo’s SMCR Model
54. Which communication model presents a helical spring that shows our knowledge development
about persons as we get to know more about them?
A. Schramm’s Interactive Model B. Dance’s Helical Model C. Lasswell’s Model D. Berlo’s
SMCR Model
55. Which communication model can be best used to develop public speaking skills or to create a
propaganda?
A. Aristotle’s Linear Model B. Berlo’s SMCR Model C. Schramm’s Interactive Model D.
Lasswell’s Model
56. What communication model emphasizes a multi-layered feedback system for all parties
involved and recognizes that anyone can be a sender and receiver at the same time?
A. Barnlund’s Transactional Model B. Dance’s Helical Model C. Shannon and Weaver’s
Transmission Model D. Berlo’s SMCR Model
57. Which of these is not a primary element in Berlo’s SMCR Model?
A. Source B. Message C. Channel D.
Structure
58. It refers to exchange of messages and information beyond the use of linguistic systems.
A. Verbal Communication B. Nonverbal Communication C. Written Communication
D. Oral Communication
59. It is the use of language particularly the readily understood spoken words and expressions.
A. Verbal Communication B. Nonverbal Communication C. Written Communication
D. Oral Communication 60. When can written communication be best used?
A. When the message needs to become part of a permanent file B. When there is time urgency
C. When immediate feedback is needed D. When ideas are simple or can be made
simple with explanations
61. Verbal communication can be best used when:
A. When conveying facts B. When conveying emotions and feelings
C. When ideas are complicated D. When message needs to become part of a permanent file
62. Which communication is effective and efficient when one needs an immediate feedback?
A. Written Communication B. Verbal Communication C. Nonverbal Communication
D. Email Communication
63. It includes printed messages such as memos, proposals, emails, and business letters.
A. Written Communication B. Verbal Communication C. Oral Communication D.
Nonverbal Communication
64. What form of nonverbal interaction involves touch?
A. Chronemics B. Haptics C. Proxemics D. Kinesics
65. Which does NOT constitute vocalics or paralanguage?
A. Pitch B. Volume C. Rate D. Slangs
66. It happens when people are saying something, yet their nonverbal behavior is telling us
something completely different.
A. Accenting B. Contradicting C. Substituting D.
Regulating
67. Distance between communicators gives meaning while standing too far away or too close can
affect the effectiveness of a verbal communication. What category of nonverbal communication
explains this?
A. Proxemics B. Haptics C. Kinesics D. Chronemics
68. Robin’s father died in an accident. Some brought flowers, and everyone tapped Robin’s back
expressing their condolences. What category of nonverbal communication is shown?
A. Kinesics B. Haptics C. Chronemics D. Proxemics
69. What function of nonverbal communication is demonstrated by a person who nods head to
answer a question rather than saying ‘yes’?
A. Repeating B. Complementing C. Substituting D.
Regulating
70. Which comparison of verbal and nonverbal communication is accurate?
A. Both verbal and nonverbal communications are formally taught. B. The sender has more
control over verbal communication.
C. More channels are used for verbal communication. D. The setting is more restricted in
nonverbal communication.

Answer Key

1. C
2. C
3. C
4. C
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. D
9. D
10. C
11. B
12. D
13. A
14. D
15. B
16. C
17. C
18. B
19. B
20. B
21. B
22. B
23. A
24. A
25. D
26. A
27. C
28. D
29. B
30. B
31. B
32. D
33. C
34. A
35. B
36. D
37. B
38. D
39. A
40. C
41. C
42. C
43. B
44. C
45. D
46. A
47. C
48. B
49. A
50. B
51. A
52. B
53. A
54. B
55. D
56. A
57. D
58. B
59. A
60. A
61. B
62. B
63. A
64. B
65. D
66. B
67. A
68. A
69. C
70. C