Communication
Question 1 |
When there is an animated discussion between a teacher and his or her students in the classroom, it can be classified as:
Horizontal communication | |
Mechanical communication | |
Linear communication | |
Categorical communication
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Question 2 |
Which of the following modes of communication can be employed in a classroom for effective teaching?
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(a) Top-down
(b) Iconic
(c) Associational
(d) Dissociational
(e) Symbolic
(f) Abstract
Choose the most appropriate option from the following:
(a), (b) and (f) | |
(c), (e) and (f) | |
(b), (c) and (e) | |
(a), (c) and (d) |
Question 3 |
A verbal communication technique used in teaching is
Slow expression of words | |
Varying the speed of voice and tone
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Presentation without pause | |
Resorting to a semantic jugglery |
Question 4 |
Given below are two Statements – One is labeled as Assertion (A) and other is labeled as Reason (R):
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Assertion (A): Use of slang in formal teaching makes communication lively and interesting.
Reasons (R): Academic decency demands the avoidance of slang in the classroom environment.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct option:
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) Is not the correct explanation of (A) | |
(A) is true, but (R) is false | |
(A) is false, but (R) is true |
Question 5 |
According to the behavioural model, the communication approach is considered as:
Contrived | |
Natural | |
Reward-punishment based | |
Innate |
Question 6 |
Which of the following are the characteristics of moderate approach to inter-cultural communication?
A. Inter-cultural communication is unidisciplinary
B. A communicator is a change agent.
C. A continuum is the representative of social change.
D. Change is a response to both inside and outside stimuli.
E. Culture and communication have limited linkages.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. Inter-cultural communication is unidisciplinary
B. A communicator is a change agent.
C. A continuum is the representative of social change.
D. Change is a response to both inside and outside stimuli.
E. Culture and communication have limited linkages.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A, B, C only | |
B, C, D only | |
C, D, E only | |
A, B, E only |
Question 7 |
Given below are tow statements:
Statement I: In mass communication, the news content includes social values also.
Statement II: News also contain ideology that changes according to times
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below:
Statement I: In mass communication, the news content includes social values also.
Statement II: News also contain ideology that changes according to times
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below:
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct | |
Both Statement I and Statement II are Incorrect | |
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect | |
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct |
Question 8 |
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Bharatha Muni prescribed popular dialects for communication among the elites.
Statement II: Bharatha Muni also prescribed classical languages for common people for effective communication.
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below:
Statement I: Bharatha Muni prescribed popular dialects for communication among the elites.
Statement II: Bharatha Muni also prescribed classical languages for common people for effective communication.
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below:
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct | |
Both Statement I and Statement II are Incorrect | |
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect | |
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct |
Question 9 |
Which of the following are useful in positive components of classroom communication?
A) Restrictive actions
B) Empathy
C) Punctuality
D) Follow-up
E) Scattered reflections
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A) Restrictive actions
B) Empathy
C) Punctuality
D) Follow-up
E) Scattered reflections
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A), (B), (C) only
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(B), (C), (D) only
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(C), (D), (E) only | |
(A), (D), (E) only
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Question 10 |
Which of the following explain the concept of values?
A) Values are beliefs tied inextricably to human emotion and behaviour
B) Values refer to desirable goals people strive to attain
C) Values are conflict-free
D) Values are ordered by importance relative to one another
E) Values are utilized primarily to effect change in knowledge of a person
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) Values are beliefs tied inextricably to human emotion and behaviour
B) Values refer to desirable goals people strive to attain
C) Values are conflict-free
D) Values are ordered by importance relative to one another
E) Values are utilized primarily to effect change in knowledge of a person
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A), (B), (C) only
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(A), (B), (D) only | |
(B), (C), (D) only
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(C), (D), (E) only
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Question 11 |
Match List I with List II:
List I List II
(Medium) (Example for description)
A)Newspaper (I) Networking
B)Radio and television (II) Audio, Video and graphics
C)Social Media (III) Broadsheet
D)Multimedia (IV) Broadcasting
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List I List II
(Medium) (Example for description)
A)Newspaper (I) Networking
B)Radio and television (II) Audio, Video and graphics
C)Social Media (III) Broadsheet
D)Multimedia (IV) Broadcasting
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) | |
(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
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(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
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(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
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Question 11 Explanation:
Newspaper → Broadsheet
Radio and television → Broadcasting
Social Media → Networking
Multimedia → Audio, Video and graphics
Note: This is easy when you start from D to A.
Radio and television → Broadcasting
Social Media → Networking
Multimedia → Audio, Video and graphics
Note: This is easy when you start from D to A.
Question 12 |
Which of the following is considered as an effective form of verbal communication?
Story-telling | |
Sloganeering | |
Use of high pitch of voice | |
Monologues |
Question 12 Explanation:
As per official answer given as Option-D is correct but according to concept option-A is also correct.
The most effective way to engage your audience is with storytelling: human beings are wired for them. Our brains often don't distinguish between fiction and reality, therefore we immerse ourselves in stories as if we were a part of them. Stories make us experience information, as opposed to just consuming it.
The most effective way to engage your audience is with storytelling: human beings are wired for them. Our brains often don't distinguish between fiction and reality, therefore we immerse ourselves in stories as if we were a part of them. Stories make us experience information, as opposed to just consuming it.
Question 13 |
Identifying the sequence of stages of message processing
A) Action
B) Internalisation
C) Selection
D) Understanding
E) Perception
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) Action
B) Internalisation
C) Selection
D) Understanding
E) Perception
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A), (B), (D), (E), (C)
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(B), (C), (A), (D), (E) | |
(D), (E), (B), (A), (C) | |
(E), (D), (C), (B), (A)
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Question 13 Explanation:
Perception → Understanding → Selection → Internalisation → Action
Question 14 |
In communication chatting in internet is:
Verbal communication | |
Non verbal communication | |
Parallel communication | |
Grapevine communication |
Question 15 |
When verbal and non-verbal messages are contradictory, it is said that most people believe in
Indeterminate messages | |
Verbal messages | |
Non-verbal messages | |
Aggressive messages |
Question 16 |
The typical feature of an information-rich classroom lecture is in the nature of being
Sedentary | |
Staggered | |
Factual | |
Sectoral |
Question 17 |
Expressive communication is driven by
Passive aggression | |
Encoder's personality characteristics | |
External clues | |
Encoder-decoder contract |
Question 18 |
Positive classroom communication leads to
Coercion | |
Confrontation | |
Submission | |
Persuasion |
Question 19 |
Classroom communication is the basis of
Social identity | |
External inanities | |
Biased passivity | |
Group aggression |
Question 20 |
Effective communication pre-supposes
Non-alignment | |
Domination | |
Passivity | |
Understanding |
Question 21 |
Using the central point of the classroom communication as the beginning of a dynamic pattern of ideas is referred to as:
Systemisation | |
Problem - orientation | |
Idea protocol | |
Mind mapping |
Question 22 |
Most often, the teacher - student communication is:
Spurious | |
Critical | |
Utilitarian | |
Confrontational |
Question 23 |
The choice of communication partners is influenced by factors of
Proximity, utility, loneliness | |
Utility, secrecy, dissonance | |
Secrecy, dissonance, deception | |
Dissimilarity, dissonance, deviance |
Question 24 |
As a teacher, select the best option to ensure your effective presence in the classroom.
Use of peer command | |
Making aggressive statements | |
Adoption of well-established posture | |
Being authoritarian |
Question 25 |
Every communicator has to experience
Manipulated emotion | |
Anticipatory excitement | |
The issue of homophiles | |
Status dislocation |
Question 26 |
Imagine you are working in an educational institution where people are of equal status. Which method of communication is best suited and normally employed in such a context?
Horizontal communication | |
Vertical communication | |
Corporate communication | |
Cross communication |
Question 27 |
Identify the important element a teacher has to take cognizance of while addressing students in a classroom.
Avoidance of proximity | |
Voice modulation | |
Repetitive pause | |
Fixed posture |
Question 28 |
What are the barriers to effective communication?
Moralising, being judgemental and comments of consolation. | |
Dialogue, summary and self-review. | |
Use of simple words, cool reaction and defensive attitude. | |
Personal statement, eye contact and simple narration. |
Question 29 |
Which of the following is not a principle of effective communication?
Strategic use of grapevine | |
Persuasive and convincing dialogue | |
Participation of the audience | |
One-way transfer of information |
Question 30 |
In communication, the language is:
The non-verbal code | |
The verbal code | |
Intrapersonal | |
The symbolic code |
Question 31 |
Which of the following are the characteristic features of communication?
(a) Communication involves exchange of ideas, facts and opinions.
(b) Communication involves both information and understanding.
(c) Communication is a continuous process.
(d) Communication is a circular process.
(a) Communication involves exchange of ideas, facts and opinions.
(b) Communication involves both information and understanding.
(c) Communication is a continuous process.
(d) Communication is a circular process.
(a), (b), (c) and (d) | |
(a), (b) and (c) | |
(a), (b) and (d) | |
(b), (c) and (d) |
Question 31 Explanation:
Given all statements are characteristic features of communication.
Question 32 |
Effectiveness of communication can be traced from which of the following?
(a) Attitude surveys
(b) Performance records
(c) Students attendance
(d) Selection of communication channel
(a) Attitude surveys
(b) Performance records
(c) Students attendance
(d) Selection of communication channel
(a), (b) and (d) | |
(a), (b), (c) and (d) | |
(a), (b) and (c) | |
(b), (c) and (d) |
Question 33 |
The term 'grapevine' is also known as:
Horizontal communication | |
Downward communication | |
Informal communication | |
Upward communication |
Question 34 |
Assertion (A): Formal communication tends to be fast and flexible.
Reason (R): Formal communication is a systematic and orderly flow of information.
Reason (R): Formal communication is a systematic and orderly flow of information.
(A) is false but, (R) is correct | |
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A) | |
Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A) | |
(A) is correct but, (R) is false |
Question 35 |
Internal and external factors that affect message reception by the students in the classroom are referred to as
Feedback | |
Fragmentation | |
Channelization | |
Noise |
Question 36 |
A teacher in a classroom has immediate control over
The self, selected methods of communication and the message. | |
The audience, the noise and the reception. | |
The feedback, the technology and the audience experience. | |
The communication channel, other communicators, and external factors. |
Question 37 |
What do communicated words carry in a classroom situation?
Inspiration, controversy and introspection | |
Diversion, criticism and irrationality | |
Insipidity, irrationality, and non-acceptance | |
Power, structure and tradition |
Question 38 |
As a good classroom communicator, you are supposed to know your
Audience emotions | |
Silent cues | |
Artful pauses | |
Counter arguments |
Question 39 |
Figure out the components of non-verbal communication in a classroom from the following:
Facial expression, cultural space and seating arrangement | |
Speed of utterance, feel good factor and acoustics | |
High sound, physical ambience and teacher-learner distance | |
Facial expression, kinesics and personal space |
Question 40 |
Which of the following are the basic factors of effective listening?
Opinionation, stare and glare and interruptions | |
Aggressive questioning, continuous cues and frequent movement | |
Me-too-ism, glancing sideways, and offering advice | |
Acknowledgement of thoughts, reflection, and asking open-ended questions |
Question 41 |
Break-down in verbal communication is described as
Short Circuit | |
Contradiction | |
Unevenness | |
Entropy |
Question 42 |
The Telephone Model of Communication was first developed in the area of
Technological theory | |
Dispersion theory | |
Minimal effects theory | |
Information theory |
Question 43 |
The Dada Saheb Phalke Award for 2013 has been conferred on
Karan Johar | |
Amir Khan | |
Asha Bhonsle | |
Gulzar |
Question 44 |
Photographs are not easy to
Publish | |
Secure | |
Decode | |
Change |
Question 45 |
The grains that appear on a television set when operated are also referred to as
Sparks | |
Green Dots | |
Snow | |
Rain Drops |
Question 46 |
In circular communication, the encoder becomes a decoder when there is
Noise | |
Audience | |
Criticality | |
Feedback |
Question 47 |
Classroom communication is normally considered as
effective | |
cognitive | |
affective | |
selective |
Question 48 |
Telephone is an example of
linear communication | |
non-linear communication | |
circular | |
mechanised |
Question 49 |
Means of grapevine communication are
formal | |
informal | |
critical | |
corporate |
Question 50 |
Communication issues at the international level are addressed by
ILO | |
ITU | |
UNDP | |
UNESCO |
There are 50 questions to complete.