Communication

Question 1
Frequency hopping spread spectrum can be utilized to solve the problem of:
A
Data transfer
B
Enhancing signal strength
C
Interference between signals
D
Connection establishment
       Communication       Nielit STA [02-12-2018]
Question 1 Explanation: 
→ Frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) transmission is the repeated switching of frequencies during radio transmission to reduce interference and avoid interception.
→ It is useful to counter eavesdropping, or to obstruct jamming of telecommunications. And it can minimize the effects of unintentional interference.
Question 2
Video-Conferencing can be classified as one of the following types of communication :
A
Visual one way
B
Audio-Visual one way
C
Audio-Visual two way
D
Visual two way
       Communication       Video-Conferencing       2012 June UGC NET Paper 1
Question 3
In the process of communication, which one of the following is in the chronological order?
A
Communicator, Medium, Receiver, Effect, Message
B
Medium, Communicator, Message, Receiver, Effect
C
Communicator, Message, Medium, Receiver, Effect.
D
Message, Communicator, Medium, Receiver, Effect.
       Communication       Process-of-Communication       2013 June UGC NET Paper 1
Question 4
Classroom communication of a teacher rests on the principle of
A
Infotainment
B
Edutainment
C
Entertainment
D
Enlightenment
       Communication       Classroom-Communication       2013 June UGC NET Paper 1
Question 5
__________________ is important when a teacher communicates with his/her student.
A
Sympathy
B
Empathy
C
Apathy
D
Antipathy
       Communication       Classroom-Communication       2013 June UGC NET Paper 1
Question 6
Media is known as
A
First Estate
B
Second Estate
C
Third Estate
D
Fourth Estate
       Communication       Media-Related       2014 December UGC NET Paper 1
Question 7
The mode of communication that involves a single source transmitting information to a large number of receivers simultaneously, is called
A
Group Communication
B
Mass Communication
C
Intrapersonal Communication
D
Interpersonal Communication
       Communication       Modes-of-Communication       2014 December UGC NET Paper 1
Question 8
In the classroom, the teacher sends the message either as words or images. The students are really
A
Encoders
B
Decoders
C
Agitators
D
Propagators
       Communication       Classroom-Communication       2014 December UGC NET Paper 1
Question 9
The initial efforts for internet based communication was for
A
Commercial communication
B
Military purposes
C
Personal interaction
D
Political campaigns
       Communication       Modes-of-Communication       2013 December UGC NET Paper 1
Question 10
Who among the following conducted the CNN-IBN – The Hindu 2013 Election Tracker Survey across 267 constituencies in 18 States?
A
The Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS)
B
The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR)
C
CNN and IBN
D
CNN, IBN and The Hindu
       Communication       Media-Related       2013 December UGC NET Paper 1
Question 11
Users who use media for their own ends are identified as
A
Passive audience
B
Active audience
C
Positive audience
D
Negative audience
       Communication       Types-of-Audience       2013 December UGC NET Paper 1
Question 12
Classroom communication can be described as
A
Exploration
B
Institutionalisation
C
Unsignified narration
D
Discourse
       Communication       Classroom-Communication       2013 December UGC NET Paper 1
Question 13
Ideological codes shape our collective
A
Productions
B
Perceptions
C
Consumptions
D
Creations
       Communication       Ideological-Codes       2013 December UGC NET Paper 1
Question 14
In communication myths have power but are
A
uncultural
B
insignificant
C
imprecise
D
unprefered
       Communication       Nature-of-Communication       2013 December UGC NET Paper 1
Question 15
Organisational communication can be equated with
A
intra-personal communication
B
inter personal communication
C
group communication
D
mass comrnunication
       Communication       Types-of-Communicatiion       2013 December UGC NET Paper 1
Question 16
Telephone is an example of
A
linear communication
B
non-linear communication
C
circular
D
mechanised
       Communication       Types-of-Communicatiion       2013 September UGC NET Paper 1
Question 17
Means of grapevine communication are
A
formal
B
informal
C
critical
D
corporate
       Communication       Grapevine-Communication       2013 September UGC NET Paper 1
Question 18
Communication issues at the international level are addressed by
A
ILO
B
ITU
C
UNDP
D
UNESCO
       Communication       UNESCO       2013 September UGC NET Paper 1
Question 19
The communicated knowledge in a classroom is considered as
A
non-pervasive treasure
B
limited judgement
C
autonomous virtue
D
cultural capital
       Communication       Classroom-Communication       2013 September UGC NET Paper 1
Question 20
Classroom communication is normally considered as
A
effective
B
affective
C
cognitive
D
non-selective
       Communication       Classroom-Communication       2013 September UGC NET Paper 1
Question 21
Manuel Castelle was the first to use the term
A
Internet society
B
Electronic society
C
Network society
D
Telematic society
       Communication       Manuel-Castelle       2013 September UGC NET Paper 1
Question 22
Successful Communication in classroom teaching is
A
Circular
B
Reciprocal
C
Directional
D
Influential
       Communication       Classroom-Communication       2013 September UGC NET Paper 1
Question 23
Break-down in verbal communication is described as
A
Short Circuit
B
Contradiction
C
Unevenness
D
Entropy
       Communication       Verbal-Communication       2014 June UGC NET Paper 1
Question 24
The Telephone Model of Communication was first developed in the area of
A
Technological theory
B
Dispersion theory
C
Minimal effects theory
D
Information theory
       Communication       Telephone-Model-of-Commmunication       2014 June UGC NET Paper 1
Question 25
The Dada Saheb Phalke Award for 2013 has been conferred on
A
Karan Johar
B
Amir Khan
C
Asha Bhonsle
D
Gulzar
       Communication       Dada-Saheb-Phalke-Award       2014 June UGC NET Paper 1
Question 26
Photographs are not easy to
A
Publish
B
Secure
C
Decode
D
Change
       Communication       ICT-Encoding-Decoding       2014 June UGC NET Paper 1
Question 27
The grains that appear on a television set when operated are also referred to as
A
Sparks
B
Green Dots
C
Snow
D
Rain Drops
       Communication       Television-Set       2014 June UGC NET Paper 1
Question 28
In circular communication, the encoder becomes a decoder when there is
A
Noise
B
Audience
C
Criticality
D
Feedback
       Communication       Circular-Communication       2014 June UGC NET Paper 1
Question 29
Classroom communication is normally considered as
A
effective
B
cognitive
C
affective
D
selective
       Communication       Classroom-Communication       2014 June UGC NET Paper 1
Question 30
Internal and external factors that affect message reception by the students in the classroom are referred to as
A
Feedback
B
Fragmentation
C
Channelization
D
Noise
       Communication       Classroom-Communication       2016 August NTA UGC NET Paper 1
Question 31
A teacher in a classroom has immediate control over
A
The self, selected methods of communication and the message.
B
The audience, the noise and the reception.
C
The feedback, the technology and the audience experience.
D
The communication channel, other communicators, and external factors.
       Communication       Classroom-Communication       2016 August NTA UGC NET Paper 1
Question 32
What do communicated words carry in a classroom situation?
A
Inspiration, controversy and introspection
B
Diversion, criticism and irrationality
C
Insipidity, irrationality, and non-acceptance
D
Power, structure and tradition
       Communication       Nature-of-Communication       2016 August NTA UGC NET Paper 1
Question 33
As a good classroom communicator, you are supposed to know your
A
Audience emotions
B
Silent cues
C
Artful pauses
D
Counter arguments
       Communication       Nature-of-Communication       2016 August NTA UGC NET Paper 1
Question 34
Figure out the components of non-verbal communication in a classroom from the following:
A
Facial expression, cultural space and seating arrangement
B
Speed of utterance, feel good factor and acoustics
C
High sound, physical ambience and teacher-learner distance
D
Facial expression, kinesics and personal space
       Communication       Types-of-Communicatiion       2016 August NTA UGC NET Paper 1
Question 35
Which of the following are the basic factors of effective listening?
A
Opinionation, stare and glare and interruptions
B
Aggressive questioning, continuous cues and frequent movement
C
Me-too-ism, glancing sideways, and offering advice
D
Acknowledgement of thoughts, reflection, and asking open-ended questions
       Communication       Effective-Listening       2016 August NTA UGC NET Paper 1
Question 36
Which of the following is not a principle of effective communication?
A
Strategic use of grapevine
B
Persuasive and convincing dialogue
C
Participation of the audience
D
One-way transfer of information
       Communication       Nature-of-Communication       2015 June NTA UGC Paper 1
Question 37
In communication, the language is:
A
The non-verbal code
B
The verbal code
C
Intrapersonal
D
The symbolic code
       Communication       Nature-of-Communication       2015 June NTA UGC Paper 1
Question 38
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
(a), (b), (c) and (d)
B
(a), (b) and (c)
C
(a), (b) and (d)
D
(b), (c) and (d)
       Communication       Nature-of-Communication       2015 June NTA UGC Paper 1
Question 38 Explanation: 
Given all statements are characteristic features of communication.
Question 39
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
(a), (b) and (d)
B
(a), (b), (c) and (d)
C
(a), (b) and (c)
D
(b), (c) and (d)
       Communication       Classroom-Communication       2015 June NTA UGC Paper 1
Question 40
The term ‘grapevine’ is also known as:
A
Horizontal communication
B
Downward communication
C
Informal communication
D
Upward communication
       Communication       Types-of-Communicatiion       2015 June NTA UGC Paper 1
Question 41
Assertion (A): Formal communication tends to be fast and flexible.
Reason (R): Formal communication is a systematic and orderly flow of information.
A
(A) is false but, (R) is correct
B
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A)
C
Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
D
(A) is correct but, (R) is false
       Communication       Communication-Assertion-Reason       2015 June NTA UGC Paper 1
Question 42
The choice of communication partners is influenced by factors of
A
Proximity, utility, loneliness
B
Utility, secrecy, dissonance
C
Secrecy, dissonance, deception
D
Dissimilarity, dissonance, deviance
       Communication       Communication-Barriers       2016 July NTA UGC NET Paper 1
Question 43
As a teacher, select the best option to ensure your effective presence in the classroom.
A
Use of peer command
B
Making aggressive statements
C
Adoption of well-established posture
D
Being authoritarian
       Communication       Classroom-Communication       2016 July NTA UGC NET Paper 1
Question 44
Every communicator has to experience
A
Manipulated emotion
B
Anticipatory excitement
C
The issue of homophiles
D
Status dislocation
       Communication       Nature-of-Communication       2016 July NTA UGC NET Paper 1
Question 45
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?
A
Horizontal communication
B
Vertical communication
C
Corporate communication
D
Cross communication
       Communication       Types-of-Communicatiion       2016 July NTA UGC NET Paper 1
Question 46
Identify the important element a teacher has to take cognizance of while addressing students in a classroom.
A
Avoidance of proximity
B
Voice modulation
C
Repetitive pause
D
Fixed posture
       Communication       Classroom-Communication       2016 July NTA UGC NET Paper 1
Question 47
What are the barriers to effective communication?
A
Moralising, being judgemental and comments of consolation.
B
Dialogue, summary and self-review.
C
Use of simple words, cool reaction and defensive attitude.
D
Personal statement, eye contact and simple narration.
       Communication       Communication-Barriers       2016 July NTA UGC NET Paper 1
Question 48
Using the central point of the classroom communication as the beginning of a dynamic pattern of ideas is referred to as:
A
Systemisation
B
Problem – orientation
C
Idea protocol
D
Mind mapping
       Communication       Classroom-Communication       2015 December NTA UGC NET Paper 1
Question 49
Most often, the teacher – student communication is:
A
Spurious
B
Critical
C
Utilitarian
D
Confrontational
       Communication       Classroom-Communication       2015 December NTA UGC NET Paper 1
Question 50
When verbal and non-verbal messages are contradictory, it is said that most people believe in
A
Indeterminate messages
B
Verbal messages
C
Non-verbal messages
D
Aggressive messages
       Communication       Nature-of-Communication       2017 January NTA UGC NET Paper 1
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