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This section includes 30 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Communication knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Given below are two statements - one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):Assertion (A): Motivational aspects of learning and communication efficacy are not inter-related.Reason (R): Communication as a social product has its own variables in a learning environment.In light of the above statements, choose the correct option: |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true, but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false, but (R) is true |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
In communication, attributing our own thoughts and feelings to other is called ______ |
| A. | Stereotyping |
| B. | Projection |
| C. | Halo effect |
| D. | Barrier |
| Answer» C. Halo effect | |
| 3. |
Given below are two statements - one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):Assertion (A): No social activity is possible without communication.Reason (R): Communication plays a vital role in our daily life.In light of the above statements, choose the correct option: |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true, but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false, but (R) is true |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) | |
| 4. |
Effective oral communication demandsA) Self-confidenceB) Long pausesC) Consistent practiceD) Business like approachE) Knowing the audienceF) Aggressive questioningChoose the correct answer from the following option: |
| A. | B, C and D |
| B. | C, D and F |
| C. | D, E and F |
| D. | A, C and E |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
In a communication system, each message (1 or 0) is transmitted three times in order to reduce the probability of error. The detection is based on the majority rule at the receiver. If Pc is the probability of bit error, the probability of error for this communication channel will be |
| A. | 3Pc2 - 2Pc3 |
| B. | 1 - Pc2 - Pc3 |
| C. | Pc3 |
| D. | Pc2(1 - Pc) |
| Answer» B. 1 - Pc2 - Pc3 | |
| 6. |
In general human beings are |
| A. | Perfect communicator |
| B. | Poor communicator |
| C. | Indifferent communicator |
| D. | Good communicator |
| Answer» C. Indifferent communicator | |
| 7. |
In communication, the language is the |
| A. | Non-verbal code |
| B. | Verbal code |
| C. | Symbolic code |
| D. | Iconic code |
| Answer» C. Symbolic code | |
| 8. |
__________ connects the source (e.g. a speaker) and the receiver (e.g.A listener) |
| A. | Communication |
| B. | Channel |
| C. | Path |
| D. | Verbal language |
| Answer» C. Path | |
| 9. |
From the perspective of the advertiser, what is the ultimate criteria of success of advertisement as communication ? |
| A. | The ad is remembered by a large general public |
| B. | The ad is accepted and internalized by the target group |
| C. | The ad is aesthetically liked by a large general public |
| D. | The ad is discussed by the target group |
| Answer» C. The ad is aesthetically liked by a large general public | |
| 10. |
If you cannot understand someone with a communication impairment |
| A. | Do not ask the person to repeat what they had said because you might offend them. |
| B. | Just pretend you understood them and hope you guessed what they said. |
| C. | Politely ask the person to repeat what was said and repeat it back to make sure what you thought was said Is correct. |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 11. |
Communication stimuli used to convey the message are known as |
| A. | Process |
| B. | Power |
| C. | Channel |
| D. | Codes |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Identify the type of microphone (in sequence A, B, C) given in the diagram. |
| A. | Crystal, carbon and wireless |
| B. | Crystal, electret and wireless |
| C. | Crystal, carbon and electret |
| D. | Wireless, carbon and electret |
| Answer» D. Wireless, carbon and electret | |
| 13. |
Poor listening by the audience leads to |
| A. | Appreciating the speaker |
| B. | Wild imaginations |
| C. | Inaccurate inferences |
| D. | Disrespecting the speaker |
| Answer» D. Disrespecting the speaker | |
| 14. |
Gatekeeping by Media to ensure what audience consume is indicative of: |
| A. | The audience voice is Media Programming |
| B. | Media control on society |
| C. | Feedback received by the media |
| D. | Media role in-creating culture |
| Answer» C. Feedback received by the media | |
| 15. |
______ is a type of interactive entertainment electronic device developed in Japan in which people sing along to recorded music using a microphone. |
| A. | Karaoke machine |
| B. | Synthesiser keyboard |
| C. | Smartphone |
| D. | Radio |
| Answer» B. Synthesiser keyboard | |
| 16. |
In satellite communication, scrambling is mainly used for- |
| A. | clock recovery |
| B. | encryption |
| C. | limiting power spectral density |
| D. | bandwidth efficiency |
| Answer» D. bandwidth efficiency | |
| 17. |
_________ consists of the intention of the source, or speaker. It is the communicative aim of the speaker. |
| A. | Purpose |
| B. | Context |
| C. | Orientation |
| D. | Wish |
| Answer» B. Context | |
| 18. |
According to Dr. Deval, communication means : |
| A. | Sharing of ideas |
| B. | Sharing of experiences |
| C. | Perception |
| D. | Sharing of emotions |
| Answer» C. Perception | |
| 19. |
______ is a quality that will allow one to understand the mental and psychological state of the person we are communicating with. |
| A. | Antipathy |
| B. | Sympathy |
| C. | Empathy |
| D. | Apathy |
| Answer» D. Apathy | |
| 20. |
In a group setting which of the following factors hinder creativity of its members?(A) Norm to maintain consensus at any cost(B) To think without any fear of being ridiculed(C) To respect one another’s ideas(D) To criticize if somebody’s idea is not correctChoose the correct option: |
| A. | A and C only |
| B. | B and D only |
| C. | C and B only |
| D. | D and A only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
Language of communication also constitutes: |
| A. | The random world |
| B. | The social world |
| C. | The divine world |
| D. | The unsanctified world |
| Answer» C. The divine world | |
| 22. |
'Extemporaneous method' is a method of: |
| A. | Listening |
| B. | Reading |
| C. | Speaking |
| D. | Writing |
| Answer» D. Writing | |
| 23. |
If the power intensity of sound is 0.08 W/m2 at 1 meter distance from the loudspeaker when the amplifier delivers 25 watts, determine the loudspeaker efficiency. |
| A. | 8% |
| B. | 4% |
| C. | 9% |
| D. | 12% |
| Answer» C. 9% | |
| 24. |
Indicate which of the four styles refers to the following statement : “ Do not lecture me please ! I know exactly what I am doing”. |
| A. | Open style |
| B. | Closed style |
| C. | Blind style |
| D. | Hidden style |
| Answer» D. Hidden style | |
| 25. |
_____________ is the place or setting in which a communicative event occurs. |
| A. | Situation |
| B. | Circumstance |
| C. | Occurrence |
| D. | Connection |
| Answer» B. Circumstance | |
| 26. |
Below are given two sets in which Set I describes the types of listener involved in communication, while Set II indicates their characteristics:Set-I (Types of listener involved in the communication) Set-II(Characteristics)a) Non-Listeneri) is engaged in information other than the one neededb) Marginal Listenerii) receives information without processing the significance in the context of communicationc) Evaluative Listeneriii) looks into the relevance of the information for understanding its implicationd) Active Listeneriv) pays heed to the communicated information occasionally Match the two sets and give your answer by choosing to form the options: |
| A. | a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i |
| B. | a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i |
| C. | a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv |
| D. | a-i, b-iv, c-ii, d-iii |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
A good speaker is always a : |
| A. | Good Writer |
| B. | Smart Fellow |
| C. | Good Listener |
| D. | Jovial Fellow |
| Answer» D. Jovial Fellow | |
| 28. |
A ship to ship communication system is affected by fading. A useful solution which can be used is: |
| A. | A more directional antenna |
| B. | A broadband antenna |
| C. | Use of frequency diversity |
| D. | Use of space diversity |
| Answer» D. Use of space diversity | |
| 29. |
Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion A and the other is labeled as Reason RAssertion A: Allowing an issue to fester will contribute to effective communicationReason R: A good communicator will address an issue in the classroom before it becomes precariousIn light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | Both A a nd R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
A teacher uses a question-answer session to ensure desired learning outcomes in his/her classroom. In this process, he/she offers the following type of comment to a few answer given by a student:'Yes, you are right, good'This will be considered as an example of |
| A. | Positive feedback |
| B. | Negative feedback |
| C. | Confirmatory feedback |
| D. | Corrective feedback |
| Answer» B. Negative feedback | |