Explore topic-wise MCQs in Communication.

This section includes 38 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 RAssertion A: Giving orders to students in the classroom is a specific form of communicationReason R: The manner of orders depends upon the cultural background of the students involvedIn light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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
Discussion
2.

Classroom communication involvesa) Listening by learningb) Formal lecturingc) Informal discussionsd) Less importance to feedbacke) ExplainingChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. a, b, c only
B. b, c, d only
C. b, c, e only
D. c, d, e only
Answer» D. c, d, e only
Discussion
3.

In communicating in a classroom situation which one of the following approaches will be considered most appropriate?

A. Empathetic and pragmatic
B. Assertive and conformist
C. Personal and emulative
D. Technical and domineering
Answer» B. Assertive and conformist
Discussion
4.

For a teacher what is the easiest and quickest location of getting the students' feedback in a classroom situation?

A. Body language of students
B. Questions asked by students
C. The quality of class notes taken by them
D. Assignment submitted by them on the topic
Answer» B. Questions asked by students
Discussion
5.

Classroom communication isA. Goal-orientedB. Style-centricC. CollaborativeD. VerticalE. Non-rhetoricalChoose the correct answer form the options given below:

A. A and B only
B. B and D only
C. A and C only
D. D and E only
Answer» D. D and E only
Discussion
6.

Given below are two statements:Statement I: Aggressive and inflammatory statements by the teacher make the classroom communication academically effective.Statement II: Choice of appropriate words lends credence to classroom communication processes.In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below:

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
Answer» E.
Discussion
7.

Given below are two statementsStatement I: In a classroom, every teacher has to perform the gatekeeping functionStatement II: Every teacher in any higher educational institution should act as the moral custodian of students, both inside and outside it In light of the above statement, choose the correct answer from the option given below

A. Both statement I and statement II are true
B. Both statement I and statement II are false
C. Statement I is correct but statement II is false
D. Statement I is incorrect but statement II is true
Answer» B. Both statement I and statement II are false
Discussion
8.

Choose the person who has control over self, mode of communication and method of delivery in classroom from the following?

A. Student
B. Teacher
C. Audience
D. Visitor
Answer» C. Audience
Discussion
9.

A key element for effective classroom communication is

A. Passivity
B. Negativity
C. Deflection
D. Advocacy
Answer» E.
Discussion
10.

A teacher tells his students — when you learn this, you will be able to carry out your project’. What does this communication suggest?

A. Continued interest
B. Ambiguous advice
C. Potential threat
D. Positive reinforcement
Answer» C. Potential threat
Discussion
11.

Pitch of the teacher’s voice in the classroom is described as

A. Linguistic
B. Paralinguistic
C. Non-linguistic
D. Macro-linguistic
Answer» C. Non-linguistic
Discussion
12.

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason RAssertion A: Universality of communication makes education vital and vibrantReason R: Semiotic narration does not lend itself credence to make it an efficient mode of teachingIn light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is not correct
D. A is not correct but R is correct
Answer» D. A is not correct but R is correct
Discussion
13.

Factors that contribute for effective classroom communication are:a) Information overloadb) Use of unfamiliar wordsc) Balanced flow of wordsd) Circular flow of messagese) Mechanism to assess the feedbackChoose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A. a, b, c only
B. b, c, d only
C. a, d, e only
D. c, d, e only
Answer» E.
Discussion
14.

Communication activities of learners fall into domains consisting ofA. PerceptionB. GroupismC. Interpersonal skillsD. Regressive behaviorE. Interpersonal relationsChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. A, B and C only
B. A, C and E only
C. A, C and D only
D. A, D and E only
Answer» C. A, C and D only
Discussion
15.

An important element in classroom communication is

A. Physical infrastructure
B. Fields of experience
C. Conditioned feedback
D. Linearity of Message
Answer» C. Conditioned feedback
Discussion
16.

Given below are two statementsStatement I: Cross communication promotes teamwork in the classroomStatement II: Exactness of communication in a cross-cultural setting is flexible and responsiveIn light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
Answer» E.
Discussion
17.

Given below are two statementsStatement I: Persuasive communication by a teacher in the classroom is intended to make his/her version of information acceptable to studentsStatement II: If it happens at the institutional level the purpose behind it is image buildingIn light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below

A. Both statement I and statement II are true
B. Both statement I and statement II are false
C. Statement I is true but statement II is false
D. Statement I is false but statement II is true
Answer» B. Both statement I and statement II are false
Discussion
18.

In a classroom, use of communication technology pre-supposes:

A. Inattentive audience
B. Luxurious ambience
C. Extrapolation of contents
D. New forms of expression and applications
Answer» E.
Discussion
19.

Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion A and the other is labeled as Reason RAssertion A: Human touch in communication enables students to become participatoryReason R: In a technology-driven classroom environment, the communication role of a teacher is secondaryIn light of the above statement, choose the correct answer from the option 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» C. A is true but R is false
Discussion
20.

Cognitive dissonance in classroom communication is the result of

A. Filtering of message
B. Student interest
C. Student-based interaction
D. Chaotic conditions
Answer» E.
Discussion
21.

Peer group interaction in a classroom helps in

A. Concept understanding
B. Realization of One’s misunderstanding
C. Rapport Building
D. Questioning
Answer» B. Realization of One’s misunderstanding
Discussion
22.

Communication in the classroom takes place in which of the following levels?

A. Opportunistic meaning
B. Surfacial meaning
C. Noise-level meaning
D. Non-coded meaning
Answer» C. Noise-level meaning
Discussion
23.

In the context of a classroom teaching “Smiles or Frowns’ when used as non-verbal cues, tend to perform which of the following basic functions?

A. contradicting the verbal cue function
B. regulating the verbal cue function
C. substitute function
D. supplement function
Answer» D. supplement function
Discussion
24.

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason RAssertion A: Pedagogy and social interaction are two major areas of activity of teachersReason R: It is communication that is crucial for making both the activities importantIn light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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
Discussion
25.

Mini-Summarise at the end of each class is called

A. Verbal break-up
B. Cliched conclusion
C. Verbal signposting
D. Staggered conclusion
Answer» D. Staggered conclusion
Discussion
26.

Identify the correct sequence in the communication process:

A. Sender - Channel - Message - Receiver
B. Sender - Receiver - Message - Channel
C. Sender - Receiver - Channel - Message
D. Sender - Message - channel - Receiver
Answer» E.
Discussion
27.

Identify the correct sequence of decoding process of communication in the classroom.

A. Evaluation, Interpretation, Sensory involvement, Feedback
B. Feedback, Sensory involvement, Interpretation, Evaluation
C. Sensory involvement, Interpretation, Evaluation, Feedback
D. Interpretation, Evaluation, Feedback, Sensory involvement
Answer» D. Interpretation, Evaluation, Feedback, Sensory involvement
Discussion
28.

Classroom behavior of a teacher should be good because

A. It will set an example
B. Students will be more attentive
C. It would make learning conducive
D. Student will appreciate it
Answer» D. Student will appreciate it
Discussion
29.

Information overload in a classroom environment by a teacher will lead to:

A. High-level participation
B. Semantic precision
C. Effective impression
D. Delayed feedback
Answer» E.
Discussion
30.

A teacher decides to form six groups of students and assigns a sub – theme to each group for discussion and reporting. Which kind of communication model will best describe his/her strategy in this regard?

A. Transactional model
B. Interactional model
C. Horizontal model
D. Linear model
Answer» B. Interactional model
Discussion
31.

Match List I and List IIList IList IITypes of listenersCharacteristicsA. Poor listenersI. Scare othersB. Aggressive listenersII. Easily agree with the speakerC. Passive listenersIII. Listen to ideas, but no emotions behindD. Pseudo-intellectualIV. Fidget repeatedlyChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
B. A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I
C. A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II
D. A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III
Answer» E.
Discussion
32.

Given below are two statements - one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other is labelled as Reason (R):Assertion A): Use of slang in Formal teaching makes communication lively and interesting.Reason R): Academic decency demands the avoidance of slang in the classroom 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 and R) is not the correct explanation of A)
C. is true, but R) is false
D. is false, but R) is true
Answer» E.
Discussion
33.

Effective educational communication is

A. Non-reciprocal
B. Repetitive
C. Continuous
D. Coercive
Answer» D. Coercive
Discussion
34.

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:Assertion A: To be effective in the classroom, a teachers should minimise the communication barriers.Reason R: Since communication is a complex process, regular feedback analysis is essential for this purpose.In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is not correct
D. A is not correct but R is correct
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
Discussion
35.

Assertion A): Classroom communication involves the clear decoding of messages by the students.Reason R): By increasing redundancy, we can improve the fidelity of communication.

A. Both A and R are true.
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.
Discussion
36.

Effective classroom communication can transform

A. academic administration
B. academic marketing
C. teaching-learning process
D. management strategies
Answer» D. management strategies
Discussion
37.

Microexpressions, as part of classroom communication are:

A. Negative
B. Positive
C. Manipulative
D. Fleeting
Answer» B. Positive
Discussion
38.

Identify the reasoning in the following argument: ‘Pre active stage of classroom teaching is important just as pre-learning preparation stage of communication’

A. Hypothetical
B. Deductive
C. Inductive
D. Analogical
Answer» E.
Discussion