Explore topic-wise MCQs in Professional Communication.

This section includes 53 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Professional Communication knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

In hard sell approach, the speaker begins with a question.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
2.

Which of these can irritate the audience?

A. If facts are uttered coherently
B. If facts are uttered incoherently
C. Narrating incidents
D. Narrating anecdotes
Answer» C. Narrating incidents
3.

Which of these is required to convey large information?

A. Voice
B. Tone
C. Body land
D. Preparation
Answer» E.
4.

Masquerading opinions as facts amounts to perpetrating an intellectual fraud.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
5.

In a symposium, a small group of experts discuss a problem.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
6.

Which of these should be avoided in a group discussion?

A. listening
B. shouting
C. speaking
D. writing
Answer» C. speaking
7.

Which of these must be avoided by a speaker?

A. Abstract words
B. Short sentences
C. Good pronunciation
D. Steady pace
Answer» B. Short sentences
8.

A finger may be used to _____

A. show over confidence
B. inspire
C. show under confidence
D. appoint
Answer» C. show under confidence
9.

A seminar discusses in a small group on original research.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
10.

Which of these does not mean 'stage fear'?

A. aphonia
B. phonia
C. aphonia clericorum
D. aphonia paralytica
Answer» C. aphonia clericorum
11.

In any meeting, the most worthwhile impact is made by _____

A. stories
B. incidents
C. facts
D. anecdotes
Answer» D. anecdotes
12.

One should have a very slow pace while giving a presentation.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» C. May be True or False
13.

The main points of a meeting must be reduced to writing.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
14.

Where is the date mentioned in a notice?

A. Top left
B. Top right
C. Bottom left
D. Bottom right
Answer» C. Bottom left
15.

In which of these people with similar interests contribute with their knowledge?

A. seminar
B. conference
C. symposium
D. convention
Answer» C. symposium
16.

A speaker must know the kind of audience he is likely to have.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
17.

Which of these points need not be mentioned in a notice?

A. Name
B. Address of company
C. Age
D. Date
Answer» D. Date
18.

Before the meeting is concluded, there must be a ______

A. summary
B. question
C. discussion
D. agenda
Answer» B. question
19.

Which of these must be avoided in a meeting?

A. Patience
B. Tact
C. Leadership
D. Criticism
Answer» E.
20.

Which of these details are not mentioned in minutes?

A. Venue of the meeting
B. Date of the meeting
C. Name of the chairman
D. Age of the chairman
Answer» E.
21.

There are how many ways to start a presentation?

A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
Answer» B. Three
22.

Which of these details is not mentioned in the main notice?

A. Time
B. Date
C. Venue
D. Name of the speakers
Answer» E.
23.

A speech must always present _____

A. facts
B. opinions
C. suggestions
D. perspectives
Answer» B. opinions
24.

Which of these can be used to break the monotony in a speech?

A. Humour
B. Constant tone
C. Low voice
D. Sad story
Answer» B. Constant tone
25.

Which of these is the first thing mentioned in a notice?

A. Name of the organization
B. Date
C. Notice
D. Notice details
Answer» B. Date
26.

Which of these must be avoided in a speech?

A. Illogical sounds
B. Gestures
C. Eye contact
D. Interest
Answer» B. Gestures
27.

Which of these represent defiance?

A. Clenched fist
B. Clinton thumb
C. Fig sign
D. Dap greeting
Answer» B. Clinton thumb
28.

Where is the signature of the Secretary mentioned in minutes?

A. Top left
B. Top right
C. Bottom left
D. Bottom right
Answer» E.
29.

Which of these is a sign of rude manners?

A. Staring at the floor
B. Making eye contact
C. Steady pace
D. Simple words
Answer» B. Making eye contact
30.

We learn maximum by _____.

A. hearing
B. seeing
C. speaking
D. feeling
Answer» C. speaking
31.

A conference is not attended by ________

A. invited guests
B. common people
C. permitted observers
D. people with common interests
Answer» C. permitted observers
32.

In ______ approach, the speaker introduces the company and the product.

A. hard sell
B. soft sell
C. rough sell
D. smooth sell
Answer» C. rough sell
33.

Minutes must be self- sufficient.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
34.

Which of these is not used to organise a seminar?

A. Oral reports
B. Written reports
C. Exchange of ideas
D. Recommendations
Answer» E.
35.

Where is the date mentioned in a minutes?

A. Top left
B. Top right
C. Bottom left
D. Bottom right
Answer» D. Bottom right
36.

A ______ is a fellowship meeting of a fraternal group.

A. conference
B. symposium
C. seminar
D. convention
Answer» E.
37.

Which of these must be avoided by the speaker?

A. He must convey precise information.
B. He must ensure that the information is understood by the audience.
C. He must inspire the audience to totally accept his point of view.
D. He must force the audience to totally accept his point of view.
Answer» E.
38.

A speaker must have a confident attitude.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
39.

Where is the name and designation of the authority mentioned?

A. Top left
B. Top right
C. Bottom left
D. Bottom right
Answer» E.
40.

Which of these is not advisable to make facts interesting?

A. By narrating them as a story
B. Through an anecdote
C. With the help of a personal incident
D. By stating them as points
Answer» E.
41.

In a ________ , each member speaks on a pre-planned subject.

A. seminar
B. conference
C. panel discussion
D. symposium
Answer» D. symposium
42.

Which of these can be used to overcome stage fear?

A. A speech must be prepared with care.
B. A speech must be untimed.
C. Facts need not be checked.
D. There should be no pause.
Answer» B. A speech must be untimed.
43.

Oral presentations are an integral part of an engineer’s career.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
44.

WHICH_OF_THESE_CAN_BE_USED_TO_BREAK_THE_MONOTONY_IN_A_SPEECH??$

A. Humour
B. Constant tone
C. Low voice
D. Sad story
Answer» B. Constant tone
45.

A speaker must know the kind of audience he is likely to have?

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
46.

Which of these is the best pace to utter a speech?

A. 50 words per minute
B. 150 words per minute
C. 200 words per minute
D. 250 words per minute
Answer» C. 200 words per minute
47.

Which of these is a sign of under confidence?

A. Speaking and naturally shifting your eyes around
B. Transfixed on one face
C. Pointing your finger
D. Using your hands
Answer» C. Pointing your finger
48.

In an oral presentation, the speaker should not _____

A. panic
B. pause
C. make eye contact
D. inspire
Answer» B. pause
49.

Which of these is the best way to establish a proper rapport with audience?

A. Pointing a finger
B. Making eye contact
C. Waving your hands
D. Standing erect
Answer» C. Waving your hands
50.

Which of these is not important in an oral presentation?

A. Words
B. Body language
C. Gestures
D. The number of people as audience
Answer» E.