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Business Communication | Set 1

1. The term “communis” derived from ___word.

Correct : B. Latin.

2. Communication means ___information, feeling and thoughts, with others.

Correct : B. Exchange of.

3. Grapevine communication is associated with _____communication.

Correct : B. Informal

4. Lateral communication is between

Correct : B. Same cadre of personal.

5. Audio Visual communication combines

Correct : C. Both auditory & visual.

6. Communication problems otherwise known as

Correct : B. Barriers.

7. Posters fall under _______communication.

Correct : B. Visual.

8. Informal communication is otherwise known as ______ communication.

Correct : A. Grapevine.

9. Horizontal communication flows through _______

Correct : D. All the above.

10. Gestural communication is a ______

Correct : A. Non-Verbal Message.

11. Physical Barriers to communication are ______

Correct : A. Time and distance.

12. Communication is derived from a Latin word “Communis” which means

Correct : C. Common

13. Communication starts with:

Correct : B. Sender

14. The number of key elements in the communication process is :

Correct : C. Seven

15. The two broad areas of communication are:

Correct : C. Verbal and non-verbal communication

16. Which of the following combination is /are example/s of oral communication?

Correct : C. Meetings, presentations and performance reviews

17. Which of the following combination is /are example/s of written communication?

Correct : B. Reports and email

18. Orders and directives are the example of:

Correct : A. Downward communication

19. Communication between HR manager and salesman is an example of:

Correct : A. Horizontal communication

20. Diagonal communication is also known as:

Correct : A. Cross ward communication

21. Communication between HR manager and Finance manager is an example of:

Correct : D. Horizontal communication

22. Down ward communication and Upward communication are :

Correct : A. Vertical communication

23. Placement of purchase order to supplier of material is ---------- communication.

Correct : D. External communication

24. Receiving a sales order is an example of:

Correct : D. External communication

25. --------- Communication can be inward or outward:

Correct : D. External communication

26. Functional coordination is one important reason for communicating with:

Correct : B. Peers

27. Communication with superiors involves:

Correct : C. Complaints

28. Listening has been identified as one of the “seven habits of highly effective people” by :

Correct : B. Stephen Covey

29. The most basic type of listening is known as :

Correct : A. Discriminative listening

30. Dialogic listening is also known as:

Correct : D. Active listening

31. Readability is determined mainly by :

Correct : B. Length of words

32. FOGINDEX is used to measure:

Correct : C. Readability of message

33. A message may be understood by an average educated person, if FOGINDEX is:

Correct : B. Less than 15

34. Communication is a ___________

Correct : B. Two way process

35. The main objective of communication is:

Correct : A. Information and persuasion.

36. The downward communication flow from

Correct : D. A superior to a subordinate.

37. Gossip and rumour are part of ---------communication.

Correct : B. Informal.

38. Examples of oral communication----------

Correct : C. Telephone.

39. Which one is an effective audio-visual communication.

Correct : D. All the above.

40. Advantage of written communication

Correct : C. Permanent reco

41. Written communication doesn’t includes

Correct : D. None of these.

42. Communication saves time in:

Correct : D. Schedule.

43. . ............... refers to mental disturbances

Correct : C. Distraction

44. Mental turbulence refers to:

Correct : B. Confusion in the mind of receiver

45. The clarity in communication could be achieved by which of the following techniques?

Correct : D. All the above

46. In empathetic communication, we can:

Correct : B. Respond to the feelings

47. Conciseness of message refers to:

Correct : D. Brevity

48. Errors in language, grammar or visual representation of facts take away:

Correct : B. Correctness

49. __________ is the process of exchanging messages between a seller and a customer.

Correct : B. Business Communication

50. Listening, reading, speaking and writing are all types of :

Correct : A. Communication skills.

51. Communication barriers are;

Correct : C. Obstacles that interfere with the understanding of a message.

52. All of the following are examples of verbal communication EXCEPT:

Correct : B. symbols

53. -----------is the wordless form of communication which takes the form of postures, body language ,facial expressions, eye contacts, tension, breathing and tones etc.

Correct : D. Non-Verbal communication

54. According to Richard Fitch, in communication process 90% belongs to ----------

Correct : B. Non-verbal communication

55. ----------- means the position in which you hold your body when standing or sitting.

Correct : B. Postures

56. According to Proxemics (space language), zones are classified into------- categories

Correct : B. 4

57. The keys to write a successful resume are:

Correct : B. “You” attitude, focus on your audience and think about prospective employers need

58. While giving an interview, be --- in your salary expectations.

Correct : A. Modest

59. An informal report is usually in the form of a _____communication.

Correct : A. Person to person

60. List of items to be discussed and decided in a meeting is called as ____

Correct : D. Agenda

61. An Agenda prepared in connection with ____

Correct : A. Meeting.

62. . _____is a communication which contains the decision of the meeting.

Correct : D. Minutes.

63. A report prepared in a prescribed form and presented according to an established procedure is ____report

Correct : A. Formal.

64. ____is done by drawing a list of the items of business to be transacted at the meeting.

Correct : D. Agenda.

65. The minute books are the ____book of the company.

Correct : B. Statutory.

66. ____and testimonials are important because they express the opinion of others the applicant’s suitability for a position.

Correct : A. References.

67. ---------- refers to the amount of space that individuals naturally maintain between each other.

Correct : C. Proxemics

68. A circular is a form of --------

Correct : C. Group communication.

69. Dunning letters are also called -----------

Correct : A. Collection letters.

70. In................. speakers’ choice of words unintentionally communicates something more than what the actual words state.

Correct : C. Meta communication

71. Type of listening in which we learn to discern the difference in sounds.

Correct : A. Discriminative listening

72. In ............. , the receiver holds preconceived notions, which shape the way a receiver decodes the sender's message.

Correct : B. Biased listening

73. .......is also referred to as critical/judgmental listening

Correct : C. Evaluative listening

74. --------------- takes place when you listen to only those things that you want to hear or to those that you interested

Correct : D. Appreciative listening

75. In .................. form of communication, a subordinate is permitted to communicate with the boss of his boss.

Correct : C. Inverted V

76. ............... Involves how we arrange personal space and what we arrange in it

Correct : B. Proxemics

77. . ..................... is the study of body physical movements.

Correct : A. Kinesics

78. It involves how we say something in different pitch, tone and voice modulation such as slow or fast.

Correct : D. Paralanguage

79. .................. are our body parts especially arms, legs, hands and head convey meaning.

Correct : A. Gestures

80. Small cards that contain the important points of presentation is known as:

Correct : A. Hand-outs

81. Different components of the presentation that attract the attention of audience are:

Correct : C. Attention grabbers

82. Materials distributed to the audience to supplement the contents of the presentation is:

Correct : A. Hand-outs

83. Which of the following is / are 7 Cs of presentation?

Correct : D. All the above

84. Which of the following is /are not 7Cs of presentation?

Correct : D. Collectiveness

85. Our purpose in a ------------ presentation is to convince your listeners to accept your proposal

Correct : C. Image building

86. Our purpose in a ---------- presentation is to move your audience to take your suggested action.

Correct : B. Persuasive

87. --------- in communication increases credibility of the sender of message

Correct : C. Concreteness

88. ---------- presentations include talks, seminars, proposals, workshops, conferences, and meetings the presenter or presenters share their expertise, and information is exchanged.

Correct : A. Informative

89. Evaluation Parameters of Group discussion includes:

Correct : D. All the above

90. -------------- is a systematic oral exchange of information, views and opinions about a topic, issue, problem or situation among members of a group who share certain common objectives.

Correct : B. Group discussion

91. A................ focuses on your skills and experience, rather than on your chronological work history

Correct : A. Functional resume

92. A --------- Starts by listing your work history, with the most recent position listed first.

Correct : D. Chronological resume

93. Curriculum vitae is known as-

Correct : D. All the above

94. -------- are used by an organisation as a means of having written records of established practices such as instructions on how to undertake specific tasks and work policies.

Correct : A. Manuals

95. . ............. are usually the least formal method of written communication within the workplace and will usually include various notices or information relating to welfare and safety issues;

Correct : A. Manuals

96. --------------- is also known as Non-directed interview.

Correct : B. Unstructured

97. Formal Interview is also known as.............

Correct : A. Planned interview

98. A ----------- letter should be organized like sales letter

Correct : C. Application letter

99. A ----------- is also known as a ’cover letter’

Correct : C. Application letter

100. ------------ is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience.

Correct : B. Curriculum vitae