MIDTERM EXAMINATION
MCM301- Communication skills (Session - 2)
Question No: 4 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is NOT used in oral speaking style?
► Mostly long sentences
► Personal pronouns freely
► Active voice
► Contractions often
Question No: 5 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
How can the credibility of a presenter be increased?
► Complimenting the audience
► Demonstrating your sincerity
► All of the given options
► Being well dressed and well groomed
Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
What does gripping the lectern, having clenched fists and constant clearing of the throat covey?
► Open or confident
► Dictatorial or arrogant
► Insecure or nervous
► Happy or pleased
Question No: 7 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
_____________ refers to the degree of highness or lowness of a sound.
► Pitch
► Speed
► Volume
► Rate
Question No: 11 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following would be the least helpful source when conducting audience research?
► The website of the organization that has invited you to speak
► The website of the organization that has invited you to speak
► Interviews of former members of the organization to whom you are invited to speak
► News releases highlighting the organization to whom you will be speaking
Question No: 12 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Determining the audience's attitude toward you as the speaker is an aspect of?
► Analyzing the audience
► Analyzing the speaker
► Analyzing the occasion
► Analyzing the audience and the speaker
Question No: 13 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is not a demographic characteristic?
► Sex
► Age
► Cultural background
► Attitude
Question No: 14 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Poor retention either on the part of the sender or on the part of the receiver can create problems or lead to ______________.
► Misunderstanding
► Stronger friendship
► Better understanding
► Generous approach
Question No: 15 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is usually related to environmental factors that affect the communication?
► Listener barrier
► Sender barrier
► Physical barrier
► Resistance
Question No: 16 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
The sender analyzes the receiver's knowledge so that the he/she could:
► Compose the message at the proper level.
► Emphasize receiver benefits.
► Choose the approach to use in the message.
► Avoid making a negative impression.
Question No: 20 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which one of the following is not a right tip to become a better listener?
► Don't provide feedback
► Keep an open mind
► Don't jump to conclusions
► Don't let yourself be distracted by the environment
Question No: 21 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
The belief that your own ideas are more important or valuable than those of others is an example of which barrier to listening?
► Preoccupation
► Egocentrism
► Physical barriers
► Environmental barriers
Question No: 23 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
The degree to which you and others share common meanings for words will depend on:
► The extent to which you share common backgrounds and experiences
► The diversity of your backgrounds
► The extent to which you share common approaches
► None of the given options
Question No: 24 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following statement about communication is correct?
► The meaning we associate with a word will be shared by those with whom we communicate.
► Effective communication skills make a significant contribution to organizational cost reduction.
► Meanings cannot be subjective.
► All of the given options
Question No: 26 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which one of the following statement defines environmental context of interpersonal communication?
►It concerns your reactions to the other person.
►It deals with the psycho-social "where" you are communicating.
►It is who you are and what you bring to interaction.
►It deals with the physical "where" you are communicating.
Question No: 29 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Intrapersonal communication includes:
►What we think
►Way we think
►Way we communicate with ourselves
►All of the given options
Question No: 31 ( Marks: 3 )
Discuss.3 parts of speech
Question No: 32 ( Marks: 5 )
explain productive n deductive
