Question 1

David Murray, editor of the Journal of Employee Communication, defines communication as:

Accepted Answer

David Murray's definition of communication emphasizes the transfer of thoughts or ideas from one person's mind to another's, aligning with choice A.

Question 2

Transmission of information is not communication unless the information has been received and understood.

Accepted Answer

I can't consider that I have successfully communicated my ideas to you unless I know you have understood them.

Question 3

Communication is:

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Communication is audience-centered because it involves tailoring the message to meet the needs, understanding, and expectations of the audience.

Question 4

Communication is:

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Communication is nonlinear because it involves a complex, ongoing process where the meaning and understanding can change over time and in different contexts. It is not a simple, one-way transmission of information.

Question 5

In the communication process, the source is:

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The source in the communication process refers to the person who is speaking or sending the message, as they are the originator of the communication being transmitted to the receiver.

Question 6

In the communication process, the receiver is:

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The receiver in the communication process is the individual or group who receives, hears, and decodes the message, which in this context is the audience.

Question 7

In the communication process, the message is what the source intentionally or unintentionally, verbally or nonverbally sends to the receiver.

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The message a presenter delivers may contain one or all of these aspects.

Question 8

The diagram below represents:

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The answer of The diagram below represents: 
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Question 9

Audience laughter, applause, questions and comments about your presentation are all forms of:

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Feedback is the response or reaction of the audience to the presentation, which can include laughter, applause, questions, and comments.

Question 10

Things like stray thoughts in your mind, outside sounds, someone coming into your presentation late, can all cause impediments to the communication process and are collectively referred to as:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Things like stray thoughts in your mind,...

Question 11

When an audience member (receiver) understands the message the way the source (speaker) intended it, ____________________has been achieved.

Accepted Answer

Message fidelity refers to the accuracy with which a message is communicated from the sender (source) to the receiver, ensuring the intended meaning is understood correctly.

Question 12

How many people are involved in dyadic communication?

Accepted Answer

Dyadic communication involves two people, as it refers to a form of communication between two individuals.

Question 13

Television and radio are examples of

Accepted Answer

Television and radio are examples of Mass Communication because they involve the dissemination of information to a large, diverse audience through electronic media.

Question 14

In large group or public communication situation, speakers are more likely to talk uninterrupted and the audience will have fewer opportunities to provide feedback, making these situations more:

Accepted Answer

In large group or public communication situations, the communication process is more linear because it typically involves a clear sender (the speaker) and receiver (the audience) with limited interaction or feedback from the audience, making it a one-way flow of information.

Question 15

Which of the following presentation situations is likely to be more nonlinear than linear?

Accepted Answer

A college class lecture is more likely to be nonlinear because it often involves jumping between topics, revisiting previous points, and incorporating interactive elements such as questions or multimedia, which do not follow a strict linear progression.

Quiz 2: Communication Principles and Presentation Success

David Murray, editor of the Journal of Employee Communication, defines communication as:

Transmission of information is not communication unless the information has been received and understood.

Communication is:

Communication is:

In the communication process, the source is:

In the communication process, the receiver is:

In the communication process, the message is what the source intentionally or unintentionally, verbally or nonverbally sends to the receiver.

The diagram below represents:

Audience laughter, applause, questions and comments about your presentation are all forms of:

Things like stray thoughts in your mind, outside sounds, someone coming into your presentation late, can all cause impediments to the communication process and are collectively referred to as:

When an audience member (receiver) understands the message the way the source (speaker) intended it, ____________________has been achieved.

How many people are involved in dyadic communication?

Television and radio are examples of

In large group or public communication situation, speakers are more likely to talk uninterrupted and the audience will have fewer opportunities to provide feedback, making these situations more:

Which of the following presentation situations is likely to be more nonlinear than linear?