All of the following are examples of noise EXCEPT
A) the professor lecturing while you work on your Facebook profile.
B) the person talking on a cell phone in the cafeteria while you try to study.
C) a jackhammer outside the classroom.
D) a student taking notes on important points in the lecture.

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Noise refers to any distracting or unwanted sound that interferes with communication. A student taking notes on important points in the lecture does not produce any distracting or unwanted sounds and, therefore, is not an example of noise. In contrast, A, B, and C all involve distracting or unwanted sounds that interfere with communication.

All of the Following Are Examples of Noise EXCEPT