COM 103 Test #1 Review

Question 1

Translating the meaning of a message into words and actions is known as​ ______.

Accepted Answer

encoding

Question 2

Which of the following processes refers to planning, creating,​ delivering, and interpreting messages?

Accepted Answer

communication

Question 3

______ is a learned skill that requires one to focus on the​ speaker and make sense of the information that he presents.

Accepted Answer

Active listening

Question 4

An effective professional communicator uses no more words in a message than is necessary is?

Accepted Answer

concise

Question 5

______ is the​ multi-step process of producing​ content and organizing it into coherent sentences.

Accepted Answer

Composing

Question 6

Using direct organization in stating the purpose will be effective in which of the following​ circumstances?

Accepted Answer

when communicating messages that are favoured by the receiver

Question 7

Answer the following question.

Accepted Answer

to allow a question to take​ Angela's report off topic

Question 8

Answer the following question.

Accepted Answer

​encoding-decoding, iterative​ process, feedback

Question 9

Answer the following question.

Accepted Answer

Michael

Question 10

Which message would most likely contain an attempt at​ persuasion?

Accepted Answer

a request for an extension on a prototype deadline

Question 11

Answer the following question.

Accepted Answer

The client will postpone the project so I can do it at another time.

Question 12

Using concrete wording means​ ________.

Accepted Answer

avoiding words expressing broad concepts

Question 13

Which of the following barriers to successful communication arises from language that is difficult to​ understand?

Accepted Answer

semantic barrier

Question 14

What is the definition of a primary audience?

Accepted Answer

those to whom a piece of communication is addressed

Question 15

Employers want it. Not enough employees have it. What is​ it?

Accepted Answer

good communication skills

Question 16

Answer the following question.

Accepted Answer

I want my audience to know how to use the new database system.

Question 17

Answer the following question.

Accepted Answer

language barrier

Question 18

Answer the following question.

Accepted Answer

storyboard

Question 19

Chad wants his message to result in as many co-workers joining his project team. What is he focusing​ on?

Accepted Answer

outcome

Question 20

Answer the following question.

Accepted Answer

Brooke should be prepared to present the other​ teammates' slides.

Question 21

Where should a topic sentence be placed when drafting a business​ letter?

Accepted Answer

at the beginning of each paragraph

Question 22

Which of the following is an example of an internal source of​ information?

Accepted Answer

company report

Question 23

Bud is trying to communicate with a​ co-worker who is suffering from a migraine​ headache. What barrier is this?

Accepted Answer

physiological

Question 24

All of the following are cited as​ communication-related skills highly valued by employers​ EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

write using texting abbreviations and whimsical emojis

COM 103 Test #1 Review

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COM 103 Test #1 Review

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