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MCM301 - Communication skills

Quiz No. 4 Dated Jan 04, 2012


 

All of the following steps are essential to an effective response of questions EXCEPT:

Select correct option:

 Listen

 Discern

 Anticipation

 Answer

 

Question # 2 of 20 ( Start time: 12:56:08 PM )  Total Marks: 1

When applied to business messages 'correctness' means all of the following, EXCEPT:

Select correct option:

 Use the right level of language

 Check accuracy of words, information and data

 Use correct grammar and punctuation

 Check font style

 

Question # 3 of 20 ( Start time: 12:57:00 PM )  Total Marks: 1

Which of the following is NOT among the drawbacks of using computerized design programs?

Select correct option:

 Poorly conceived messages

 Simplistic presentations

 Design over content

 Overly complex presentations

 

Question # 4 of 20 ( Start time: 12:57:35 PM )  Total Marks: 1

Supporting material can serve which of the following functions?

Select correct option:

 Apply clarity

 Increase interest

 Provide proof

 All of the given options

 

Question # 5 of 20 ( Start time: 12:58:01 PM )  Total Marks: 1

How can the credibility of a presenter be increased?

Select correct option:

 Being well dressed and well groomed

 Complimenting the audience

 Demonstrating your sincerity

 All of the given options

 

Question # 6 of 20 ( Start time: 12:58:16 PM )  Total Marks: 1

Which of the following are central features of a group?

Select correct option:                                                                    

 Interaction

 Mutual influence

 Interdependence

 All of the given options

 

Question # 7 of 20 ( Start time: 12:59:01 PM )  Total Marks: 1

All of the following are the types of comments from an audience EXCEPT:

Select correct option:

 Agreement

 Addition

 Objection

 Arbitrate

 

 

Question # 9 of 20 ( Start time: 01:00:28 PM )  Total Marks: 1

Suppose there is a group meeting and in the end all the group members agree on the final decision through discussion and debate. What kin d on solution is it?

Select correct option:

 Consensus

 Compromise

 Arbitration

 Majority vote

 

Question # 10 of 20 ( Start time: 01:01:58 PM )  Total Marks: 1

Which of the following is not a guideline for courteous writing?

Select correct option:

 Respond late

 Exclude irritating expressions

 Include meaningful apologies

 Omit discourteous wording

 

Question # 11 of 20 ( Start time: 01:02:53 PM )  Total Marks: 1

Writing with a you-attitude shows sincere ______________ for the reader.

Select correct option:

 Apathy

 Concern

 Sympathy

 Curiosity

 

Question # 12 of 20 ( Start time: 01:03:15 PM )  Total Marks: 1

All of the following are the common reasons for disruptive behavior EXCEPT one. Which one is that?

Select correct option:

 Resistance to change

 Resentment of the presenter

 Repetition of behavior that is successful for the detractor

 Reappearance of the presenter

 

Question # 13 of 20 ( Start time: 01:03:35 PM )  Total Marks: 1

Which one of the following seating is the least comfortable for an audience, especially for presentations that last longer than an hour?

Select correct option:

 U-formation

 Modified T-formation

 Conventional classroom style

 Conventional theater style

 

Question # 14 of 20 ( Start time: 01:04:38 PM )  Total Marks: 1

Which one of the following refers to the seating arrangement in which people in the audience are seated in rows and columns without tables?

Select correct option:

 Theater-style arrangement

 Conventional classroom style

 Modified T-formation

 V-formation

 

Question # 16 of 20 ( Start time: 01:05:25 PM )  Total Marks: 1

Which one of the following is suitable for both promotional and informational    es?

Select correct option:

 V-formation

 Modified T-formation

 T-formation

 U-formation

 

Question # 18 of 20 ( Start time: 01:06:33 PM )  Total Marks: 1

A speech designed to change or reinforce the audience's beliefs or actions. This is an example of:

Select correct option:

 Informative speech

 Ceremonial speech

 Persuasive speech

 None of the given options

 

Question # 20 of 20 ( Start time: 01:07:17 PM )  Total Marks: 1

While using a flip board in presentation, 6x6 formula is used. What does it refers to?

Select correct option:

 6 sentences with 6 different colors on one chart

 6 words in every sentence written in 6 different colors

 6 sheets on flip board

 6 lines, each having 6 words on a sheet

 

Question # 1 of 20 ( Start time: 01:10:21 PM )  Total Marks: 1

Visual aids perform which of the following functions?

Select correct option:

 Emphasizing important points

 Illustrating how things work

 Illustrating how things related to one another

 All of the given options

 

Question # 2 of 20 ( Start time: 01:10:54 PM )  Total Marks: 1

Business associates can be a helpful source for:

Select correct option:

 Identifying probable questions and objections

 Can reveal questions and concerns

 It is helpful to recall the questions

 None of the given options

 

Question # 3 of 20 ( Start time: 01:12:01 PM )  Total Marks: 1

Which one of the following should not be interpreted to mean brevity, which will result in an incomplete message?

Select correct option:

 Conciseness

 Correctness

 Consideration

 Courtesy

 

Question # 4 of 20 ( Start time: 01:12:42 PM )  Total Marks: 1

When do you think groups, rather than individuals working alone, should be used to solve a problem?

Select correct option:

 When the task requires a limited amount of information and skills

 When a quick resolution is essential

 When commitment to the decision is important

 When the task is fairly simple and straightforward

 

Question # 5 of 20 ( Start time: 01:13:22 PM )  Total Marks: 1

Which one of the following information is true about bar charts, simple column charts and multi-column charts?

Select correct option:

 All can be used effectively for the same purpose

 Can be used to illustrate varied values

 Are usually illegal for visual aids

 Are usually not good visual aids

 

Question # 6 of 20 ( Start time: 01:14:45 PM )  Total Marks: 1

What is the basic requirement of Coordinating behavior?

Select correct option:                                

 It requires that group members be in the same geographic area

 It requires the use of verbal communication only

 It requires the use of nonverbal communication only

 It requires the exchange of messages whether verbal or nonverbal

 

 

Question # 7 of 20 ( Start time: 01:15:47 PM )  Total Marks: 1

Which one of the following is not required to keep conciseness in writing?

Select correct option:

 Including only relevant material

 Adding extra and unrelated information

 Eliminating wordy expressions

 Avoiding unnecessary repetition

 

Question # 8 of 20 ( Start time: 01:16:54 PM )  Total Marks: 1

If your objective is to try to change what an audience thinks or does, what should be your general goal or general purpose?

Select correct option:

 To inform

 To persuade

 To teach

 To entertain

 

When considering objects or models as visual aids, the presenter should consider which of the following point?

Select correct option:

Objects and models are too big to use in a presentation

Audience-members can easily learn as much from other visual aides

The object or model needs to be passed around the audience during the speaker's presentation so the audience-members can get a look at it while it is described

There are situations in which the object being discussed or a realistic model makes the best support

 

Diagrams are excellent for conveying all of the following, except :

Select correct option:

 Information about size

 Information about shape

 Information about structure

 Information about audience

 

Question # 12 of 20 ( Start time: 01:19:35 PM )  Total Marks: 1

When using visuals in a presentation, which of the following should be avoided?

Select correct option:

 Taking time to explain the visual.

 Fitting the visual to the material being discussed.

 Talking to the visual.

 None of the given options

 

Question # 13 of 20 ( Start time: 01:20:07 PM )  Total Marks: 1

Which one of the following is suitable for both promotional and informational presentations in either the Proactive or Interactive modes?

Select correct option:

 V-formation

 Modified T-formation

 T-formation

 U-formation

 

Question # 14 of 20 ( Start time: 01:20:37 PM )  Total Marks: 1

In which stage of Group formation Members work to solve conflicts and recognize acceptable kinds of conduct?

Select correct option:

 Forming

 Storming

 Norming

 Performing

 

Question # 15 of 20 ( Start time: 01:21:44 PM )  Total Marks: 1

_________________ is often regarded as an undesirable thing, which prevents the best ideas from being adopted.

Select correct option:

 Compromise

 Compulsion

 Impulsion

 Perception

 

Question # 17 of 20 ( Start time: 01:22:56 PM )  Total Marks: 1

With a limited time frame available for presentation, the Q & A session is conducted:

Select correct option:

 At the end of a presentation

 During a presentation

 Before a presentation

 Not at all

 

Question # 18 of 20 ( Start time: 01:23:23 PM )  Total Marks: 1

Which one of the following group often meets face to face with a common purpose in mind?

Select correct option:

 Informal group

 Formal group

 Universal group

 Standard group

 

All of the following are the benefits of handouts EXCEPT:

Select correct option:

 Handouts eliminate the need for note taking.

 Handouts provide an accurate record of the information being presented.

 Handouts can be used with all types of presentation media.

 Handouts passed out in advance tend to cause attendees to prejudge the presenter and/or the presentation.

 

Which one of the following seating is more common for proactive presentation delivered to large audiences?

Conventional theatre style.

Conventional classroom style

Modified T- formation

V-formation

 

 

 

Business associates can be helpful for

Identifying probable questions & objections

Can reveal questions and concerns

It is helpful to recall the questions

None of the above options

 

A presenter who speaks too loudly may perceived as

 

Bombastic

Aggressive

Insensitive to listeners

All of the above options

 

Which one of the following is most appropriate when using problem/solution method?

Chronological

Topical

Logical

Spatial

 

 

Which types of speaking relies on speaking notes

Manuscript

Memorized

Impromptu

Extemporaneously

 

Which of the following is the skill of speaking in distinct syllables

Articulations

Fillers

Inflection

Monotone delivery

 

Which one of following is the most formal type of speech delivery

Manuscript

Memorized

Impromptu

Extemporaneous

 

In a comfortable setting, people in the audience can do all of the following, EXCEPT

See clearly

Hear on edge

Sit comfortably

Focus attentively

 

Which one of the following is method of arranging information by dividing it into parts

Spatial pattern

Chronological pattern

Topical pattern

Logical pattern

 

What is the average rate of the speech

130 words/minute

140 words/minute

150 words/minute

160 words/minute

 

When applied to business messages 'correctness' means all of the following, EXCEPT:

Select correct option:

Use the right level of language

Check accuracy of words, information and data

Use correct grammar and punctuation

Check font style

 

 

All of the following are considered as the core values of correctness, except:

Select correct option:

Proper grammar

Punctuation

Spelling

Loudness

 

Which of the given sentences is bias free?

Select correct option:

Please share this report with your supervisor.He will find it interesting.

Mr. Usman, aged 55, has just joined our Technical Department.

Mr. Umer is an unusually tall Asian.

Workers with physical disabilities face many barriers on the job.

 

 

All of the following are the benefits of handouts EXCEPT:

Select correct option:

Handouts eliminate the need for note taking.

Handouts provide an accurate record of the information being presented.

Handouts can be used with all types of presentation media.

Handouts passed out in advance tend to cause attendees to prejudge the presenter and/or the presentation.

 

 

Which one of the following should not be interpreted to mean brevity, which will result in an incomplete message?

Select correct option:

Conciseness

Correctness

Consideration

Courtesy

 

All of the following statements about groups are true, EXCEPT:

Select correct option:

Group members strive to achieve some common purpose

Group members influence and are influenced by one another

Group members are interdependent

Group members must interact face-to-face.

 All of the following statements about groups are true

 

All of the following are the common reasons for disruptive behavior EXCEPT one. Which one is that?

Select correct option:

Resistance to change

Resentment of the presenter

Repetition of behavior that is successful for the detractor

Reappearance of the presenter

 

A speech designed to change or reinforce the audience's beliefs or actions. This is an example of:

Select correct option:

Informative speech

Ceremonial speech

Persuasive speech

None of the given options

 

A presenter can prepare effective responses by which of the following?

Select correct option:

Anticipating

Answering

Revising

All of the above

 

Effective writers visualize the ___________ before starting to write.

Select correct option:

Story

Reader

Colours

Publisher

 

 

 

 

Which of the following are central features of a group?

Select correct option:

Interaction

Mutual influence

Interdependence

All of the given options

 

 

Which of the following can help the presenter to avoid a computer catastrophe?

Select correct option:

Have a contingency plan

Have back-up technical support available

Use the Internet in real-time

Have a contingency plan and back-up technical support available

 

Business associates can be a helpful source for:

Select correct option:

Identifying probable questions and objections

Can reveal questions and concerns

It is helpful to recall the questions

None of the given options

 

Suppose there is a group meeting and in the end all the group members agree on the final decision through discussion and debate. What kin d on solution is it?

Select correct option:

Consensus

Compromise

Arbitration

Majority vote

 

With a limited time frame available for presentation, the Q & A session is conducted:

Select correct option:

At the end of a presentation

During a presentation

Before a presentation

Not at all

 

When do you think groups, rather than individuals working alone, should be used to solve a problem?

Select correct option:

When the task requires a limited amount of information and skills

When a quick resolution is essential

When commitment to the decision is important

When the task is fairly simple and straightforward

 

 

 

Which one of the following group often meets face to face with a common purpose in mind?

Select correct option:

Informal group

Formal group

Universal group

Standard group

 

All of the following are considered as some basic truths about human nature that help us humanize our business messages, EXCEPT:

Select correct option:

People are self-centered

People are defensive

People are perfect

People expect courtesy

 

 

When does a presentation begin?

Select correct option:

The moment you begin speaking.

The moment you are asked to give a presentation.

The moment you are in view of your listeners.

The moment you decide on a topic for your presentation.

 

Which one of the following seating is the least comfortable for an audience, especially for presentations that last longer than an hour?

Select correct option:

U-formation

Modified T-formation

Conventional classroom style

Conventional theater style

 

Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of group communication?

Select correct option:

Two or more persons who are interacting with one another during which mutual influence is taking place

Any interaction between two or more persons

Any time two or more persons influence each other

Any collection of two or more persons

All of the following tactics can be employed for dealing with disruptive incidents EXCEPT:

Select correct option:

Detour

Delay

Dismiss

Drag

 

 

 

In which stage of Group formation Members work to solve conflicts and recognize acceptable kinds of conduct?

Select correct option:

Forming

Storming

Norming

Performing

 

Where does immediacy come from during a presentation?

Select correct option:

Looking at your notes

Standing

Dressing with authority

Making eye contact

 

If your objective is to try to change what an audience thinks or does, what should be your general goal or general purpose?

Select correct option:

To inform

To persuade

To teach

To entertain

 

All of the following are the common reasons for disruptive behavior EXCEPT one. Which one is that?

Select correct option:

Resistance to change

Resentment of the presenter

Repetition of behavior that is successful for the detractor

Reappearance of the presenter

 

Select which sort of information you will include in your statement when you need to answer concisely:

Select correct option:

Include all information

Include irrelevant information too

Include authentic statement

To the point information

 

All of the following are the elements of effective written communication, EXCEPT:

Select correct option:

Courtesy

Correctness

Conciseness

Cleanliness

 

 

 

Which of the following are central features of a group?

Select correct option:

Interaction

Mutual influence

Interdependence

All of the given options

 

To keep a sentence effective, the suggested average sentence length is:

Select correct option:

17 to 20 words

20 to 30 words

30 to 40 words

More than 40 words

 

Which of the given sentences is bias free?

Select correct option:

Please share this report with your supervisor.He will find it interesting.

Mr. Usman, aged 55, has just joined our Technical Department.

Mr. Umer is an unusually tall Asian.

Workers with physical disabilities face many barriers on the job.

 

Q&A is an abbreviation of which of the following?

Select correct option:

Quest and availability

Question and answer

Question and anticipation

Query and audience

 

 

Quiz Start Time: 06:41 PM 

Time Left  87

sec(s) 

 

Which one of the following should not be interpreted to mean brevity, which will result in an incomplete message?

Select correct option:

Conciseness

Correctness

Consideration

Courtesy

 

"His black assistant speaks more clearly than he does". Which kind of biasness this sentence shows?

Select correct option:

Gender biasness

Racial biasness

Age biasness

Disability biasness

When do you think groups, rather than individuals working alone, should be used to solve a problem?

Select correct option:

When the task requires a limited amount of information and skills

When a quick resolution is essential

When commitment to the decision is important

When the task is fairly simple and straightforward

 

Which one of the following group often meets face to face with a common purpose in mind?

Select correct option:

Informal group

Formal group

Universal group

Standard group

 

Which one of the following refers to the seating arrangement in which people in the audience are seated in rows and columns without tables?

Select correct option:

Theater-style arrangement

Conventional classroom style

Modified T-formation

V-formation

 

Which one of the following is suitable for both promotional and informational presentations in either the Proactive or Interactive modes?

Select correct option:

V-formation

Modified T-formation

T-formation

U-formation

 

Which of the following is not a guideline for courteous writing?

Select correct option:

Respond late

Exclude irritating expressions

Include meaningful apologies

Omit discourteous wording

 

All of the following are the common reasons for disruptive behavior EXCEPT one. Which one is that?

Select correct option:

Resistance to change

Resentment of the presenter

Repetition of behavior that is successful for the detractor

Reappearance of the presenter

 

 

 

Which of the following is the appropriate response to a comment of agreement?

Select correct option:

I agree with it.

That's a very good point

Thank you

That's not right

 

Effective writers visualize the ___________ before starting to write.

Select correct option:

Story

Reader

Colours

Publisher

 

With a limited time frame available for presentation, the Q & A session is conducted:

Select correct option:

At the end of a presentation

During a presentation

Before a presentation

Not at all

 

Which of the following is NOT among the drawbacks of using computerized design programs?

Select correct option:

Poorly conceived messages

Simplistic presentations

Design over content

Overly complex presentations

 

When does a presentation begin?

Select correct option:

The moment you begin speaking.

The moment you are asked to give a presentation.

The moment you are in view of your listeners.

The moment you decide on a topic for your presentation.

 

Which one of the following is suitable for both promotional and informational presentations in either the Proactive or Interactive modes?

Select correct option:

V-formation

Modified T-formation

T-formation

U-formation

 

Which one of the following is not required to keep conciseness in writing?

Including only relevant material

Adding extra and unrelated information

Eliminating wordy expressions

Avoiding unnecessary repetition

Supporting material can serve which of the following functions?

Select correct option:

Apply clarity

Increase interest

Provide proof

All of the given options

 

Which one of the following should not be interpreted to mean brevity, which will result in an incomplete message?

Select correct option:

Conciseness

Correctness

Consideration

Courtesy

 

_______________ is the language of business correspondence written for a general readership.

Select correct option:

Informal English

Formal English

Common English

African English

 

Visual aids perform which of the following functions?

Select correct option:

Emphasizing important points

Illustrating how things work

Illustrating how things related to one another

All of the given options

 

A presenter can prepare effective responses by which of the following?

Select correct option:

Anticipating

Answering

Revising

All of the above

 

Tributes, acceptance, inspiration, speaking after-dinner, & master of ceremonies are examples of:

Select correct option:

Informative speech

Ceremonial speech

Informative speech

None of the above

 

 

 

 

 

Which one of the following arrangement is a modification of conventional classroom seating?

Select correct option:

U-formation

T-formation

Modified T-formation

V-formation

 

Which one of the following seating is the least comfortable for an audience, especially for presentations that last longer than an hour?

Select correct option:

U-formation

Modified T-formation

Conventional classroom style

Conventional theater style

 

How can the credibility of a presenter be increased?

Select correct option:

Being well dressed and well groomed

Complimenting the audience

Demonstrating your sincerity

All of the given options

 

 

Which of the following is not a guideline for courteous writing?

Select correct option:

Respond late

Exclude irritating expressions

Include meaningful apologies

Omit discourteous wording

 

Which one of the following group often meets face to face with a common purpose in mind?

Select correct option:

Informal group

Formal group

Universal group

Standard group

 

All of the following tactics can be employed for dealing with disruptive incidents EXCEPT:

Select correct option:

Detour

Delay

Dismiss

Drag

 

 

 

 

 

Effective writers visualize the ___________ before starting to write.

Story

Reader              

Colours

Publisher

 

All of the following are considered as the core values of correctness, except:

Proper grammar

Punctuation

Spelling

Loudness

 

Which of the following is NOT used in oral speaking style?

Mostly long sentences

Personal pronouns freely

Active voice

Contractions often

 

Supporting material can serve which of the following functions?

Apply clarity

Increase interest

Provide proof

All of the given options

 

Which one of the following seating is the least comfortable for an audience, especially for presentations that last longer than an hour?

U-formation

Modified T-formation

Conventional classroom style

Conventional theater style

 

Writing with a you-attitude shows sincere ______________ for the reader.

Apathy

Concern                 

Sympathy

Curiosity

Tributes, acceptance, inspiration, speaking after-dinner, & master of ceremonies are examples of:

Informative speech

Ceremonial speech

Informative speech

None of the above

 

Diversity is important to the success of groups. What does it mean?

Group members should tolerate diversity

Group members should encourage and support diversity

Group members should be honest in their personal views toward diversity

Co-cultures can contribute to group dysfunction if differences dominate group goals

Which one of the following refers to the seating arrangement in which people in the audience are seated in rows and columns without tables?

Theater-style arrangement

Conventional classroom style

Modified T-formation

V-formation

 

How can the credibility of a presenter be increased?

Being well dressed and well groomed

Complimenting the audience

Demonstrating your sincerity

All of the given options

 

Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of group communication?

Two or more persons who are interacting with one another during which mutual influence is taking place 

Any interaction between two or more persons 

Any time two or more persons influence each other 

Any collection of two or more persons

 

_______________ is the language of business correspondence written for a general readership.

Informal English

Formal English

Common English

African English

 

A presenter can prepare effective responses to questions by following all of the given steps EXCEPT one. Which one is that?

Anticipating

Answering

Recording

Rehearsing

 

All of the following are the types of comments from an audience EXCEPT:

Agreement

Addition                                  

Objection

Arbitrate

 

 "His black assistant speaks more clearly than he does". Which kind of biasness this sentence shows?

Gender biasness

Racial biasness

Age biasness

Disability biasness

 

 

 

All of the following steps are essential to an effective response of questions EXCEPT:

 Listen

Discern

Anticipation

Answer

 

Which of the following can help the presenter to avoid a computer catastrophe?

Have a contingency plan

Have back-up technical support available

Use the Internet in real-time

Have a contingency plan and back-up technical support available

 

When do you think groups, rather than individuals working alone, should be used to solve a problem?

When the task requires a limited amount of information and skills

When a quick resolution is essential

When commitment to the decision is important

When the task is fairly simple and straightforward

 

With a limited time frame available for presentation, the Q & A session is conducted:

At the end of a presentation

During a presentation

Before a presentation

Not at all

 

Which one of the following seating is most common for proactive presentation delivered to large audiences?

Conventional theater style

Conventional classroom style

Modified T-formation

V-formation


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