Communication questions for (Human/Buiseness/classroom)
Question 1 |
What is the name of this stage of conflict resolution when the partners get together to work out their definition of the problem, being careful to listen to each other and to talk assertively?
evaluating the costs and rewards | |
listening empathically | |
agreeing on an interpersonal definition of the problem | |
describing a win-win situation |
Question 2 |
Fill in the blank: He is the.... man for the job.
most perfect | |
perfect | |
totally perfect | |
absolutely perfect |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct statement is: He is the perfect man for the job. Some adjectives are absolute or ungradable. They should not be modified with words like absolutely, totally, etc.
Question 3 |
Which of these should be avoided in an interview?
Attentiveness | |
Accuracy | |
Negative attitudes | |
Clarity |
Question 3 Explanation:
The candidates' answer should reflect a positive attitude. It is important to remain positive and answer even negative questions positively.
Question 4 |
An article is used before which of these?
Common noun, plural number | |
Proper noun, singular number | |
Common noun, singular number | |
Proper noun, plural number |
Question 4 Explanation:
As a general rule, an article is used before a common noun, singular number; as, ''Behave like a man''.
Question 5 |
Correct the incorrect statement: I do not agree to his proposal.
I do not agree with his proposal. | |
I do not agree for his proposal. | |
I do not agree on his proposal. | |
I do not agree at his proposal. |
Question 5 Explanation:
Here the correct statement is: I do not agree with his proposal. Frequent mistakes are made through wrong use of prepositions in certain idiomatic usage.
Question 6 |
The barrier of the communication can be categorised as
Physical barriers | |
Language barriers | |
Psychological barriers | |
All the above |
Question 7 |
Which of these is correctly explained?
Immediacy occurs when the speaker is focused on the occasion. | |
Attentiveness means paying attention to nonverbal feedback from the audience. | |
Directness means talking casually in a tone that the audience will understand. | |
Conversational quality involves using appropriate vocabulary and slang that is relevant to that audience. |
Question 8 |
Phenomenon resulting when voices within a group are suppressed because of pressure from others.
Halo effect | |
Symbolic Interaction | |
Computer-mediated communication | |
Groupthink |
Question 9 |
Where is the proforma placed in a proposal?
After title | |
After contents | |
After introduction | |
After outline |
Question 9 Explanation:
The proforma should be prepared carefully and inserted after the abstract. It is useful for both the parties.
Question 10 |
Self-imposed suppression of dissent in upward messages.
Symbolic Interaction | |
Breakdown perception | |
Hierarchical mum effect | |
Global |
Question 11 |
How many references are usually given in a bio-data?
Two | |
Three | |
Four | |
Five |
Question 11 Explanation:
Generally, two references are mentioned in a bio-data. In some cases, more than two can also be mentioned.
Question 12 |
There may be a lot of in-fighting within an organization, but when a perceived outside threat confronts the organization, the result is often
organizational ineffectiveness | |
increased cohesiveness | |
decreased cohesiveness | |
contradictory feelings toward group leaders |
Question 13 |
Articles are usually omitted before proper nouns.
True | |
False | |
It depends on situation | |
sometimes true sometimes false |
Question 13 Explanation:
Articles are usually omitted before proper nouns. For example, Shakespeare had a comprehensive soul. An article used before a proper noun makes it a common noun.
Question 14 |
The mode of payment must be stated in business letters.
True | |
False | |
It depends on situation | |
sometimes true sometimes false |
Question 14 Explanation:
The statement is true. The mode of payment must be stated in business letters. Also, the way the goods need to be transported has to be mentioned.
Question 15 |
Parroting is the type of
Speech | |
Feedback | |
Conversation | |
Discussion |
Question 16 |
Software in computer can not be used
For demonstration | |
For reading and writing | |
As a systematic programmed learning techniques | |
As a machine for evaluating students progress |
There are 16 questions to complete.