Communication

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Question 1

The term 'grapevine' is also known as [June 2015]

A	Downward Communication
B	Informal Communication
C	Upward Communication
D	Horizontal Communication

Question 1 Explanation:

Grapevine communication is informal workplace dialogue in its purest form. It is spontaneous exchange of information between two or more persons at different stages.

Question 2

A communication process can be considered complete when: [26 June 2019, 1 Shift]

A	The sender transmits the message
B	The message enters the channel
C	The messages leaves the channel
D	The receiver understands the message

Question 2 Explanation:

The communication process is complete only when the receiver decodes or understands the sent message.

Question 3

classroom communication is normally considered as June 2014

A	effective
B	cognitive
C	affective
D	selective

Question 3 Explanation:

Cognitive communication involves abilities and processes such as orientation, attention, memory, problem solving and execution that allow humans to interact meaningfully.

Question 4

Some of the barriers to effective communication are: [20 June 2019, 1 Shift]

A. Polysemy

B. Simple Language

C. Use of Cliche's

D. Easy construction of sentences Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A	(A) and (B)
B	(B) and (C)
C	(C) and (D)
D	(A) and (C)

Question 4 Explanation:

Polysemy refers to different meanings for a word or phrase.

Question 5

Semantic barrier of communication is implied when the: [24 June 2019, 2 Shift]

A	Signal is lost before reaching the receiver
B	Message transmitted by the source is unclear
C	Receiver's attention is diverted.
D	Receiver does not understand the meaning of the message.

Question 5 Explanation:

Semantic noise includes hindrance to understanding caused by pedantic vocabulary or regional colloquialisms, illegible verbal cues.

Question 6

The dance of the honey bee conveying to other bees where nectar will be found is an example of [24 June 2019, 1 Shift]

A	Mass communication
B	Group communication
C	Interpersonal communication
D	Intrapersonal communication

Question 6 Explanation:

Group Communication: Exchange information among more than two communicators.

Question 7

Which of the following is a function of mass media? [24 June 2019, 1 Shift]

A	To transmit culture.
B	To formulate national policies.
C	To help the judiciary take its decisions.
D	To stabilize the share market.

Question 7 Explanation:

Mass media plays the constructive role of dispensing information, increasing public awareness, influencing public mind, collecting and conveying public opinion and attitudes towards certain issues.

Question 8

Match Set 'A' with Set "B". [26 June 2019, 1 Shift]

Set - A (Media)	Set - B (Transmission / Communication)
A. Audio	(i) Bandwidth
B. Advertising	(ii) Linear Communication
C. Internet	(iii) Non personal communication
D. Newspaper	(iv) Frequency Modulation

A	A - iii; B - iv; C - ii; D-i
B	A - i; B - ii; C - iii; D-iv
C	A - iv; B - iii; C - i; D-ii
D	A - ii; B - i; C - iv; D - iii

Question 9


Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: A blog is a form of social media.
Reason R: A blog always anyone to communicate to a public audience.

In the light of the above statements, Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [4 December 2019, 2nd Shift]

A	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B	Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C	(A) is true, but (R) is false
D	(A) is false, but (R) is true

Question 9 Explanation:

Social media refers to website and applications that are designed to allow people to share content quickly, efficiently, and in real - time. Blog is a form of social media; others are social networking sites, social news, media - sharing.

Question 10

When there is an animated discussion between a teacher and his or her students in the classroom, it can be classified as: [4 Dec 2019, 1 Shift]

A	Horizontal communication
B	Mechanical communication
C	Linear communication
D	Categorical communication

Question 10 Explanation:

Horizontal communication is the communication that flows laterally between persons at the same level. During an animated discussion between teacher and students, the latter rises to an equal level.

Question 11

Choose the correct sequence of communication from the option given below: : [24 June 2019, 1 Shift]

A	Information-exposure-persuasion-behavioural change
B	persuasion-Information-behavioural change-exposure
C	exposure-Information-persuasion-behavioural change
D	behavioural change-Information-persuasion-exposure

Question 11 Explanation:

communication exposes facts, opinions, etc., before communicators: this leads to travel of information to them; Information persuades the communicators to form certain views and adopt certain attitudes; which leads to change in the behaviour.

Question 12

Peer group interaction in a classroom helps in: [24 Jun 2019, 2 Shift]

A	concept understanding
B	Realization of one's misunderstanding
C	Rapport Building
D	Questioning

Question 12 Explanation:

Peer teachers feel more comfortable and open when interacting with a peer as they share a similar discourse, allowing for greater understanding. They reinforce their own learning by instructing others.

Question 13

which of the following tools is a collaboration tool for providing virtual classroom environment? : [3 Dec 2019, 1 Shift]

A	A-Lab
B	A-Tutor
C	A-View
D	A-Learner

Question 14


Effective oral communication demands:
(A) Self-Confidence
(B) Long Pauses
(C) Consistent Practice
(D) Business like approach
(E) knowing the audience
(F) Aggressive Questioning

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [3 Dec 2019, 2 Shift]

A	(B), (C) and (D)
B	(C), (D) and (F)
C	(D), (E) and (F)
D	(A), (C) and (E)

Question 14 Explanation:

Effective oral communication requires self-confidence, consistent practice, knowing the audience. Long pauses caused boredom and impatience to creep in; Aggressive Questioning or Business like approach distance the audience; so an informal approach directed at building a connect with the audience is what helps oral communication.

Question 15

Today's media-society equation is largely : [24 June 2019, 1 Shift]

A	Mystical
B	Morally bound
C	Consumer conscious
D	Tradition centric

Question 15 Explanation:

The role of media is to reach new information from the source to the target audience in a one way communication.

Question 16

We listen attentively to and favorably interpret messages which boost our self image, and reject or misinterpret messages which threaten that image, This is called: [25 Jun 2019, 1 Shift]

A	Communication selectively
B	change resistance
C	image rationalization
D	Communication distortion

Question 16 Explanation:

For detail Explanation

Question 17

The type of communication that the teacher has in the classroom, is termed as December - 2012

A	Interpersonal
B	Mass Communication
C	Group Communication
D	Face - to - face communication

Question 17 Explanation:

Group communication happens when members of a group communicate among themselves. The teacher communicates with the class group in an interactive teaching session. Such group communication also takes place in business organization.

Question 18

Means of grapevine communication are September 2013

A	Formal
B	Informal
C	Critical
D	Corporate

Question 18 Explanation:

Grapevine is an informal, unofficial and personal channel of communication which stretches in all directions irrespective of the authority levels, despite the existence of formal channels.

Question 19

The mode of communication that involves a single source transmitting information to a large number of receivers simultaneously, is called December 2014

A	Group communication
B	Mass communication
C	Intrapersonal communication
D	Interpersonal communication

Question 19 Explanation:

Mass communication is the process of transmitting information, thoughts and opinions, entertainments, etc., at a time, to a large number of heterogeneous audiences scattered far from the source of information, through media such as radio, television, newspaper, magazine and leaflets.

Question 20

Which of the following are the characteristics features of communication? June 2015
A. Communication involves exchange of ideas, facts and opinions.
B. Communication involves both information and understanding.
C. Communication is a continuous process.
D. Communication is a circular process.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A	(A), (B) and (C)
B	(A), (B) and (D)
C	(B) , (C) and (D)
D	(A), (B) , (C) and (D)

Question 21

In the process of communication, which one of the following is in the chronological order? June 2013

A	Communicator, Medium, Receiver, Effect, Message
B	Medium, Communicator, Message, Receiver, Effect,
C	Communicator, Message, Medium, Receiver, Effect,
D	Message, Communicator, Medium, Receiver, Effect,

Question 21 Explanation:

In the process of communication, chronological order is - Communicator, Message, Medium, Receiver and Effect.

Question 22

In the linear model of communication, the expected result is [3^rd December 2019, 2^nd Shift]

A	Psychological disruption
B	Removal of physical noise
C	High level of obstruction
D	Semantic accuracy

Question 22 Explanation:

Linear model of communication is a one way communication process which does not include feedback, or the feedback is quite delayed. The level of cognition is unperceivable and the only result expected is semantic accuracy from the encoder / teacher.

Question 23

Instructional communication in the distance education mode is [2^nd December 2019, 1^st Shift]

A	unstructured
B	self - regulatory
C	Informal
D	Structure and interactive

Question 23 Explanation:

The third generation of distance education uses ICT making its modules of electronic and computer - based; and interactive as it enables communication between learners and teachers as well as learners and learners.

Question 24

Select the advantage of feedback in the process of communication from the following: [4^th December 2019, 2^nd Shift]

A	It is beneficial in understanding of the subject matter
B	It diagnoses the defects in receiver
C	It clarifies the communication
D	It explores the defects in receiver

Question 24 Explanation:

Feedback is the reverse flow of the decoded message to the sender. It clarifies the communication by informing the sender to what degree his/her message has been understood so that he/she can modify it further.

Question 25

In the analog communication, contents are considered to be: [21^st June 2019, 1^st Shift]

A	Convergent
B	Static
C	Physical
D	Ethereal

Question 25 Explanation:

Analog communication is one - way continuous signal for which the time - varying feature of the signal is a representation of some other time varying quantity,i.e., analogous to another time varying signal. Here the contents can be only linear and static not dynamic.

Question 26

Identify the correct sequence of one way process of communication, from the following sequences. [5^th December 2019, 1^st Shift]

A	Sender, Decoding, Message, Channel, Encoding, Receiver
B	Sender, Encoding, Message, Channel, Decoding, Receiver
C	Receiver, Encoding, Message, Channel, Decoding, Sender
D	Sender, Message, Decoding, Encoding, Channel, Receiver

Question 26 Explanation:

One way process of communication travels from the sender to the receiver without any feedback to the sender. The sequence is Sender, Encodes the message, which travels through the communication channel and gets decoded by the Receiver.

Question 27

Identify the skills promoted by communication from the following: [5^th December 2019, 2^nd Shift] (A) Reading and listening (B) Listening and helping (C) Helping and speaking (D) Speaking and writing Choose the correct option listed below:

A	(A) and (B) only
B	(B) and (C) only
C	(A) and (D) only
D	(C) and (D) only

Question 27 Explanation:

Communication involves listening and speaking in the oral form; and reading and writing in the scripted form.

Question 28

Identify the communication which is valid as documentary evidence from the following: [5^th December 2019, 1^st Shift]

A	Written communication
B	Verbal communication
C	Gestural communication
D	Non - verbal communication

Question 28 Explanation:

Verbal communication includes the spoken and written words. Written communication is a formal method of communication and is inflexible. Documents once put into writing are considered to be the best evidence.

Question 29

Most often, the teacher - student communication is: December 2015

A	Spurious
B	Critical
C	Utilitarian
D	Confrontational

Question 29 Explanation:

Teacher student communication is done with the purpose of teaching and learning. Hence, it is utilitarian.

Question 30

Aspect of the voice, other than the speech are known as December 2015

A	Physical language
B	Personal language
C	Para language
D	Delivery language

Question 30 Explanation:

Paralanguage is the study of non verbal cues of the voice. various acoustic properties of speech such as tone, pitch and accent, collectively known as prosody can all give off nonverbal cues. Paralanguage may change the meaning of words. An example of paralanguage is the pitch of your voice.

Question 31

Effective classroom communication can transform [3^rd December 2019, 1^st Shift]

A	academic administration
B	academic marketing
C	teaching - learning process
D	management strategies

Question 31 Explanation:

Classroom communication is the very basis on which the outcome of a planned lesson depends. How a teacher introduces and presents the lesson, gives cues for desired action and reinforces behaviour has a direct bearing on the success of the process. It has the potential to transform teaching - learning process.

Question 32

Given below are two statements - one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): [3^rd December 2019, 1^st Shift] Assertion (A): For an effective classroom communication at times it is desirable to use the projection technology. Reason (R): Using the projection technology facilitates extensive coverage of course contents. In the light of the above stated two statements, choose the correct option from the choices given below:

A	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B	Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C	(A) is true, but (R) is false
D	(A) is false, but (R) is true

Question 33

The principles of effective writing useful for both students and teachers are: [3^rd December 2019, 2^nd Shift]
(A) Stress on hyperboles
(B) Liberal use of adjectives
(C) Clarity
(D) Conciseness
(E) Correctness
(F) Use of complex sentences
Choose the correct option from the following:

A	(A), (B) and (C)
B	(B), (C) and (D)
C	(C), (D) and (E)
D	(D), (E) and (F)

Question 33 Explanation:

Writing is a means of verbal communication. The verbal (consisting of words) messages. Therefore must be clear, concise and correct to be effective; i.e to be able to be decoded or understood as intended. so, the principles of effective writing as Clarity, Conciseness and Correctness.

Question 34

A verbal communication technique used in teaching is [4^th December 2019, 1^st Shift]

A	Slow expression of words
B	Varying the speed of voice and tone
C	Presentation without pause
D	Resorting to semantic jugglery

Question 34 Explanation:

Voice modulation(or Varying the speed, pitch and tone) in teaching is a technique that keep's the learner's interest fastened on the teacher and make teaching effective.

Question 35

Which of the following will help to overcome communication barriers? [6^th December 2019, 2^nd Shift]

A	Focused listening
B	Neglecting semantic noise
C	Top down command structure
D	Use of cliched idioms

Question 35 Explanation:

Lack of listening skill is the main reason of communication barrier. Focused listening will help overcome from communication barriers.

Question 36

Which of the following are barriers to effective communication? [21^st June 2019, 1^st Shift]
1. Physical Noise
2. Semantic Noise
3. Psychological Noise
4. Non - semantic Noise
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A	(1), (2) and (4)
B	(1), (2) and (3)
C	(1), (3) and (4)
D	(1) and (4) only

Question 36 Explanation:

Common barriers to effective communication: 1. Physical Barriers 2. Language Barriers 3. Psychological Barriers 4. Semantic Barriers 5. Cultural Barriers

Question 37

Which of the following is considered as an effective form of verbal communication? [11/11/2020, Afternoon Shift]

A	Story telling
B	Sloganeering
C	Use of high pitch of voice
D	Monologues

Question 37 Explanation:

Short description of story telling as an effective form of verbal communication.

Question 38

Match List I with List II [11/11/2020, Afternoon Shift]

List - I	List - II
A. Newspaper	(i) Networking
B. Radio and television	(ii) Audio, Video and graphics
C. Social Media	(iii) Broadsheet
D. Multi - media	(iv) Broadcasting

A	A - (iii), B - (iv), C - (i), D - (ii)
B	A - (iv), B - (i), C - (ii), D - (iii)
C	A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (iv)
D	A - (ii), B - (iii), C - (iv), D - (i)

Question 39

Given below are two statements [11/11/2020, Afternoon Shift]
Statement I: Interactive and multimedia systems provide a new culture of teaching and learning.
Statement II: Virtual classrooms convert students into senseless humanoids
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A	Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
B	Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
C	Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
D	Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

Question 40

Which of the following are useful in positive components of classroom communication? [11/11/2020, Afternoon Shift]
a. Restrictive actions
b. Empathy
c. Punctuality
d. Follow - up
e. Scattered reflections
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A	(A), (B), (C) only
B	(B), (C), (D) only
C	(C), (D), (E) only
D	(A), (D), (E) only

Question 40 Explanation:

Positive components of classroom communication: Empathy Punctuality Follow - up

Question 41

Identifying the sequence of stages of message processing [11/11/2020, Afternoon Shift] (A) Action (B) Internalisation (C) Selection (D) Understanding (E) Perception Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A	(A), (B), (D), (E), (C)
B	(B), (C), (A), (D), (E)
C	(D), (E), (B), (A), (C)
D	(E), (D), (C), (B), (A)

Question 41 Explanation:

Stages of message processing: 1. Perception 2. Understanding 3. Selection 4. Internalisation 5. Action

Question 42

The concept of entropy as used in communication is related to [12/11/2020, Morning Shift]

A	Virtual reality
B	Market place
C	Order
D	Communicative language

Question 42 Explanation:

Entropy refers to the message that conveys unpredictable information to the receiver. So here entropy is related to the order or sequence in which the message is transferred through a channel to the receiver.

Question 43

Communication skills of students can be improved by [12/11/2020, Morning Shift] (A) Asking general questions (B) Exposure to new technology (C) Fostering critical thinking (D) Discriminant use of vocabulary (E) Limited listening Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A	(A), (B) and (C)
B	(B), (C) and (D)
C	(C), (D) and (E)
D	(A), (D) and (E)

Question 43 Explanation:

Exposure to new technology, Critical thinking, Use of vocabulary.

Question 44

Structured classroom communication can be categorized as [12/11/2020, Morning Shift]

A	Inter-personal communication
B	Vertical communication
C	Group communication
D	Cross-purpose communication

Question 44 Explanation:

Structured classroom communication involves teacher and students. Teacher gives lecturer to students is a group communication. Structured Classroom communication involves Group communication.

Question 45

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion(A) and the other is labelled as Reason(R). [12/11/2020, Morning Shift]
Assertion (A): Depending upon the classroom situation, some media of communication are more effective than others.
Reason (R): Selection of a medium is directly related to the nature of the message for students.
In the light of the above, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B	Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C	(A) is true, but (R) is false
D	(A) is false, but (R) is true

Question 46

A general code of conduct circulated among the employees of an institution is an example of NTA NET JUNE 2021

A	Downward communication
B	Horizontal communication
C	Lateral communication
D	Upward communication

Question 46 Explanation:

Circular conducted among the employees of an institution is Upward communication.

Question 47

Keeping quiet because of fear of punishment in communication is an ____ barrier. NTA NET JUNE 2021

A	Incentive
B	Individual
C	Institutional
D	Interactional

Question 48

In communication, entropy refers to NTA NET JUNE 2021

A	Defensive speech
B	Oratory
C	Predictable message
D	Unpredictable message

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