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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:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [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:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [20 June 2019, 1 Shift]
- A. Polysemy
- B. Simple Language
- C. Use of Cliche's
- D. Easy construction of sentences
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:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [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. |
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:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [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: :Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [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:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [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? :Â Â Â Â Â Â [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 |
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 :Â Â Â Â Â Â [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:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [25 Jun 2019, 1 Shift]
A | Communication selectively |
B | change resistance |
C | image rationalization |
D | Communication distortion |
Question 16 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. 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                       [3rd December 2019, 2nd Shift]Â
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                 [2nd December 2019, 1st Shift]Â
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:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [4th December 2019, 2nd Shift]Â
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:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [21st June 2019, 1st Shift]Â
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.                         [5th December 2019, 1st Shift]Â
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:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [5th December 2019, 2nd Shift]Â
(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:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [5th December 2019, 1st Shift]Â
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:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â December 2015Â
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 2015Â
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                       [3rd December 2019, 1st Shift]Â
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):Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [3rd December 2019, 1st Shift]Â
Assertion (A):Â 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:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [3rd December 2019, 2nd Shift]Â
(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) 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                             [4th December 2019, 1st Shift]Â
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?                             [6th December 2019, 2nd Shift]Â
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?                            [21st June 2019, 1st Shift]Â
1. Physical Noise
2. Semantic Noise
3. Psychological Noise
4. Non - semantic Noise
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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 IIÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [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:
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. 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]Â
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:
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 2021Â
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 2021Â
A | Incentive |
B | Individual |
C | Institutional |
D | Interactional |
Question 48 |
In communication, entropy refers to                                 NTA NET JUNE 2021Â
A | Defensive speech |
B | Oratory |
C | Predictable message |
D | Unpredictable message |
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