606 + Mcqs in Business Communication Page 6 McqOptions

251.	An informal report is usually in the form of a _____communication.
A.	Person to person
B.	Prescribed form.
C.	Regular intervals.
D.	Authoritative.
Answer» B. Prescribed form.

Discussion

252.	--------- in communication increases credibility of the sender of message
A.	Clarity
B.	Correctness
C.	Concreteness
D.	Consideration
Answer» D. Consideration

Discussion

253.	. Which of the following is not a basic part of report?
A.	Introduction
B.	Discussion
C.	Executive summery
D.	Glossary
Answer» E.

Discussion

254.	Orders and directives are the example of:
A.	Downward communication
B.	Upward communication
C.	Diagonal communication
D.	Horizontal communication
Answer» B. Upward communication

Discussion

255.	Chronemics is also known as------- language.
A.	Space
B.	Time
C.	Body
D.	Eye
Answer» C. Body

Discussion

256.	............... Involves how we arrange personal space and what we arrange in it
A.	Kinesics
B.	Proxemics
C.	Time language
D.	Paralanguage
Answer» C. Time language

Discussion

257.	A report prepared in a prescribed form and presented according to an establishedprocedure is ____report
A.	Formal.
B.	Informal.
C.	Statutory.
D.	General.
Answer» B. Informal.

Discussion

258.	---------- communication refers to the communication between a superior and asubordinate through scalar chain.
A.	Wheel communication
B.	Chain communication
C.	Circular communication
D.	Free flow communication.
Answer» C. Circular communication

Discussion

259.	A------------ includes rules for forming compound words, abbreviating technicalterms, and writing unusual or difficult words
A.	Appendix
B.	List of references
C.	Bibliography
D.	Glossary
Answer» E.

Discussion

260.	Functional coordination is one important reason for communicating with:
A.	Superiors
B.	Peers
C.	Subordinates
D.	Employees’ unions
Answer» C. Subordinates

Discussion

261.	Class room teaching and directors meeting are the examples of :
A.	Mass communication
B.	Intrapersonal communication
C.	Group communication
D.	All of these.
Answer» D. All of these.

Discussion

262.	Denotations and Connotations are ------------ barriers in communication process.
A.	Physical barriers
B.	Semantic barriers
C.	Encoding barriers
D.	Technical barriers
Answer» C. Encoding barriers

Discussion

263.	The message sent is not always the same as the meaning attached to themessage. This is because of the:
A.	Wrong sender
B.	Wrong medium
C.	Faulty message
D.	Inaccurate decoding
Answer» E.

Discussion

264.	Our purpose in a ------------ presentation is to convince your listeners to accept yourproposal
A.	Informative
B.	Persuasive
C.	Image building
D.	Multipurpose
Answer» D. Multipurpose

Discussion

265.	Examples of oral communication----------
A.	Letter.
B.	E-mail.
C.	Telephone.
D.	Fax.
Answer» D. Fax.

Discussion

266.	A --------- Starts by listing your work history, with the most recent position listedfirst.
A.	Functional resume
B.	Mini resume
C.	Combination resume
D.	Chronological resume
Answer» E.

Discussion

267.	Communication saves time in:
A.	Internal communication.
B.	Interview.
C.	Oral communication.
D.	Schedule.
Answer» E.

Discussion

268.	Materials distributed to the audience to supplement the contents of the presentationis:
A.	Hand-outs
B.	Cue-cards
C.	Attention grabbers
D.	None of these
Answer» B. Cue-cards

Discussion

269.	"The concept the individual has of himself as a physical, social and spiritual ormoral being" is:
A.	Self esteem
B.	Self perception
C.	Self concept
D.	Stereo typing
Answer» D. Stereo typing

Discussion

270.	Which of the following is not an element of back matters of business report?
A.	Appendix
B.	List of references
C.	Bibliography
D.	Conclusion
Answer» E.

Discussion

271.	---------- is the interpretation of sensory data so as to gather meaningful ideas.
A.	Sensation
B.	Retention
C.	Perception
D.	Cognition
Answer» D. Cognition

Discussion

272.	----------- means the position in which you hold your body when standing or sitting.
A.	Gestures
B.	Postures
C.	Paralanguage
D.	Proxemics
Answer» C. Paralanguage

Discussion

273.	The purpose of a -------------- is to help the management identify the reasonsunderlying a situation that management already know.
A.	Report
B.	Memos
C.	Letters
D.	Circulars
Answer» B. Memos

Discussion

274.	.................. are our body parts especially arms, legs, hands and head conveymeaning.
A.	Gestures
B.	Proxemics
C.	Time language
D.	Paralanguage
Answer» B. Proxemics

Discussion

275.	In................. speakers’ choice of words unintentionally communicates somethingmore than what the actual words state.
A.	Formal Communication
B.	Informal communication
C.	Meta communication
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

276.	--------------- is also known as Non-directed interview.
A.	Structured
B.	Unstructured
C.	Depth
D.	Exit
Answer» C. Depth

Discussion

277.	--------- is talking to oneself in one’s own mind such as soliloquies, asides indramatic work etc.
A.	Dialogue
B.	Interpersonal communication
C.	Intrapersonal communication
D.	Unilateral communication.
Answer» D. Unilateral communication.

Discussion

278.	One characteristic of a memo is :
A.	Formal
B.	Tool for external communication
C.	Concise
D.	Pretentious
Answer» B. Tool for external communication

Discussion

279.	The clarity in communication could be achieved by which of the followingtechniques?
A.	Choose words that are short, familiar and conversational.
B.	Construct effective sentences and paragraphs.
C.	Achieve appropriate readability.
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

280.	-----------is the wordless form of communication which takes the form of postures,body language ,facial expressions, eye contacts, tension, breathing and tones etc.
A.	Verbal communication
B.	Garbage communication
C.	Informal communication
D.	Non-Verbal communication
Answer» E.

Discussion

281.	A circular is a form of --------
A.	Oral communication.
B.	Face-to-face communication.
C.	Group communication.
D.	Visual communication.
Answer» D. Visual communication.

Discussion

282.	Which is NOT one of the three purposes for giving oral presentations?
A.	To persuade
B.	To debate
C.	To build goodwill
D.	To inform
Answer» C. To build goodwill

Discussion

283.	A GD is highly structured because:
A.	It is coordinated by a moderator
B.	It measures group communication skills
C.	Members have to listen to the views of others
D.	The topic, time and number of participants are all decided in advance
Answer» E.

Discussion

284.	----------listening occurs when you go beyond what is being said and try tofathom what is not being said.
A.	Deep
B.	Passive
C.	Full
D.	Discriminative
Answer» B. Passive

Discussion

285.	The word “memo” is a short form for :
A.	Memory
B.	Memorizing
C.	Memorandum
D.	Members order
Answer» D. Members order

Discussion

286.	This communication takes place among the members of a group where everymember of a group can communicate with the nearest two members.
A.	Wheel communication
B.	Chain communication
C.	Circular communication
D.	Free flow communication.
Answer» D. Free flow communication.

Discussion

287.	The term “communis” derived from ___word.
A.	Greek.
B.	Latin.
C.	Chinese.
D.	English.
Answer» C. Chinese.

Discussion

288.	All of the following are examples of verbal communication EXCEPT:
A.	Email
B.	symbols
C.	Telephone calls
D.	Text messaging
Answer» C. Telephone calls

Discussion

289.	____is done by drawing a list of the items of business to be transacted at themeeting.
A.	Minutes.
B.	Resolution.
C.	Invitation.
D.	Agenda.
Answer» E.

Discussion

290.	Which of the following is not a component of attitude?
A.	Affective
B.	Cognitive
C.	Openness
D.	Intentional
Answer» D. Intentional

Discussion

291.	Evaluation Parameters of Group discussion includes:
A.	Personality
B.	Communication
C.	Leadership
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

292.	The downward communication flow from
A.	A subordinate to a superior.
B.	A subordinate to a subordinate.
C.	A superior to a superior.
D.	A superior to a subordinate.
Answer» B. A subordinate to a subordinate.

Discussion

293.	While giving an interview, be --- in your salary expectations.
A.	Modest
B.	Unrealistic
C.	Realistic
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Unrealistic

Discussion

294.	Communication through news papers and television are known as:
A.	Group communication
B.	Interpersonal communication
C.	Mass communication
D.	None of these.
Answer» D. None of these.

Discussion

295.	In ------------ form of communication, all the subordinates of a superior talk toone another through his medium and the superior works as a hub.
A.	Wheel communication
B.	Chain communication
C.	Circular communication
D.	Free flow communication.
Answer» B. Chain communication

Discussion

296.	The main purpose of a group discussion is to measure:
A.	Knowledge
B.	Personality
C.	Group communication skills
D.	Leadership skills
Answer» D. Leadership skills

Discussion

297.	FOGINDEX is used to measure:
A.	Clarity of message
B.	Courtesy of message
C.	Readability of message
D.	All the above.
Answer» D. All the above.

Discussion

298.	Dunning letters are also called -----------
A.	Collection letters.
B.	Letter of credit.
C.	Compliant letters.
D.	Suggestion letters.
Answer» B. Letter of credit.

Discussion

299.	Comparing to resume,------------ is more academic oriented.
A.	Cover letter
B.	Interview
C.	Curriculum Vitae
D.	Bio-data
Answer» D. Bio-data

Discussion

300.	The business letter that neither please nor displease the receiver, but arereceived with interest are known as
A.	Good news letter
B.	Praising letter
C.	Routine letter
D.	All the above.
Answer» D. All the above.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in General Management.

An informal report is usually in the form of a _____communication.

--------- in communication increases credibility of the sender of message

. Which of the following is not a basic part of report?

Orders and directives are the example of:

Chronemics is also known as------- language.

............... Involves how we arrange personal space and what we arrange in it

A report prepared in a prescribed form and presented according to an establishedprocedure is ____report

---------- communication refers to the communication between a superior and asubordinate through scalar chain.

A------------ includes rules for forming compound words, abbreviating technicalterms, and writing unusual or difficult words

Functional coordination is one important reason for communicating with:

Class room teaching and directors meeting are the examples of :

Denotations and Connotations are ------------ barriers in communication process.

The message sent is not always the same as the meaning attached to themessage. This is because of the:

Our purpose in a ------------ presentation is to convince your listeners to accept yourproposal

Examples of oral communication----------

A --------- Starts by listing your work history, with the most recent position listedfirst.

Communication saves time in:

Materials distributed to the audience to supplement the contents of the presentationis:

"The concept the individual has of himself as a physical, social and spiritual ormoral being" is:

Which of the following is not an element of back matters of business report?

---------- is the interpretation of sensory data so as to gather meaningful ideas.

----------- means the position in which you hold your body when standing or sitting.

The purpose of a -------------- is to help the management identify the reasonsunderlying a situation that management already know.

.................. are our body parts especially arms, legs, hands and head conveymeaning.

In................. speakers’ choice of words unintentionally communicates somethingmore than what the actual words state.

--------------- is also known as Non-directed interview.

--------- is talking to oneself in one’s own mind such as soliloquies, asides indramatic work etc.

One characteristic of a memo is :

The clarity in communication could be achieved by which of the followingtechniques?

-----------is the wordless form of communication which takes the form of postures,body language ,facial expressions, eye contacts, tension, breathing and tones etc.

A circular is a form of --------

Which is NOT one of the three purposes for giving oral presentations?

A GD is highly structured because:

----------listening occurs when you go beyond what is being said and try tofathom what is not being said.

The word “memo” is a short form for :

This communication takes place among the members of a group where everymember of a group can communicate with the nearest two members.

The term “communis” derived from ___word.

All of the following are examples of verbal communication EXCEPT:

____is done by drawing a list of the items of business to be transacted at themeeting.

Which of the following is not a component of attitude?

Evaluation Parameters of Group discussion includes:

The downward communication flow from

While giving an interview, be --- in your salary expectations.

Communication through news papers and television are known as:

In ------------ form of communication, all the subordinates of a superior talk toone another through his medium and the superior works as a hub.

The main purpose of a group discussion is to measure:

FOGINDEX is used to measure:

Dunning letters are also called -----------

Comparing to resume,------------ is more academic oriented.

The business letter that neither please nor displease the receiver, but arereceived with interest are known as