Module 3 Previous Year Questions:
Q1: The key to effective listening by students in a classroom is:
A) Sympathy towards a teacher
B) Interact in informal education
C) Desire to memorize
D) Active learning
Answer Key:
D) Active learning
Q2: The process of encoding refers to
A) Selection of media
B) Selection of symbols
C) Selection of message
D) Selection of sources of information
Answer Key:
B) Selection of symbols
Q3: Which of the following elements help the sender to adapt and modify subsequent message?
A) Feedback
B) Message
C) Medium
D) Noise
Answer Key:
A) Feedback
Q4: Which of the following is NOT an example of audio-visual medium?
A) Book
B) Video film
C) Television
D) Motion picture
Answer Key:
A) Book
Q5: The nature and content of communication is affected by
A) Psychological context
B) Psychological and social context
C) Psychological, social and Physical context
D) Psychological, social, physical and temporal context
Answer Key:
D) Psychological, social, physical and temporal context
Q6: Which one of the following is an example of external noise?
A) Anxiety among students
B) Students talking to each other
C) Tiredness of teacher
D) Fear among students
Answer Key:
B) Students talking to each other
Q7: Which one of the following NOT an example of internal noise?
A) Disturbance in medium
B) High level of anxiety
C) Lack of confidence
D) Worry
Answer Key:
A) Disturbance in medium
Q8: Lack of subject knowledge is a
A) Teacher related factor
B) Student related factor
C) Message related factor
D) Media related factor
Answer Key:
A) Teacher related factor
Q9: Classroom communication is
a) Goal oriented
b) Vertical
c) Collaborative
d) Style centric
A) a, b, c, d
B) a & b only
C) a & d only
D) a & c only
Answer Key:
D) a & c only
Q10: Which is NOT the principle of sequencing content of communication
A) Concrete to abstract
B) Ask too difficult
C) Known to unknown
D) Reasoning to observation
Answer Key:
B) Ask too difficult
Q11: When a group of students making presentation in the class, it is advisable for the other students to clarify their doubts.
A) In between the presentation
B) When audience questions called upon
C) As and when desired
D) When the faculty asked for
Answer Key:
B) When audience questions called upon
Q12: Listening is an ———process.
A) Active
B) Passive
C) Inactive
D) None of these
Answer Key:
A) Active
Q13: To have a glance/looking quickly over a book to get superficial idea of the content is called
A) Intensive reading
B) Extensive reading
C) Skimming
D) Scanning
Answer Key:
C) Skimming
Q14: Linking words or phrases together so that the whole text in clear and readable is called
A) Cohesion
B) Conversion
C) Completion
D) Conjuction
Answer Key:
A) Cohesion
Q15: The document that is used to communicate information within the organization is called
A) Letter
B) Memo
C) Telex
D) Agenda
Answer Key:
B) Memo
Q16: The teacher can become effective communicator if he/she have control over
A) Body language
B) Authority
C) Peers
D) Aggressive statement
Answer Key:
A) Body language
Q17: Reading may be described by all the following, except
A) A passive process
B) A skill
C) An active process
D) Thinking under the stimulus of the printed page
Answer Key:
A) A passive process
Q18: A good classroom discussion /talk should help develop
a) Confidence
b) Future goals
c) Jargonized language
d) Technical skills
A) a, c & d only
B) c only
C) b & c only
D) a & b only
Answer Key:
D) a & b only
Q19: The lecture fulfils all aspects of effective communication, if it is———-
A) Factual
B) Sectoral
C) Staggered
D) Sedentary
Answer Key:
A) Factual
Q20: Expressive communication is driven by———-
A) Passive aggressionB External Clues
C) Encoder-decoder’s contact
D) Encoder’s personality characteristic
Answer Key:
C) Encoder-decoder’s contact
Q21: In day to day conversation, we do not pay attention to _____ skills.
A) Written
B) Audio
C) Visual
D) Oral
Answer Key:
D) Oral
Q22: When presenting your organization to the external audiences (audiences not from the same organization), the speech must start from
A) Outcomes of the event
B) Background of your organization
C) Future vision of your organization
D) As you desired
Answer Key:
B) Background of your organization
Q23: The primary purpose of a document that is written to convince readers to change their opinions is to———–
A) Answer a question
B) Building goodwill
C) Persuade
D) Inform
Answer Key:
C) Persuade
Q24: The word that connects words, phrases, clauses or sentences is known as____
A) Conjunction
B) Interjection
C) Proposition
D) Verb
Answer Key:
A) Conjunction
Q25: When the information is being progressively disclosed during presentation, it is _____
A) Ineffective
B) Effective
C) Appropriate
D) Negative
Answer Key:
B) Effective
Q26: Reading comprehension means to understand a text in____
A) Oral form
B) Written form
C) Usual form
D) Audio form
Answer Key:
B) Written form
Q27: Reading is a ________ Process.
A) Decoding
B) Talking
C) Listening
D) Encoding
Answer Key:
A) Decoding
Q28: For specific details and information the research paper to be read slowly and with concentration, this is an example of______ Reading.
A) Detailed
B) Short
C) Extensive
D) Intensive
Answer Key:
D) Intensive
Q29: Classroom communication, if effective can transform
A) Teaching learning process
B) Academic administration
C) Management policies
D) Departmental policies
Answer Key:
A) Teaching learning process
Q30: ————-is nothing but checking whether we have followed the earlier stages promptly and efficiently.
A) Recalling
B) Reading
C) Reviews
D) Reorganizing
Answer Key:
A) Recalling
Q31: _____ means linking words and phrases together so that the whole text is clear and readable.
A) Cohesion
B) Joining
C) Conjunctions
D) Junctions
Answer Key:
A) Cohesion
Q32: The vital part of the letter which to as good as wishing the person is known as_____
A) Salutation
B) Subject
C) Reference
D) Enclosure
Answer Key:
A) Salutation
Q33: We cannot interact with each other without______
A) Transport
B) Loudspeaker
C) Voice
D) Communication
Answer Key:
D) Communication
Q34: The language of the agenda should always be————.
A) Casuals
B) Formality
C) Formal
D) Loose
Answer Key:
C) Formal
Q35: While writing an apology, the concentration must be on _____
A) Problem
B) Rectification of problem
C) Compensation
D) Words
Answer Key:
B) Rectification of problem
Q36: ______refers to all the factors that disrupt the communication.
A) Nonsense
B) Noise
C) Nowhere
D) Nobody
Answer Key:
B) Noise
Q37: The process of communication is not completed without —————-
A) Feedback
B) Sender
C) Receive
D) Message
Answer Key:
A) Feedback
Q38: As a process of sharing thoughts and ideas, communication suffers mainly from————–
A) both physical and non-physical barriers
B) gender differences
C) physical barriers
D) non-physical barriers
Answer Key:
D) non-physical barriers
Q39: Communication is a ______that is happening all the time.
A) Programme
B) Plan
C) Action
D) Process
Answer Key:
D) Process
Q40: The list of points that needs to be discussed in a meeting is clear by providing ——————— to the participants.
A) Notice
B) Circular
C) Agenda
D) Memo
Answer Key:
C) Agenda
Q41: For effective communication the tone of voice and body language must always be —————-
A) Aligned to each other
B) Negative
C) Positive
D) As per choice
Answer Key:
A) Aligned to each other
Q42: The different words may have different meaning is different culture is known as ————-
A) Sematic marker
B) Environmental marker
C) Cultural marker
D) Religion marker
Answer Key:
A) Sematic marker
Note: Option C should be the answer
Q43: The receiver interpretation of the message may be different because of his/her difference in values and perceptions due to————
A) Culture
B) Environment
C) Channel
D) Noise
Answer Key:
A) Culture
Q44: When a communication meets the aims and objectives of classroom teaching, it becomes
A) Obligatory
B) Personal
C) Extra-ordinary
D) functional
Answer Key:
D) functional
Q45: Cultural context refers to similarity of background between the ____ and the receiver.
A) Message
B) Sender
C) Media
D) Channel
Answer Key:
B) Sender
Q46: While teaching a theoretical part, the best used media is……………
A) Chalk and Board
B) Power Point Presentation
C) Flipchart
D) Overlay
Answer Key:
B) Power Point Presentation
Q47: To show and teach complicated/inner parts of any machinery, the best used media is……………….
A) Power point presentation
B) Overlays
C) Demonstration
D) Notes
Answer Key:
B) Overlays
Q48: The students are influenced for reading only if……………….
A) Content is clearly explained
B) Style is perfect
C) Purpose is clear to them
D) Word choice are very effective
Answer Key:
C) Purpose is clear to them
Q49: Improper seating arrangement to as example of
A) message related barriers
B) physical barrier
C) teacher related
D) student related barriers
Answer Key:
B) physical barrier
Q50: Which one of the factor is not involved in determination of correct tone?
A) Pitch
B) Dressing style
C) Quality
D) Strength
Answer Key:
B) Dressing style
Q51: To inculcate learning among students, classroom environment should be………
A) Performance oriented
B) Competitive
C) Teacher dominated
D) Cooperative & collaborative
Answer Key:
D) Cooperative & collaborative
Q52: When two persons are interacting face to face with each other, the type of communication is
A) Interpersonal communication
B) Intra Personal communication
C) Self-Communication
D) Group Communication
Answer Key:
A) Interpersonal communication
Q53: The science of body language is
A) Proximics
B) Chronomics
C) Kinesics
D) Linex
Answer Key:
C) Kinesics
Q54: Essential Part of Communication is
A) Message
B) Sender
C) Receiver
D) Feedback
Answer Key:
D) Feedback
Q55: Talking to oneself is
A) Mass communication
B) Group communication
C) Intra personal communication
D) Interpersonal communication
Answer Key:
C) Intra personal communication
Q56: The strategy that promote social skill is
A) Direct Instruction
B) Project work
C) Muddiest point
D) One minute paper
Answer Key:
B) Project work
Q57: The use of lecture method in classroom is essential, when the teacher wants to
A) Introduce new concept
B) Introduce new skill
C) Understanding learners
D) Stimulate participation of learner
Answer Key:
A) Introduce new concept
Q58: This is not the aim of lecture method
A) To motivate the learner
B) To convey information
C) To increase cooperation
D) To clarify
Answer Key:
C) To increase cooperation
Q59: Which seating pattern would be least appropriate for group discussions?
A) Circle
B) Cluster
C) U-shape
D) Rows and columns
Answer Key:
D) Rows and columns
Q60: The best active learning strategy to promote communication in classroom is
A) Lecture Method
B) Self-reading
C) Making graphs
D) Numbered head together
Answer Key:
D) Numbered head together
Q61: Classroom communication helps to develop ……………among teacher and students.
A) Gossip
B) Friendship
C) Trust
D) Arguments
Answer Key:
C) Trust
Q62: Identify the important element that teacher has to take cognizance of while addressing students in classroom————-
A) Avoidance of proximation
B) Voice modulation
C) Repetitive pause
D) Fixed posture
Answer Key:
B) Voice modulation
Q63: In classroom, dynamic ideas can be created by——-.
A) Systemization
B) Problem orientation
C) Idea protocol
D) Mind mapping
Answer Key:
D) Mind mapping
Q64: Every type of communication is affected by its ————.
A) Reception
B) Transmission
C) Non regulation
D) Context
Answer Key:
D) Context
Q65: In context of classroom communication attitude, action and appearance are considered as………
A) Verbal
B) Nonverbal
C) Impersonal
D) Irrational
Answer Key:
B) Nonverbal
Q66: In communication, a major barrier to reception of message is ————-
A) Audience attitude
B) Audience knowledge
C) Audience income
D) Audience education
Answer Key:
A) Audience attitude
Q67: Didactic communication ———–
A) Intra personal
B) Inter personal
C) Organizational
D) Relational
Answer Key:
B) Inter personal
Q68: In communication, the language is ————
A) The nonverbal code
B) The verbal code
C) The symbolic code
D) The iconic code
Answer Key:
B) The verbal code
Q69: Identify the correct sequence of the following?
A) Source, Channel, Message and receiver
B) Channel, Message, receiver and Source
C) Source, Channel, receiver and Message
D) Source, Message, receiver and Channel
Answer Key:
A) Source, Channel, Message and receiver
Q70: Transforming thoughts, ideas and messages into verbal and nonverbal sign is referred as —————–
A) Channelization
B) Mediation
C) Encoding
D) Decoding
Answer Key:
A) Channelization
Q71: Communication in classroom can be described as——————–.
A) Exploration
B) Institutionalization
C) Discourse
D) vague narration
Answer Key:
C) Discourse
Q72: Users who use media for their own ends are identified as ———————.
A) Passive audience
B) Active audience
C) Positive audience
D) Negative audience
Answer Key:
B) Active audience
Q73: Video conferencing comes under which type of Communication?
A) Audio visual two way
B) Audio visual one way
C) Visual one way
D) Visual two way
Answer Key:
A) Audio visual two way
Q74: Communication by using media such as computers, mobile is termed as—————-
A) Entertainment
B) Device based Communitarian
C) Interactive communication
D) Developmental Communication
Answer Key:
C) Interactive communication
Q75: Telephone is an example of ————.
A) Linear communication
B) Nonlinear Communication
C) Circular
D) Mechanized
Answer Key:
A) Linear communication
Q76: Active learning environment in classroom promotes…….
A) Discipline by making rigid rules
B) Response without reflection
C) No questioning
D) Opportunities for self-reflection
Answer Key:
D) Opportunities for self-reflection
Q77: Every communicator has to experience ——————-.
A) Manipulated emotions
B) Anticipatory excitement
C) Status dislocation
D) Phobia
Answer Key:
B) Anticipatory excitement
Q78: Which kind of diversities should a teacher respect and include in her classroom?
A) Regional
B) Economic
C) Linguistic
D) Socio cultural
Answer Key:
D) Socio cultural
Q79: Effective communication pre supposes———–.
A) Authority
B) Understanding
C) Passivity
D) Non alignment
Answer Key:
B) Understanding
Q80: Ideological codes shapes our————-.
A) Creation
B) Production
C) Perception
D) Exhaustion
Answer Key:
C) Perception
Q81: Teacher can cater to individual differences in class by use of
A) Audio aids
B) Visual aids
C) Audio-visual aids
D) Multiplicity of aids
Answer Key:
D) Multiplicity of aids
Q82: Facial expression is an example of
A) Chronemics
B) Kinesics
C) Paralanguage
D) Proxemics
Answer Key:
B) Kinesics
Q83: Which one of the following is an example of paralanguage?
A) Eye contact
B) Body Posture
C) Gestures
D) Rate of delivery
Answer Key:
D) Rate of delivery
Q84: Gestures should be
A) Culturally relevant
B) Support the content
C) Natural
D) As per style
Answer Key:
A) Culturally relevant
Q85: While teaching complex content matter, the rate of delivery should be
A) Fast
B) Normal
C) Slow
D) Very slow
Answer Key:
C) Slow
Q86: When a student is unable to respond to the question a teacher has posed, which one of the following modes of communication should be preferred by the teacher
A) Conversational
B) Soft
C) Whispering
D) Yelling
Answer Key:
B) Soft
Q87: Which of the following modes of communication need to be avoided in social situation?
A) Loud and conversational
B) Soft and Loud
C) Soft and conversational
D) Whispering & yelling
Answer Key:
D) Whispering & yelling
Q88: The rate of delivery in classroom should be between
A) 70-90 w.p.m
B) 90-110 w.p.m
C) 110-120 w.p.m
D) 120-140 w.p.m
Answer Key:
B) 90-110 w.p.m
Q89: Intensive is a reading technique in which
A) a reader quickly reads a piece.
B) one reads a composition quickly to find a specific information.
C) a reader reading a wide variety of books.
D) readers read a piece of text with specific tasks and goals in mind.
Answer Key:
D) readers read a piece of text with specific tasks and goals in mind.
Q90: Critical reading is
A) the practice of reading in an impersonal manner.
B) critical analysis of what one reads.
C) slow and unenthusiastic reading.
D) reading slowly when one is unfamiliar with the language
Answer Key:
B) critical analysis of what one reads.
Q91: Plodding is
A) the practice of reading in an impersonal manner.
B) critical analysis of what one reads.
C) slow and unenthusiastic reading.
D) reading slowly when one is unfamiliar with the language
Answer Key:
C) slow and unenthusiastic reading.
Q92: Word by word reading is
A) the practice of reading in an impersonal manner.
B) critical analysis of what one reads.
C) slow and unenthusiastic reading.
D) reading slowly when one is unfamiliar with the language
Answer Key:
D) reading slowly when one is unfamiliar with the language
Q93: Analytical reading is
A) the practice of reading in an impersonal manner.
B) critical analysis of what one reads.
C) slow and unenthusiastic reading.
D) reading slowly when one is unfamiliar with the language
Answer Key:
A) the practice of reading in an impersonal manner.
Q94: Application and retention imply
A) understanding larger blocks of text.
B) acquiring comfort and proficiency in reading.
C) analysis of the text that has been read as either being useful or useless.
D) retaining useful information.
Answer Key:
D) retaining useful information.
Q95: The known strategies for reading are
A) KWL charts and SQR3.
B) SQR3 and mapping.
C) mapping and KWL charts.
D) mapping, KWL charts and SQR3
Answer Key:
D) mapping, KWL charts and SQR3
Q96: Multimedia comprises of
A) text and audio
B) text, audio & video
C) Video only
D) Video and audio
Answer Key:
B) text, audio & video
Q97: SQR3 implies
A) Writing
B) Listening
C) Reading
D) speaking
Answer Key:
C) Reading
Q98: In ‘Communication’, under which part of the process does ‘expressing the words’ fall?
A) sender
B) channel
C) message
D) receiver
Answer Key:
A) sender
Q99: The process of communication cannot be completed without
A) Feedback
B) Writing
C) Showing
D) telling
Answer Key:
A) Feedback
Q100: The barriers to effective classroom communication are
A) Summary & Self review
B) Use of Simple Vocabulary
C) Biased & Judgement
D) Proper Eye Contact
Answer Key:
C) Biased & Judgement
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