Module 3 Previous Year Questions:
Q1) Which of the following is not a principle of effective communication?
A) Strategic use of grapevine
B) Participation of the audience
C) One-way transfer of information
D) Persuasive and convincing dialogue
Answer Key:
C) One-way transfer of information
Q2) 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
Q3) According to the principles for message design, what should be prioritized to ensure clarity and understanding?
A) Complexity
B) Simplicity
C) Ambiguity
D) Redundancy
Answer Key:
B) Simplicity
Q4) Assertion: Principles for creating a conducive learning environment are essential for effective classroom communication.
Reasoning: The physical and psychological environment significantly impacts students’ receptiveness to information.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
A) Both Assertion and Reasoning are true, and the Reasoning is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reasoning are true, but the Reasoning is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, but the Reasoning is false.
D) Both Assertion and Reasoning are false.
Answer Key:
A) Both Assertion and Reasoning are true, and the Reasoning is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
Q5) The primary goal of communication is to __________.
A) To create barriers
B) To create noises
C) To effect a change
D) To ignore
Answer Key:
C) To effect a change
Q6) Which of the following consists of messages between members of the institution with equal power, i.e., between teachers or between learners?
A) Downward Communication
B) Horizontal Communication
C) Upward Communication
D) Vertical communication
Answer Key:
B) Horizontal Communication
Q7) Which of the following involves the distance between ourselves and others when having a conversation, delivering a speech or a lecture, or sharing an intimate moment?
A) Dissonance
B) Dissimilarity
C) Proximity
D) Secrecy
Answer Key:
C) Proximity
Q8) Understanding the principles of effective classroom communication is crucial because:
A) It helps in creating a dull learning environment.
B) It allows teachers to ignore students’ needs.
C) It promotes clarity, engagement, and a positive learning atmosphere.
D) It encourages redundancy and repetition.
Answer Key:
C) It promotes clarity, engagement, and a positive learning atmosphere.
Q9) The Effective communication in the classroom, essential for students, should be :
A) Empathetic
B) One-way
C) Non descriptive
D) Abstract
Answer Key:
A) Empathetic
Q10) Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
| List-I | List-II |
| (A). Instructional Methods | (I). A positive atmosphere that supports learning |
| (B). Conducive Learning Environment | (II). Crafting effective communication content |
| (C). Message Design | (III). Techniques used to impart knowledge |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) (A) – (I), (B) – (III), (C) – (II)
B) (A) – (III), (B) – (I), (C) – (II)
C) (A) – (II), (B) – (III), (C) – (I)
D) (A) – (I), (B) – (II), (C) – (III)
Answer Key:
B) (A) – (III), (B) – (I), (C) – (II)
Q11) Most of us use___________ & __________ in addition to words when we speak.
A) Words & Gestures
B) Gestures & body language
C) Body long & posture
D) Posture of eye gazing
Answer Key:
B) Gestures & body language
Q12) ——–communication is the most popular means of transmitting message.
A) written
B) oral
C) visual
D) face-to-face
Answer Key:
B) oral
Q13) A student helps a teacher to solve the problem while the teacher was delivering the lecture. He was……….
A) A realistic listener
B) An empathetic listener
C) An appreciative listener
D) An informational listener
Answer Key:
B) An empathetic listener
Q14) Fluency means
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:
B) acquiring comfort and proficiency in reading.
Q15) The Classroom Communication should essentially be……..
A) Contrived
B) Empathetic
C) Abstract
D) Non-descriptive
Answer Key:
B) Empathetic
Q16) Oral communication ensures __________ and ____________.
A) Fluency, Speed
B) Adequate attention, immediate response
C) Speedy interaction, immediate response
D) Speed, attention
Answer Key:
B) Adequate attention, immediate response
Q17) When verbal and non-verbal messages are contradictory, most people believe in:
A) Intermediate message
B) Nonverbal message
C) Verbal message
D) Written message
Answer Key:
B) Nonverbal message
Q18) The chronological order of non-verbal communication is….
A) Sign, symbols, codes, colours
B) Symbols, codes, signs, colours
C) Colours, signs, codes, symbols
D) Codes, colours, symbols, signs
Answer Key:
A) Sign, symbols, codes, colours
Q19) It is important to _______ situations where the students are ______ listeners for long periods of time.
A) Avoid, passive
B) Create, passive
C) Prevent, active
D) Reinforce, docile
Answer Key:
A) Avoid, passive
Q20) 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
Q21) Which phase of the listening process involves making sense of the information received and interpreting its meaning?
A) Reception
B) Evaluation
C) Comprehension
D) Feedback
Answer Key:
C) Comprehension
Q22) In which context, the relationship between a sender and a receiver in the communication process is referred to?
A) Social
B) Physical
C) Chronological
D) Cultural
Answer Key:
A) Social
Q23) Which one of the following type of listening can identify the different sounds?
A) Appreciate
B) Dialogic
C) Discrimination
D) Evaluation
Answer Key:
C) Discrimination
Q24) ——– is also referred to as critical/judgemental listening.
A) Discriminative listening
B) Biased listening
C) Evaluative listening
D) Appreciative listening
Answer Key:
C) Evaluative listening
Q25) What are the three main components of effective speaking?
A) Introduction, Practice, Improvement
B) Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation
C) Purpose, Engagement, Confidence
D) Content, Structure, Style
Answer Key:
D) Content, Structure, Style
Q26) 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
Q27) _________ describes all forms of human communication that are not verbal.
A) Prosody
B) Vocalics
C) Haptics
D) Paralanguage
Answer Key:
D) Paralanguage
Q28) How can you improve your speaking skills?
A) By speaking slowly and quietly
B) By practicing regularly and seeking feedback
C) By learning new words only
D) By avoiding public speaking
Answer Key:
B) By practicing regularly and seeking feedback
Q29) Which of the following drives Expressive communication?
A) Encoder decoder’s contact
B) Encoder’s personality characteristic
C) External Clues
D) Passive aggression
Answer Key:
A) Encoder decoder’s contact
Q30) What does effective listening require?
A) Effective listening is solely related to the physical act of hearing.
B) Effective listening requires paying attention, focusing on the speaker’s message, and actively seeking to understand.
C) Effective listening is a passive activity where the listener doesn’t need to participate or engage with the speaker.
D) Effective listening requires only hearing the words being said, without the need for concentration.
Answer Key:
B) Effective listening requires paying attention, focusing on the speaker’s message, and actively seeking to understand.
Q31) Reading is an active, cognitive process that involves constructing meaning from symbols in a text. As such, it involves:
A) Decoding
B) Encoding
C) Listening
D) Talking
Answer Key:
A) Decoding
Q32) 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.
Q33) _____________ is an announcement sheet that is sent to specific group of people.
A) notice
B) memo
C) circular
D) letter
Answer Key:
C) circular
Q34) Mind-maps and concept maps are effective
A) in the pre-writing stage.
B) in writing stage.
C) in feedback stage.
D) In revision activity.
Answer Key:
A) in the pre-writing stage.
Q35) Writing skills
A) have little use in daily life.
B) are of minor use in professional life.
C) are only required during school days.
D) are a mark of a well-developed personality
Answer Key:
D) are a mark of a well-developed personality
Q36) While teaching complex content matter, the rate of delivery should be……..
A) Fast
B) Normal
C) Slow
D) Very slow
Answer Key:
C) Slow
Q37) Skimming 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) a reader read a piece of text with specific tasks and goals in mind.
Answer Key:
A) a reader quickly reads a piece.
Q38) Circular in office is meant for…….
A) communication.
B) personal communication.
C) secret communication.
D) Informal communication.
Answer Key:
A) communication.
Q39) 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
Q40) What is the process of developing writing in the classroom?
A) Brainstorm, plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish.
B) Skip the planning and editing stages to save time.
C) Write the final version after the first draft.
D) Focus only on revising without considering the audience.
Answer Key:
A) Brainstorm, plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish.
Q41) Every sentence ha two essential parts a ________ and a ____________.
A) Clause, predicate
B) Subject, Phrase
C) Predicate, subject
D) Subject, Clause
Answer Key:
C) Predicate, subject
Q42) The word that connects words, phrases, clauses or sentences is called:
A) Verb
B) Proposition
C) Interjection
D) Conjunction
Answer Key:
D) Conjunction
Q43) The problem with proofreading is that you must be good at ___________and ———–.
A) Spelling, punctuation
B) Pronunciation, spelling
C) Punctuation, pronunciation
D) Paraphrasing, spelling
Answer Key:
A) Spelling, punctuation
Q44) A teacher should
1. not read text that is new and difficult.
2. let the students first read and understand a new piece of text on their own.
3. should read small blocks of a difficult or new text, highlighting new jargon and explaining it.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 1 & 2 only
Answer Key:
C) 3 only
Q45) According to the text, what is a helpful tip for effective reading?
A) Speed reading and skipping difficult passages
B) Setting goals and creating a reading plan
C) Relying solely on digital reading materials
D) Reading only for entertainment purposes
Answer Key:
B) Setting goals and creating a reading plan
Q46) Students become better readers when they
1. practice writing before they read.
2. use post-it flags and other means to acquire familiarity with the text.
3. plod through a piece of text.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 1 & 3 only
Answer Key:
B) 2 only
Q47) Which of the following document is used to communicate information within the organization?
A) Telex
B) Memo
C) Letter
D) Agenda
Answer Key:
B) Memo
Q48) A technical student must possess strong reading skills to be able to—————.
1. conduct literature review.
2. read and understand the review of her/his work.
3. keep herself/himself up to date with the latest knowledge.
A) 1 only.
B) 2 only.
C) 1 & 2 only.
D) 1, 2 & 3 only.
Answer Key:
D) 1, 2 & 3 only.
Q49) From which of the following stage the speech should start when presenting your organization to the external audiences (audiences not from the same organization)?
A) Introduction of guests
B) Background of your organization
C) Future vision of your organization
D) Outcomes of the event
Answer Key:
B) Background of your organization
Q50) Which of the following practices encourages reading among students
1. making notes in the margins as they read a text.
2. keeping the text book clean without any marks.
3. reading the text only once and seeking clarification from peers or teachers.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 2 & 3 only
D) 1 & 3 only
Answer Key:
A) 1 only
Q51) The second step in SQ3R of reading is ____________
A) Survey
B) Question
C) Read
D) Review
Answer Key:
B) Question
Q52) An important stage in the process of writing is
A) writing.
B) research.
C) pre-writing.
D) reading.
Answer Key:
C) pre-writing.
Q53) Which of the following is an example of a students/learners related barrier?
A) Lack of understanding of media content
B) Low motivation to learn
C) Lack of access to digital resources
D) Lack of collaboration opportunities with peers
Answer Key:
B) Low motivation to learn
Q54) Which is NOT a component of effective communication skills?
A) Active listening
B) Verbal communication
C) Non verbal communication
D) Frequent interruptions
Answer Key:
D) Frequent interruptions
Q55) As an effective communicator, a teacher can:
A) Do better lecturing
B) Judge the students
C) Perform an unplanned activity
D) Stimulate learning
Answer Key:
D) Stimulate learning
Q56) Which of the following is important consideration to make use of power point presentation in classroom teaching?
A) Proper Cleanliness
B) Proper Lighting
C) Proper Lightening
D) Proper Ventilation
Answer Key:
B) Proper Lighting
Q57) _____________ and __________ are act as barriers to communication.
A) Semantic distortions, lack of planning
B) Sender, receiver
C) Channel, message
D) Feedback, sender
Answer Key:
A) Semantic distortions, lack of planning
Q58) Improper seating arrangement is an example of
A) message related barriers
B) physical barrier
C) teacher related
D) student related barriers
Answer Key:
B) physical barrier
Q59) Which one of the following is 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
Q60) Difference in values and perceptions which may affect the interpretation of the message by the receiver is called as _______barrier.
A) Noise
B) Environment
C) Culture
D) Channel
Answer Key:
C) Culture
Q61) 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
Q62) Which of the following is an example of a media related barrier?
A) Lack of access to digital resources
B) Lack of interest in using media for learning
C) Lack of understanding of media content
D) Lack of collaboration opportunities with peers
Answer Key:
A) Lack of access to digital resources
Q63) _____ is important, when a teacher communicates with his/her student.
A) Sympathy
B) Empathy
C) Apathy
D) Antipathy
Answer Key:
B) Empathy
Q64) Walking with a straight body posture shows ______
A) Happiness
B) Answerness
C) Nervousness
D) Confidence
Answer Key:
D) Confidence
Q65) 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
Q66) 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
Q67) The probability of message reception can be enhanced by…………
A) Establishing a viewpoint
B) Exposing the ignorance of students
C) Increasing the information load
D) Using high decibel audio trolls
Answer Key:
A) Establishing a viewpoint
Q68) In Communication, a major barrier to reception of a message is audience….
A) Attitude
B) Knowledge
C) Education
D) Income
Answer Key:
A) Attitude
Q69) What are students/learners related barriers?
A) Barriers related to media that hinder learning
B) Barriers related to students’ ability to understand media
C) Barriers related to the students or learners that hinder learning
D) Barriers related to the learning environment
Answer Key:
C) Barriers related to the students or learners that hinder learning
Q70) 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
Q71) Active learning strategies helps to develop
1. Communication skills
2. Social skills
3. Higher order thinking skills
A) 1 & 2
B) 1 Only
C) 2 & 3
D) 1, 2 & 3
Answer Key:
D) 1, 2 & 3
Q72) Which of the following is NOT a category of active learning techniques?
A) Teacher-centered learning
B) Problem-based learning
C) Cooperative learning
D) Experiential learning
Answer Key:
A) Teacher-centered learning
Q73) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): All Active Learning techniques involve group work and classroom discussions.
Reason (R): Active Learning emphasizes engagement and participation, often best achieved through collaboration.
In light of the above statements, 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.
Answer Key:
D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Q74) What are the benefits of Active Learning?
A) Narrow scope of knowledge, limited critical thinking, lack of social interaction
B) Reduced student participation, rote memorization, limited creativity
C) Monotonous learning experience, lack of student independence, low motivation
D) Increased engagement, problem-solving skills, better retention
Answer Key:
D) Increased engagement, problem-solving skills, better retention
Q75) Classroom communication must be……
A) Teacher centric
B) Student centric
C) General Centric
D) Textbook Centric
Answer Key:
B) Student centric
Q76) 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
Q77) Which of the following phase of a Lecture (oral Presentation) helps the teacher to develop curiosity among students for a topic content?
A) Discussion
B) Introduction
C) Questions
D) Summary
Answer Key:
B) Introduction
Q78) 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
Q79) Interaction inside the classroom should generate…
A) Ideas
B) Argument
C) Controversy
D) Information
Answer Key:
A) Ideas
Q80) The strategy that proceed only in social environment is…………….
A) Direct Instruction
B) Project work
C) Muddiest point
D) One minute paper
Answer Key:
B) Project work
Q81) Which of the following mode is mostly employed by the teacher when he/she is presenting information using only lecture method in the class?
A) Verbal Communication
B) Demonstration
C) Seminar
D) Aural
Answer Key:
A) Verbal Communication
Q82) Classroom activities that involve discussions & collaborative research projects are collectively known as…..
A) Passive learning strategies
B) Active learning strategies
C) Teacher centered strategies
D) Team forming strategies
Answer Key:
B) Active learning strategies
Q83) The __________ of the correct channel depends on the situation under which the communication taken place.
A) Chance
B) choice
C) change
D) credential
Answer Key:
B) choice
Q84) How does media help in classroom communication?
A) Minimizing student participation
B) Fostering interaction and collaboration
C) Reducing student motivation
D) Increasing teacher control
Answer Key:
B) Fostering interaction and collaboration
Q85) Match the type of media with its primary purpose in classroom communication:
| List-I | List-II |
| (A). Images | (I). Facilitate interactive learning and collaboration. |
| (B). Simulations | (II). Present information visually and engage different learning styles. |
| (C). Podcasts | (III). Offer immersive experiences and explore abstract concepts. |
| (D). Games | (IV). Provide audio recordings to auditory learners and independent learning. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) (A) – (III), (B) – (II), (C) – (I), (D) – (IV)
B) (A) – (II), (B) – (III), (C) – (IV), (D) – (I)
C) (A) – (I), (B) – (II), (C) – (III), (D) – (IV)
D) (A) – (IV), (B) – (III), (C) – (II), (D) – (I)
Answer Key:
B) (A) – (II), (B) – (III), (C) – (IV), (D) – (I)
Q86) What is one of the disadvantage of instructional media?
A) Lack of credibility
B) Limited access to technology
C) Difficulty in integrating into lessons
D) Costly to produce and maintain
Answer Key:
D) Costly to produce and maintain
Q87) The _____ body of the presentation should be broken into short and clear units
A) Main
B) Middle
C) Upper
D) Lower
Answer Key:
A) Main
Q88) Which of the following is not a type of digital media tool used in teaching and learning?
A) Interactive whiteboards
B) Digital textbooks
C) Educational apps
D) Old-fashioned alarm clocks
Answer Key:
D) Old-fashioned alarm clocks
Q89) What is digital media in teaching and learning?
A) The use of technology to enhance educational experiences
B) Home decoration using electronic devices
C) The study of social media in classrooms
D) Traditional methods of instruction
Answer Key:
A) The use of technology to enhance educational experiences
Q90) Teacher can cater to varied individual differences amongst students in class by the use of:
A) Audio Media
B) Audio-visual Media
C) Multiplicity of Media
D) Visual Media
Answer Key:
C) Multiplicity of Media
Q91) Match the different methods of using the board with their corresponding benefits:
| List-I | List-II |
| (A). Visual Mapping | (I). Enhance memorization and recall of key concepts. |
| (B). Graphic Organizers | (II). Spark student engagement and collaboration. |
| (C). Interactive Activities | (III). Simplify complex information and relationships. |
| (D). Question and Answer sessions | (IV). Promote critical thinking and analysis. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) (A) – (III), (B) – (I), (C) – (II), (D) – (IV)
B) (A) – (II), (B) – (III), (C) – (I), (D) – (IV)
C) (A) – (III), (B) – (II), (C) – (IV), (D) – (I)
D) (A) – (IV), (B) – (III), (C) – (II), (D) – (I)
Answer Key:
A) (A) – (III), (B) – (I), (C) – (II), (D) – (IV)
Q92) Which type of board is commonly used in traditional classrooms?
A) Chalkboard and smartboard
B) Magnetic board and corkboard
C) Whiteboard and blackboard
D) Markerboard and bulletin board
Answer Key:
C) Whiteboard and blackboard
Q93) What are the merits of using a white/black board in education?
A) It allows for individualized instruction.
B) It provides instant grading and assessment.
C) It helps facilitate interactive and visual learning.
D) It promotes collaborative learning.
Answer Key:
C) It helps facilitate interactive and visual learning.
Q94) The process of communication cannot be completed without————-.
A) Feedback
B) Writing
C) Showing
D) Telling
Answer Key:
A) Feedback
Q95) Why the concept of ‘Feedback’ in classroom Setting is considered to be Critical?
A) Because it provides a score only
B) Because it allows students to compete with each other
C) Because it offers information that can guide future learning
D) Because it is required for institution accreditation
Answer Key:
C) Because it offers information that can guide future learning
Q96) It is possible to provide Feedback immediately by the use of:
A) Asking students to observe
B) Oral Communication
C) Written Communication
D) Non-verbal Communication
Answer Key:
B) Oral Communication
Q97) ___________ is the receiver’s acknowledgement & response to the message.
A) Feedback
B) Backfeed
C) Processing
D) Information
Answer Key:
A) Feedback
Q98) In communication, the encoder becomes a decoder when there is…
A) Noise
B) Audience
C) Criticality
D) Feedback
Answer Key:
D) Feedback
Q99) ———-is an essential aspect of Communication.
A) enclosure.
B) letter.
C) telephone.
D) feedback.
Answer Key:
D) feedback.
Q100) For feedback to be effective, it must be:
A) Criticizing the student rather than his work
B) Communicated in a judgemental and unambiguous way
C) Immediate and rarely
D) Subjective and reliable
Answer Key:
D) Subjective and reliable
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