Communication MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Communication, a fundamental topic in the field of IC90 Human Resource Management. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Communication MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q121.
How does listening help in building better working relations?

a.

It conveys a message of being interested in the person being listened to and what they are saying

b.

It reduces psychological distance and encourages a freer flow of communication

c.

It helps in identifying irrelevant materials that distort the meaning

d.

Both a and b

Discuss
Answer: (d).Both a and b Explanation:Listening conveys a message of interest in the person being listened to and what they are saying, and reduces psychological distance, encouraging a freer flow of communication. This can lead to better working relations and cohesive teams.
Q122.
What are the reasons that obstruct listening?

a.

Perception that the topic of communication is boring or un-understandable

b.

Perception that the person communicating is not worth listening to

c.

Impatience at the speed or manner of the communication

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above Explanation:Mental dissipation or wandering, perception that the topic of communication is boring or un-understandable, perception that the person communicating is not worth listening to, evaluation of the contents of the communication as unimportant or irrelevant, impatience at the speed or manner of the communication, pre-occupation with other concerns, disturbances from neighbors or other activities in the room (noise), and the need to challenge or rebut the communicator are the reasons that obstruct listening.
Q123.
What does listening help in?

a.

Clarifying inconsistencies and biases

b.

Ignoring relevant cues

c.

Creating barriers in communication

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).Clarifying inconsistencies and biases Explanation:Listening helps to clarify inconsistencies and biases, avoid ignoring relevant cues that affect the configuration of the whole meaning, identify “noise” or irrelevant materials that distort the meaning, and improve the communication process by reducing the barriers.
Q124.
What is the message conveyed by the act of listening?

a.

Lack of regard or lack of respect for the communication and for the communicator

b.

Being interested in the person being listened to and what he is saying

c.

Lack of interest in the person being listened to and what he is saying

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).Being interested in the person being listened to and what he is saying Explanation:The act of listening conveys a message of being interested in the person being listened to and what he is saying, which is very satisfying. When one is listened to, one wants to speak more. And the more one speaks, the more one reveals oneself.
Q125.
How does listening help in building better working relations and cohesive teams?

a.

By reducing psychological distance and enabling a freer flow of communication

b.

By increasing psychological distance and reducing communication

c.

By creating barriers in communication

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).By reducing psychological distance and enabling a freer flow of communication Explanation:Better working relations are built through the process of listening and more cohesive teams are welded through listening. The speaker and the listener tend to become closer, psychological distance reduces, and there is a freer flow of communication.
Q126.
What are interpersonal skills?

a.

Skills in communication

b.

Skills in mathematics

c.

Skills in cooking

d.

Skills in driving

Discuss
Answer: (a).Skills in communication Explanation:Interpersonal skills are essentially a skill in communication.
Q127.
How can interpersonal skills improve common understanding?

a.

By avoiding hurting the other person

b.

By enhancing the self of others

c.

By belittling the other’s self

d.

By adopting a posture of superiority

Discuss
Answer: (a).By avoiding hurting the other person Explanation:Interpersonal skills can improve common understanding by avoiding hurting the other person and winning their affiliation and cooperation.
Q128.
How can one damage the other’s self?

a.

By enhancing their self

b.

By avoiding misunderstanding

c.

By belittling their self

d.

By adopting a posture of equality

Discuss
Answer: (c).By belittling their self Explanation:One can damage the other’s self by communicating in a way that belittles their self.
Q129.
What is the attitude to avoid in order to improve interpersonal skills?

a.

An attitude of superiority

b.

An attitude of inferiority

c.

An attitude of equality

d.

An attitude of indifference

Discuss
Answer: (a).An attitude of superiority Explanation:One should avoid an attitude of superiority over others in order to improve interpersonal skills.
Q130.
What are interpersonal skills?

a.

Skills in communicating with technology

b.

Skills in relating to other people

c.

Skills in managing finances

d.

Skills in public speaking

Discuss
Answer: (b).Skills in relating to other people Explanation:Interpersonal skills are skills in relating to other people.
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