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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Q41.
What is the meaning of "noise" in the context of communication?

a.

Disturbances in the medium of transmission

b.

Inappropriate use of words and gestures

c.

Repetitive mannerisms of the speaker

d.

Triggering thoughts in the listener

Discuss
Answer: (a).Disturbances in the medium of transmission Explanation:Disturbances in the medium of transmission, such as electrical impulses, can cause noise in communication.
Q42.
What problems can be caused by using too many words or inappropriate words in communication?

a.

Vagueness and confusion

b.

Semantic problems

c.

Role ambiguity

d.

Noise

Discuss
Answer: (d).Noise Explanation:Using more words than necessary or inappropriate words can create "noise" in communication.
Q43.
How can interference from others create noise in communication?

a.

By triggering thoughts in the listener

b.

By interrupting the speaker

c.

By using inappropriate words and gestures

d.

By creating semantic problems

Discuss
Answer: (b).By interrupting the speaker Explanation:Interruption by others, even with the intention to clarify, can create "noise" in communication.
Q44.
What are some factors that can result in vagueness and confusion in communication?

a.

Choice of words, lack of coherence, poor organization of ideas

b.

Inappropriate use of symbols, language barriers, role ambiguity

c.

Inconsistent gestures, unfamiliarity with language, interference by others

d.

Noise, semantic problems, use of inappropriate words and phrases

Discuss
Answer: (a).Choice of words, lack of coherence, poor organization of ideas Explanation:Poor choice of words and phrases, lack of coherence, poor organization of ideas, and other factors can result in vagueness and confusion in communication.
Q45.
What role do gestures and tonal variations play in communication?

a.

They convey the speaker's emotions and attitudes

b.

They provide additional information not conveyed by words alone

c.

They can create noise if they are not in consonance with words

d.

They can cause interference by triggering thoughts in the listener

Discuss
Answer: (c).They can create noise if they are not in consonance with words Explanation:If words and gestures and tonal variations are not in consonance with each other, it can create "noise" in communication.
Q46.
What is the importance of context in communication?

a.

It helps in understanding the idea properly.

b.

It creates confusion and vagueness.

c.

It causes interference by others.

d.

It creates noise in communication.

Discuss
Answer: (a).It helps in understanding the idea properly. Explanation:The context or background in which an idea exists is important to understanding the idea properly. If the context is not transmitted along with the idea, there would be a difference in meaning.
Q47.
What is an example of lack of attention in big organizations?

a.

The dispatch and distribution problems.

b.

The failure to pay attention to bulletins, notices, minutes and reports.

c.

The mind getting diverted into some other matters.

d.

The mind skipping over parts of the written material.

Discuss
Answer: (b).The failure to pay attention to bulletins, notices, minutes and reports. Explanation:In big organizations, there are often complaints that letters, circulars, etc. do not reach the concerned persons. Dispatch and distribution problems may cause this, but not always. Failure to pay attention to bulletins, notices, minutes and reports is quite common.
Q48.
Why do we fail to pay attention while reading?

a.

We do not read every word.

b.

The mind often gets diverted into some other matters.

c.

We try to absorb meanings.

d.

All of the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above. Explanation:We fail to pay attention because the mind often gets diverted into some other matters. Even when we do, we do not read every word, but try to absorb meanings. In the process, we may make meanings from some words and ignore some other words which may have modified the meaning.
Q49.
What causes noise in communication?

a.

The use of more words than necessary.

b.

Poor choice of words and phrases.

c.

Lack of coherence.

d.

Failure to clarify the implications of the words used.

Discuss
Answer: (a).The use of more words than necessary. Explanation:The use of more words than necessary, or inappropriate words by way of elaboration, explanation, illustration, etc. often create “noise”. When a person talks too much, he communicates less, because there is more “noise”.
Q50.
What is the importance of context in understanding an idea?

a.

It helps in understanding the idea properly.

b.

It doesn't make any difference in the meaning.

c.

It confuses the receiver.

d.

It is not necessary to transmit the context along with the idea.

Discuss
Answer: (a).It helps in understanding the idea properly. Explanation:The context or background in which an idea exists is important to understanding the idea properly.
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