EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION COM-205 MIDTERM
EXAM REVIEW | ALL CORRECTED ANSWERS
### 1. Which source listed below is a secondary source?
a) A magazine's interpretation of a survey by an expert on the subject
b) A research article published by a scientist
c) A book written by an eyewitness
d) An interview with a researcher
**Answer: a) A magazine's interpretation of a survey by an expert on the subject**
### 2. You are angry at your friend and criticize her without thinking. Which characteristic of
interpersonal communication does this demonstrate?
a) Interpersonal communication is inevitable
b) Interpersonal communication is irreversible
c) Interpersonal communication is unimportant
d) Interpersonal communication is verbal
**Answer: b) Interpersonal communication is irreversible**
### 3. All of the following are examples of noise EXCEPT:
a) A dog barking loudly
b) A student taking notes on important points in the lecture
c) A cellphone ringing
d) A loud construction site nearby
**Answer: b) A student taking notes on important points in the lecture**
### 4. What does "trouble talk" refer to in communication?
a) Talking about exciting news
b) Discussing problems without expecting any solution
c) Engaging in small talk with strangers
d) Arguing to resolve conflicts
**Answer: b) Discussing problems without expecting any solution**
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### 5. Which scenario best shows how commitment affects topic selection?
a) Mario chooses to present on his experience volunteering as an English tutor for immigrants
b) Lisa picks a random topic from a list provided by her teacher
c) John selects a topic because it was assigned to him
d) Sarah asks her friends what topic she should pick
**Answer: a) Mario chooses to present on his experience volunteering as an English tutor for
immigrants**
### 6. In which situation should you be most cautious about your language choices?
a) Talking to friends at a party
b) An interview for an important job
c) Chatting with a cashier at a store
d) Writing a text message to a friend
**Answer: b) An interview for an important job**
### 7. Which of the following is NOT a common mistake made by beginning speakers?
a) Speaking too quickly or too slowly
b) Choosing a topic about which the audience knows more than the speaker
c) Reading directly from notes
d) Speaking without enough preparation
**Answer: b) Choosing a topic about which the audience knows more than the speaker**
### 8. When you use both verbal and nonverbal messages to send the same message, you are using:
a) Contradiction
b) Repetition
c) Conflict
d) Silence
**Answer: b) Repetition**
### 9. Which sentence is an example of complementarity in a relationship?
a) Sam's wife says little but listens much, so Sam has center stage most of the time
b) Both partners talk equally during conversations
c) Each partner has similar interests and hobbies
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