1. Which element of communication refers to the originator of the message?
A. Receiver B. Sender
C. Channel D. Feedback
2. The process of converting ideas into words or symbols is called:
A. Decoding B. Encoding
C. Feedback D. Transmission
3. Which element of communication is the person who receives and interprets the message?
A. Sender B. Receiver
C. Channel D. Noise
4. In communication, “noise” means:
A. Unwanted sound only B. Anything that interferes with understanding
C. The absence of message D. Repetition of message
5. The medium used to transmit a message is called:
A. Channel B. Context
C. Feedback D. Encoding
6. Which refers to the situation or background where communication takes place?
A. Noise B. Channel
C. Context D. Message
7. The reaction of the receiver that is sent back to the sender is called:
A. Feedback B. Encoding
C. Decoding D. Channel
8. Which type of communication uses spoken words?
A. Nonverbal B. Written
C. Oral D. Visual
9. Which type of communication does NOT use words?
A. Oral B. Written
C. Nonverbal D. Verbal
10. Facial expressions are examples of:
A. Verbal communication B. Nonverbal communication
C. Written communication D. Oral communication
11. Which of the following is NOT an element of communication?
A. Message B. Receiver
C. Grammar rules D. Context
12. The act of interpreting the message is called:
A. Decoding B. Encoding
C. Sending D. Channeling
13. Which element ensures that the sender knows the message was understood?
A. Feedback B. Channel
C. Noise D. Context
14. Which of these is the primary purpose of communication?
A. Confuse others B. Exchange information
C. Create noise D. Delay interaction
15. Which is an example of nonverbal communication?
A. Telephone call B. Text message
C. Handshake D. Letter
16. The clarity of the message can be affected by:
A. Noise B. Encoding
C. Feedback D. Channel
17. Which refers to the content of the communication?
A. Message B. Channel
C. Feedback D. Noise
18. A nod during a conversation indicates:
A. Encoding B. Feedback
C. Context D. Noise
19. Which is the sender’s main role?
A. Interpret the message B. Deliver the message
C. Receive feedback only D. Create noise
20. Communication is considered successful if:
A. The receiver hears the message
B. The receiver understands the message as intended
C. The message is long and detailed
D. The sender talks continuously
21. Who developed the Linear Model of Communication?
A. Aristotle B. Shannon and Weaver
C. Schramm D. Berlo
22. Which model focuses on public speaking?
A. Aristotle’s Model B. Shannon-Weaver Model
C. Berlo’s Model D. Transactional Model
23. Which model first introduced the concept of “noise”?
A. Aristotle’s Model
B. Shannon-Weaver Model
C. Transactional Model
D. Interactive Model
24. Berlo’s SMCR model stands for:
A. Source, Message, Channel, Receiver
B. Sender, Medium, Content, Reaction
C. Source, Method, Channel, Response
D. Sender, Message, Context, Result
25. The Interactive Model adds which element to the Linear Model?
A. Noise B. Feedback
C. Encoding D. Channel
26. Which model explains that communication is a dynamic and continuous process?
A. Linear B. Transactional
C. Interactive D. Shannon-Weaver
27. Which element is NOT part of Berlo’s SMCR model?
A. Source B. Message
C. Channel D. Feedback
28. In Shannon-Weaver’s model, noise affects:
A. Only the sender B. Only the receiver
C. Both sender and receiver D. The context only
29. Which model best applies to face-to-face conversations?
A. Linear B. Transactional
C. Shannon-Weaver D. Aristotle
30. Which model emphasizes both sender and receiver as active participants?
A. Transactional B. Linear
C. Shannon-Weaver D. Aristotle
31. Aristotle’s model is mainly concerned with:
A. Mass communication B. Two-way interaction
C. Speech delivery D. Digital communication
32. In Shannon-Weaver’s model, the “receiver” is responsible for:
A. Encoding the message B. Decoding the message
C. Adding noise D. Creating context
33. The Interactive Model highlights:
A. Feedback and noise B. Encoding only
C. Public speaking D. Written communication
34. Transactional model shows that communication is:
A. Static B. One-way
C. Simultaneous exchange D. Formal only
35. Who proposed the Transactional Model?
A. Aristotle B. Schramm
C. Shannon and Weaver D. Berlo
36. Which model is the oldest?
A. Aristotle B. Shannon-Weaver
C. Transactional D. Berlo
37. In Berlo’s model, “Channel” refers to:
A. The physical route of the message B. The person decoding
C. The intended meaning D. The physical noise
38. Which model is most applicable to radio broadcasting?
A. Linear B. Transactional
C. Interactive D. Berlo
39. In the Interactive Model, the sender becomes a receiver when:
A. They create noise B. They give feedback
C. They encode D. They use a channel
40. Which of these models best explains communication in live TV interviews?
A. Linear B. Transactional
C. Shannon-Weaver D. Aristotle
41. The function used to motivate or inspire action is:
A. Regulation B. Motivation
C. Information dissemination D. Social interaction
42. Giving instructions in class is:
A. Regulation/Control B. Emotional expression
C. Social interaction D. Motivation
43. Which function is used when expressing personal feelings?
A. Motivation B. Regulation
C. Emotional expression D. Social interaction
44. Asking for directions is an example of:
A. Regulation B. Information dissemination
C. Social interaction D. Emotional expression
45. Which function strengthens relationships among people?
A. Motivation B. Regulation
C. Social interaction D. Information dissemination
46. A public health announcement is an example of:
A. Social interaction B. Motivation
C. Information dissemination D. Emotional expression
47. Which function persuades someone to take action?
A. Motivation B. Emotional expression
C. Regulation D. Social interaction
48. Regulation/Control is mainly used to:
A. Maintain order B. Share emotions
C. Build relationships D. Spread news
49. Which function shows feelings and attitudes?
A. Emotional expression B. Social interaction
C. Motivation D. Information dissemination
50. Greeting a friend is an example of:
A. Social interaction B. Motivation
C. Regulation D. Emotional expression
51. Giving safety instructions before a trip is:
A. Regulation B. Motivation
C. Social interaction D. Information dissemination
52. A teacher encouraging students to join activities is:
A. Motivation B. Regulation
C. Emotional expression D. Social interaction
53. A news reporter giving updates is:
A. Motivation B. Emotional expression
C. Social interaction D. Information dissemination
54. Using jokes to make people comfortable is:
A. Motivation B. Social interaction
C. Regulation D. Emotional expression
55. A rally speech calling for unity is:
A. Motivation B. Regulation
C. Social interaction D. Information dissemination
56. A speech delivered to oneself for practice is:
A. Interpersonal B. Intrapersonal
C. Public D. Mass communication
57. Talking to a small group of friends is:
A. Interpersonal B. Intrapersonal
C. Public D. Mass communication
58. A senator addressing the nation is:
A. Interpersonal B. Public
C. Intrapersonal D. Mass communication
59. Which speech style is used with close friends?
A. Consultative B. Casual
C. Frozen D. Intimate
60. A courtroom speech is usually in which style?
A. Frozen B. Casual
C. Consultative D. Intimate
61. Which style is least formal and used in private conversations?
A. Intimate B. Casual
C. Consultative D. Formal
62. TV news broadcasting is an example of:
A. Public communication B. Mass communication
C. Interpersonal communication D. Intrapersonal communication
63. A lecture in a classroom is usually:
A. Consultative style B. Casual style
C. Frozen style D. Intimate style
64. When speaking to a priest in confession, the style is:
A. Casual B. Consultative
C. Intimate D. Frozen
65. Communication that happens between two people is:
A. Intrapersonal B. Interpersonal
C. Mass communication D. Public
66. Which style uses the most formal and fixed expressions?
A. Frozen B. Consultative
C. Casual D. Intimate
67. Which speech context occurs in front of an audience?
A. Intrapersonal B. Interpersonal
C. Public D. Mass
68. Radio broadcasting is an example of:
A. Interpersonal B. Mass communication
C. Intrapersonal D. Public communication
69. Conversation between doctor and patient is usually:
A. Consultative B. Casual
C. Intimate D. Frozen
70. Which speech style is used in national anthems and pledges?
A. Consultative B. Casual
C. Frozen D. Intimate