Intro to CMN 10v & Defining Communication UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
What was one of the common responses the professor B) "Oh, public speaking."
received when telling people they taught
communication?
A) "Oh, you teach psychology."
B) "Oh, public speaking."
C) "Oh, creative writing."
D) "Oh, journalism."
Which university did the professor receive their doctorate B) University of Michigan
from?
A) University of California, Davis
B) University of Michigan
C) University of Amsterdam
D) University of Southern California
Which of the following is not mentioned as a possible C) Graphic designer
career people assumed the professor taught?
A) Reporter
B) Public speaking instructor
C) Graphic designer
D) Journalist
Why does the professor believe people intuitively think B) Because it's a skill employers look for
they know what communication is?
A) Because it's a common topic in college courses
B) Because it's a skill employers look for
C) Because it's a frequent topic of media reports
D) Because people are naturally good communicators
According to the professor, which of the following is true C) It is intuitively understood by most people.
about communication?
A) It is easy to define.
B) It is studied only in public speaking contexts.
C) It is intuitively understood by most people.
D) It is focused primarily on journalism skills.
What is the most simple definition of communication B) Each act of transmitting information.
according to the lecture?
A) Transmitting only verbal information.
B) Each act of transmitting information.
C) The use of media to send messages.
D) Communication between large institutions.
, Which of the following is an example of non-verbal C) Blushing after receiving a compliment.
communication as mentioned in the lecture?
A) Giving a verbal compliment.
B) Sending an email.
C) Blushing after receiving a compliment.
D) Writing a letter.
What is true about the term "media" as explained in the B) Media are the channels we use to communicate.
lecture?
A) Media only refers to electronic devices.
B) Media are the channels we use to communicate.
C) There is a universally agreed-upon definition of media.
D) Media excludes things like voice or hands.
Which of the following is not included in the broader D) Vehicles
definition of media?
A) Television
B) Mobile phones
C) Voice and eyes
D) Vehicles
According to the lecture, which level of the C) Societal communication
communication pyramid is studied by historians and
political scientists?
A) Intrapersonal communication
B) Interpersonal communication
C) Societal communication
D) Group communication
Which field of study is most closely related to C) Psychology
intrapersonal communication?
A) Sociology
B) Political Science
C) Psychology
D) Anthropology
What is the level of communication that involves political C) Institutional communication
parties, large corporations, and organized religions?
A) Societal communication
B) Group communication
C) Institutional communication
D) Interpersonal communication
What is true about interpersonal communication B) It is communication between two or more people.
according to the pyramid of communication?
A) It involves communication within oneself.
B) It is communication between two or more people.
C) It only happens in mass media contexts.
D) It is studied primarily by historians.
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
What was one of the common responses the professor B) "Oh, public speaking."
received when telling people they taught
communication?
A) "Oh, you teach psychology."
B) "Oh, public speaking."
C) "Oh, creative writing."
D) "Oh, journalism."
Which university did the professor receive their doctorate B) University of Michigan
from?
A) University of California, Davis
B) University of Michigan
C) University of Amsterdam
D) University of Southern California
Which of the following is not mentioned as a possible C) Graphic designer
career people assumed the professor taught?
A) Reporter
B) Public speaking instructor
C) Graphic designer
D) Journalist
Why does the professor believe people intuitively think B) Because it's a skill employers look for
they know what communication is?
A) Because it's a common topic in college courses
B) Because it's a skill employers look for
C) Because it's a frequent topic of media reports
D) Because people are naturally good communicators
According to the professor, which of the following is true C) It is intuitively understood by most people.
about communication?
A) It is easy to define.
B) It is studied only in public speaking contexts.
C) It is intuitively understood by most people.
D) It is focused primarily on journalism skills.
What is the most simple definition of communication B) Each act of transmitting information.
according to the lecture?
A) Transmitting only verbal information.
B) Each act of transmitting information.
C) The use of media to send messages.
D) Communication between large institutions.
, Which of the following is an example of non-verbal C) Blushing after receiving a compliment.
communication as mentioned in the lecture?
A) Giving a verbal compliment.
B) Sending an email.
C) Blushing after receiving a compliment.
D) Writing a letter.
What is true about the term "media" as explained in the B) Media are the channels we use to communicate.
lecture?
A) Media only refers to electronic devices.
B) Media are the channels we use to communicate.
C) There is a universally agreed-upon definition of media.
D) Media excludes things like voice or hands.
Which of the following is not included in the broader D) Vehicles
definition of media?
A) Television
B) Mobile phones
C) Voice and eyes
D) Vehicles
According to the lecture, which level of the C) Societal communication
communication pyramid is studied by historians and
political scientists?
A) Intrapersonal communication
B) Interpersonal communication
C) Societal communication
D) Group communication
Which field of study is most closely related to C) Psychology
intrapersonal communication?
A) Sociology
B) Political Science
C) Psychology
D) Anthropology
What is the level of communication that involves political C) Institutional communication
parties, large corporations, and organized religions?
A) Societal communication
B) Group communication
C) Institutional communication
D) Interpersonal communication
What is true about interpersonal communication B) It is communication between two or more people.
according to the pyramid of communication?
A) It involves communication within oneself.
B) It is communication between two or more people.
C) It only happens in mass media contexts.
D) It is studied primarily by historians.
