CMST 2064 F FINAL SCRIPT 2026
COMMUNICATION STUDIES QUESTIONS
ANSWERS COMPLETE A+
◉ Members of a PTA getting together to hold a carnival for
elementary school students represents what type of group. a.
symposium
b. forum
c. civic group
d. governance group
e. self-help group
Answer: C
◉ A college appoints a moderator and holds an open discussion to
provide students with the opportunity to ask questions and express
their concerns regarding a proposed increase in tuition. This setting
for group communication is an example of a
a. symposium.
b. forum.
c. panel discussion.
d. governance group.
e. service group.
,Answer: B
◉ A college's Board of Trustees that makes public policy decisions
may be classified as a
a. symposium.
b. forum.
c. panel discussion.
d. governance group.
e. service group.
Answer: D
◉ Which of the following characteristics demonstrates one of the
disadvantages of working in groups?
a. Groups make better decisions when working on complex tasks.
b. Working in groups enhances member learning.
c. Groups require significant time, energy, and resources.
d. Groups are often more creative than members working alone.
e. Members usually enjoy working with others in groups.
Answer: C; working in groups costs time energy and resouces
◉ A virtual group is one which
a. relies on technology to communicate.
, b. exists only for a short period of time.
c. lacks a leader.
d. lacks a clear purpose.
e. has the same dynamic as other groups.
Answer: A
◉ Statements that explain or predict how people communicate are
a. theories.
b. strategies.
c. skills.
d. resources.
e. rules.
Answer: theories
◉ When seeking to resolve group tensions, the dialectic approach
recommends a __________________ approach.
a. compromise
b. either/or
c. both/and
d. approach/avoidance
e. task/maintenance
Answer: C
COMMUNICATION STUDIES QUESTIONS
ANSWERS COMPLETE A+
◉ Members of a PTA getting together to hold a carnival for
elementary school students represents what type of group. a.
symposium
b. forum
c. civic group
d. governance group
e. self-help group
Answer: C
◉ A college appoints a moderator and holds an open discussion to
provide students with the opportunity to ask questions and express
their concerns regarding a proposed increase in tuition. This setting
for group communication is an example of a
a. symposium.
b. forum.
c. panel discussion.
d. governance group.
e. service group.
,Answer: B
◉ A college's Board of Trustees that makes public policy decisions
may be classified as a
a. symposium.
b. forum.
c. panel discussion.
d. governance group.
e. service group.
Answer: D
◉ Which of the following characteristics demonstrates one of the
disadvantages of working in groups?
a. Groups make better decisions when working on complex tasks.
b. Working in groups enhances member learning.
c. Groups require significant time, energy, and resources.
d. Groups are often more creative than members working alone.
e. Members usually enjoy working with others in groups.
Answer: C; working in groups costs time energy and resouces
◉ A virtual group is one which
a. relies on technology to communicate.
, b. exists only for a short period of time.
c. lacks a leader.
d. lacks a clear purpose.
e. has the same dynamic as other groups.
Answer: A
◉ Statements that explain or predict how people communicate are
a. theories.
b. strategies.
c. skills.
d. resources.
e. rules.
Answer: theories
◉ When seeking to resolve group tensions, the dialectic approach
recommends a __________________ approach.
a. compromise
b. either/or
c. both/and
d. approach/avoidance
e. task/maintenance
Answer: C
