COM 101 | 100+ Exam 1 Questions | Verbal, Nonverbal, Perception, Culture | StraighterLine

This document contains over 100 fully solved multiple-choice questions and answers from Exam 1 of COM 101 – Introduction to Communication for the 2025/2026 academic year at StraighterLine. It provides complete coverage of foundational communication principles across interpersonal, public, mass, and intercultural contexts, making it an ideal exam prep resource. Topics include key communication components (sender, message, feedback), types and models of communication (dyadic, public, intrapersonal, mass), verbal and nonverbal communication (paralinguistics, kinesics, proxemics), perception and impression formation, language and meaning (semantics, slang, jargon, Sapir-Whorf hypothesis), self-presentation theory, and barriers to communication. The questions are clearly formatted with correct answers indicated for easy self-study and review. This resource is especially helpful for students preparing for COM 101 assessments, CLEP communication exams, or general education course evaluations in communication. It is also valuable for learners seeking to better understand how effective communication operates in both professional and personal settings. Who this document is for: • StraighterLine students enrolled in COM 101 • College students in general education or communication courses • Learners preparing for CLEP or DSST communication exams • Business, psychology, sociology, and education majors needing foundational communication knowledge • Anyone aiming to strengthen personal or professional communication skills Keywords: COM 101, StraighterLine, intro to communication, exam 1 questions, communication theory, verbal communication, nonverbal cues, perception, communication models, public speaking, interpersonal communication, mass media, communication context, feedback, semantics, jargon, culture and communication, kinesics, paralinguistics, listening skills