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CMN 152V Exam Prep Actual Exam
2026/2027 – Complete Exam-Style
Questions with Detailed Rationales |
Graded A+ | Pass Guaranteed
Q1: In the context of the Transactional Model of Communication, which concept best describes
the simultaneous sending and receiving of messages where participants influence one another?
A. Linear encoding
B. Decoding process
C. Mutual influence [CORRECT]
D. Noise elimination
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the Transactional Model emphasizes that communicators send and
receive messages concurrently, constantly affecting each other, unlike linear models.
Q2: During a face-to-face interaction, a colleague leans forward, maintains direct eye contact,
and nods frequently. Which function of nonverbal communication is primarily being displayed?
A. Contradicting the verbal message
B. Regulating the flow of conversation
C. Expressing immediacy [CORRECT]
D. Deceiving the receiver
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because leaning forward, eye contact, and nodding are classic immediacy
behaviors that signal psychological closeness, involvement, and attention.
Q3: When preparing a speech for a community audience that is skeptical of your stance on urban
development, which strategy is most effective for establishing credibility (Ethos)?
A. Using complex jargon to demonstrate expertise
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B. Ignoring the opposing viewpoints to avoid conflict
C. Acknowledging counterarguments and refuting them respectfully [CORRECT]
D. Focusing solely on emotional appeals to bypass logic
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because recognizing and respectfully addressing opposing views demonstrates
fairness and a deep understanding of the topic, which enhances speaker trustworthiness.
Q4: Which listening style is characterized by a preference for listening to complex, information-
rich messages that challenge the intellect, often found in academic or professional settings?
A. People-oriented listening
B. Action-oriented listening
C. Content-oriented listening [CORRECT]
D. Time-oriented listening
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because content-oriented listeners focus on the accuracy and details of the
message, preferring intellectual complexity and substantive evidence.
Q5: In the "Johari Window" model, information that is known to you but unknown to others is
referred to as:
A. The Open Area
B. The Blind Spot
C. The Hidden Area [CORRECT]
D. The Unknown Area
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the Hidden Area represents aspects of the self that an individual is
aware of but chooses to conceal from others.
Q6: A conflict resolution strategy where one party sacrifices their own needs to satisfy the needs
of the other party is known as:
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A. Competing
B. Compromising
C. Accommodating [CORRECT]
D. Avoiding
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because accommodating involves a low concern for one's own interests and a
high concern for the other party's interests, resulting in self-sacrifice.
Q7: Which of the following is a primary characteristic of "Groupthink"?
A. Extensive debate and critical evaluation
B. High level of dissent among members
C. Suppression of dissenting viewpoints [CORRECT]
D. Seeking outside opinions frequently
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because Groupthink occurs when the desire for harmony and conformity in a
group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome, often by suppressing
discord.
Q8: Compared to face-to-face communication, computer-mediated communication (CMC)
typically reduces:
A. The ability to archive conversations
B. Asynchronicity
C. Social presence cues [CORRECT]
D. The potential for disinhibition
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because CMC filters out many nonverbal cues (such as tone of voice and
facial expressions) that contribute to the sense of being physically present with another person.
CMN 152V Exam Prep Actual Exam
2026/2027 – Complete Exam-Style
Questions with Detailed Rationales |
Graded A+ | Pass Guaranteed
Q1: In the context of the Transactional Model of Communication, which concept best describes
the simultaneous sending and receiving of messages where participants influence one another?
A. Linear encoding
B. Decoding process
C. Mutual influence [CORRECT]
D. Noise elimination
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the Transactional Model emphasizes that communicators send and
receive messages concurrently, constantly affecting each other, unlike linear models.
Q2: During a face-to-face interaction, a colleague leans forward, maintains direct eye contact,
and nods frequently. Which function of nonverbal communication is primarily being displayed?
A. Contradicting the verbal message
B. Regulating the flow of conversation
C. Expressing immediacy [CORRECT]
D. Deceiving the receiver
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because leaning forward, eye contact, and nodding are classic immediacy
behaviors that signal psychological closeness, involvement, and attention.
Q3: When preparing a speech for a community audience that is skeptical of your stance on urban
development, which strategy is most effective for establishing credibility (Ethos)?
A. Using complex jargon to demonstrate expertise
,2
B. Ignoring the opposing viewpoints to avoid conflict
C. Acknowledging counterarguments and refuting them respectfully [CORRECT]
D. Focusing solely on emotional appeals to bypass logic
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because recognizing and respectfully addressing opposing views demonstrates
fairness and a deep understanding of the topic, which enhances speaker trustworthiness.
Q4: Which listening style is characterized by a preference for listening to complex, information-
rich messages that challenge the intellect, often found in academic or professional settings?
A. People-oriented listening
B. Action-oriented listening
C. Content-oriented listening [CORRECT]
D. Time-oriented listening
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because content-oriented listeners focus on the accuracy and details of the
message, preferring intellectual complexity and substantive evidence.
Q5: In the "Johari Window" model, information that is known to you but unknown to others is
referred to as:
A. The Open Area
B. The Blind Spot
C. The Hidden Area [CORRECT]
D. The Unknown Area
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the Hidden Area represents aspects of the self that an individual is
aware of but chooses to conceal from others.
Q6: A conflict resolution strategy where one party sacrifices their own needs to satisfy the needs
of the other party is known as:
, 3
A. Competing
B. Compromising
C. Accommodating [CORRECT]
D. Avoiding
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because accommodating involves a low concern for one's own interests and a
high concern for the other party's interests, resulting in self-sacrifice.
Q7: Which of the following is a primary characteristic of "Groupthink"?
A. Extensive debate and critical evaluation
B. High level of dissent among members
C. Suppression of dissenting viewpoints [CORRECT]
D. Seeking outside opinions frequently
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because Groupthink occurs when the desire for harmony and conformity in a
group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome, often by suppressing
discord.
Q8: Compared to face-to-face communication, computer-mediated communication (CMC)
typically reduces:
A. The ability to archive conversations
B. Asynchronicity
C. Social presence cues [CORRECT]
D. The potential for disinhibition
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because CMC filters out many nonverbal cues (such as tone of voice and
facial expressions) that contribute to the sense of being physically present with another person.
