CASLI Knowledge Prep (2025) Actual
exam test comprehensive questions and
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Context
(Chapter 1) - -The people, their status, and the location of a communication event make up
the ______________ of the conversation.
- gist
- context
- register
- content
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Passive Voice
(Chapter 1) - -"The car was broken into" is an example of:
- Abstract language
- Equivocal language
- Euphemistic language
- Passive voice
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Equivocal language
(Chapter 1) - -Using signs, phrases, or words to deliberately mislead someone is known as:
- Passive voice
- Abstract language
- Equivocal language
- Euphemistic language
📌-Technical jargon is common in consultative register, T/F?
True
(Chapter 1) -
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Gestures, vocal tones, posture, and facial expression
(Chapter 1) - -__________________ are examples of nonverbal aspects of a message.
- Tones, gestures, clothing, and posture
- Gestures, vocal tones, posture, and facial expression
- Words, clothing, hairstyle, and wealth
- Posture, facial expression, words, and vocal tones
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External noise
(Chapter 1) - -A person speaking loudly nearby your conversation is an example of:
- Internal noise
- Psychological noise
- External noise
- Physiological noise
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linguistic register
(Chapter 1) - -The degree of formality used in a communication event is known as:
- linguistic properties
- linguistic register
- linguistic form
,(Chapter 1) - 📌
-Saying "oh my gosh!," "I have to let you go," and "put to sleep" are examples
of:
- Passive voice
- Euphemistic language
- Equivocal language
- Abstract language
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55%
(Chapter 1) - -In the English language, ____% of meaning is apparent in gestures, body
language, and facial expressions.
- 55%
- 70%
- 39%
- 22%
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Psychological noise
(Chapter 1) - -Thinking about how another participant looks or behaves in an interaction is
known as:
- Psychological noise
- External noise
- Physiological noise
- Internal noise
📌-In a formal communication event, personal topics are frequently shared, T/F?
False
(Chapter 1) -
📌-Which of the following is not an example of register?
Heated
(Chapter 1) -
- heated
- consultative
- frozen
- casual
- intimate
- formal
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Pragmatic
(Chapter 1) - -____________ rules help us determine meaning in an interaction within a
specific context.
- Grammatical
- Punctuation
- Pragmatic
- Communication
📌-Fragments and run-on sentences may appear in casual conversations, T/F?
True!
(Chapter 1) -
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Physiological noise
(Chapter 1) - -You have a migraine that limits your participation in a group discussion in class.
This is an example of:
- Physiological noise
- External noise
- Internal noise
, - The personal environment
- The situational environment
- The communication environment
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Interpersonal skills
(Chapter 1) - -Chapter One suggests that your ____________________ is/are most critical to
your success as an interpreter.
- interpersonal skills
- eye-hand coordination
- processing skills
- language skills
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TRUE
(Chapter 1) - -Using a large signing space and signing slower than normal would be
appropriate for a high school graduation ceremony, T/F?
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An exchange of ideas or information between two or more people.
(Chapter 2) - -Communication could be defined as:
- The sound a tree makes when it falls in the forest.
- An exchange of ideas or information between two or more people.
- Watching your friend walk into the airport terminal as they leave for a long trip.
- Squinting your eyes as you walk outside into bright sunlight.
📌-Which of the following is NOT a component of culture according to Marie Jean
Spiritual
(Chapter 2) -
Philip?
- Material
- Cognitive
- Spiritual
- Behavioral
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A system of meanings and values that shape one's behavior
(Chapter 2) - -In this text, the authors define culture as:
- A set of learned behaviors of a group of people.
- The formation of a community based on experiences, interests, norms, and behaviors
- A system of meanings and values that shape one's behavior.
- A complex system of knowledge, beliefs, art, morals, laws, and customs.
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language, culture
(Chapter 2) - -Essentially, ___________ and ___________ cannot be separated.
- meanings, values
- laws, morals
- knowledge, beliefs
- language, culture
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Shared knowledge, experience, and interpersonal contact
(Chapter 2) - -_____________ are important in collectivist cultures.
- Personal knowledge, family status, and an emphasis on facts
- Focus on the future, involvement in numerous groups, and self-promotion
- Independence, timeliness, and individual achievement
- Shared knowledge, experience, and interpersonal contact
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exam test comprehensive questions and
verified answers
📌
Context
(Chapter 1) - -The people, their status, and the location of a communication event make up
the ______________ of the conversation.
- gist
- context
- register
- content
📌
Passive Voice
(Chapter 1) - -"The car was broken into" is an example of:
- Abstract language
- Equivocal language
- Euphemistic language
- Passive voice
📌
Equivocal language
(Chapter 1) - -Using signs, phrases, or words to deliberately mislead someone is known as:
- Passive voice
- Abstract language
- Equivocal language
- Euphemistic language
📌-Technical jargon is common in consultative register, T/F?
True
(Chapter 1) -
📌
Gestures, vocal tones, posture, and facial expression
(Chapter 1) - -__________________ are examples of nonverbal aspects of a message.
- Tones, gestures, clothing, and posture
- Gestures, vocal tones, posture, and facial expression
- Words, clothing, hairstyle, and wealth
- Posture, facial expression, words, and vocal tones
📌
External noise
(Chapter 1) - -A person speaking loudly nearby your conversation is an example of:
- Internal noise
- Psychological noise
- External noise
- Physiological noise
📌
linguistic register
(Chapter 1) - -The degree of formality used in a communication event is known as:
- linguistic properties
- linguistic register
- linguistic form
,(Chapter 1) - 📌
-Saying "oh my gosh!," "I have to let you go," and "put to sleep" are examples
of:
- Passive voice
- Euphemistic language
- Equivocal language
- Abstract language
📌
55%
(Chapter 1) - -In the English language, ____% of meaning is apparent in gestures, body
language, and facial expressions.
- 55%
- 70%
- 39%
- 22%
📌
Psychological noise
(Chapter 1) - -Thinking about how another participant looks or behaves in an interaction is
known as:
- Psychological noise
- External noise
- Physiological noise
- Internal noise
📌-In a formal communication event, personal topics are frequently shared, T/F?
False
(Chapter 1) -
📌-Which of the following is not an example of register?
Heated
(Chapter 1) -
- heated
- consultative
- frozen
- casual
- intimate
- formal
📌
Pragmatic
(Chapter 1) - -____________ rules help us determine meaning in an interaction within a
specific context.
- Grammatical
- Punctuation
- Pragmatic
- Communication
📌-Fragments and run-on sentences may appear in casual conversations, T/F?
True!
(Chapter 1) -
📌
Physiological noise
(Chapter 1) - -You have a migraine that limits your participation in a group discussion in class.
This is an example of:
- Physiological noise
- External noise
- Internal noise
, - The personal environment
- The situational environment
- The communication environment
📌
Interpersonal skills
(Chapter 1) - -Chapter One suggests that your ____________________ is/are most critical to
your success as an interpreter.
- interpersonal skills
- eye-hand coordination
- processing skills
- language skills
📌
TRUE
(Chapter 1) - -Using a large signing space and signing slower than normal would be
appropriate for a high school graduation ceremony, T/F?
📌
An exchange of ideas or information between two or more people.
(Chapter 2) - -Communication could be defined as:
- The sound a tree makes when it falls in the forest.
- An exchange of ideas or information between two or more people.
- Watching your friend walk into the airport terminal as they leave for a long trip.
- Squinting your eyes as you walk outside into bright sunlight.
📌-Which of the following is NOT a component of culture according to Marie Jean
Spiritual
(Chapter 2) -
Philip?
- Material
- Cognitive
- Spiritual
- Behavioral
📌
A system of meanings and values that shape one's behavior
(Chapter 2) - -In this text, the authors define culture as:
- A set of learned behaviors of a group of people.
- The formation of a community based on experiences, interests, norms, and behaviors
- A system of meanings and values that shape one's behavior.
- A complex system of knowledge, beliefs, art, morals, laws, and customs.
📌
language, culture
(Chapter 2) - -Essentially, ___________ and ___________ cannot be separated.
- meanings, values
- laws, morals
- knowledge, beliefs
- language, culture
📌
Shared knowledge, experience, and interpersonal contact
(Chapter 2) - -_____________ are important in collectivist cultures.
- Personal knowledge, family status, and an emphasis on facts
- Focus on the future, involvement in numerous groups, and self-promotion
- Independence, timeliness, and individual achievement
- Shared knowledge, experience, and interpersonal contact
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