CMST 2064 F ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A group with 7 members has the potential for _______ different
types of interactions.
a. 9
b. 90
c. 666
d. 900
e. 966
Answer: E
◉ What is the ideal group size for a problem-solving discussion?
a. 3-5 people
b. 4-6 people
c. 5-7 people
d. 6-9 people
e. 8-12 people
Answer: C
,◉ According to your textbook, one of the most important factors
separating effective groups from ineffective groups is
a. having a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 12 members in a group.
b. a common goal.
c. strong leadership.
d. member independence and interdependence.
e. group morale.
Answer: B
◉ According to your textbook, a group's context refers to
a. the type and size of the group.
b. the group's physical and psychological setting.
c. the group's purpose, history, and status.
d. the characteristics of and relationships among group members.
e. all of the above.
Answer: E
◉ To which basic element of communication is Grace giving special
attention when she prepares for an important group meeting by
making sure her business suit is pressed, that her hair is well-
groomed, that her perfume is pleasant but subtle, and that she takes
a breath mint before entering the meeting room?
, a. channels
b. external noise
c. feedback
d. verbal message
e. internal noise
Answer: Channels; group members share messages using five
senses; mediated setting
◉ In a communication transaction, feedback represents
a. a group's physical and psychological environment.
b. anything that interferes with or inhibits effective communication.
c. the media through which group members share messages.
d. the response or reaction to a message.
e. ideas, information, opinions, and/or feelings that generate
meaning.
Answer: The response or reaction to a message
◉ Which of the following examples best illustrates the systems
theory principle that "systems try to maintain balance in their
environment"?
a. Members may take time off to "play" when work becomes too
intense.
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A group with 7 members has the potential for _______ different
types of interactions.
a. 9
b. 90
c. 666
d. 900
e. 966
Answer: E
◉ What is the ideal group size for a problem-solving discussion?
a. 3-5 people
b. 4-6 people
c. 5-7 people
d. 6-9 people
e. 8-12 people
Answer: C
,◉ According to your textbook, one of the most important factors
separating effective groups from ineffective groups is
a. having a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 12 members in a group.
b. a common goal.
c. strong leadership.
d. member independence and interdependence.
e. group morale.
Answer: B
◉ According to your textbook, a group's context refers to
a. the type and size of the group.
b. the group's physical and psychological setting.
c. the group's purpose, history, and status.
d. the characteristics of and relationships among group members.
e. all of the above.
Answer: E
◉ To which basic element of communication is Grace giving special
attention when she prepares for an important group meeting by
making sure her business suit is pressed, that her hair is well-
groomed, that her perfume is pleasant but subtle, and that she takes
a breath mint before entering the meeting room?
, a. channels
b. external noise
c. feedback
d. verbal message
e. internal noise
Answer: Channels; group members share messages using five
senses; mediated setting
◉ In a communication transaction, feedback represents
a. a group's physical and psychological environment.
b. anything that interferes with or inhibits effective communication.
c. the media through which group members share messages.
d. the response or reaction to a message.
e. ideas, information, opinions, and/or feelings that generate
meaning.
Answer: The response or reaction to a message
◉ Which of the following examples best illustrates the systems
theory principle that "systems try to maintain balance in their
environment"?
a. Members may take time off to "play" when work becomes too
intense.
