BCOM 3300- Exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers
What are the 8 essential components of communication? Correct
Answer-Source, Message, Channel, Receiver, Feedback, Environment,
Context, Interference
In real life: Source Correct Answer-In a public speaking situation, the
source is the person giving the speech
In real life: Message Correct Answer-The message is the stimulus or
meaning produced by the source for the receiver or audience.
In the real: Channel Correct Answer-The channel is the way in which a
message or messages travel between source and receiver. When you
speak or write, you are using a channel to convey your message. Spoken
channels include face-to-face conversations, speeches, telephone
conversations and voice mail messages, radio, public address systems,
and voice over Internet protocol
Receiver Correct Answer-The receiver receives the message from the
source, analyzing and interpreting the message in ways both intended
and unintended by the source. As a receiver you listen, see, touch, smell,
and/or taste to receive a message
Feedback Correct Answer-When you respond to the source, intentionally
or unintentionally, you are giving feedback. Feedback is composed of
messages the receiver sends back to the source.
,Environment Correct Answer-The environment is the atmosphere,
physical and psychological, where you send and receive messages. The
environment can include the tables, chairs, lighting, and sound
equipment that are in the room. The room itself is an example of the
environment. The environment can also include factors like formal
dress, that may indicate whether a discussion is open and caring or more
professional and formal.
Context Correct Answer-The context of the communication interaction
involves the setting, scene, and expectations of the individuals involved.
Interference Correct Answer-Interference, also called noise, can come
from any source. "Interference is anything that blocks or changes the
source's intended meaning of the message.
What is the difference between concrete and abstract language? Correct
Answer-Abstract language refers to qualities and ideas.
Concrete language appeals to the senses.
What are primary and secondary research? What counts for each one?
Correct Answer-Primary:
- research you do
- researchers does research on own rather than use research done by
other scholars
- original field or lab research
, - surveys, other original research you do as student
Secondary:
- research someone else has done
- using research done and published by other scholars
- called desk research (you c an do it from your desk)
- research you do for your term paper
How do you use vocalics effectively? Correct Answer-limit filters, vary
rate and tone, its ok to pause.
How do you answer questions appropriately at the end of a presentation?
Correct Answer-think the question through and emphasize your
supporting points. repeat the question
What's the 6 x6 rule? Correct Answer-limit your slides to 6 words per
line and 6 lines per slide
What are the major differences between an APA reference page entry
and other styles? Can you identify one? Correct Answer-Reference
citations:
MLA: Johnson, Thomas. Studies in College. New York: McGraw-Hill,
2003. Print.
What are the 8 essential components of communication? Correct
Answer-Source, Message, Channel, Receiver, Feedback, Environment,
Context, Interference
In real life: Source Correct Answer-In a public speaking situation, the
source is the person giving the speech
In real life: Message Correct Answer-The message is the stimulus or
meaning produced by the source for the receiver or audience.
In the real: Channel Correct Answer-The channel is the way in which a
message or messages travel between source and receiver. When you
speak or write, you are using a channel to convey your message. Spoken
channels include face-to-face conversations, speeches, telephone
conversations and voice mail messages, radio, public address systems,
and voice over Internet protocol
Receiver Correct Answer-The receiver receives the message from the
source, analyzing and interpreting the message in ways both intended
and unintended by the source. As a receiver you listen, see, touch, smell,
and/or taste to receive a message
Feedback Correct Answer-When you respond to the source, intentionally
or unintentionally, you are giving feedback. Feedback is composed of
messages the receiver sends back to the source.
,Environment Correct Answer-The environment is the atmosphere,
physical and psychological, where you send and receive messages. The
environment can include the tables, chairs, lighting, and sound
equipment that are in the room. The room itself is an example of the
environment. The environment can also include factors like formal
dress, that may indicate whether a discussion is open and caring or more
professional and formal.
Context Correct Answer-The context of the communication interaction
involves the setting, scene, and expectations of the individuals involved.
Interference Correct Answer-Interference, also called noise, can come
from any source. "Interference is anything that blocks or changes the
source's intended meaning of the message.
What is the difference between concrete and abstract language? Correct
Answer-Abstract language refers to qualities and ideas.
Concrete language appeals to the senses.
What are primary and secondary research? What counts for each one?
Correct Answer-Primary:
- research you do
- researchers does research on own rather than use research done by
other scholars
- original field or lab research
, - surveys, other original research you do as student
Secondary:
- research someone else has done
- using research done and published by other scholars
- called desk research (you c an do it from your desk)
- research you do for your term paper
How do you use vocalics effectively? Correct Answer-limit filters, vary
rate and tone, its ok to pause.
How do you answer questions appropriately at the end of a presentation?
Correct Answer-think the question through and emphasize your
supporting points. repeat the question
What's the 6 x6 rule? Correct Answer-limit your slides to 6 words per
line and 6 lines per slide
What are the major differences between an APA reference page entry
and other styles? Can you identify one? Correct Answer-Reference
citations:
MLA: Johnson, Thomas. Studies in College. New York: McGraw-Hill,
2003. Print.
