Test Bank For
Interpersonal Communication Relating to Others, Canadian
Edition, 9th Edition by Steven A. Beebe, Susan J. Beebe, Mark
V. Redmond, Lisa Salem-Wiseman
Chapter 1-11
Chapter 01: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What distinguishes interpersonal communication from other forms of human communication?
A) It is a distinctive, transactional form of human communication involving mutual influence, usually for the
purpose of managing relationships.
B) It involves treating people as objects, responding to roles rather than the person, and distinctive
conversations.
C) It is a mechanical, transactional form of human communication, where each person has a role to perform.
D) It involves communicating with someone you care about, communicating in an I–It relationship, and
treating people as individuals.
Difficulty: 1
QuestionID: 01-1-01
Skill: Recall
Objective: 1.1 Compare and contrast definitions of communication, human communication, and interpersonal
communication.
Answer: A) It is a distinctive, transactional form of human communication involving mutual influence, usually
for the purpose of managing relationships.
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Entities#### 1. Types of Business EntitiesBusiness entities can be categorized based on ownership structure and tax treatment. Understanding these types is crucial for determining tax obligations and benefits.- **Sole Proprietorships**: - Owned by a single individual,
this is the simplest form of business entity. Income is reported on the owner’s personal tax return (Form 1040, Schedule C), which simplifies tax filing but also means personal liability for debts and obligations.- **Partnerships**: - Consisting of two or more individuals,
partnerships do not pay federal income taxes. Instead, they are considered pass-through entities, meaning income is taxed at the partners' individual rates. Form 1065 is used to report partnership income, while partners receive Schedule K-1 to report their share on their
returns.- **Corporations**: - Corporations are separate legal entities that provide limited liability protection to their owners (shareholders). C-Corporations face double taxation: once at the corporate level on profits and again at the individual level when dividends are
distributed. S-Corporations, on the other hand, are pass-through entities but have restrictions on ownership and number of shareholders.- **Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)**: - LLCs combine the flexibility of partnerships with the liability protection of corporations.
An LLC can choose to be taxed as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation, allowing for strategic tax planning. ### 2. Tax Implications of Each Entity TypeUnderstanding the tax implications of each entity type is critical for effective business planning.- **Sole
Proprietorships**: - Income is taxed at the owner’s individual tax rate. All profits and losses are reported on the owner’s tax return. This simplicity, however, can expose owners to significant personal risk.- **Partnerships**: - Each partner reports their share of income
and losses on their personal returns, allowing for loss deductions. Partners are also subject to self-employment taxes on their share of the income, which can significantly impact tax liability.- **Corporations**: - C-Corporations are taxed at the corporate tax rate (currently
21%). Dividends are taxed again at the shareholder level. S-Corporations avoid double taxation, but there are restrictions on the number and type of shareholders.- **Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)**: - By default, single-member LLCs are treated as sole
proprietorships for tax purposes, while multi-member LLCs are treated as partnerships. However, they can elect to be taxed as a corporation if beneficial.### Key Tax Concepts#### 1. Income RecognitionIncome recognition is a fundamental principle in taxation,
determining when income must be reported.- **Cash vs. Accrual Accounting**: - Businesses can choose between cash and accrual methods. Cash accounting recognizes income when received and expenses when paid, making it
2. Which of the following is defined as "the process of acting upon information"?
A) human communication
B) interpersonal communication
C) communication
D) impersonal communication
Difficulty: 1
QuestionID: 01-1-02
Skill: Recall
Objective: 1.1 Compare and contrast definitions of communication, human communication, and interpersonal
communication.
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,Answer: C) communication
3. A(n) is a connection established when you communicate with another person.
A) transaction
B) relationship
C) interaction
D) lifelong bond
Difficulty: 1
QuestionID: 01-1-03
Skill: Recall
Objective: 1.1 Compare and contrast definitions of communication, human communication, and interpersonal
communication.
Answer: B) relationship
4. When we interact with another person and exert a mutual influence, we are engaged in
A) intercultural communication.
B) communication.
C) human communication.
D) interpersonal communication.
Difficulty: 1
QuestionID: 01-1-04
Skill: Recall
Objective: 1.1 Compare and contrast definitions of communication, human communication, and interpersonal
communication.
Answer: D) interpersonal communication.
5. Sarita goes to a restaurant with her friends after class. While dining, Sarita communicates with the
server only to place an order, ask for more water, and request the bill. Which type of communication is
she using with the server?
A) intrapersonal
B) impersonal
C) interpersonal
D) public
Difficulty: 2
QuestionID: 01-1-05
Skill: Applied
Objective: 1.1 Compare and contrast definitions of communication, human communication, and interpersonal
communication.
Answer: B) impersonal
Sure! I’ll expand on the topics related to "Taxation of Business Entities," providing a more detailed exploration. This overview will cover fundamental concepts, applications, and implications relevant to the study of business taxation.---### Overview of Business
Entities#### 1. Types of Business EntitiesBusiness entities can be categorized based on ownership structure and tax treatment. Understanding these types is crucial for determining tax obligations and benefits.- **Sole Proprietorships**: - Owned by a single individual,
this is the simplest form of business entity. Income is reported on the owner’s personal tax return (Form 1040, Schedule C), which simplifies tax filing but also means personal liability for debts and obligations.- **Partnerships**: - Consisting of two or more individuals,
2
, partnerships do not pay federal income taxes. Instead, they are considered pass-through entities, meaning income is taxed at the partners' individual rates. Form 1065 is used to report partnership income, while partners receive Schedule K-1 to report their share on their
returns.- **Corporations**: - Corporations are separate legal entities that provide limited liability protection to their owners (shareholders). C-Corporations face double taxation: once at the corporate level on profits and again at the individual level when dividends are
distributed. S-Corporations, on the other hand, are pass-through entities but have restrictions on ownership and number of shareholders.- **Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)**: - LLCs combine the flexibility of partnerships with the liability protection of corporations.
An LLC can choose to be taxed as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation, allowing for strategic tax planning. ### 2. Tax Implications of Each Entity TypeUnderstanding the tax implications of each entity type is critical for effective business planning.- **Sole
Proprietorships**: - Income is taxed at the owner’s individual tax rate. All profits and losses are reported on the owner’s tax return. This simplicity, however, can expose owners to significant personal risk.- **Partnerships**: - Each partner reports their share of income
and losses on their personal returns, allowing for loss deductions. Partners are also subject to self-employment taxes on their share of the income, which can significantly impact tax liability.- **Corporations**: - C-Corporations are taxed at the corporate tax rate (currently
21%). Dividends are taxed again at the shareholder level. S-Corporations avoid double taxation, but there are restrictions on the number and type of shareholders.- **Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)**: - By default, single-member LLCs are treated as sole
proprietorships for tax purposes, while multi-member LLCs are treated as partnerships. However, they can elect to be taxed as a corporation if beneficial.### Key Tax Concepts#### 1. Income RecognitionIncome recognition is a fundamental principle in taxation,
determining when income must be reported.- **Cash vs. Accrual Accounting**: - Businesses can choose between cash and accrual methods. Cash accounting recognizes income when received and expenses when paid, making it
6. What form of communication takes place when someone communicates the same message to many
people at once but the creator of the message is usually not physically present?
A) mass communication
B) public communication
C) small group communication
D) intrapersonal communication
Difficulty: 1
QuestionID: 01-1-06
Skill: Recall
Objective: 1.1 Compare and contrast definitions of communication, human communication, and interpersonal
communication.
Answer: A) mass communication
7. Sammy and Jessica are considering moving in together. Sammy is unsure, so she sits down to make a
mental list of the pros and cons of cohabitating with Jessica. Sammy is demonstrating which form of
communication?
A) interpersonal communication
B) impersonal communication
C) intrapersonal communication
D) intermediate communication
Difficulty: 1
QuestionID: 01-1-07
Skill: Applied
Objective: 1.1 Compare and contrast definitions of communication, human communication, and interpersonal
communication.
Answer: C) intrapersonal communication
Sure! I’ll expand on the topics related to "Taxation of Business Entities," providing a more detailed exploration. This overview will cover fundamental concepts, applications, and implications relevant to the study of business taxation.---### Overview of Business Entities####
1. Types of Business EntitiesBusiness entities can be categorized based on ownership structure and tax treatment. Understanding these types is crucial for determining tax obligations and benefits.- **Sole Proprietorships**: - Owned by a single individual, this is the simplest
form of business entity. Income is reported on the owner’s personal tax return (Form 1040, Schedule C), which simplifies tax filing but also means personal liability for debts and obligations.- **Partnerships**: - Consisting of two or more individuals, partnerships do not pay
federal income taxes. Instead, they are considered pass-through entities, meaning income is taxed at the partners' individual rates. Form 1065 is used to report partnership income, while partners receive Schedule K-1 to report their share on their returns.- **Corporations**: -
Corporations are separate legal entities that provide limited liability protection to their owners (shareholders). C-Corporations face double taxation: once at the corporate level on profits and again at the individual level when dividends are distributed. S-Corporations, on the
other hand, are pass-through entities but have restrictions on ownership and number of shareholders.- **Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)**: - LLCs combine the flexibility of partnerships with the liability protection of corporations. An LLC can choose to be taxed as a
sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation, allowing for strategic tax planning. ### 2. Tax Implications of Each Entity TypeUnderstanding the tax implications of each entity type is critical for effective business planning.- **Sole Proprietorships**: - Income is taxed at
the owner’s individual tax rate. All profits and losses are reported on the owner’s tax return. This simplicity, however, can expose owners to significant personal risk.- **Partnerships**: - Each partner reports their share of income and losses on their personal returns, allowing
for loss deductions. Partners are also subject to self-employment taxes on their share of the income, which can significantly impact tax liability.- **Corporations**: - C-Corporations are taxed at the corporate tax rate (currently 21%). Dividends are taxed again at the
shareholder level. S-Corporations avoid double taxation, but there are restrictions on the number and type of shareholders.- **Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)**: - By default, single-member LLCs are treated as sole proprietorships for tax purposes, while multi-member
LLCs are treated as partnerships. However, they can elect to be taxed as a corporation if beneficial.### Key Tax Concepts#### 1. Income RecognitionIncome recognition is a fundamental principle in taxation, determining when income must be reported.- **Cash vs. Accrual
Accounting**: - Businesses can choose between cash and accrual methods. Cash accounting recognizes income when received and expenses when paid, making it
8. Philosopher Martin Buber presented the concept of true dialogue as the essence of
A) simultaneous interaction.
B) authentic communication.
C) intellectual communication.
D) unusual communication.
Difficulty: 1
3
, QuestionID: 01-1-08
Skill: Recall
Objective: 1.1 Compare and contrast definitions of communication, human communication, and interpersonal
communication.
Answer: B) authentic communication.
9. When you interact with another person as a unique, authentic individual, Buber calls this
A) an impersonal relationship.
B) a self-centred relationship.
C) an "I–Thou" relationship.
D) a face-to-face relationship.
Difficulty: 1
QuestionID: 01-1-09
Skill: Recall
Objective: 1.1 Compare and contrast definitions of communication, human communication, and interpersonal
communication.
Answer: C) an "I–Thou" relationship.
10. Bob went to dinner with his good friend Isabel. They stayed at the restaurant for hours simply
because they were enjoying each other's conversation. Their relationship is best described as
A) I–It.
B) It–Thou.
C) I–Thou.
D) It.
Difficulty: 2
QuestionID: 01-1-10
Skill: Applied
Objective: 1.1 Compare and contrast definitions of communication, human communication, and interpersonal
communication.
Answer: C) I–Thou.
Sure! I’ll expand on the topics related to "Taxation of Business Entities," providing a more detailed exploration. This overview will cover fundamental concepts, applications, and implications relevant to the study of business taxation.---### Overview of Business Entities####
1. Types of Business EntitiesBusiness entities can be categorized based on ownership structure and tax treatment. Understanding these types is crucial for determining tax obligations and benefits.- **Sole Proprietorships**: - Owned by a single individual, this is the simplest
form of business entity. Income is reported on the owner’s personal tax return (Form 1040, Schedule C), which simplifies tax filing but also means personal liability for debts and obligations.- **Partnerships**: - Consisting of two or more individuals, partnerships do not pay
federal income taxes. Instead, they are considered pass-through entities, meaning income is taxed at the partners' individual rates. Form 1065 is used to report partnership income, while partners receive Schedule K-1 to report their share on their returns.- **Corporations**: -
Corporations are separate legal entities that provide limited liability protection to their owners (shareholders). C-Corporations face double taxation: once at the corporate level on profits and again at the individual level when dividends are distributed. S-Corporations, on the
other hand, are pass-through entities but have restrictions on ownership and number of shareholders.- **Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)**: - LLCs combine the flexibility of partnerships with the liability protection of corporations. An LLC can choose to be taxed as a
sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation, allowing for strategic tax planning. ### 2. Tax Implications of Each Entity TypeUnderstanding the tax implications of each entity type is critical for effective business planning.- **Sole Proprietorships**: - Income is taxed at
the owner’s individual tax rate. All profits and losses are reported on the owner’s tax return. This simplicity, however, can expose owners to significant personal risk.- **Partnerships**: - Each partner reports their share of income and losses on their personal returns, allowing
for loss deductions. Partners are also subject to self-employment taxes on their share of the income, which can significantly impact tax liability.- **Corporations**: - C-Corporations are taxed at the corporate tax rate (currently 21%). Dividends are taxed again at the
shareholder level. S-Corporations avoid double taxation, but there are restrictions on the number and type of shareholders.- **Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)**: - By default, single-member LLCs are treated as sole proprietorships for tax purposes, while multi-member
LLCs are treated as partnerships. However, they can elect to be taxed as a corporation if beneficial.### Key Tax Concepts#### 1. Income RecognitionIncome recognition is a fundamental principle in taxation, determining when income must be reported.- **Cash vs. Accrual
Accounting**: - Businesses can choose between cash and accrual methods. Cash accounting recognizes income when received and expenses when paid, making it
11. Jessica, a first-year medical student, is having a conversation with her mom about life at university.
While describing some of her anatomy lessons in graphic detail, Jessica notices a lack of colour in her
mom's face, and her facial expression is very strained. This type of communication is called
A) intrapersonal communication.
B) interpersonal communication.
C) impersonal communication.
D) mass communication.
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