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Business Communication MCQs [set-1]

1. The term “communis” derived from ___word.


A. Greek.
B. Latin.
C. Chinese.
D. English.
Answer: B

2. Communication means ___information, feeling and thoughts, with others.


A. To receive.
B. Exchange of.
C. Conveying.
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D. All the above. . c
Answer: B
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3. Grapevine communication is associated
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A. Formal
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B. Informal
C. Horizontal
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D. Vertical.
Answer: B

4. Lateral communication is between


A. Superior and subordinate.
B. Same cadre of personal.
C. Subordinate and superior.
D. Among all.
Answer: B

5. Audio Visual communication combines


A. Auditory only.
B. Visual only.
C. Both auditory & visual.
D. Written.
Answer: C

6. Communication problems otherwise known as


A. Enquire.
B. Barriers.
C. Encoding.
D. Decoding.
Answer: B

7. Posters fall under _______communication.


A. Oral.
B. Visual.
C. Written.
D. Spoken.
Answer: B

8. Informal communication is otherwise known as ______ communication.


A. Grapevine.
B. Lateral.
C. Visual.
D. Horizontal.
Answer: A

9. Horizontal communication flows through _______


A. Face-to-face discussion.
B. Telephonic talk.
C. Periodical meeting.
D. All the above.
Answer: D

10. Gestural communication is a ______


A. Non-Verbal Message.
B. Direct conversation.
C. oral communication
D. Written.
Answer: A

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11. Physical Barriers to communication are ______
A. Time and distance.
B. Interpretation of words.
C. Denotations.
D. Connotations.
Answer: A

12. Communication is derived from a Latin word “Communis” which means


A. Community
B. Share
C. Common
D. Marxist
Answer: C

13. Communication starts with:


A. Encoding
B. Sender
C. Channel
D. Feedback
Answer: B

14. The number of key elements in the communication process is :


A. Five
B. Six
C. Seven
D. Four
Answer: C
Explanation:- There are 7 key elements in the communication process: sender, message, encoding,
channel, receiver, decoding, and feedback. These elements represent the different stages and
components involved in the process of effectively transmitting and receiving information between
individuals or groups.

15. The two broad areas of communication are:


A. Oral and written communication
B. Verbal and written communication
C. Verbal and non-verbal communication
D. Oral and non-verbal communication

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Answer: C

16. Which of the following combination is /are example/s of oral communication?


A. Meetings, memos and presentations
B. Meetings, memos and performance reviews
C. Meetings, presentations and performance reviews
D. All the above
Answer: C

17. Which of the following combination is /are example/s of written


communication?
A. Letters and voicemail
B. Reports and email
C. Circulars and voicemail
D. All the above.
Answer: B

18. Orders and directives are the example of:


A. Downward communication
B. Upward communication
C. Diagonal communication
D. Horizontal communication
Answer: A

19. Communication between HR manager and salesman is an example of:


A. Horizontal communication
B. Lateral communication
C. Diagonal communication
D. Vertical communication
Answer: A

20. Diagonal communication is also known as:


A. Cross ward communication
B. Horizontal communication
C. Vertical communication
D. Any of the above
Answer: A

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21. Communication between HR manager and Finance manager is an example of:
A. Downward communication
B. Upward communication
C. Diagonal communication
D. Horizontal communication
Answer: D

22. Down ward communication and Upward communication are :


A. Vertical communication
B. Horizontal communication
C. Diagonal communication
D. None of these
Answer: A

23. Placement of purchase order to supplier of material is ---------- communication.


A. Vertical communication
B. Horizontal communication
C. Internal communication
D. External communication
Answer: D

24. Receiving a sales order is an example of:


A. Vertical communication
B. Horizontal communication
C. Internal communication
D. External communication
Answer: D

25. --------- Communication can be inward or outward:


A. Vertical communication
B. Horizontal communication
C. Internal communication
D. External communication
Answer: D

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