HOUSTON SPCH1311 All Parts Exams Latest 2019 February

SPCH1311 Introduction to Communication

Part 1 Exam

Question 1

 

The statement, “Communication is a process” implies that

the function of communication seldom changes.

communication is ongoing and ever changing.

communication is best understood as a series of step-by-step actions.

communication is generally transmitted through electronic means.

social systems are merely contexts in which communication occurs.

 

Question 2

 

According to the text, the essential components of communication are

symbols, understanding, purpose, ideas, opinions, nonverbals, and reaction.

radio, television, Internet, symbols, and gender.

source/sender, message, interference, channel, receiver, feedback, environment, and context.

source, destination, interaction, and correlation.

symbols, understanding, communication, and communicant.

 

Question 3

 

Bailey notices that her typically soft-spoken movie theater supervisor has been yelling at her and several of her coworkers. She speculates that problems at home may be impacting her supervisor’s work relationships. This speculation best illustrates the principle that communication is

overt.

intentional.

a process.

systemic.

transactional.

 

Question 4

 

Although communication can be considered both transactional and interactional, the prime function of the communication source/sender is to

decode the intended message.

serve only as the sender.

create the message.

evaluate the message.

respond to the message.

 

Question 5

 

Kyle is frantically trying to finish his outline, because he forgot that it was due the following day. Since the Internet is easy to access and there are so many sites available, he decides to take someone else’s work and pass it off as his own, assuming he will not get caught. Kyle’s decision illustrates that technology has led to a greater tendency for some people to

conduct research in libraries.

use ethical communication.

plagiarize.

enhance their credibility using verifiable sources.

build ethos.

 

SPCH1311 Introduction to Communication

Part 2 Exam

Question 1

 

Which of the following best describes settings where public communication occurs?

during presentations where technology is used

during professional public speaking events

during classroom speech presentations

during interpersonal interactions with more than two individuals

during presentations in a variety of classroom, business and professional situations

 

Question 2

 

Andrew, a collegiate baseball player, decides to do a persuasive speech on why playing sports builds character for kids. This example illustrates the importance of selecting a topic

you’ve been successful with in past speeches.

with which the audience is unfamiliar.

that is completely unique.

that does not require much research.

that is familiar and interesting to you.

 

Question 3

 

Joseph is working on developing a list of potential speech topics. Which technique should he use to help develop his list?

select a topic he has used in the past

ask his parents

take audience inventories

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think about his friends’ interests

 

Question 4

 

In differentiating between captive and voluntary participants, it is important to remember that captive participants

may resist participation.

are characteristically heterogeneous.

are motivated to listen.

have an interest or need related to the topic.

are characteristically homogeneous.

 

Question 5

 

The most important factor that contributes to an effective speech presentation is

organizing the content of the speech.

its delivery.

analyzing the audience.

researching the topic.

selecting an appropriate topic.

 

 

SPCH1311 Introduction to Communication

Part 3 Exam

Question 1

 

Which of the following statements does not accurately reflect interpersonal communication?

  Interpersonal communication occurs in a variety of contexts.

  Interpersonal communication occurs in a variety of situations.

  Interpersonal communication can be impersonal and superficial.

  Interpersonal communication occurs only among those with whom we have close relationships.

  Interpersonal communication requires knowing how to adjust and communicate effectively with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds.

 

Question 2

 

You go to a party and notice that a group of your friends are sitting in the corner and talking. You go over to them and begin to enter the conversation. Which of Schutz’s needs is being most clearly illustrated in this example?

inclusion

esteem

actualization

control

affection

 

Question 3

 

When Mark met Erin for the first time, he found himself asking Erin a ton of questions so that he could ease his anxiety and get to know her better. Which theory best explains Mark’s behavior?

dialectical theory

uncertainty reduction theory

predicted outcome value theory

social construction theory

social exchange theory

 

Question 4

 

According to the text, relationships are associations between at least two people, which may be described in terms of

the level of intimacy or kinship.

the number of people involved.

the types of activities people do for fun.

the nonverbal behaviors used within the relationship.

universal terms that span cultural contexts.

 

Question 5

 

Which of the following statements could be considered self-disclosure?

  I am wearing blue jeans.

  I have blonde hair.

  I am five feet, eight inches tall.

  I am male.

  I really enjoy romantic comedies.