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GENERAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS

COLLEGE/PROGRAM: General Education COURSE: GEC5-Purposive Communication

SEMESTER: First Semester SCHOOL YEAR: 2022-2023
EXAMINATION: Prelim DATE OF EXAMINATION: September 12, 2022

Cognitive Distribution
Topics Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessment Tasks Item Placement
Process Points Items
Nature and Elements Remembering 8 1,2,4,7,8,10,11,13
Identify the nature of communication and language in
of Communication Understanding Multiple Choice 15 5 3,6,5,12,15
the given situations.
Evaluating 2 9,14
Modes of
Communication and Appraise the different modes of communication and Modified True or
Understanding 10 5 16,17,18,19,20
Communication communication ethics. False
Ethics
Functions of
Communication and Identify the functions and the model of Remembering 5 21,22,23,24,25
Identification 10
Model of communication in each situation given. Understanding 5 26,27,28,29,30
Communication
Nature and Elements 31,32,33,34,35
Enumerate the elements and types of Communication
of Communication Remembering Enumeration 15 15 36,37,38,39,40
according to their purpose. 41,42,43,44,45
Nature of Expand the quote related to the importance of
Evaluating Short response 10 1 46
Communication communication in our life.

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

ANGEL L. ALMADRO, LPT HONIE CLARIN, LPT

Course Teacher Dean VP for Academics

 TAGUM DOCTORS COLLEGE, INC.
Mahogany St., Rabe Subd., Tagum City
Mahogany St., Rabe Subd., Visayan Village
Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Philippines
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GEC-5- PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

Preliminary Examination

NAME: SCORE:
COURSE AND YEAR: DATE:
INSTRUCTOR: ANGEL L. ALMADRO

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: This is a 70-item test, read each direction written in every type of test. Answer this
test within the time allotted.

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the letter of your choice. Write your answer on the answer sheet provided.

1. Communication is from the Latin word “communicare” which means ______.

a. To receive
b. To share
c. To speak
d. To understand
2. Which of the following is NOT involved in the communication process?
a. Judgment
b. Feedback
c. Interpreting
d. Transmitting
3. Communication without feedback is unsuccessful.
a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
d. None of the above
4. These are the factors that affect confusion in communication except:
a. Accent
b. Pronunciation
c. Fluency
d. Grammar
5. Which of the following statement is NOT true about communication?
a. All people can communicate properly because it is an acquired skill.
b. There is a consistent need to adjust, adapt and innovate the communication process.
c. Understanding multi-culturalism is one of the keys to effective communication.
d. All of the above
6. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
a. Communication requires a speaker and a listener who ideally should be individuals who share a commonness of
experience.
b. Communication comes in varied forms and patterns depending on the given situation.
c. Success in communication depends largely on the perfect chemistry between the sender and the listener.
d. Non-verbal communication does not complement verbal communication.
7. Which of the following follows the correct communication process?
a. Sender-channel-message-receiver-feedback-channel-sender
b. Sender-message-channel-receiver-feedback-channel-sender
c. Feedback-receiver-channel-message-sender-feedback
d. Channel-message-feedback-sender-receiver-channel
8. When one takes a closer look at himself/herself, what type of communication is developed?
a. Intrapersonal communication
b. Interpersonal communication
c. Intercultural communication
d. Organizational Communication
9. Communication helps people understand, respect, and appreciate other cultures. This implies that:
a. Communication adheres to inclusivity.
b. Communication is dynamic and continuous.
c. Communication is diverse.
d. Communication breaks racial divides.
10. Study of language.
a. Semantic
b.Linguistic
c. Pragmatics
d.Syntax
11. Which of the following processes of communication believes that communication has no beginning and no end
because it is an ongoing process?
a. Dynamic
b. Transactional
c. Adaptive
d. Continuous

12. Which of the following statements is true about language acquisition?

a. At birth, children know the elementary aspects of the language of their parents.
b. By age one, children typically use about three words consisting of single morphemes.
c. Babies learn a language best when they are forced to repeat phrases given to them by their parents.
d. None of the above
13. Which of the following refers to the process of creating and exchanging meaning through symbolic interaction?
 a. pronunciation
b. enunciation
c. projection
d. communication
14. During the symposium, Pat was very inattentive due to nervousness since he was tasked to give the wrap-up of the
entire event. What did Pat experience?
a. semantic noise
b. psychological noise
c. physiological noise
d. physical noise
15. Which of the following statements BEST describes communication?
a. Communication follows understood symbols, gestures, behavior, and semiotic rules.
b. An interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by the means of an unselected channel.
c. Communication does not always need feedback.
d. Communication helps people understand, respect, and appreciate other cultures.

II. TRUE OR FALSE. Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). If it is false, change the underline words
to make the statement true. (2pts. each)
16. Conciseness does not mean keeping the message short but making it direct or straight to the point. (True)
17. One of the features of effective communication is clearness. (True)
18. Video conferencing allows for a better exchange of information since both speaker and listener can see and interpret
body language. (False, Face-to-face Interaction)
19. Text-based communication includes e-mails, text messages, and letters. (True)
20. Concreteness is essential to the quality of communication. It should include everything that the receiver needs to
hear for him/her to respond. (False, Completeness)

III. IDENTIFICATION. Identify the models of communication in each item given.

21. This is the very first model of communication. (Aristotle Model of Communication)
22. Uses WH questions in its components. (Laswell’s Communication Model)
23. This model of communication considers the basic skills (e.g., listening, speaking, and reading) in order to effectively
interpret the message. (Schramm’s Communication Model)
24. This is a feedback-centered communication model. (Shannon-Weaver’s Communication Model)
25. It considers the emotional aspect of the sender and receiver in communicating. (Berlo’s Communication Model)
26. The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies to her students. (Regulation/Control)
27. A tourist guide orients a group of tourists about a heritage site. (Information/Dissemination)
28. Monica shares her personal frustrations with Chandler. (Emotional Expressions)
29. Ross greets Rachel; then, they start talking about their plans for the holidays. (Social Interaction)
30. Phoebe shares her insights on how to live peacefully despite a complicated life. (Information/Dissemination)

IV. ENUMERATION. Enumerate the elements and types of communication according to their purpose.
31-35. Provide 5 Elements of Communication.
36-37. Types of Communication According to Purpose/Style.
38-40. Types of Communication According to Mode.
41-45. Types of Communication According to Context.

V. SHORT RESPONSE. Expand the quote in not at least 2 sentences. (10pts)

46. Communication to a relationship is like oxygen to life. Without it, it dies! – Tony Gaskins

“It always seems impossible until it is done.”

Laban!