WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT

Answer all questions (15x1=15)

1. The first step towards effective communication with others is successful communication
with yourself.

(a) True*
(b) False

Explanation: This is a direct question from the lecture material. Kindly refer lecture 9.
Topic: Communication Styles

2. A group may be regarded as an organized structure composed of individuals having a

common purpose, interdependence, and division of labour.

(a) True*
(b) False

Explanation: This is a direct question from the lecture material. Kindly refer lecture 10.
Topic: Speaking in Groups

3. How much time do we take to assess someone based on non-verbal signs?

(a) 1 second
(b) Fraction of a second
(c) 5-10 seconds*
(d) None of the above

Explanation: Kindly refer lecture 7

Topic: What to Present and How Part-II
4. From a __________ we can have an outline of our presentation
(a) SmartArt
(b) Mind map*
(c) Flowchart
(d) Linkage
Explanation: Kindly refer lecture 6.
Topic: What to Present and How Part-I
 5. Consider the following statements:
A: You should know your audience and their interests, attitudes, and expectations from
your presentation.
B: Technically, you should match up to your audience’s level of expertise.
(a) Both A and B are correct
(b) A is correct but B is wrong*
(c) B is correct but A is wrong
(d) None of the above
Explanation: Kindly refer lecture 6.
Topic: What to Present and How Part-I
6. Distance between text and image denotes
A. Difference of meaning between the two
B. A sense of discreteness between how they should be looked at
C. An effort to minimize the conveying of a relationship between the two

(a) All A, B and C are true*

(b) Only A and B are true
(c) Only A and C are true
(d) None of the above

Explanation: Kindly refer lecture 8

Topic: Multimedia Presentation: Understanding the Basics
7. Concrete poetry
(a) are calligrams with no specific meaning
(b) are poems that are three-dimensional
(c) utilizes the visual impact of the typographical shape of the poem*
(d) All of the above

Explanation: Kindly refer lecture 8

Topic: Multimedia Presentation: Understanding the Basics

8. Dividing the audience into zones when addressing a large group is required because you do
not want to convey
A. They are left out and thus you do not care if they pay attention or not
B. You’re interested in only certain groups of the audience
C. You dislike any particular person in the audience
 (a) All A, B and C are true
(b) Only A and B are true*
(c) Only A and C are true
(d) None of the above

Explanation: Kindly refer lecture 7

Topic: What to Present and How Part-II
9. Consider the following statements:
A. Introduction, body and conclusion should always be in a sequence for a presentation
B. Text or image ideally should be presented in a particular sequence in a presentation
C. Text and image together make sense in a presentation

(a) Only A and B are correct

(b) Only A and C are correct
(c) Only B and C are correct*
(d) All A, B and C are correct
Explanation: Kindly refer lecture 6.
Topic: What to Present and How Part-I
10. As a presenter, physically leaning heavily on some object for support during a presentation
may indicate ____ and ____.
(a) arrogance, diffidence
(b) arrogance, defiance
(c) incompetence, disregard
(d) casualness, arrogance

Explanation: Kindly refer lecture 7

Topic: What to Present and How Part-II
11. Behaviour of the animated text can denote

A. Mechanical actions and ageing

B. Emotion and thrill
C. Slowness and silence

(a) Only B is correct

(b) Only A and B are correct
(c) Only A and C are correct
 (d) All A, B and C are correct*
Explanation: Kindly refer lecture 8
Topic: Multimedia Presentation: Understanding the Basics
12. Which kind of communicators believe that the primary purpose of communication is the
maintenance or advancement of the personal relationship?

a) Noble communicators
b) Socratic communicators
c) Reflective communicators*
d) None of the above
Explanation: Kindly refer lecture 9.
Topic: Communication Styles

13. Which of the following qualities is the strength of Noble communicators?

(a) Assertiveness
(b) Focus
(c) Leadership
(d) All of the above*

Explanation: Kindly refer lecture 9.

Topic: Communication Styles

14. In Fisher’s model of group progression, at which stage do the group members argue about
the possible ways of approaching the problem and begin to find solutions?

(a) Conflicts*
(b) Emergence
(c) Orientation
(d) Reinforcement

Explanation: This is a direct question from the lecture material. Kindly refer lecture 10.
Topic: Speaking in Groups

15. ________________ is an important factor which helps a group to function effectively.

(a) Attitude
 (b) Good relationship*
(c) Personality
(d) Presentation skill

Explanation: Group communication and relationships matter a lot in the functioning of the group.
Topic: Speaking in Groups