Means of Communication Quiz

Which of the following are means of telecommunication? P - Radio Q – Internet R – Television S – Inland letter T – Telephone U - Newspaper

1. Q and T
2. P and R
3. R and S
4. T and U

Answer: (a) Q and T

Study the given word chop table. Which of the following sets of boxes will give the names of means of communication that is- a. an example of non-verbal communication? b. an example of audio-visual means of mass communication?

1. a. 4, 9, 14, 19 b. 5, 10, 15
2. a. 2, 7, 12, 17 b. 5, 10, 15
3. a. 3, 8, 13 b. 5, 10, 15
4. a. 1, 6, 11, 16 b. 4, 9, 14, 19

Answer: (d) a. 1, 6, 11, 16 b. 4, 9, 14, 19

Which of the following is true about written communication? A) You can hear the person talking B) You can read the message later C) You need to speak loudly D) You must be in the same room to communicate E) You can share the same message with many people

1. B and E
2. C and D
3. A and E
4. B and D

Answer: (a) B and E

The given box contains some letters. Name of which of the following we CANNOT get from these letters.

1. A portable device that let us make phone calls and send text messages.
2. This is a means of communication used to send messages using the internet.
3. An example of mass communication that focuses on specific topics like fashion, sports or nature.
4. It is a means of written personal communication.

Answer: (c) An example of mass communication that focuses on specific topics like fashion, sports or nature.

Unscramble the letters in the given option to find the name of the means of mass communication that are printed and have information in different languages.

1. N T L E E V S I O I
2. O K B O
3. D R O I A
4. R T R L E E

Answer: (b) O K B O

Sam's uncle lives far away and don’t use the internet. What is the best way to stay in touch with him regularly?

1. Send an email
2. Send message on the radio
3. Send letter every week
4. Send a fax

Answer: (c) Send letter every week

Which of the following statements is CORRECT about mass communication? 1. Mass communication is used to talk to one person at a time. 2. Mass communication is used to send messages to many people at the same time. 3. Mass communication is used only in schools. 4. Mass communication is meant for private places only and not in public. 5. Mass communication is done only through letters.

1. Only 2
2. Only 4
3. Both 1 and 3
4. Both 2 and 5

Answer: (a) Only 2

Which of the following statements is true about personal communication?

1. Personal communication is shared with many people in a large group
2. Personal communication is always written down
3. Personal communication only happens at offices
4. Personal communication usually happens with friends or family in private

Answer: (d) Personal communication usually happens with friends or family in private

Veronica wants to tell her friend about a secret birthday surprise without anyone else knowing. Which of the following communication methods would NOT be a good way to share the secret?

1. Loudspeaker announcement
2. Make a phone call
3. Whispering in her friend's ear
4. Sending a text message to her friend

Answer: (b) Make a phone call

Match column I with column II and select the correct option: Column I Column II 1. Writing a letter A. Visual communication 2. Talking on the phone B. Written communication 3. Sending an email C. Verbal communication 4. Watching TV news D. Electronic communication 5. Using hand gestures E. Mass communication

1. 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D, 5-E
2. 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-E, 5-A
3. 1-A, 2-D, 3-E, 4-B, 5-C
4. 1-D, 2-E, 3-C, 4-A, 5-B

Answer: (b) 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-E, 5-A