Communication Applications CBE Practice Exam

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• Which term refers to a prejudiced outlook?
• Which term defines an audience that has been forced to attend?
• Which term best captures the formal study of persuasive speaking and writing?
• Which term is defined as the use of symbolic, fictional figures and actions to express generalizations about human existence?
• Which term best describes a reference to something familiar to evoke a concept without naming it directly?
• Which term describes a negotiation strategy in which differences are minimized, smoothed over, or suppressed (lose-win approach)?
• Which theory focuses on perceived fairness in the distribution of outcomes in relationships?
• Which type of communication is described as the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people?
• Pseudolistening
• Which term describes a speaker's attempt to divert the audience's attention from the matter at hand?
• In Nietzschean ethical standards, which concept is central?
• Which type of speech is completely memorized?
• Which term describes a negotiation strategy that focuses on defeating or outshining another person rather than resolving the problem (win-lose approach)?
• Which term describes a reasoning error where two things are compared that are not truly alike?
• In public speaking, which term describes a word or phrase that connects one part to the next?
• Which term describes the general process of exchanging information between two persons or groups?
• Which type of speech is read directly from a pre-written document?
• Which audience is described as favorable and likely to support the speaker's ideas?
• Which term refers to the basic dictionary meaning of a word?
• Which option correctly identifies a first-person pronoun?
• What term refers to the act of crediting a work?
• Which type of question is designed to elicit detailed discussion rather than a simple yes or no answer?
• What is a fireside chat?
• Which term means the receiving part of the communication process?
• Which term describes the weakening of the bonds between you and the other person?
• Which term describes the act of arguing a point in a structured, formal setting?
• Which term describes the act of displaying creativity and imagination in communication?
• Which statement aligns with Nietzschean ethics?
• Which term denotes a direct yet tactful communication approach?
• Which type of speech is spur-of-the-moment, unplanned, and typically short?
• Which type of speech is an inspiring recalling heroic events or persons?
• Which term describes an audience that is neutral or hasn't made up their minds about the speaker's topic?
• Which term means an error in reasoning or a mistaken belief?
• Topical speech format topic specific, has one big main point, supported by subpoints
• Which term describes material designed to distort the truth or deceive the audience?
• Which term describes a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons, especially held together by common interests, views, or purposes?
• Which term refers to an accommodation in which both sides make concessions?
• Which term involves using a short narrative to illustrate a point?
• In communication, which term is defined as providing information to others?
• Which term refers to the science of reasoning using a system of rules to help one think correctly?
• Which literary device places words that are in opposition directly beside each other?
• Inductive reasoning begins with the facts then make a general conclusion. Specific to general.
• Which term means any obstacle that gets in the way of effective communication, including attitudinal, social, educational, cultural, or environmental factors?
• Which statement best defines feedback in communication?
• Deductive reasoning begins with a general observation moves to a specific conclusion. General to specific
• Which term means anything that stands for an idea and is used for communication?
• Which term refers to the duty and responsibility to prove something in formal debate and law?
• Which statement best describes Toulmin's model?
• A common downfall of an impromptu speech is?
• Which term corresponds to a purpose of communication done because of tradition, such as shaking hands?
• Which term refers to the listing of things to be done, i.e., the orders of the day?
• Which term describes the presentation of evidence by visual means?
• Which term means the final action of the group, to close a meeting?
• Which statement describes intrapersonal communication?
• What term describes a speech informing members of a group about changes in policy or procedure?
• Which term is a speech praising a living person?
• Which term describes speech distinguished by sounding spontaneous?
• Which term describes a figure of speech that compares things without using like or as?
• Which scenario best exemplifies small group communication?
• Which term describes the automatic reaction of the senses and nervous system, not the same as listening?
• Which term refers to the part of the speech that provides the content and analysis that prove the thesis statements?
• Toulmin's model represents the relationship of which elements?
• Which describes a humorous interpretation?
• Which term describes 'taking a new message and making it fit what we want to hear or what we are used to hearing'?
• What term refers to a lecture given to a community or school group?
• Which term refers to a word or group of words that substitute for a word that is offensive or distasteful?
• Which term refers to a word formed from the initial letter of each major part of the compound term, such as A.I.D.S.?
• Which term describes the existing conditions or the way things are now?
• Which term means the final action of the group, to close a meeting?
• Which term best fits a speech delivered to a community or school group?
• Which term means having knowledge of something through personal experience; being mindful or aware?
• Which term is defined as listening style used to evaluate and analyze a message for logic and value?
• Which term describes the evidence at hand that suggests a conclusion but doesn't prove it and can't hold itself up?
• What concept describes group members trying to minimize conflict and reach a consensus decision without critically evaluating alternatives?
• Which term refers to a short story used by a speaker to illustrate a point?
• Which term refers to the repetition of consonant sounds?
• Selective listening a listening style in which the receiver responds only to messages that interest him or her
• Which term is a form of deductive reasoning made up of two ideas and one conclusion?
• Which term describes the use of sequence analysis, organization, and evidence to prove a point or persuade an audience?
• Which speech type is memorized and delivered from memory with no notes?
• Which term best describes the emotional and cultural associations attached to a word beyond its literal meaning?
• Which term is defined as the meanings and feelings associated with a word by an individual (context)?
• What is the term for a document sent with your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience?
• Which form of deductive reasoning is composed of two premises and a conclusion?
• Which term describes a persuasive quality based on the speaker's honesty, sincerity, and commitment to what is right or wrong (ethos)?
• A person asks clarifying questions to check the accuracy of a message they received, aiming to verify facts. Which term best fits?
• Which term refers to being direct yet tactful in communication?
• What pattern of organization arranges elements in a 'because this happened, this resulted' sequence?
• Which type of question can only be answered with yes or no?
• Which term refers to a listening style that encourages people to talk freely without fear of embarrassment?
• Which statement reflects the win-win philosophy described in the Kantian standards?
• Which term describes an argument that assumes whatever is trying to be proven is already true?
• Which term describes a word or phrase that connects one part to the next?
• Which term describes a reference to a well-known person, place, thing, or idea?
• In Kantian terms, what does 'Universal Law' refer to?
• Which term is the repetition of vowel sounds?
• What is the listening role in which the listener does not share responsibility or involve themselves in the communication process?
• Which term describes a persuasive technique that involves 'striking an emotional chord' using issues and values like patriotism, family, or honor to win the audience's favor?
• The four components of the communication process are which?
• Which theory explains how people reduce uncertainty in initial interactions?
• Which term describes an audience that is neutral or undecided about the topic?
• Which term describes the linking of parts in a speech using words or phrases?
• Which type of audience is hostile to the speaker and the topic?
• Which term is the act of countering an opponent's attack to one's argument and thereby rebuilding the argument?
• Which pattern of organization arranges elements in the order of importance?
• Which term describes a method of analyzing arguments that relies on credibility rather than evidence?
• What term refers to the dominant idea or central theme of a work?
• Which term is defined as a statement defining or expressing the purpose of the speech?
• Which term means specialized vocabulary used by people in the same professional or similar group?
• Which term is the crispness and distinctiveness of a speaker?
• Memorized speech is described as?
• Which term is the equilibrium or balance within a system?
• Which describes a hasty generalization?
• Which term means the process of thinking, understanding, and drawing a conclusion about some evidence?
• Which format is characterized by arrangement of information based on spatial relationships rather than time?
• What is a follow-up question used for in an interview?
• Which term denotes awareness or knowledge gained through personal experience?
• Which term denotes the repetition of vowel sounds within neighboring words?
• Which term is defined as a figure of speech that compares things without using like or as?
• What does foreshadowing do in a narrative?
• What is the term for using the same grammatical form to express ideas that should be treated equally, often involving repetition?
• Which concept encourages using the same grammatical form to express equal ideas?
• Which term denotes a person who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise?
• The statement at the end of the introduction that presents an overview of the major areas to be discussed in the body is called what?
• Which term is defined as introductory statements that forecast what the audience may expect?
• Which concept describes the parts of an argument including claim, warrant, and data?
• Which theory explains why individuals are drawn to others?
• Which term describes the process of using a win-win strategy to arrive at a solution that doesn't force either side to settle?
• Which term describes a listening role in which the listener participates and shares in the communication process by guiding the speaker toward common interests?
• Which term refers to an object or sign that represents an abstract idea in communication?
• Which term describes a conversation controlled by one person who asks questions of another person?
• Which term is 'one who seeks to verify the accuracy of information provided by others'?
• Which term describes a word or group of words that substitutes for an offensive or distasteful term?
• Which term refers to a speech of praise or celebration honoring a living person?
• Which term describes the listening approach that helps a listener identify one voice or sound when many are present?
• Which term describes sharing personal information to help build or strengthen a relationship?
• Which term means a brief summary of a larger work or field of knowledge?
• Which term means a collection of passages from literature?
• Extemporaneous speech is described as?
• Which term is defined as a statement that gives the speaker's selected speech topic and the speaker's specific purpose for speaking?
• An audience that is hostile to the speaker and the speaker's subject is called what?
• What does the term 'first person' refer to in grammar?
• Expressing feelings to get an emotion across is the purpose of communication described by which term?
• Which term describes a concise summary of one's professional qualifications and career history used in job applications?
• Which term describes a process used to arrive at a mutually satisfactory agreement without pressuring either side to concede?
• Which term describes a format that presents a problem and then offers solutions?
• The feature described as topic specific is:
• Which element at the end of the introduction outlines the major topics to be covered in the body?
• When we communicate based on the simple reward of communicating, we experience which concept?
• According to Machiavellian ethics, mass communication is described as...
• Which strategy involves withdrawing or denying the problem to resolve a conflict?
• Which theory explains relationships in terms of rewards and costs?
• Which term describes a negotiation strategy that focuses on resolving the conflict, experiences, expertise, & perceptions of both parties are recognized. (win-win approach)
• Which term best fits a format that organizes information by spatial relationships?
• Copying or imitating the ideas of another and presenting them as one's own original work is called what?
• Which term is a question stated that doesn't require an answer?
• Spatial format general to specific organized by how things are related in space (proximity, nearness)
• What is inflection in public speaking?
• Chronological format presented in the order which things happened (in order of time)
• Which term describes an audience that is apathetic or disinterested in the speaker and topic?
• Which term is used for evidence that suggests a conclusion but does not prove it?
• Which term describes a false comparison between two things that are not really the same?
• Which statement characterizes Machiavelli's ethical standards?
• What is a speech of acceptance?
• Which term describes a negotiation approach that recognizes the experiences and perspectives of both parties to resolve conflicts?
• What is logic?
• Which term refers to an audience that is apathetic or disinterested in the speaker and topic?
• Which term describes a collection of passages from literature?
• Which term refers to the debater's ideas and evidence organized and arranged into a position supporting one side of a resolution?
• Intrapersonal communication refers to communication with whom?
• The term for a set of special rules agreed upon by members of a group is
• Which term refers to a reason for favoring one side of a proposition and the facts that support that reason?
• Which theory would be most relevant to analyzing whether a person continues a relationship based on ongoing rewards?
• Which term describes the dominant idea or central theme of a text?
• Which term refers to the basic and generally understood meaning of the word (dictionary)?
• Which term refers to a listening style used to single out one particular sound from a noisy environment?
• Which term describes a symbolic, fictional narrative expressing generalizations about human existence?
• Which term describes the nonverbal signals conveyed through posture, gestures, and facial expressions?
• Which term describes communication that must be read?
• Which term describes an audience that supports the speaker's message?
• Which term describes a person who intercepts a message and then decodes it?
• Which term means the orders of the day, listing of things to be done?
• Which term refers to the central idea of a literary work?
• Which term refers to a speech given during a graduation ceremony?
• Which sequence correctly lists the phases of group development?
• Which term describes an entertaining speech that follows a banquet or meal?
• Which term is defined as a brief summary of a larger work or field of knowledge?
• What best defines the thesis of a speech?
• Which term describes communication that occurs through facial expressions or body movements, conveying attitudes or moods?
• Which phase in the group development model typically follows Forming?
• Which term is a speech praising or honoring someone who has died?
• Which term describes a pattern of organization that places elements from most to least important?
• Which term describes the act of sharing information with another person to establish or enhance relationships?
• Which term means the art or study of public speaking?
• The act of providing information to an audience is best described by which term?
• Which speech type allows for flexibility and a natural feel due to not being fully memorized?
• What is a speech delivered to present someone with an award or gift?
• Which term refers to a formal business version of one's own personal inventory, including job objective, education, and work history?
• What is the term for that which is sent or said?
• Which term refers to introductory statements that forecast what the audience may expect?
• Which term is the repetition of the beginning sounds of two or more words that are close together?
• Which term describes considering the audience's needs and expectations before delivering a speech?
• Which term describes a prepared question that allows for discussion in the interviewing process? Who What When Where Why & How
• Which term describes contrasting of ideas by a parallel arrangement of words, phrases, or clauses, expressing the opposite of the thesis?
• Which term is a word formed from the initial letters of the major parts of a compound term? For example, A.I.D.S.
• Which term describes a prejudiced outlook that colors interpretation?
• Which term describes the purpose of communication to display creativity and imagination?
• Which term refers to the use of sequence analysis, organization, and evidence to prove a point or persuade an audience?
• Which reasoning process starts with a broad generalization and applies it to specific cases?
• Which term describes the purpose for speaking that outlines the topic and the speaker's goal?
• Which term describes the tone in which words are delivered with no variation in pitch?
• Which term best describes a family unit consisting only of the parents and their children?
• Which term refers to the basic dictionary meaning of a word?
• Which term describes crediting the source of a creative work?
• Which term describes something relating to the art of public speaking or writing effectively?
• Which theory describes the norms governing communication within relationships?
• Which term refers to the presentation of evidence by charts, graphs, photographs, and physical objects to reinforce ideas?
• Which term describes something familiar used to describe or explain an unfamiliar object or event?
• In persuasive speech, which appeal is grounded in the speaker's honesty and credibility (ethos)?
• Which term describes a speech format that uses a single overarching point supported by subpoints?
• Which process guides a speaker in adapting the message to the audience's background and expectations?
• Which family structure consists only of mother, father, and children?
• In debate, the body of ideas and evidence supporting one side is called the?
• In group development, which term describes a group that has become cohesive and produces results?
• Which term refers to a concluding statement that is a powerful reminder of the rightness of your position?
• Which term describes a listening style used to enjoy and savour pleasurable sounds such as music or nature?
• Speaking that aims to influence others to believe or act is known as what?
• In public communication, who typically delivers a prepared message to a group or audience?
• Which term refers to the central idea of a literary work?
• Public communication involves delivering a prepared message to what?
• What describes a tone in which words are delivered at the same tone and pitch without variation?
• Which term describes relating or concerning the art of public speaking or writing effectively?
• Which type of speech is memorized and delivered from memory with no notes?
• Which term means labeling every person in a group based on preconceived ideas about what the group represents?
• Which term describes an audience that likes the speaker and is willing to support and promote the speaker's ideas?
• Which part of a speech contains the main content and supporting analysis?
• What part of a speech contains the main points and the thesis and purpose?
• Which process involves evaluating the audience's needs and expectations to tailor the message?
• Which statement best reflects Kantian ethical standards regarding people?
• Which term refers to a method to solve problems; a formal contest of skill in reasoned argument?