Communications Studies Quiz

1 What type of science is Communications Studies?

Physical science Social science Natural science Computer science

Correct Answer: B - Social science

Communications Studies is a social science that looks at human behavior by studying patterns of communication in personal relationships, social situations, the media, and world cultures.

2 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an area where communication patterns are studied?

Personal Relationships The Media Mathematical equations World Cultures

Correct Answer: C - Mathematical equations

The chapter mentions that Communications Studies looks at patterns of communication in Personal Relationships, Social Situations, The Media, and World Cultures. Mathematical equations are not mentioned as an area of study.

3 According to the chapter, studying communications can help you do all of the following EXCEPT:

Build stronger interpersonal relationships Become better writers Solve complex mathematical problems Develop media literacy

Correct Answer: C - Solve complex mathematical problems

The chapter lists building stronger relationships, becoming better writers, articulating ideas for positive change, and developing media literacy as benefits of studying communications. Solving mathematical problems is not mentioned.

4 Which career field is NOT listed as being available to those who study communications?

Journalism Public relations Engineering Human resources

Correct Answer: C - Engineering

The chapter lists Advertising, Journalism, Education, Public relations, Sales, Government, Politics, and Human resources as career fields for communications studies. Engineering is not mentioned.

5 In the communication process, what is the usual "code" that messages are created with?

Pictures Language Numbers Colors

Correct Answer: B - Language

The chapter explicitly states that "The code that's used is usually language." Messages are encoded by the creator and decoded by the receiver using language as the primary code.

6 Which type of cues include tone, gestures, and clothing?

Verbal cues Non-verbal cues Written cues Digital cues

Correct Answer: B - Non-verbal cues

The chapter states that "Non-verbal cues use tone, gestures and other signs (like our clothing) to make meaning," while verbal cues use language to make meaning.

7 What does the Transactional Model of communication suggest?

Only the sender creates meaning Only the receiver creates meaning The sender and receiver create meaning together Meaning is predetermined

Correct Answer: C - The sender and receiver create meaning together

The chapter explicitly states that "The Transactional Model of communication is the idea that the sender and the receiver create meaning together." This means both parties are active participants in creating understanding.

8 Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the four factors that affect communication?

Message Context Time Channel

Correct Answer: C - Time

The chapter lists four factors: MESSAGE (what we're trying to say), CONTEXT (setting, circumstances, relationships), CODE (usually language), and CHANNEL (the medium used). Time is not listed as one of these factors.

9 Which goal of communications studies involves "assessing needs, making allies, and sharing ideas"?

Strengthen Interpersonal Communication Skills Develop Communication Skills for Professional Life Use Your Ideas to Make Positive Change Practice Media Literacy

Correct Answer: C - Use Your Ideas to Make Positive Change

Goal #3 in the chapter is "Use Your Ideas to Make Positive Change," and the action items listed for this goal include "assessing needs, making allies with people with similar interests, and sharing your ideas with those allies."

10 For the goal of "Practice Media Literacy," what should you consider about the media you consume?

How entertaining it is The sources and whether they are trustworthy How popular it is How recent it is

Correct Answer: B - The sources and whether they are trustworthy

For Goal #4 (Practice Media Literacy), the chapter suggests you should "consider the sources of the media you consume and practice tools for evaluating whether or not they are trustworthy."