Communication MCQ 1

MCQs with answers for the Unit Communication as prescribed for National Teachers Eligibility Test by NCISM and NCH

1. What is the primary purpose of communication?  
A. To confuse  
B. To entertain  
C. To inform and exchange information  
D. To intimidate

2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective communication?  
A. Clarity  
B. Ambiguity  
C. Active listening  
D. Feedback

3. What is the main function of feedback in communication?  
A. To confuse the receiver  
B. To distort the message  
C. To provide clarity and confirmation  
D. To discourage further communication

4. Which type of communication occurs through written or spoken words?  
A. Verbal communication  
B. Non-verbal communication  
C. Visual communication  
D. Intrapersonal communication

5. What is the purpose of non-verbal communication?  
A. To contradict verbal messages  
B. To enhance understanding  
C. To complicate messages  
D. To confuse the receiver

6. Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?  
A. Email  
B. Hand gestures  
C. Telephone call  
D. Letter

7. What type of communication occurs within oneself?  
A. Interpersonal communication  
B. Intrapersonal communication  
C. Group communication  
D. Mass communication

8. Which of the following is NOT a type of communication?  
A. Verbal communication  
B. Non-verbal communication  
C. Visual communication  
D. Monologue communication

9. What is the primary characteristic of effective communication?  
A. Ambiguity  
B. Clarity  
C. Lack of feedback  
D. Inconsistency

10. Which type of communication involves the use of body language and facial expressions?  
A. Verbal communication  
B. Non-verbal communication  
C. Visual communication  
D. Intrapersonal communication

11. What is the purpose of visual communication?  
A. To confuse the receiver  
B. To distract from the message  
C. To enhance understanding through images  
D. To complicate messages

12. Which of the following is an example of visual communication?  
A. Text message  
B. Email  
C. Infographic  
D. Phone call

13. What type of communication occurs between two or more people?  
A. Intrapersonal communication  
B. Interpersonal communication  
C. Non-verbal communication  
D. Visual communication

14. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective communication?  
A. Clarity  
B. Ambiguity  
C. Active listening  
D. Feedback

15. What is the primary function of feedback in communication?  
A. To confuse the receiver  
B. To distort the message  
C. To provide clarity and confirmation  
D. To discourage further communication

16. Which type of communication occurs through written or spoken words?  
A. Verbal communication  
B. Non-verbal communication  
C. Visual communication  
D. Intrapersonal communication

17. What is the purpose of non-verbal communication?  
A. To contradict verbal messages  
B. To enhance understanding  
C. To complicate messages  
D. To confuse the receiver

18. Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?  
A. Email  
B. Hand gestures  
C. Telephone call  
D. Letter

19. What type of communication occurs within oneself?  
A. Interpersonal communication  
B. Intrapersonal communication  
C. Group communication  
D. Mass communication

20. Which of the following is NOT a type of communication?  
A. Verbal communication  
B. Non-verbal communication  
C. Visual communication  
D. Monologue communication

21. What is the primary characteristic of effective communication?  
A. Ambiguity  
B. Clarity  
C. Lack of feedback  
D. Inconsistency

22. Which type of communication involves the use of body language and facial expressions?  
A. Verbal communication  
B. Non-verbal communication  
C. Visual communication  
D. Intrapersonal communication

23. What is the purpose of visual communication?  
A. To confuse the receiver  
B. To distract from the message  
C. To enhance understanding through images  
D. To complicate messages

24. Which of the following is an example of visual communication?  
A. Text message  
B. Email  
C. Infographic  
D. Phone call

25. Which of the following is an example of verbal communication?  
A. Nodding  
B. Facial expressions  
C. Writing a letter  
D. Shaking hands

26. What is the primary purpose of non-verbal communication?  
A. To complicate messages  
B. To enhance understanding  
C. To confuse the receiver  
D. To contradict verbal messages

27. Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?  
A. Writing an email  
B. Speaking on the phone  
C. Using hand gestures  
D. Sending a text message

28. What type of communication occurs within oneself?  
A. Interpersonal communication  
B. Intrapersonal communication  
C. Group communication  
D. Mass communication

29. What is the primary goal of intercultural communication?  
A. To reinforce stereotypes  
B. To promote understanding between different cultures  
C. To create barriers between cultures  
D. To discourage cultural exchange

30. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective intercultural communication?  
A. Understanding cultural differences  
B. Respect for other cultures  
C. Reinforcing stereotypes  
D. Open-mindedness

31. What is the primary purpose of group communication?  
A. To discourage collaboration  
B. To promote teamwork and collaboration  
C. To create conflicts among group members  
D. To limit communication within the group

32. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective group communication?  
A. Active listening  
B. Collaboration  
C. Lack of feedback  
D. Respect for diverse opinions

33. What is the primary goal of classroom communication?  
A. To discourage student participation  
B. To promote effective learning and understanding  
C. To limit interaction between students and teachers  
D. To create barriers to learning

34. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective classroom communication?  
A. Clear instructions  
B. Encouragement of student participation  
C. Active listening  
D. Lack of engagement

35. Which type of communication occurs within oneself?  
A. Interpersonal communication  
B. Group communication  
C. Intrapersonal communication  
D. Mass communication

36. What is the primary goal of intercultural communication?  
A. To reinforce stereotypes  
B. To promote understanding between different cultures  
C. To create barriers between cultures  
D. To discourage cultural exchange

37. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective intercultural communication?  
A. Understanding cultural differences  
B. Respect for other cultures  
C. Reinforcing stereotypes  
D. Open-mindedness

38. What is the primary purpose of group communication?  
A. To discourage collaboration  
B. To promote teamwork and collaboration  
C. To create conflicts among group members  
D. To limit communication within the group

39. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective group communication?  
A. Active listening  
B. Collaboration  
C. Lack of feedback  
D. Respect for diverse opinions

40. What is the primary goal of classroom communication?  
A. To promote effective learning and understanding  
B. To discourage student participation  
C. To limit interaction between students and teachers  
D. To create barriers to learning

41. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective classroom communication?  
A. Clear instructions  
B. Encouragement of student participation  
C. Active listening  
D. Lack of engagement

42. What is the primary goal of intercultural communication?  
A. To reinforce stereotypes  
B. To promote understanding between different cultures  
C. To create barriers between cultures  
D. To discourage cultural exchange

43. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective intercultural communication?  
A. Understanding cultural differences  
B. Respect for other cultures  
C. Reinforcing stereotypes  
D. Open-mindedness

44. What is the primary purpose of group communication?  
A. To discourage collaboration  
B. To promote teamwork and collaboration  
C. To create conflicts among group members  
D. To limit communication within the group

45. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective group communication?  
A. Active listening  
B. Collaboration  
C. Lack of feedback  
D. Respect for diverse opinions

46. What is the primary goal of classroom communication?  
A. To discourage student participation  
B. To promote effective learning and understanding  
C. To limit interaction between students and teachers  
D. To create barriers to learning

47. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective classroom communication?  
A. Clear instructions  
B. Lack of engagement  
C. Active listening  
D. Encouragement of student participation

48. What are the barriers to effective communication?  
A. Factors that enhance communication  
B. Factors that inhibit communication  
C. Factors that simplify communication  
D. Factors that complicate communication

49. Which of the following is NOT a barrier to effective communication?  
A. Language barriers  
B. Cultural differences  
C. Active listening  
D. Physical barriers

50. Which type of barrier involves distractions in the environment?  
A. Physical barriers  
B. Semantic barriers  
C. Cultural barriers  
D. Psychological barriers

51. What is a common example of a physical barrier to communication?  
A. Noise  
B. Misunderstanding  
C. Language differences  
D. Cultural norms

52. What type of barrier involves differences in language and vocabulary?  
A. Physical barriers  
B. Semantic barriers  
C. Cultural barriers  
D. Psychological barriers

53. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of semantic barriers?  
A. Language differences  
B. Misinterpretation of words  
C. Lack of feedback  
D. Ambiguity in communication

54. What type of barrier involves differences in values, beliefs, and customs?  
A. Physical barriers  
B. Semantic barriers  
C. Cultural barriers  
D. Psychological barriers

55. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cultural barriers?  
A. Language differences  
B. Misinterpretation of gestures  
C. Lack of feedback  
D. Stereotyping

56. What type of barrier involves emotions and perceptions?  
A. Physical barriers  
B. Semantic barriers  
C. Cultural barriers  
D. Psychological barriers

57. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of psychological barriers?  
A. Emotional reactions  
B. Perceptual differences  
C. Lack of trust  
D. Language differences

58. What type of barrier involves distractions in the environment?  
A. Physical barriers  
B. Semantic barriers  
C. Cultural barriers  
D. Psychological barriers

59. What is a common example of a physical barrier to communication?  
A. Noise  
B. Misunderstanding  
C. Language differences  
D. Cultural norms

60. What type of barrier involves differences in language and vocabulary?  
A. Physical barriers  
B. Semantic barriers  
C. Cultural barriers  
D. Psychological barriers

61. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of semantic barriers?  
A. Language differences  
B. Misinterpretation of words  
C. Lack of feedback  
D. Ambiguity in communication

62. What type of barrier involves differences in values, beliefs, and customs?  
A. Physical barriers  
B. Semantic barriers  
C. Cultural barriers  
D. Psychological barriers

63. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cultural barriers?  
A. Language differences  
B. Misinterpretation of gestures  
C. Lack of feedback  
D. Stereotyping

64. What type of barrier involves emotions and perceptions?  
A. Physical barriers  
B. Semantic barriers  
C. Cultural barriers  
D. Psychological barriers

65. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of psychological barriers?  
A. Emotional reactions  
B. Perceptual differences  
C. Lack of trust  
D. Language differences

66. What is mass media?  
A. Communication targeted at a specific individual  
B. Communication transmitted to a large audience  
C. Communication within a small group  
D. Communication between two individuals

67. Which of the following is NOT a form of mass media?  
A. Television  
B. Radio  
C. Personal letters  
D. Newspapers

68. What is the primary purpose of mass media?  
A. To transmit information to a wide audience  
B. To target specific individuals  
C. To limit communication to a small group  
D. To create barriers to communication

69. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mass media?  
A. Wide reach  
B. Interactivity  
C. Influence  
D. Immediacy

70. What distinguishes mass media from interpersonal communication?  
A. Limited audience  
B. Lack of feedback  
C. Lack of influence  
D. Personalization

71. Which of the following is a traditional form of mass media?  
A. Social media  
B. Podcasts  
C. Television  
D. Blogs

72. What is the primary characteristic of mass media's influence?  
A. Limited reach  
B. Lack of credibility  
C. Wide reach and impact  
D. Lack of immediacy

73. Which of the following is a common purpose of mass media messages?  
A. To target specific individuals  
B. To limit communication to a small group  
C. To inform, persuade, or entertain  
D. To avoid influence

74. What is the primary advantage of mass media?  
A. Limited reach  
B. Lack of influence  
C. Wide reach and impact  
D. Lack of credibility

75. Which of the following is a limitation of mass media?  
A. Limited reach  
B. Lack of credibility  
C. Wide reach and impact  
D. Lack of immediacy

76. What is a common characteristic of mass media messages?  
A. Personalization  
B. Interactivity  
C. Influence  
D. Limited audience

77. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of traditional mass media?  
A. Wide reach  
B. Lack of influence  
C. Immediacy  
D. Limited interactivity

78. What distinguishes social media from traditional mass media?  
A. Wide reach  
B. Lack of influence  
C. Interactivity  
D. Limited audience

79. What is a common purpose of social media messages?  
A. To target specific individuals  
B. To limit communication to a small group  
C. To inform, persuade, or entertain  
D. To avoid influence

80. Which of the following is a limitation of social media?  
A. Limited reach  
B. Lack of credibility  
C. Wide reach and impact  
D. Lack of immediacy

81. What is a common characteristic of social media messages?  
A. Personalization  
B. Interactivity  
C. Influence  
D. Limited audience

82. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of social media?  
A. Wide reach  
B. Lack of influence  
C. Immediacy  
D. Limited interactivity

83. What distinguishes blogs from traditional mass media?  
A. Wide reach  
B. Lack of influence  
C. Interactivity  
D. Limited audience

84. What is a common purpose of blogs?  
A. To target specific individuals  
B. To limit communication to a small group  
C. To inform, persuade, or entertain  
D. To avoid influence

85. Which of the following is a limitation of blogs?ed reach  
B. Lack of credibility  
C. Wide reach and impact  
D. Lack of immediacy

86. What is a common characteristic of blog posts?  
A. Personalization  
B. Interactivity  
C. Influence  
D. Limited audience

Answers:
1. C, 2. B, 3. C, 4. A, 5. B, 
6. B, 7. B, 8. D, 9. B, 10. B, 
11. C, 12. C, 13. B, 14. B, 15. C, 
16. A, 17. B, 18. B, 19. B, 20. D, 
21. B, 22. B, 23. C, 24. C, 25. C, 
26. B, 27. C, 28. B, 29. B, 30. C, 
31. B, 32. C, 33. B, 34. D, 35. C, 
36. B, 37. C, 38. B, 39. C, 40. A, 
41. D, 42. B, 43. C, 44. B, 45. C, 
46. B, 47. B, 48. B, 49. C, 50. A, 
51. A, 52. B, 53. C, 54. C, 55. C, 
56. D, 57. D, 58. A, 59. A, 60. B, 
61. C, 62. C, 63. C, 64. D, 65. D, 
66. B, 67. C, 68. A, 69. B, 70. A, 
71. C, 72. C, 73. C, 74. C, 75. D, 
76. C, 77. B, 78. C, 79. C, 80. D, 
81. B, 82. B, 83. C, 84. C, 85. D, 
86. A,