Business Communication

31. The communication cycle, the process of re translation of signals into ideas is called

  1. encoding.
  2. decoding.
  3. response.
  4. feedback.
Correct answer: (B)
decoding.

32. A memo is an example for

  1. internal communication.
  2. external communication.
  3. lateral communication.
  4. Written communication.
Correct answer: (A)
internal communication.

33. Informal communication is otherwise known as ______________ communication.

  1. grapevine.
  2. lateral.
  3. visual.
  4. horizontal.
Correct answer: (A)
grapevine.

34. The inside address is typed ______________

  1. right hand side.
  2. left hand side.
  3. right hand bottom.
  4. last.
Correct answer: (A)
right hand side.

35. Good punctuation will not involve ______________

  1. rereading.
  2. ambiguity.
  3. both.
  4. misunderstanding.
Correct answer: (C)
both.

36. Information about its products is ______________ information.

  1. external.
  2. internal.
  3. planning.
  4. deciding.
Correct answer: (B)
internal.

37. Warning can be ______________

  1. general or specific
  2. specific.
  3. particular.
  4. Completely general.
Correct answer: (A)
general or specific

38. ______________ may be less important for small business

  1. letter-writing.
  2. telephone.
  3. e-mail.
  4. fax.
Correct answer: (A)
letter-writing.

39. ______________ is the process of arriving at agreement through consultation

  1. consensus.
  2. horizontal.
  3. vertical.
  4. upward.
Correct answer: (A)
consensus.

40. The letter of acknowledgement ______________

  1. provides a record.
  2. shows courtesy.
  3. avoids misunderstanding.
  4. serves all the above purposes.
Correct answer: (D)
serves all the above purposes.
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