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MCM301 – Lecture 1 to 18: MCQs with Corresponding Short Questions

1. Communication is derived from which Latin word?

·         A) Communis

·         B) Communico

·         C) Communicatio

·         D) Communa

Correct Answer: B

Short Question: From which Latin word is the term 'Communication' derived?

2. Which is the most used communication skill?

·         A) Reading

·         B) Writing

·         C) Speaking

·         D) Listening

Correct Answer: D

Short Question: Which communication skill do people use the most?

3. Which element refers to the actual physical product of the source encoding in communication?

·         A) Channel

·         B) Feedback

·         C) Message

·         D) Encoding

Correct Answer: C

Short Question: In communication, what is the physical product of encoding called?

4. Which of the following is *not* a level of communication?

·         A) Intrapersonal

·         B) Interpersonal

·         C) Superpersonal

·         D) Mass Communication

Correct Answer: C

Short Question: Name one type that is *not* a level of communication.

5. What term describes a person’s image of who they are?

·         A) Self-concept

·         B) Self-esteem

·         C) Self-evaluation

·         D) Self-image

Correct Answer: A

Short Question: What is the term for one's image of who they are?

Lecture 18: Strategic Oral Delivery

Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which of the following is *not* a vocal cue in oral delivery?

A) Pitch

B) Volume

C) Hand gestures

D) Rate

Correct Answer: C


2. What does a mellow voice imply?

A) Too loud

B) Rich in tone and fully mature

C) High-pitched

D) Monotonous

Correct Answer: B


3. A high-pitched voice is usually associated with:

A) Maturity

B) Seriousness

C) Immaturity

D) Confidence

Correct Answer: C


4. The term 'pitch' refers to:

A) Speed of speech

B) Loudness of sound

C) Highness or lowness of sound

D) Emotional tone

Correct Answer: C


5. What does dropping the pitch at the end of a sentence signify?

A) A question

B) A joke

C) A statement

D) Uncertainty

Correct Answer: C


6. Overuse of pitch variation can suggest that the speaker is:

A) Confident

B) Calm

C) Emotional or frantic

D) Engaged

Correct Answer: C


7. Which volume level is recommended for an effective delivery?

A) Always high

B) Always low

C) Moderate and varied

D) Monotonous

Correct Answer: C


8. Which quality helps emphasize a point more than raising volume?

A) Faster rate

B) Louder pitch

C) Lowering volume

D) Using visuals

Correct Answer: C


9. Rate refers to:

A) Volume

B) Pitch

C) Speed of speaking

D) Quality of tone

Correct Answer: C


10. A very fast rate may cause:

A) Better understanding

B) Audience interest

C) Difficulty in comprehension

D) Emotional appeal

Correct Answer: C


Part 2: Short Questions (Based on Above MCQs)

1. What is an example of a non-vocal cue in oral delivery?

2. What does a mellow voice indicate about the speaker?

3. What type of voice is considered immature in tone?

4. Define 'pitch' in oral communication.

5. What does a dropping pitch at the end of a sentence typically signify?

6. What impression can overuse of pitch variation give about the speaker?

7. What is the ideal volume level for effective oral delivery?

8. Which technique can emphasize a point better than raising your voice?

9. What does 'rate' refer to in speech delivery?

10. Why is a fast speaking rate potentially problematic for listeners?



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