This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Unit Iv Communication > Informal Communication – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Informal Communication Quiz 8 (10 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Gossip and rumour are part of ..... communication. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) Horizontal. D) Vertical. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 2. How does the Grapevine contribute to organizational communication? A) Provides an additional channel for information exchange beyond formal channels. B) Strictly for transmitting formal policies. C) Only for positive news dissemination. D) Exclusively for top-level management communication. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Provides an additional channel for information exchange beyond formal channels. 3. Which of the following is an example of informal language? A) I would like to apologize for the delay. B) We regret to inform you that your application was denied. C) Sorry for the wait, I'll be there in a sec. D) Please accept my sincerest apologies. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sorry for the wait, I'll be there in a sec. 4. You have started a new job at a company. During lunch break, you notice some coworkers chatting. How would you start an informal conversation with them? A) Introduce yourself formally and inquire about their roles in the company. B) Ask about the TV shows/sports they like to watch/books they like to read or their weekend plans. C) Ask about their salary. D) Ignore them and have your meal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ask about the TV shows/sports they like to watch/books they like to read or their weekend plans. 5. The primary focus of Informal Language is to: A) Demonstrate professional expertise. B) Ensure clarity and precision in a formal setting. C) Build relationships. D) Communicate with authority figures. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Build relationships. 6. Grapevine is a type of: A) Formal communication. B) Informal communication. C) Downward communication. D) Written communication. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal communication. 7. Some managers think informal communication serves useful purposes such as ..... A) It wastes valuable working time. B) It spreads gossip and rumours. C) Can help create important feelings of belonging and social cohesion. D) It may result tp resist management decision. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Can help create important feelings of belonging and social cohesion. 8. Which of these responses uses informal language? A) "I'm writing to inform you that the meeting has been rescheduled.". B) "Just letting you know that the meeting's been moved.". C) "We would like to notify you that the meeting has been postponed.". D) "Please be advised that the meeting time has changed.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Just letting you know that the meeting's been moved.". 9. Which of the following is an appropriate greeting in an informal email? A) Dear Sir/Madam,. B) To Whom It May Concern,. C) Hey [Friend's Name],. D) Sincerely,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hey [Friend's Name],. 10. Other forms of messages, such as personal or social, follow ..... channels. A) Informal. B) Formal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Informal. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesInformal Communication Quiz 1Informal Communication Quiz 2Informal Communication Quiz 3Informal Communication Quiz 4Informal Communication Quiz 5Informal Communication Quiz 6Informal Communication Quiz 7Informal Communication Quiz 9Informal Communication Quiz 10Informal Communication Quiz 11 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books