This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Unit Iv Communication > Semantic Barriers To Communication – Quiz 15 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Semantic Barriers To Communication Quiz 15 (8 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is "semantic noise"in the transmission model of communication? A) Noise that occurs when participants do not understand a symbol. B) Physical noise in the environment. C) The process of sending a message. D) The clarity of the message. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Noise that occurs when participants do not understand a symbol. 2. What does 'semantics' mean? A) The study of speech sounds. B) Understanding words and their meanings. C) The grammatical rules of a language. D) Talking using only gestures or signs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Understanding words and their meanings. 3. What does the learning material suggest to avoid in terms of language to maintain good taste? A) Avoid clarity. B) Avoid profanity. C) Avoid honesty. D) Avoid simplicity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Avoid profanity. 4. The words in each pair have the same denotations, but different connotations. Choose the word in each pair with positive connotations. Stubborn / strong-willed A) Stubborn. B) Strong-willed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Strong-willed. 5. What is jargon? A) Everyday language used by everyone. B) Commonplace terminology unique to people in a particular work setting. C) Words with multiple meanings. D) Nonverbal communication. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Commonplace terminology unique to people in a particular work setting. 6. The meaning of 'To talk at cross-purposes' is ..... A) To misunderstand each other. B) Paying careful attention to something. C) To talk to someone who does not listen. D) Able to express ideas clearly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To misunderstand each other. 7. Miscommunication can cause delayed treatment of the patient because of which of the following reason. A) Patient is not reachable. B) Severity of the patients condition is not understood by the doctor. C) Doctor don't start treatment after communicating with the patient. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Severity of the patients condition is not understood by the doctor. 8. The words home and house have similar denotations but different connotations. What feeling does home usually suggest that house does not? A) The number of rooms. B) The cost of the building. C) Safety, comfort, and belonging. D) The materials used to build it. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Safety, comfort, and belonging. ← PreviousRelated QuizzesSemantic Barriers To Communication Quiz 1Semantic Barriers To Communication Quiz 2Semantic Barriers To Communication Quiz 3Semantic Barriers To Communication Quiz 4Semantic Barriers To Communication Quiz 5Semantic Barriers To Communication Quiz 6Semantic Barriers To Communication Quiz 7Semantic Barriers To Communication Quiz 8Semantic Barriers To Communication Quiz 9Semantic Barriers To Communication Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books