Supporting material can serve which of the following functions?

• A) Apply clarity
• B) All of the given options
• C) Provide proof
• D) Increase interest

Which of the following method of outlining topic involves presenting a general statement first, followed by specific supporting statements?

• A) Indirect method
• B) Direct method
• C) Supporting method
• D) Sustaining method

When do you think groups, rather than individuals working alone, should be used to solve a problem?

• A) When a quick resolution is essential
• B) When the task requires a limited amount of information and skills
• C) When commitment to the decision is important
• D) When the task is fairly simple and straightforward

Which of the following can help the presenter to avoid a computer catastrophe?

• A) Use the Internet in real-time
• B) Have a contingency plan
• C) Have back-up technical support available
• D) Have a contingency plan and back-up technical support available

Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of group communication?

• A) Two or more persons who are interacting with one another during which mutual influence is taking place
• B) Any collection of two or more persons
• C) Any time two or more persons influence each other
• D) Any interaction between two or more persons

While preparing for effective business writing Planning Stage involves all of the following, EXCEPT:

• A) Determining your purpose
• B) Choosing appropriate clothes
• C) Considering your reader
• D) Determining the appropriate content

While preparing for effective business writing Drafting Stage involves all of the following, EXCEPT:

• A) Composing the body
• B) Developing appropriate ending paragraph
• C) Developing appropriate beginning paragraph
• D) Editing

In a well planned presentation where there is no need to record information that comes up on the spot, there may be no need for:

• A) Chalk or dry-erase boards
• B) CD-ROM or DVD
• C) Transparencies
• D) Photographic slides

Which of the following are central features of a group?

• A) Mutual influence
• B) Interdependence
• C) All of the given options
• D) Interaction

All of the following are considered as the core values of correctness, except:

• A) Loudness
• B) Proper grammar
• C) Spelling
• D) Punctuation

Which of the following is one of the major benefits of 35mm slides?

• A) Editing is very easy
• B) The slides can be easily duplicated
• C) The duplicated 35mm slides carry different messages to different people
• D) 35mm slides can be used for large audience

In an effective writing Emphasis stands out in two positions i.e. at/in:

• A) The body and the end
• B) The middle and the body
• C) The beginning and the end
• D) The lead and the body

Which of the following method of outlining topic presents the specific information first, followed by conclusion?

• A) Sustaining method
• B) Direct method
• C) Indirect method
• D) Supporting method

Which of the following is NOT among the drawbacks of using computerized design programs?

• A) Design over content
• B) Overly complex presentations
• C) Poorly conceived messages
• D) Simplistic presentations

Which of the following is NOT the stage of effective business writing?

• A) Drafting Stage
• B) Organizing Stage
• C) Planning Stage
• D) Theater Stage

All of the following statements about groups are true, EXCEPT:

• A) Group members are interdependent
• B) Group members strive to achieve some common purpose
• C) Group members must interact face-to-face.
• D) Group members influence and are influenced by one another

What is the basic requirement of Coordinating behavior?

• A) It requires the exchange of messages whether verbal or nonverbal
• B) It requires the use of nonverbal communication only
• C) It requires the use of verbal communication only
• D) It requires that group members be in the same geographic area

While using a flip board in presentation, 6x6 formula is used. What does it refers to?

• A) 6 sentences with 6 different colors on one chart
• B) 6 sheets on flip board
• C) 6 lines, each having 6 words on a sheet
• D) 6 words in every sentence written in 6 different colors

Which of the given sentences is bias free?

• A) Mr. Usman, aged 55, has just joined our Technical Department.
• B) Please share this report with your supervisor.He will find it interesting.
• C) Workers with physical disabilities face many barriers on the job.
• D) Mr. Umer is an unusually tall Asian.

Which one of the following should not be interpreted to mean brevity, which will result in an incomplete message?

• A) Correctness
• B) Courtesy
• C) Conciseness
• D) Consideration