mcm301 final term solved papers by moaaz -knowledgeonline
Question No: 1 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
When people ask you for information and you can’t honor the request, you may answer with:
► Direct approach only
► Indirect approach only
► None of the given options
► Both direct and indirect approach
Question No: 2 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
In a well written disappointing newsletter all of the following points are important, except:
► Enough detail to make the reason for the refusal logically acceptable
► Explaining the company’s policy as logical rather than rigid
► Offering an apology for the decision
► Avoiding negative personal expressions
Question No: 3 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is not a part of the writing plan of a reservation letter?
► A fast-start opening which identifies the type of room desired and the days needed
► A section which mentions arrival and departure times
► A section describing the quality of the room you booked in the other hotel
► A courteous, action-oriented closing, which mentions your desire for a confirmation
Question No: 4 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
The letters written to book some place like room, hall etc are called: ► Informal social invitation letters
► Reservation letters
► Claim letters
► Order letters
Question No: 5 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is not suggested for an appropriate ending of business writing (request letters)?
► Keep the ending paragraph as long as circumstances allow.
► State who is to perform the desired action if the action is to be performed by someone other than the reader.
► Include reader-benefit material, if appropriate.
► Avoid the inclusion of negative information in the ending.
Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
In a direct request letter, request can be presented in:
► Middle paragraph
► Closing sentence
► First sentence
► Closing paragraph
Question No: 7 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is NOT the stage of effective business writing?
► Planning Stage
► Organizing Stage
► Drafting Stage
► Body Composition Stage
Question No: 8 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
While preparing for effective business writing Drafting Stage involves all of the following EXCEPT:
► Develop appropriate beginning paragraph
► Compose the body
► Develop appropriate ending paragraph
► Editing
Question No: 9 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is NOT a result of incomplete messages?
► Loss of goodwill
► Loss of valued customers
► Loss of sales
► Gaining the good name
Question No: 10 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
“His GPA in 2000 (MBA) was 3.9 on a four point scale.” Which of the following is a correct and more concrete form of this statement?
► His GPA was 3.9 on a four point scale.
► His GPA was good in 2000.
► He got a good score in his MBA Program.
► All of the given options
Question No: 11 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
The vocabulary of informal writing is:
► Less difficult
► Tricky
► Intricate
► All of the given options
Question No: 12 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which one of the following is not a fallacy about resume?
► The purpose of a resume is to list all your skills and abilities.
► The more good information you present about yourself in your resume, the better.
► If you want a really good resume, have it prepared by a resume service.
► The objective of a resume is to kindle the employer interest and generate an interview.
Question No: 13 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
The suggested plan for a sales letter includes all of the following elements, EXCEPT:
► An opening that could detract the reader’s attention
► A section that captures the reader’s interest in the product or service you are selling
► A section designed to establish desire and conviction on the part of the reader
► A courteous, action-oriented closing
Question No: 14 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Where do cultural styles of audience in persuasion tend to differ?
► Differ in their responses to persuasive appeals
► Differ in their levels of visible emotion
► Differ in how they regard supporting materials
► All of the given options
Question No: 15 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
When scientists note that the average temperature is rising each year in Sydney, Cairo, Tokyo, and other major cities, they conclude that the entire globe is warming up. Which form of reasoning are they using?
► Emotional
► Narrative
► Deductive
► Inductive
Question No: 16 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
What do motivational appeals refer to?
► Emotions
► All of the given options
► Values
► Psychological needs
Question No: 17 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following methods cannot be used to capture attention in the opening paragraph of a persuasive message?
► Use of color
► Use of receiver's name
► Use of conjunction
► Use of an interjection
Question No: 18 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following must NOT be adopted in preparing disappointing news messages?
► Use sales-promotion material whenever appropriate.
► Consider using an implicit refusal rather than an explicit refusal.
► Capitalize on what you can do for the reader rather than what you cannot do.
► Use negative words or phrases.
Question No: 19 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
All of the following functions are performed by a good buffer, except:
► Compliments the reader
► Expresses your appreciation for being thought of
► Assures the reader of your attention to the request
► Indicates your lack of understanding of the reader’s needs
Question No: 20 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
All of the following is achieved by adopting audience centered tone in a disappointing news message, EXCEPT:
► Accepting that your disappointing-news represents a firm decision
► Understanding that, under the circumstances, your decision was fair and reasonable
► Remain well disposed toward your business
► Destroying the receiver’s pride
Question No: 21 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is true about goodwill messages?
► Seemingly informative
► Presented to change attitudes
► Presented to change behaviors
► All of the given options
Question No: 22 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which statement would be the best close for an adjustment letter?
► We regret the trouble that the faulty keyboard caused you.
► Your new keyboard is being air expressed to you.
► Your business is appreciated.
► You may be interested in upgrading your internal memory with our inexpensive chips.
Question No: 23 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
The direct plan can be used for:
► Sales messages
► Request refusals
► Claims
► None of the given options
Question No: 24 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Bc is an abbreviation of which of the following?
► Blind copy
► Branded copy
► Begged copy
► Before copy
Question No: 25 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following method of outlining topic presents the specific information first, followed by the conclusion?
► Direct method
► Indirect method
► Supporting method
► Sustaining method
Question No: 26 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
While preparing for effective business writing Planning Stage involves all of the following EXCEPT:
► Determine your purpose
► Consider your reader
► Determine the appropriate content
► Choose your clothes
Question No: 27 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Example of small group through put processes include:
► Solutions and decisions
► Group members' personal satisfaction
► Group norms
► Group members' abilities and skills doubt
Question No: 28 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Diversity is important to the success of groups. What does it imply?
► Group members should tolerate diversity
► Group members should encourage and support diversity
► Group members should be honest in their personal views toward diversity
► Co-cultures can contribute to group dysfunction if differences dominate group goals
Question No: 29 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Visual aids perform which of the following functions?
► Emphasizing important points
► Illustrating how things work
► Illustrating how things are related to one another
► All of the given options
Question No: 30 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following information is true for bar charts, simple column charts and multi-column charts?
► All can be used effectively for the same purpose
► Can be used to illustrate varied values
► Are usually not good visual aids
► All of the given options
Question No: 31 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which one of the following is NOT a common reason for disruptive behavior?
► Resistance to change.
► Resentment of the presenter.
► Repetition of behavior that is successful for the detractor.
► Reappearance of the presenter.
Question No: 32 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
How do having your hands on your hips, pointing with your index finger, and pounding your fists is commonly interpreted as?
► Open or confident
► Dictatorial or arrogant
► Insecure or nervous
► Happy or pleased
Question No: 33 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
When does a presentation begin?
► The moment you begin speaking.
► The moment you are asked to give a presentation.
► The moment you are in view of your listeners.
► The moment you decide on a topic for your presentation.
Question No: 34 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is the skill of speaking in distinct syllables?
► Articulation
► Fillers
► Inflection
► Monotone delivery
Question No: 35 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which one of the following is a method of arranging information by dividing it into parts?
► Spatial pattern
► Chronological pattern
► Topical pattern
► Logical pattern
Question No: 36 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
When a quotation is quite long for the introduction of speech, it is suggested that the presenter may:
► Use it as it is at the beginning of the presentation
► Use it as it is at the conclusion of the presentation
► Paraphrase the quotation to avoid confusion and/or boredom
► Decide not to take advantage of the quotation
Question No: 37 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is usually related to environmental factors that affect the communication?
► Listener barrier
► Sender barrier
► Physical barrier
► Resistance
Question No: 38 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following barriers are most often the hardest to identify and reduce or eliminate?
► Physical barriers
► Listener barriers
► Sender barriers
► None of given options
Question No: 39 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
The sender analyzes the receiver's knowledge so that the he/she could:
► Compose the message at the proper level.
► Emphasize receiver benefits.
► Choose the approach to use in the message.
► Avoid making a negative impression.
Question No: 40 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
What does Communication breakdown mean?
► We have been ineffective in communication.
► We have been effective in communication.
► We have been helpful in communication.
► We physically broke communication.
Question No: 41 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Farhan talking with his friend on telephone is an example of which type of communication?
► Mediated communication
► Mass communication
► Interpersonal communication
► Intrapersonal communication
Question No: 42 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is correct for the person who attaches meaning to a message?
► Channel
► Receiver
► Sender
► Encoder
Question # 1 of 15 ( Start time: 09:54:43 AM ) Total Marks: 1
How many words is average speaker’s rate per minute?
Select correct option:
100 to 150
400 to 500
More than 500
Countless
Question # 2 of 15 ( Start time: 09:55:33 AM ) Total Marks: 1
_______________can also seriously impede the transmission of ideas.
Select correct option
: Tolerance
Broadsides
Prejudice
Acceptance
Question # 3 of 15 ( Start time: 09:56:05 AM ) Total Marks: 1
Which one of the following is an interpersonal need to exercise leadership and prove one's abilities?
Select correct option
: Inclusion
Control
Affection
Power
Which of the following process is the automatic psychological process of receiving aural stimuli?
Select correct option:
Listening
Hearing
Filtering
Speaking
In USA, maintaining eye contact while talking with elders show confidence, in Pakistan, it shows disrespect. What does this example depict?
Select correct option:
The interpretation of body language is universal.
The interpretation of body language is not universal.
The interpretation of body language is same worldwide.
The interpretation of body language is global.
In verbal communication one’s physical appearance affects the______________.
Which of the following is not the type of electronic periodical indexes?
Select correct option:
World Wide Web
CD-ROM
Online systems
Journals
Question # 8 of 15 ( Start time: 10:00:07 AM ) Total Marks: 1
Which of the following is(are) the example of public(s) that organizations communicate with, in external communication?
Select correct option:
Consumers
Stockholders
Government agencies
All of the given options
All of the following are the types of periodical except:
Select correct option:
Journals
Magazines
Newspapers
Note-cards
Which of the following is usually related to environmental factors that affect communication?
Select correct option:
Listener barrier
Sender barrier
Physical barrier
Resistance
How many levels communication can be divided in?
Select correct option:
Six
Five
Four
Three
Which of the following involves grasping what the speaker means by seeing the ideas and information from his/her point of view?
Select correct option:
Listening
Hearing
Filtering
Speaking
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