CMN 120 ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What is the Linear Model? Answer: A one way communication
process that involves a sender who encodes a message and sends it
through a channel where it competes with distracting forces called noise
while on its way to a receiver who then decodes the message
sender --> message through channel --> receiver
Assumes message is always delivered to receiver
◉ What is the Transactional Model? Answer: communication model that
involve both the source and receiver send and deliver messages through
different channels. In this model there is feedback (response)
interference (noise), takes context (relationship with that person) and
environment (physical location) into account
◉ What are the elements that define Interpersonal Communication?
Explain each one Answer: 1. intentionality
2. shared information/meaning
3. transmission
4. bond
,The interaction needs to be intentional. There needs to be a sharing of
meaning and understanding between the 2 people. The information
(message) needs to leave us and transmit to the other person through
some kind of channel no matter if the receiver receives the message or
not. And there needs to be a relationship between the sender and receiver
no matter what kind of relationship it is.
◉ What is the Symbolic Interaction Theory? Answer: Suggest that our
perceptions of reality are based on how we talk to each other. So the way
we talk to each other will shape our reality.
Focuses on how social interactions and people assign meanings to things
around them based on interpretation of their interactions with others
We give things meaning!
◉ What are the 3 axioms (assumptions/principles) of Interpersonal
Communication? Explain each one. Answer: 1. One cannot not
communicate
2. Every communication has a content (direct) + relationship (subtle)
component.
3. Punctuation determining meaning
All three need to be present to be considered interpersonal
communication!
,Through everything we do we communicate a message, there's no way
we can not communicate. All communication has a direct and it all has a
relationship with each other. The way that we say the words we give it is
meaning not necessarily the words themselves like the pitch in where we
say them.
◉ Besides the 3 main axioms, what are the additional principles?
Answer: 1. Communication relies on multiple channels
2. Interpersonal communication is irreversible
3. People give communication meaning
4. Communication is governed by rules
Communication can be either channel rich where there's a lot of different
channels or channel lean where there is a little bit of channels. Not all of
these channels happen in every interaction. When we say something we
can not take it back so it is irreversible. We give communication its
meaning. And communication has rules, we say things a certain way
because of these rules or grammar.
◉ What are the 5 myths of communication? Explain them. Answer: 1.
Everyone is an expert in communication
2. Communication will solve any problem
3. Communication can break down
4.Communication is inherently good
, 5. More communication is always better
Everyone is not an expert in communication, expertise require additional
knowledge and training. Communication will not solve any problem bc
there could be additional problems that are not about communication.
Communication can not break down like a mechanical device or car.
Communication is a tool that can be used for good but also can be bad or
negative. And lastly, more communication is not always better because
in fact it can worsen the situation if you say what you truly mean.
◉ What some other approaches that can define Interpersonal
Communication? Answer: 1. Situational Approach
2. Developmental Approach
3. Nurturing and Functional Communication
◉ Explaining the Situational Approach Answer: An approach that
defines Interpersonal Communication, it distinguishes between various
kinds of Communication in terms of the citation (context) in which the
communication takes place
Communication contexts are:
1. Mass (millions of people)
2. Public (>20)
3. Small (3-20)
4. Interpersonal (2)
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What is the Linear Model? Answer: A one way communication
process that involves a sender who encodes a message and sends it
through a channel where it competes with distracting forces called noise
while on its way to a receiver who then decodes the message
sender --> message through channel --> receiver
Assumes message is always delivered to receiver
◉ What is the Transactional Model? Answer: communication model that
involve both the source and receiver send and deliver messages through
different channels. In this model there is feedback (response)
interference (noise), takes context (relationship with that person) and
environment (physical location) into account
◉ What are the elements that define Interpersonal Communication?
Explain each one Answer: 1. intentionality
2. shared information/meaning
3. transmission
4. bond
,The interaction needs to be intentional. There needs to be a sharing of
meaning and understanding between the 2 people. The information
(message) needs to leave us and transmit to the other person through
some kind of channel no matter if the receiver receives the message or
not. And there needs to be a relationship between the sender and receiver
no matter what kind of relationship it is.
◉ What is the Symbolic Interaction Theory? Answer: Suggest that our
perceptions of reality are based on how we talk to each other. So the way
we talk to each other will shape our reality.
Focuses on how social interactions and people assign meanings to things
around them based on interpretation of their interactions with others
We give things meaning!
◉ What are the 3 axioms (assumptions/principles) of Interpersonal
Communication? Explain each one. Answer: 1. One cannot not
communicate
2. Every communication has a content (direct) + relationship (subtle)
component.
3. Punctuation determining meaning
All three need to be present to be considered interpersonal
communication!
,Through everything we do we communicate a message, there's no way
we can not communicate. All communication has a direct and it all has a
relationship with each other. The way that we say the words we give it is
meaning not necessarily the words themselves like the pitch in where we
say them.
◉ Besides the 3 main axioms, what are the additional principles?
Answer: 1. Communication relies on multiple channels
2. Interpersonal communication is irreversible
3. People give communication meaning
4. Communication is governed by rules
Communication can be either channel rich where there's a lot of different
channels or channel lean where there is a little bit of channels. Not all of
these channels happen in every interaction. When we say something we
can not take it back so it is irreversible. We give communication its
meaning. And communication has rules, we say things a certain way
because of these rules or grammar.
◉ What are the 5 myths of communication? Explain them. Answer: 1.
Everyone is an expert in communication
2. Communication will solve any problem
3. Communication can break down
4.Communication is inherently good
, 5. More communication is always better
Everyone is not an expert in communication, expertise require additional
knowledge and training. Communication will not solve any problem bc
there could be additional problems that are not about communication.
Communication can not break down like a mechanical device or car.
Communication is a tool that can be used for good but also can be bad or
negative. And lastly, more communication is not always better because
in fact it can worsen the situation if you say what you truly mean.
◉ What some other approaches that can define Interpersonal
Communication? Answer: 1. Situational Approach
2. Developmental Approach
3. Nurturing and Functional Communication
◉ Explaining the Situational Approach Answer: An approach that
defines Interpersonal Communication, it distinguishes between various
kinds of Communication in terms of the citation (context) in which the
communication takes place
Communication contexts are:
1. Mass (millions of people)
2. Public (>20)
3. Small (3-20)
4. Interpersonal (2)
