BCOR 1030 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
What it means that human communication is "transactional" -ANSWER-Messages are sent
and received simultaneously
Communication components -ANSWER-
Source -ANSWER-The originator of the ideas and feelings expressed
Message -ANSWER-Information being communicated by the source
Receiver -ANSWER-The person or persons who interpret the message
Channel -ANSWER-The means by which the message is expressed to the receiver
Noise -ANSWER-Anything that interferes with the message being interpreted as it was
intended
Feedback -ANSWER-The response to the message
Context -ANSWER-The physical, historical, and psychological communication environment
Reasons for studying communication -ANSWER-Can improve self-knowledge and self-
perception
5 communication principles -ANSWER-- Principle One: Leaders are aware of their
communication with themselves and others
- Principle Two: Leaders effectively use and interpret verbal messages
, - Principle Three: Leaders effectively use and interpret nonverbal messages
- Principle Four: Leaders listen and respond thoughtfully to others
- Principle Five: Leaders appropriately adapt messages to others
Verbal messages -ANSWER-Messages that use words to create meaning (what is being said)
Denotative -ANSWER-Interpreting the words literally
Connotative -ANSWER-Interpreting the words based on personal experiences (e.g., mergers)
Concrete messages -ANSWER-If you can experience what the word refers to with one of your
senses
- E.g., "memo" is more concrete than "interoffice communication"
Strategically ambiguous -ANSWER-Talking around an issue when direct language might not
work to my advantage
Four components of a clear verbal message -ANSWER-1. Use concrete messages: you can
experience what the word is referring to through one of your senses
2. Use precise words: words that most accurately expresses meaning; they capture shades of
differences
3. Use jargon carefully: language used by a particular group, profession, or culture and may
not be used or understood by new people
4. Use concise messages: brief and one from which unnecessary words or phrases have been
left out
Nonverbal messages -ANSWER-Communication through sending and receiving wordless cues
(how it is said)
Characteristics of nonverbal messages -ANSWER-- Form relationships
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
What it means that human communication is "transactional" -ANSWER-Messages are sent
and received simultaneously
Communication components -ANSWER-
Source -ANSWER-The originator of the ideas and feelings expressed
Message -ANSWER-Information being communicated by the source
Receiver -ANSWER-The person or persons who interpret the message
Channel -ANSWER-The means by which the message is expressed to the receiver
Noise -ANSWER-Anything that interferes with the message being interpreted as it was
intended
Feedback -ANSWER-The response to the message
Context -ANSWER-The physical, historical, and psychological communication environment
Reasons for studying communication -ANSWER-Can improve self-knowledge and self-
perception
5 communication principles -ANSWER-- Principle One: Leaders are aware of their
communication with themselves and others
- Principle Two: Leaders effectively use and interpret verbal messages
, - Principle Three: Leaders effectively use and interpret nonverbal messages
- Principle Four: Leaders listen and respond thoughtfully to others
- Principle Five: Leaders appropriately adapt messages to others
Verbal messages -ANSWER-Messages that use words to create meaning (what is being said)
Denotative -ANSWER-Interpreting the words literally
Connotative -ANSWER-Interpreting the words based on personal experiences (e.g., mergers)
Concrete messages -ANSWER-If you can experience what the word refers to with one of your
senses
- E.g., "memo" is more concrete than "interoffice communication"
Strategically ambiguous -ANSWER-Talking around an issue when direct language might not
work to my advantage
Four components of a clear verbal message -ANSWER-1. Use concrete messages: you can
experience what the word is referring to through one of your senses
2. Use precise words: words that most accurately expresses meaning; they capture shades of
differences
3. Use jargon carefully: language used by a particular group, profession, or culture and may
not be used or understood by new people
4. Use concise messages: brief and one from which unnecessary words or phrases have been
left out
Nonverbal messages -ANSWER-Communication through sending and receiving wordless cues
(how it is said)
Characteristics of nonverbal messages -ANSWER-- Form relationships
