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WGU C464 Pre-Assessment 2025 Introduction to
Communication/ C464 Pre-Assessment Test Review
- All 70 Questions with 100% correct Answers
Lee and Jordan are co-workers who joke around at work.
Lee has invited Jordan for dinner with Lee's family at
their home. Jordan says something funny, but slightly
inappropriate, and is intently observing the reaction of
everyone in Lee's family in order to determine what kind
of humor is acceptable in Lee's home.
Which of the 4 primary challenges to communication does
Jordan's behaviors address?
A. Effective communication requires significant
intellectual and psychological resources
B. Not everyone we encounter will appreciate the value of
communication
C. We over-rely on digitally mediated communication
D. Intercultural understanding can be difficult -
...ANSWER...✓✓ A. Effective communication requires
significant intellectual and psychological resources
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Peyton works part time at a local software company and
attends classes full time at a university. In order to stay
connected, Peyton communicates with colleagues,
classmates, family, and friends using multiple social
media websites, email and texts every day. Peyton often
feels overwhelmed by the volume of communication she
encounters.
Which of the 4 primary challenges to communication does
this scenario demonstrate?
A. Effective communication requires significant
intellectual and psychological resources
B. Not everyone appreciates the value of communication
C. We over-rely on digitally mediated communication
D. Intercultural understanding can be difficult -
...ANSWER...✓✓ C. We over-rely on digitally mediated
communication
Juanita is an instructor for a communications class at a
state university. At the beginning of the first class, she
goes over her expectations and explains that she expects
everyone to be on time and participate and that part of
their final grade is based on participation. She notices a
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look of concern on a couple of students' faces, and she
wonders if they just don't like the idea of being on time,
participating, or something else. The two students, who
have come from a school environment that never
encouraged in-class participation and are worried that
their grades will suffer due to their shyness.
Which of the 4 primary challenges to communication does
this scenario demonstrate?
A. Effective communication requires significant
intellectual and psychological resources
B. Not everyone appreciates the value of communication
C. We over-rely on digitally mediated communication
D. Intercultural understanding can be - ...ANSWER...✓✓
D. Intercultural understanding can be difficult
Blake, who has just graduated from college, is looking for
a job. Blake emails the same cover letter and résumé to
about 20 different companies but does not receive any
replies. Blake concludes that this is because those
companies do not recognize good talent.
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Which concept below explains Blake's conclusion?
A. Fundamental attribution error
B. Self-serving bias
C. Intercultural Understanding
D. Stereotyping - ...ANSWER...✓✓ B. Self-serving bias
Which example represents a complete and successful
communication in the linear model?
A. You choose to wear a T-shirt that is easily recognizable
as representing your favorite musician.
B. You recognize the team logo on a garment worn by
someone you encounter in public.
C. You purchase a team jersey online that displays the
number for your favorite athlete.
D. You see someone wearing a T-shirt with an icon that
you do not understand. - ...ANSWER...✓✓ B. You
recognize the team logo on a garment worn by someone
you encounter in public.
WGU C464 Pre-Assessment 2025 Introduction to
Communication/ C464 Pre-Assessment Test Review
- All 70 Questions with 100% correct Answers
Lee and Jordan are co-workers who joke around at work.
Lee has invited Jordan for dinner with Lee's family at
their home. Jordan says something funny, but slightly
inappropriate, and is intently observing the reaction of
everyone in Lee's family in order to determine what kind
of humor is acceptable in Lee's home.
Which of the 4 primary challenges to communication does
Jordan's behaviors address?
A. Effective communication requires significant
intellectual and psychological resources
B. Not everyone we encounter will appreciate the value of
communication
C. We over-rely on digitally mediated communication
D. Intercultural understanding can be difficult -
...ANSWER...✓✓ A. Effective communication requires
significant intellectual and psychological resources
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Peyton works part time at a local software company and
attends classes full time at a university. In order to stay
connected, Peyton communicates with colleagues,
classmates, family, and friends using multiple social
media websites, email and texts every day. Peyton often
feels overwhelmed by the volume of communication she
encounters.
Which of the 4 primary challenges to communication does
this scenario demonstrate?
A. Effective communication requires significant
intellectual and psychological resources
B. Not everyone appreciates the value of communication
C. We over-rely on digitally mediated communication
D. Intercultural understanding can be difficult -
...ANSWER...✓✓ C. We over-rely on digitally mediated
communication
Juanita is an instructor for a communications class at a
state university. At the beginning of the first class, she
goes over her expectations and explains that she expects
everyone to be on time and participate and that part of
their final grade is based on participation. She notices a
,3|Page
look of concern on a couple of students' faces, and she
wonders if they just don't like the idea of being on time,
participating, or something else. The two students, who
have come from a school environment that never
encouraged in-class participation and are worried that
their grades will suffer due to their shyness.
Which of the 4 primary challenges to communication does
this scenario demonstrate?
A. Effective communication requires significant
intellectual and psychological resources
B. Not everyone appreciates the value of communication
C. We over-rely on digitally mediated communication
D. Intercultural understanding can be - ...ANSWER...✓✓
D. Intercultural understanding can be difficult
Blake, who has just graduated from college, is looking for
a job. Blake emails the same cover letter and résumé to
about 20 different companies but does not receive any
replies. Blake concludes that this is because those
companies do not recognize good talent.
, 4|Page
Which concept below explains Blake's conclusion?
A. Fundamental attribution error
B. Self-serving bias
C. Intercultural Understanding
D. Stereotyping - ...ANSWER...✓✓ B. Self-serving bias
Which example represents a complete and successful
communication in the linear model?
A. You choose to wear a T-shirt that is easily recognizable
as representing your favorite musician.
B. You recognize the team logo on a garment worn by
someone you encounter in public.
C. You purchase a team jersey online that displays the
number for your favorite athlete.
D. You see someone wearing a T-shirt with an icon that
you do not understand. - ...ANSWER...✓✓ B. You
recognize the team logo on a garment worn by someone
you encounter in public.
