Which of the following are characteristic features of communication? (a) It…
2018
Which of the following are characteristic features of communication? (a) It involves exchange of ideas, facts and opinions (b) It is a continuous process (c) It is both verbal and non-verbal (d) It is synchronous in nature
Answer: D. (a), (b) and (c) — Answer: Statements (a), (b), and (c) are correct; statement (d) is not necessarily true. Statement (a): Communication involves exchange of ideas, facts and…
- A.
(a) and (d)
- B.
(b), (c) and (d)
- C.
(a), (c) and (d)
- D.
(a), (b) and (c)
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Correct answer: D
Answer: Statements (a), (b), and (c) are correct; statement (d) is not necessarily true.
Statement (a): Communication involves exchange of ideas, facts and opinions. This is a fundamental characteristic.
Statement (b): Communication is a continuous process because people constantly send and receive messages, even when not engaged in formal communication.
Statement (c): Communication can be both verbal (spoken or written words) and non‑verbal (gestures, facial expressions, body language).
Statement (d): This is not necessarily true. Communication may be synchronous (real‑time, like a phone call) or asynchronous (delayed, like email or recorded messages). Therefore it cannot be defined as inherently synchronous.