MCM101 Midterm MCQs 2025

Q1. All models of communication are linear in their graphical representation Except:

1. Schramm-Osgood’s Model
2. Lasswell model
3. None of the given options
4. Shannon-Weaver’s model

Correct answer: Schramm-Osgood’s Model

Q2. Communication is a complex business and involves certain ……… which join together to help a message go across.

1. Rounds
2. Elements
3. Bricks
4. All of the given options

Correct answer: Elements

Q3. The first ever paper mill was operated in which of the following cities?

1. Cairo
2. Delhi
3. Baghdad
4. Shinghai

Correct answer: Baghdad

Q4. Use of symbols is a case of:

1. Digital communication
2. Communication in emergency
3. Non verbal communication
4. Verbal communication

Correct answer: Digital communication

Q5. All are elements of Shannon-Weaver’s Model of communication Except:

1. Encoder
2. Field of experience
3. Decoder
4. Message

Correct answer: Encoder

Q6. Which one of the following invented radio?

1. Guglielmo Marconi
2. Philo Farnsworth
3. Graham Bell
4. George Stibitz

Correct answer: Guglielmo Marconi

Q7. Which one of the following is not an element of communication?

1. Propaganda
2. Sender
3. Channel
4. Receiver

Correct answer: Propaganda

Q8. All are true about words except:

1. Words are symbolic in nature.
2. Meanings of same words are changed with time.
3. Meanings of same words remain stable with time.
4. Words do not carry meaning in themselves.

Correct answer: Meanings of same words are changed with time.

Q9. A deliberate effort on part of sender to distort facts and outlook of a situation to further aggravate meanings (understanding) on a given subject and reap the benefit (resultant) by damaging the enemy is

1. Mass communication
2. Effective Communication
3. Propaganda
4. Public Relations

Correct answer: Propaganda

Q10. Feedback can come in the form of:

1. Verbal and nonverbal listener responses
2. Verbal communication only
3. Nonverbal communication only
4. Environmental noise

Correct answer: Verbal and nonverbal listener responses

Q1. Which of the following is not included in verbal form of message?

1. Letters
2. Facial expression
3. Books
4. Face to Face talk

Correct answer: Facial expression

Q2. Public Occurrences was a:

1. Magazine
2. Book
3. Newspaper
4. Court order

Correct answer: Newspaper

Q3. According to World Association of Newspaper, which one of the following was the first titled English language newspaper?

1. The Corrant
2. The Tatler
3. La Gazette
4. The Review

Correct answer: The Corrant

Q4. Feedback can come in the form of:

1. Nonverbal communication only
2. Environmental noise
3. Verbal and nonverbal listener responses
4. Verbal communication only

Correct answer: Verbal and nonverbal listener responses

Q5. An increase in noise ------------- message fidelity.

1. Expands
2. Does not affect
3. Decreases
4. Increases

Correct answer: Decreases

Q6. Which of the three components are parts of the human communication process?

1. Message, noise, feedback
2. Noise, feedback, jargon
3. Message, recording, feedback
4. Feedback, message, critiquing

Correct answer: Message, noise, feedback

Q7. What is the contribution of verbal communication towards society?

1. All of the given options
2. Availability of events of significance in history
3. Sharing of scientific work
4. Spread of religions

Correct answer: All of the given options

Q8. Which one of the following is not count as a limitation of the model?

1. Can lead to over simplifications
2. Premature Closure
3. Can lead us to new discoveries
4. Can lead to confusion

Correct answer: Can lead us to new discoveries