VU Midterm Past Papers
196 solved midterm past paper MCQs for ENG301 (Business Communication) at Virtual University, each with the correct answer marked. Use them to learn the VU question style and test your recall. An independent study tool — not affiliated with VU.
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Q1. The use of jargon is an example of which type of communication barrier?
Q2. Information gathering is a constant activity of human beings.
Q3. Which of the following is/are vital functions of communication?
Q4. BB from vice president to district sales manager is called:
Q5. ______ is a more formal way of communication.
Q6. ______ theory of communication lays emphasis on accuracy and deals with technical problems during the transmission of a message from a sender to a receiver.
Q7. Electronic communication includes all of the following except ____.
Q8. ______ communication is the best for permanent record.
Q9. Which of the following is not the purpose of communication?
Q10. In an organization, the functional areas are:
Q11. Arriving ahead of time for a meeting is an example of:
Q12. The Upward flow of information takes place between peers in the organizations in order to solve problems, perform job duties, prepare for meetings, and cooperate on important projects.
Q13. Inside the organization how many flows are working?
Q14. An exchange of information within an organization is called internal communication.
Q15. A ______ is anything that prevents something from getting through to its destination or receiver as intended.
Q16. Task force is ------------- after solving a specific problem, assigned to them.
Q17. Classification of Report is:
Q18. Collection letter are usually written in:
Q19. ------------------------ include investigation of an issue or problem or Calculation of financial ratios of a company.
Q20. Monthly Market Report is an analysis of business done during the
Q21. The role of the Chairman as a Committee Member is:
Q22. Weekly Market Report gives the condition of the commodities for the past ____.
Q23. Memorandum consists of usually ---------- main parts.
Q24. -----------are routine reports prepared at regular time interval-daily, weekly, monthly quarterly or annually.
Q25. Minutes, which tell more of the ‘story of what happened and who said what at a meeting are?
Q26. -------------- are usually short messages with natural, casual use of language.
Q27. Solicited Sales letters are written:
Q28. The place where we go to buy or sell commodities is commonly known as ______ .
Q29. Claim letter is also called:
Q30. Sales letters start with:
Q31. In circular letters personal interest is created by using the word -----------------.
Q32. In claim letter the initial statement should contain:
Q33. Letter reports are of ----------- types:
Q34. Memorandum is used to:
Q35. Reports, which show “progress,” accomplishments, or activities over time or at a given stage of a major assignment are known as -------------.
Q36. Collection letter should be written with the assumption that most of the people will:
Q37. A _______ Proposal is usually academic in nature.
Q38. In letter refusing adjustment, the point of view of the reader should be-------------.
Q39. There are -------- kinds of Sales letters.
Q40. Written summary of a meeting’s business is called:
Q41. Which writing style characterizes the memos?
Q42. Prefatory parts are ____ in number.
Q43. - ----------- letter is the reply to complaint.
Q44. Collection letter should be:
Q45. Circular letters are used:
Q46. Letter refusing adjustment is written when:
Q47. Another name of a synopsis is:
Q48. A standing committee is one that operates permanently:
Q49. There are _____ basic parts of a formal report.
Q50. Complaint letter should be called----------------.
Q51. Communication is a process of transmitting and receiving_________________ message.
Q52. ------------------- is often effective for getting a motivational message out to a large number of people.
Q53. Research Proposal is one kind of proposal and other one is:
Q54. While sending the message, you are__________
Q55. Unsolicited letters are written on ADIA plan which is --------- step approach.
Q56. Written summary of a business meeting is called:
Q57. The minutes of informal meeting are signed by the person who took them and sometimes by the ----------------- as well.
Q58. What is a structured, written summary of a person’s education, employment background, and job qualifications?
Q59. Which approach is the most common way to organize a resume?
Q60. What is the purpose of writing a follow-up letter to an organization?
Q61. An applicant should show interest in the job during the which stage?
Q62. In which interview, recruiters see how does a candidate handle himself under pressure?
Q63. How many types of power are in negotiation?
Q64. ---------------is exerted by someone who can influence and manipulate behaviour.
Q65. BATNA stands for :
Q66. Which tests are designed to check competency or specific abilities of a candidate, needed to perform a job?
Q67. According to Psychologists, 50 percent of an interview’s decision is made within how many seconds?
Q68. A ----------------section of thesis can contain a flow chart which summarizes the way in which various processes involved in the project fit together.
Q69. There are---------- research methods that are typically used in educational research.
Q70. In APA format, If you are directly quoting something in your research paper from an other work, you will need to include the author's last name, year of publication, and the --------------- for the reference
Q71. It is that part of language associated with but not involving the word system. It consists of the voice qualities and vocalizations that affect how something is said rather than what is said. Select one which is true from the followings.
Q72. Which one is the aspect of life styles of the country?
Q73. This form is named so because inside address, salutation and paragraphs are blocked not indented in this form. If plain paper is being used, heading, date, complimentary close and signature are typewritten at the horizontal centre of the page. They are placed so that they end near the right hand margin. Match the above with one of the followings:
Q74. AGM stands for:
Q75. ----------------------emphasizes studies that are experimental in nature, emphasizes measurement, and search for relationships.
Q76. Which one of the the following characteristics should a person follow while writing an email?
Q77. For writing a successful resume, which attitude is better to adopt?
Q78. Which thing does reveal something about a candidate’s personality and professionalism during an interview?
Q79. As good-news plan is similar to direct-request plan, so is persuasive plan to----------- plan.
Q80. --------------- is a group of people who are appointed to solve a specific problem.
Q81. A ------------------is a cross between interoffice memo and a formal report.
Q82. ------------------- reports are usually short messages with natural, casual use of language.
Q83. Personal space varies according to:
Q84. Which type of interview is less formal and unstructured?
Q85. --------------- is a negotiation method that involves people cooperating to produce a solution satisfactory to both parties.
Q86. Which is an active process of receiving aural stimulus?
Q87. Proposal should be written in a :
Q88. Evaluation studies are usually described as either--------------------- or summative.
Q89. A person has to follow three steps for an oral presentation which are: 1. Planning your presentation, 2. ------------------ your presentation, 3. Completing your presentation.
Q90. While delivering an oral presentation to large groups, a person should use what kind of style?
Q91. What is a delivery method of oral presentation in which speech is made without any preparation or made on the spur of the moment?
Q92. APA style requires authors to use past tense or ------------------when using signal phrases to describe earlier research.
Q93. It means that for a Company to survive, it must establish markets not only in its own country but also in many foreign countries. Thus employees must understand other cultures as well as their own country’s ethnic diversity. Match this statement with one of the following concepts:
Q94. All seven C’s can be applied to:
Q95. The form of communication used most of the time for written messages to persons inside your organization is called:
Q96. How unnecessary repetition should be treated for successful business message?
Q97. In letter refusing adjustment, the point of view of a reader should be-------------.
Q98. Collection letter should be written with the assumption that most people will:
Q99. While drafting a letter which thing should we ignore?
Q100. An exchange of information within an organization is called:
Q101. Which writing style characterizes memos?
Q102. The most important communication task for business students is to prepare which thing?
Q103. In which type of resume, the work-experience section dominates after name, address and objective.
Q104. The principle through which your message will get across, so that the receiver will understand what you are trying to convey,is called:
Q105. A formal style is characterized by more------------ sentences.
Q106. There are ---------------- negotiation strategies.
Q107. A good research proposal is that which is :
Q108. How many types of pre-employment tests are administered by companies?
Q109. The--------------- section of a thesis explains the reasons for doing the research, and indicates why the research is important, valuable or significant.
Q110. ------------------is a well established research question that can be in the form of a descriptive statement or a question.
Q111. All pieces of literature, key journals and books referred to in proposal should be listed at the end of the proposal. It is called------------------ section of thesis.
Q112. Which one is national variable from the followings?
Q113. A company usually writes good will letters to:
Q114. Fisher and Ury (1991) developed a concept known as :
Q115. Certain analytical reports are called:
Q116. Which one of the suggestions is not the part of replies to inquiries?
Q117. How many major delivery methods are used for an oral presentation?
Q118. There are ------------- types of job letters
Q119. Which tests do provide quantitative information about a candidate’s skills, attitudes, and habits?
Q120. Communication is an important part of our .......................today.
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