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Unit 3 - Practice Quiz

PEL175

1 What is the primary difference between hearing and listening?

A. Hearing is psychological; listening is physiological.
B. Hearing is a physical process; listening is an active, mental process.
C. Hearing requires interpretation; listening only requires sound perception.
D. There is no difference; they are synonyms.

2 Which of the following implies active listening?

A. Passively receiving information while scrolling on a phone.
B. Interrupting the speaker frequently to correct them.
C. Fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what is being said.
D. Hearing the words but thinking about what to eat for lunch.

3 In the communication process, what is 'decoding'?

A. The speaker creating the message.
B. The listener interpreting and assigning meaning to the message.
C. The noise that disrupts the message.
D. The method of taking notes.

4 Which of the following is an example of a non-verbal sign of active listening?

A. Saying "I agree".
B. Asking a clarifying question.
C. Nodding and maintaining eye contact.
D. Summarizing the main points.

5 What is Discriminative Listening?

A. Listening to understand the meaning of the message.
B. Listening to distinguish between different sounds, tones, and vocal cues.
C. Listening to evaluate the logic of an argument.
D. Listening for pleasure.

6 A student attending a lecture to understand and retain the material is practicing which type of listening?

A. Appreciative Listening
B. Comprehensive Listening
C. Therapeutic Listening
D. Superficial Listening

7 Which type of listening involves evaluating the message for logic, truthfulness, and value?

A. Critical Listening
B. Appreciative Listening
C. Discriminative Listening
D. Empathetic Listening

8 When a counselor listens to a patient to provide emotional support, they are using:

A. Critical Listening
B. Empathetic Listening
C. Appreciative Listening
D. Biased Listening

9 Listening to music or a poetry reading for enjoyment is classified as:

A. Critical Listening
B. Appreciative Listening
C. Comprehensive Listening
D. Relationship Listening

10 What is Biased Listening?

A. Listening only to information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs.
B. Listening to everything openly.
C. Listening to understand the structure of a speech.
D. Listening to identify grammatical errors.

11 Which of the following phrases is a signpost indicating a contrast or contradiction?

A. "Furthermore..."
B. "For example..."
C. "However..."
D. "In conclusion..."

12 When listening for structure, phrases like "First", "Next", and "Finally" serve as:

A. Conclusion indicators
B. Sequence markers
C. Emphasis markers
D. Contrast markers

13 What is the primary function of a thesis statement in a spoken presentation?

A. To tell a joke to warm up the audience.
B. To summarize the main idea or central argument of the speech.
C. To provide specific statistical details.
D. To ask the audience a rhetorical question.

14 To identify the conclusion of a lecture, a listener should look for signposts such as:

A. "To start with..."
B. "One distinct feature is..."
C. "To sum up..."
D. "Not only... but also..."

15 When listening for structure, distinguishing between main ideas and supporting details is crucial. Which of the following is a supporting detail?

A. The central argument of the lecture.
B. A specific example or statistic illustrating a point.
C. The topic sentence of a section.
D. The concluding summary.

16 Which note-taking method divides the page into three sections: Cues, Notes, and Summary?

A. The Outline Method
B. The Cornell Method
C. The Charting Method
D. The Sentence Method

17 The Mapping Method of note-taking is best described as:

A. Writing every word the speaker says.
B. Using a visual, non-linear organization with the main topic in the center.
C. Creating a spreadsheet with columns and rows.
D. Using Roman numerals and indentation.

18 Which note-taking method is most effective when the lecture content is heavy on distinct categories (e.g., dates, events, impacts)?

A. The Charting Method
B. The Sentence Method
C. The Paragraph Method
D. The Mind Map Method

19 What is a major disadvantage of the Sentence Method of note-taking?

A. It is hard to distinguish major points from minor details.
B. It requires preparing a table beforehand.
C. It is too visual.
D. It requires too much summarization during the lecture.

20 In the Outline Method, how is the relationship between main points and sub-points shown?

A. By drawing arrows.
B. By using indentation and bullet points/numbering.
C. By using different colored pens.
D. By writing them in different columns.

21 What is the primary purpose of the 'Cue Column' in the Cornell Method?

A. To write down the lecture verbatim.
B. To write a summary after class.
C. To write keywords or questions to test yourself later.
D. To draw doodles.

22 When taking notes, you should avoid:

A. Using symbols and abbreviations.
B. Leaving white space for later additions.
C. Writing down every single word spoken.
D. Paraphrasing the speaker's ideas.

23 Which of the following is a standard abbreviation for "for example"?

A. i.e.
B. e.g.
C. etc.
D. nb.

24 The abbreviation i.e. stands for id est, which translates to:

A. For example
B. That is (in other words)
C. Compare
D. And so on

25 Which symbol is commonly used in note-taking to represent "leads to", "results in", or "causes"?

A.
B.
C.
D. @

26 In note-taking shorthand, what does the symbol represent?

A. Because
B. Therefore
C. Question
D. Greater than

27 What does the abbreviation cf. mean in academic notes?

A. Confirm
B. Compare
C. Conference
D. Confused

28 Which of the following is a common technique for creating personal abbreviations?

A. Writing the word backwards.
B. Removing vowels (e.g., 'mngmt' for management).
C. Doubling every letter.
D. Writing in a different language.

29 What does the symbol represent?

A. Equal to
B. Does not equal / is different from
C. Approximately
D. Less than

30 The abbreviation w/o typically stands for:

A. With
B. Without
C. Work order
D. Watch out

31 Why is it important to review notes within 24 hours of taking them?

A. To make sure the ink hasn't faded.
B. To combat the 'forgetting curve' and move information to long-term memory.
C. To show the teacher you are diligent.
D. Because you will lose the notebook otherwise.

32 What is the process of synthesizing notes?

A. Photocopying them.
B. Combining notes from lectures, readings, and other sources to create a complete understanding.
C. Throwing away the parts you don't like.
D. Reading them aloud.

33 From notes to comprehending: What is the benefit of summarizing your notes in your own words?

A. It makes the notes look shorter.
B. It proves you have actively processed and understood the meaning.
C. It allows you to skip the details.
D. It is required by law.

34 Which activity transforms passive note-reading into active studying?

A. Re-reading the notes five times.
B. Highlighting every line.
C. Creating quiz questions based on the notes and answering them.
D. Staring at the page until you memorize it.

35 If your notes contain a gap or something you didn't understand, you should:

A. Ignore it; it probably wasn't important.
B. Guess what the speaker meant.
C. Ask the instructor or a peer for clarification immediately after the lecture.
D. Cross out the surrounding notes.

36 The symbol allows a note-taker to quickly write:

A. Exactly
B. Approximately
C. In addition to
D. Versus

37 Which of the following barriers to listening is considered internal (psychological)?

A. Loud construction noise outside.
B. A cold room temperature.
C. Prejudice or bias against the speaker.
D. A faulty microphone.

38 Paraphrasing a speaker's message back to them is a technique primarily used to:

A. Mock the speaker.
B. Verify understanding and show empathy.
C. Fill silence.
D. Show off your vocabulary.

39 What is the primary goal of Informational Listening?

A. To evaluate the speaker's charisma.
B. To learn and understand the content of the message.
C. To provide advice.
D. To enjoy the sounds.

40 Using the symbol in notes usually signifies:

A. Decrease / Drop
B. Increase / Rise / High
C. Look at the ceiling
D. North

41 In the context of listening, what is Signposting?

A. Making hand gestures.
B. Using words to guide the listener through the structure of the talk.
C. Writing signs on the whiteboard.
D. Posting notes online.

42 Which strategy helps in comprehending complex notes?

A. Keeping them in a disorganized pile.
B. Reorganizing them into a flowchart or diagram.
C. Never looking at them again.
D. Reading them backward.

43 The abbreviation vs. stands for:

A. Very soon
B. Versus (against)
C. Various
D. Version

44 What is a 'Rhetorical Question' in a speech primarily used for?

A. To get a verbal answer from the audience.
B. To confuse the audience.
C. To engage the audience to think about a point without expecting an answer.
D. To fill time.

45 Which listening type is most appropriate during a political debate?

A. Appreciative Listening
B. Critical Listening
C. Therapeutic Listening
D. Passive Listening

46 When taking notes, the symbol + is used to replace:

A. And / Also / Plus
B. Minus
C. Divide
D. Stop

47 What is Pseudo-listening?

A. Deep, intense listening.
B. Pretending to listen while the mind is elsewhere.
C. Listening to music.
D. Listening to a foreign language.

48 The abbreviation b/c is commonly used for:

A. Before Christ
B. Because
C. Be careful
D. Broadcasting

49 Which part of the Cornell method is completed after the lecture is over?

A. The Notes column
B. The Date
C. The Topic
D. The Summary section

50 Effective note-taking requires:

A. Good handwriting only.
B. Active listening and cognitive processing.
C. A laptop.
D. Permission from the speaker.