NPTEL Soft Skill Development Week 1 Assignment Solution
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Which of the following best explains the difference between hard skills and soft skills?
- A) Hard skills are personal traits, while soft skills are technical abilities.
- B) Hard skills are easily measurable and quantifiable, whereas soft skills are more difficult to define and assess.
- C) Hard skills are learned through experience, while soft skills are learned through formal education.
- D) Hard skills are less important than soft skills in the workplace.
In communication, the idea that different people may interpret the same message differently is best illustrated by which concept?
- A) Noise in communication
- B) Encoding and decoding
- C) Selective perception
- D) Interpretation based on individual experiences
Which of the following best describes dogma as a barrier to communication
- A) Lack of feedback from the receiver
- B) Use of complex technical language
- C) Rigid beliefs that prevent acceptance of new ideas
- D) Physical distance between sender and receiver
In a formal group discussion, the principle "Use non-verbal gestures to intervene and then to continue" mainly emphasizes which of the following?
- A) Relying only on written communication
- B) Interrupting speakers verbally to gain attention
- C) Using appropriate body language to signal participation without disrupting the flow
- D) Avoiding participation until invited by the leader
Tenseness in a male voice often signals ________.
- A) friendliness
- B) confidence
- C) quarrelsomeness
- D) indifference
The frequent use of the "I" habit in conversation primarily reflects which communication behavior?
- A) Mutual understanding
- B) Conversational dominance
- C) Supportive listening
- D) Group harmony
The story of the man struck by an arrow, to whom Buddha responds with silence, primarily teaches that communication should focus on:
- A) Debating metaphysical questions before addressing reality
- B) Seeking the source of suffering rather than its immediate solution
- C) Solving practical problems instead of indulging in unnecessary speculation
- D) Maintaining silence as the highest form of communication
In communication, the concept of territory refers to personal or social space, which keeps changing mainly due to:
- A) Fixed cultural rules that never vary
- B) Individual status, context, and relationships
- C) Biological differences among people
- D) Permanent personality traits
In Japanese communication, pauses in conversation are generally interpreted as a sign of:
- A) Lack of knowledge or confusion
- B) Disinterest in the discussion
- C) Thoughtfulness and respect for the listener
- D) Communication breakdown
In the process of listening, the term foreground refers to:
- A) Background noise that interferes with listening
- B) Information that the listener deliberately focuses on
- C) Unconscious interpretation of messages
- D) Physical setting of the communication
Thoughts and beliefs of a speaker can be perceived by a listener through effective listening.
- A) True
- B) False
In a professional conversation, the guideline "don't interrupt unless necessary" is best applied when the listener aims to:
- A) Control the direction of the discussion
- B) Demonstrate authority over the speaker
- C) Ensure accurate understanding before responding
- D) Avoid participating in the conversation
In social transactions, a "white lie" is most commonly used to:
- A) Gain unfair advantage over others
- B) Deliberately mislead for personal benefit
- C) Conceal serious ethical violations
- D) Maintain social harmony and avoid hurting feelings
When visuals are used as a supplement in communication, their primary function is to:
- A) Support and enhance understanding of the message
- B) Substitute spoken or written content
- C) Distract the audience from the main message
- D) Distract the audience from the main message
Statement I: Gestures and postures play a significant role in conveying attitudes and emotions during communication. Statement II: Gestures and postures always have the same meaning across different cultures.
- A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- A) Statement I is true and Statement II is false
- B) Statement I is false and Statement II is true
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