PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF CRIMINOLOGY

641 Sales St., Sta. Cruz, Manila

PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION
MID-TERM DEPARTMENTAL EXAM

Name: _______________________________ Date: ______________________

Couse and Section: _____________________ Professor: ___________________

I-A. Multiple Choice

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on the left side space of this
test paper. WRITE A CAPITAL LETTER.
_____1. The method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the
use of words in a structured and conventional way. Also used by a particular
country or community.

A. Communication B. Language

C. Speech Community D. Language Acquisition

_____2. The act of conveying meanings from one entity or group to another through the use of
mutually understood signs, symbols, and semiotic rules.

A. Communication B. Language learning

C. Speech Community D. Language Acquisition

_____3. A group of people who share a set of linguistic norms and expectations regarding the
use of language.

A. Communication B. Language

C. Speech Community D. First Language

_____4. The process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive and comprehend
language, as well as to produce and use words and sentences to communicate.

A. Communication B. Phonology

C. Speech Community D. Language Acquisition

_____5. Communication with oneself using internal vocalization or reflective thinking. Like other
forms of communication, communication is triggered by some internal or external
stimulus.

A. Intrapersonal B. Interpersonal
 C. Organizational D. Intercultural

_____6. The sending and receiving of messages among interrelated individuals within a
particular environment or setting to achieve individual and common goals. It is highly
contextual and culturally dependent.

A. Intrapersonal B. Formal

C. Organizational D. Intercultural

_____7. It is communication between or among people having different linguistic, religious,

ethnic, social, and professional background.

A. Intrapersonal B. Interpersonal

C. Personal D. Intercultural

_____8. An exchange of information between two or more people. It is also an area of study and
research that seeks to understand how humans use verbal and nonverbal cues to
accomplish a number of personal and relational goals.

A. Intrapersonal B. Interpersonal

C. Organizational D. Contextual

_____9. It involves the use of electronic media.

A. Extended B. Contextual

C. Transactional D. Personal

_____10. A communication aims to accomplish or resolve something at the end of the

conversation.

A. Extended B. Contextual

C. Transactional D. Policy

II. Vocabulary for Communication

Directions: Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form of the word given in
the brackets. Write the correct word in the space given below.

1. The convicted criminals were condemned for crimes against _________________(human)

2. Unable to bear the _________________he left his village. (humiliate)

3. The play was so _________________that the audience laughed through it. (humor)

4. _________________of the jewels was made by the owner. (identify)

5. It would be _________________ to antagonize such an influential politician. (idiot)

6. An _________________ set designer can always enhance a play. (imagination)

7. Lending someone your passport is an _________________thing to do. (imbecile)

8. The newsmen discussed the political _________________ of the war. (implicate)

9. Low morale can render an army _________________ (impotence)

10. His account of the robbery was hysterical and _________________ (incoherency)

III. Identification
Directions: Identify the following words if it is A. Non-verbal code B. Visual Communication
C. Extended Communication D. Intercultural Communication. WRITE A CAPITAL LETTER.

_____1. Photos _____2. Television _____3. Symbols _____4. Photo Conferencing

_____5. Skype Calls _____6. Handshake _____7. Imagery _____8. Eye Contact (Sincerity)

_____9. Salvage (to kill somebody) _____10. Maps _____11. Graphs _____12. Facial Expression

_____13. Nodding of head _____14. Charts _____15. Radio _____16. Video Conferencing

_____17. Looking straight to the eye while talking _____18. I love you hand sign

_____19. Waving hands from side to side _____20. Twitching of lips (pointing something)
IV. ESSAY 10 pts each
1. What is the culture in your home/place/province? Give at least 5 and explain.

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2. Do you think cultures can be created? Modified? Changed? Give at least 5 and explain.

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3. In PCCR where you are currently enrolled, what is the prevailing organizational culture? What are
some of the practices/rituals that you observe? Give at least 5 and explain.

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