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Below are the scanned copy of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Question Paper with answer keys of Exam Name 'HSST Journalism - KHSE (CAT.NO:488/2019)' And exam conducted in the year 2021. And Question paper code was '097/2021'. Medium of question paper was in Malayalam or English . Booklet Alphacode was 'A'. Answer keys are given at the bottom, but we suggest you to try answering the questions yourself and compare the key along wih to check your performance. Because we would like you to do and practice by yourself.
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The prewriting of graphic technique, the provision of process representation and the
manipulation of the order of steps is known as
A) story boarding B) flowcharting
C) outlining D) procedure
“Communication is a process” means
A) we must adapt to inevitable change when we communicate with others
B) no relationship stands still, frozen in time
C) we can understand messages from other individuals by carefully examining a
single word, phrase or sentence
D) both (A) and (B)
All of the following are barriers to effective communication except
A) Communication overloads B) Improper timing
C) Eliminate noise D) Distortion of information
Based on empirical results on gender differences in the pattern of communication, all
of the following are considered to be significant differences in gender communication
except
A) Women are more likely to use a gentle expletive, while men tend to be harsher
B) Men are more interested than women in calling attention to their accomplishment or
hogging recognition
C) Women want empathy, not solution
D) All of the above are correct difference based on research findings
According to Daniel Bell, the main driving force in the shift to “postindustrial” society is
A) Media literacy B) Satellite communication
C) Computer literacy D) Scientific knowledge
Opinion leaders and opinion formers are an integral part of which model of
communication ?
A) Relational B) Influencer C) Linear D) Interactional
What are the two particular influences on the communication process ?
A) media and people B) culture and technology
C) systems and people D) media and technology
The simplified communication model (1954) by Wilbur Schramm has three main
communication components. Which of the following is not included in his simplified
model ?
A) A message or signal, which is transmitted
B) A destination, where receiver decodes it
C) Source
D) A source, who encodes
Technological determinism is the presumption that
A) Technology causes certain human behaviors
B) Soon inventors will develop the ultimate device to improve life
C) Technology is glorified too much and man should not rely too much on it
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All of the above
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