Question 1

If an interviewee is trying to adhere to Grice's cooperative principle in an interview,how might they achieve being honest?

Accepted Answer

A)  by providing exaggerated responses 
B)  by providing truthful responses 
C)  by providing long-winded responses 
D)  by using specific language 
E)  by defining all jargon 
A)  by providing exaggerated responses 
B)  by providing truthful responses 
C)  by providing long-winded responses 
D)  by using specific language 
E)  by defining all jargon B

Question 2

Briana is charged with redesigning a popular consumer item and has chosen to conduct an interview to gain feedback from her customers.What type of interview would you suggest she conduct?

Accepted Answer

A)  an appraisal interview 
B)  a selection interview 
C)  an employment interview 
D)  an information interview of a dyad 
E)  a focus group interview 
A)  an appraisal interview 
B)  a selection interview 
C)  an employment interview 
D)  an information interview of a dyad 
E)  a focus group interview E

Question 3

Open questions normally require a yes or no response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The interviewee assumes a passive role in an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In an interview if you are asked,"Can you lift a twenty-five-pound box?" what type of question is being used?

Accepted Answer

A)  illegal question 
B)  unethical question 
C)  open question 
D)  closed question 
E)  leading question 
A)  illegal question 
B)  unethical question 
C)  open question 
D)  closed question 
E)  leading question

Question 6

What type of question is used to introduce a topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary question 
B)  closed question 
C)  primary question 
D)  leading question 
E)  clarifying question 
A)  secondary question 
B)  closed question 
C)  primary question 
D)  leading question 
E)  clarifying question

Question 7

All interviews are dyadic,involving two people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to your text,to prepare for an information interview,one needs to take all of the following step(s)EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying your purpose. 
B)  conducting background research. 
C)  developing an interview protocol. 
D)  setting up the interview. 
E)  preparing secondary questions. 
A)  identifying your purpose. 
B)  conducting background research. 
C)  developing an interview protocol. 
D)  setting up the interview. 
E)  preparing secondary questions.

Question 9

Using an interview protocol,an interviewer can ensure that the interview is informative in tone by following the cooperative principle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

During an interview,the interviewer used specialized language such as jargon.What tenet of Grice's cooperative principle did they violate?

Accepted Answer

A)  be informative 
B)  be honest 
C)  be clear 
D)  be relevant 
E)  follow an interview protocol 
A)  be informative 
B)  be honest 
C)  be clear 
D)  be relevant 
E)  follow an interview protocol

Question 11

Attending is an important listening skill to demonstrate that an interviewer is ready to listen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If you are asked,"Don't you like the new student desks that we chose to purchase?" you are experiencing what type of question?

Accepted Answer

A)  leading question 
B)  neutral question 
C)  closed question 
D)  secondary question 
E)  open question 
A)  leading question 
B)  neutral question 
C)  closed question 
D)  secondary question 
E)  open question

Question 13

To prepare for an information interview,it is wise to

Accepted Answer

A)  build rapport. 
B)  develop an interview protocol. 
C)  be engaged. 
D)  just "wing it." 
E)  bring your résumé. 
A)  build rapport. 
B)  develop an interview protocol. 
C)  be engaged. 
D)  just "wing it." 
E)  bring your résumé.

Question 14

Secondary questions are often part of the interview protocol and are often highly structured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If in preparing for an employment selection interview,a job applicant focused his or her skills and experiences to a specific job,what step is the applicant taking?

Accepted Answer

A)  writing a functional résumé 
B)  writing a chronological résumé 
C)  developing a cover letter 
D)  developing questions for the interview 
E)  preparing responses for the interview 
A)  writing a functional résumé 
B)  writing a chronological résumé 
C)  developing a cover letter 
D)  developing questions for the interview 
E)  preparing responses for the interview

Question 16

Attending skills can help improve the effectiveness of our listening by

Accepted Answer

A)  asking questions. 
B)  taking notes. 
C)  using a verbal response such as paraphrasing. 
D)  allowing for interruptions. 
E)  avoiding immediacy. 
A)  asking questions. 
B)  taking notes. 
C)  using a verbal response such as paraphrasing. 
D)  allowing for interruptions. 
E)  avoiding immediacy.

Question 17

All of the following is a characteristic of an interview EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  it can be face-to-face. 
B)  it can be mediated. 
C)  it can be conducted within a small group. 
D)  it often is dyadic. 
E)  it always occurs between two people. 
A)  it can be face-to-face. 
B)  it can be mediated. 
C)  it can be conducted within a small group. 
D)  it often is dyadic. 
E)  it always occurs between two people.

Question 18

An interview protocol is similar to a preparation outline in that they both guide the communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In a functional résumé,information is not in chronological order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Asking,"If I need to follow up,can I contact you at this number?" is an example of what step of managing an information interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  being engaged 
B)  rapport building 
C)  leave-taking 
D)  using attending skills 
E)  developing interview protocol 
A)  being engaged 
B)  rapport building 
C)  leave-taking 
D)  using attending skills 
E)  developing interview protocol

If an interviewee is trying to adhere to Grice's cooperative principle in an interview,how might they achieve being honest?

Briana is charged with redesigning a popular consumer item and has chosen to conduct an interview to gain feedback from her customers.What type of interview would you suggest she conduct?

Open questions normally require a yes or no response.

The interviewee assumes a passive role in an interview.

In an interview if you are asked,"Can you lift a twenty-five-pound box?" what type of question is being used?

What type of question is used to introduce a topic?

All interviews are dyadic,involving two people.

According to your text,to prepare for an information interview,one needs to take all of the following step(s)EXCEPT

Using an interview protocol,an interviewer can ensure that the interview is informative in tone by following the cooperative principle.

During an interview,the interviewer used specialized language such as jargon.What tenet of Grice's cooperative principle did they violate?

Attending is an important listening skill to demonstrate that an interviewer is ready to listen.

If you are asked,"Don't you like the new student desks that we chose to purchase?" you are experiencing what type of question?

To prepare for an information interview,it is wise to

Secondary questions are often part of the interview protocol and are often highly structured.

If in preparing for an employment selection interview,a job applicant focused his or her skills and experiences to a specific job,what step is the applicant taking?

Attending skills can help improve the effectiveness of our listening by

All of the following is a characteristic of an interview EXCEPT

An interview protocol is similar to a preparation outline in that they both guide the communication.

In a functional résumé,information is not in chronological order.

Asking,"If I need to follow up,can I contact you at this number?" is an example of what step of managing an information interview?

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Exam 18: Interviewing Techniques and Strategies

If an interviewee is trying to adhere to Grice's cooperative principle in an interview,how might they achieve being honest?

Briana is charged with redesigning a popular consumer item and has chosen to conduct an interview to gain feedback from her customers.What type of interview would you suggest she conduct?

Open questions normally require a yes or no response.

The interviewee assumes a passive role in an interview.

In an interview if you are asked,"Can you lift a twenty-five-pound box?" what type of question is being used?

What type of question is used to introduce a topic?

All interviews are dyadic,involving two people.

According to your text,to prepare for an information interview,one needs to take all of the following step(s)EXCEPT

Using an interview protocol,an interviewer can ensure that the interview is informative in tone by following the cooperative principle.

During an interview,the interviewer used specialized language such as jargon.What tenet of Grice's cooperative principle did they violate?

Attending is an important listening skill to demonstrate that an interviewer is ready to listen.

If you are asked,"Don't you like the new student desks that we chose to purchase?" you are experiencing what type of question?

To prepare for an information interview,it is wise to

Secondary questions are often part of the interview protocol and are often highly structured.

If in preparing for an employment selection interview,a job applicant focused his or her skills and experiences to a specific job,what step is the applicant taking?

Attending skills can help improve the effectiveness of our listening by

All of the following is a characteristic of an interview EXCEPT

An interview protocol is similar to a preparation outline in that they both guide the communication.

In a functional résumé,information is not in chronological order.

Asking,"If I need to follow up,can I contact you at this number?" is an example of what step of managing an information interview?

Introduction to Communication

Self and Perception

Mediated Communication

Understanding Culture

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Active Listening

Managing Conflict

Principles of Interpersonal Communication

Managing Interpersonal Relationships

Small Group Communication

Leadership in Group Communication

Preparing Your Speech

Composing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

Informative Speeches

Persuasive Speeches

Filters