Intercultural Communication Competence Quiz

Check your knowledge on intercultural communication with these questions covering key concepts, barriers, and strategies.

#1

Which of the following is NOT a component of intercultural communication competence?

Cultural awareness
Cultural sensitivity
Cultural domination
Cultural adaptation
#2

Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?

Speaking a foreign language
Using hand gestures
Writing an email
Listening attentively
#3

What is the term for the ability to interpret and respond appropriately to cultural signals?

Cultural competence
Ethnocentrism
Cultural relativism
Cultural adaptation
#4

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences intercultural communication?

Language
Age
Ethnicity
Geographical location
#5

What is the term for the ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds?

Intercultural competence
Cultural dominance
Cross-cultural communication
Ethnocentric communication
#6

What does the term 'ethnocentrism' refer to in intercultural communication?

Respecting other cultures
Judging other cultures by the standards of one's own culture
Being open-minded towards cultural differences
Understanding cultural nuances
#7

Which of the following communication styles is often characterized by indirectness and ambiguity?

High-context communication
Low-context communication
Direct communication
Formal communication
#8

What is the term for the tendency to interpret others' behaviors through one's own cultural filters?

Ethnocentrism
Stereotyping
Cultural empathy
Selective perception
#9

What does the term 'cultural adaptation' refer to in intercultural communication?

Forcing one's own cultural norms onto others
Adjusting to and effectively functioning in a different cultural environment
Ignorance of cultural differences
Maintaining cultural barriers
#10

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to intercultural communication?

Language barriers
Cultural stereotypes
High-context communication
Cultural empathy
#11

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for improving intercultural communication competence?

Seeking cultural experiences
Avoiding interaction with people from different cultures
Learning about other cultures
Developing empathy
#12

What is the concept of 'power distance' in intercultural communication?

The extent to which a culture values individualism
The degree to which inequalities are accepted or challenged in a society
The preference for clear and direct communication
The way cultures perceive time
#13

What does 'monochronic' time orientation mean in intercultural communication?

Prioritizing relationships over tasks
Valuing punctuality and adherence to schedules
Adapting easily to changes in plans
Being relaxed about time
#14

What is the concept of 'uncertainty avoidance' in intercultural communication?

The tendency to avoid ambiguous situations
The preference for taking risks in communication
The willingness to accept cultural differences
The ability to adapt to uncertain circumstances
#15

What does 'polychronic' time orientation mean in intercultural communication?

Valuing punctuality and adherence to schedules
Prioritizing relationships over tasks
Being relaxed about time
Adapting easily to changes in plans

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