Question

When is the communication process complete?

• A. When the sender transmits the message.
• B. When the message leaves the channel.
• C. When the receiver understands the message.
• D. When the message enters the channel.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

When the receiver understands the message.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. Communication is a two-way process in which a message in the form of ideas, thoughts, feelings, or opinions is transmitted between two or more people in order to achieve a shared understanding.
2. There are five steps in the communication process: idea generation, encoding, channel selection, decoding, and feedback. Noise is defined as anything that interferes with clear communication.
3. Each step of the communication process can be hampered by noise.
4. It completes when the receiver understands the message.

Therefore, option C is the correct answer.