If loud noise from a fan in the classroom prevents a message from being heard, what type of communication barrier is it?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Physical barrier
A physical barrier comes from the environment or the communication setting and interferes with sending, receiving, or hearing a message. Loud fan noise is an external sound that blocks the receiver’s hearing, so it is a physical barrier. A linguistic barrier concerns unfamiliar language or words, an interpersonal barrier concerns relationships, and a cultural barrier concerns differing cultural meanings or norms.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Physical barrier
Why is this the correct answer?
A physical barrier comes from the environment or the communication setting and interferes with sending, receiving, or hearing a message. Loud fan noise is an external sound that blocks the receiver’s hearing, so it is a physical barrier. A linguistic barrier concerns unfamiliar language or words, an interpersonal barrier concerns relationships, and a cultural barrier concerns differing cultural meanings or norms.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 English question. Chapter: First Flight Prose.
