In the communication cycle, what is the process of understanding the meaning of a received message called?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Decoding
Decoding is the receiver’s process of interpreting a received message and assigning meaning to its words, signs, symbols, or gestures. Encoding is different because it is the sender’s conversion of an idea into a message. A channel carries the message, while feedback is the receiver’s response after or during understanding. Since the question focuses on interpreting the received message, B is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Decoding
Why is this the correct answer?
Decoding is the receiver’s process of interpreting a received message and assigning meaning to its words, signs, symbols, or gestures. Encoding is different because it is the sender’s conversion of an idea into a message. A channel carries the message, while feedback is the receiver’s response after or during understanding. Since the question focuses on interpreting the received message, B is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Information Technology question. Chapter: Maintain Healthy Safe and Secure Working Environment.