Analogy Communication & Stakeholder Engagement 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Report is to inform as PROPOSAL is to:
- persuade (Correct answer)
- summarize
- document
- archive
Correct answer: persuade
A report is designed to inform while a proposal is designed to persuade stakeholders to approve an idea or action.
Question 2: Bridge is to gap as LIAISON is to:
- communication barrier (Correct answer)
- organizational goal
- project scope
- team morale
Correct answer: communication barrier
A bridge spans a physical gap just as a liaison spans a communication barrier between groups.
Question 3: Sponsor is to resources as CHAMPION is to:
- advocacy (Correct answer)
- budget
- timeline
- deliverables
Correct answer: advocacy
A sponsor provides resources while a champion provides advocacy and internal support for a project.
Question 4: Active listening is to understanding as PARAPHRASING is to:
- confirmation (Correct answer)
- interruption
- persuasion
- deflection
Correct answer: confirmation
Active listening leads to understanding just as paraphrasing provides confirmation that the message was received correctly.
Question 5: Deadline is to schedule as BUDGET is to:
- cost plan (Correct answer)
- scope statement
- risk register
- change log
Correct answer: cost plan
A deadline is a constraint within a schedule just as a budget is a constraint within a cost plan.
Question 6: Jargon is to specialist as PLAIN LANGUAGE is to:
- general audience (Correct answer)
- technical team
- executive sponsor
- subject expert
Correct answer: general audience
Jargon is tailored for specialists while plain language is tailored for a general audience to maximize comprehension.
Question 7: Ping is to check-in as DEBRIEF is to:
- post-event review (Correct answer)
- pre-launch briefing
- status update
- kickoff meeting
Correct answer: post-event review
A ping is a brief check-in during activity just as a debrief is a structured post-event review after activity ends.
Analogy Communication & Stakeholder Engagement 3
Report is to inform as PROPOSAL is to: