GLA Communication and Collaboration 2

Question 1

A student is writing an email to request an extension on a school project. Which element is MOST important to include?

Accepted Answer

A clear reason for the request and a proposed new deadline

Answer

Effective professional communication should include a clear rationale and a concrete solution, such as a proposed new deadline.

Question 2

During a group discussion, one member keeps interrupting others. What is the BEST response from the group facilitator?

Accepted Answer

Remind the group of discussion norms and allow each person a turn to speak

Answer

A facilitator's role is to maintain productive discussion by enforcing agreed-upon norms and ensuring equitable participation.

Question 3

When revising a collaborative document, a team member disagrees with a peer's edits. What is the MOST constructive approach?

Accepted Answer

Leave a comment explaining the concern and suggesting an alternative

Answer

Constructive collaboration involves respectful, specific feedback that explains concerns and offers alternatives rather than silent rejection or blind acceptance.

Question 4

A speaker uses a graph to support a claim in a presentation. The audience should first examine the graph to determine:

Accepted Answer

Whether the data source is credible and the scale is accurate

Answer

Critical evaluation of visual data requires checking the credibility of the source and whether the graph's scale accurately represents the data.

Question 5

Which communication strategy is MOST effective when trying to persuade an audience that holds a different opinion?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the opposing view, then present evidence for your position

Answer

Acknowledging counterarguments shows respect for the audience and strengthens your credibility before presenting supporting evidence.

(GLA) Graduation Literacy Assessments Practice Test

(GLA) Graduation Literacy Assessments Practice Test

GLA Communication and Collaboration 2