GLA Communication and Collaboration 5

Question 1

A team member sends a message in the group chat saying the deadline should be moved. The MOST appropriate response from the team leader is to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the concern and schedule a group discussion to reach a consensus

Answer

Effective team leadership involves acknowledging concerns respectfully and facilitating a group decision-making process.

Question 2

What does it mean to 'synthesize' information from multiple sources?

Accepted Answer

Combine ideas from multiple sources to form a new, unified understanding

Answer

Synthesis involves integrating information from multiple sources to create a new understanding that goes beyond what any single source says.

Question 3

Which sentence MOST clearly uses a logical transition to show cause and effect?

Accepted Answer

The project was late; consequently, the client requested a full review.

Answer

'Consequently' signals that the late project directly caused the client to request a review, which is a cause-and-effect relationship.

Question 4

During peer review, a student receives feedback that is too vague to be useful, such as 'This is good.' What should the student do?

Accepted Answer

Ask the reviewer specific questions, such as which sections were strongest and why

Answer

When feedback is vague, asking targeted follow-up questions helps the reviewer provide actionable guidance.

Question 5

A student is preparing to give a persuasive speech. To establish credibility (ethos), the student should:

Accepted Answer

Cite reliable sources and demonstrate knowledge of the topic

Answer

Ethos (credibility) is built by demonstrating knowledge, citing reliable evidence, and showing the audience you have researched the topic thoroughly.

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