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The document consists of multiple-choice questions, true/false statements, and open-ended questions related to intercultural communication concepts and practices. It covers topics such as Japanese communication styles, Canadian language policies, Indian caste systems, and cultural values in various countries. The questions aim to assess understanding of cultural nuances and communication differences across diverse societies.

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Mock Test 1

The document consists of multiple-choice questions, true/false statements, and open-ended questions related to intercultural communication concepts and practices. It covers topics such as Japanese communication styles, Canadian language policies, Indian caste systems, and cultural values in various countries. The questions aim to assess understanding of cultural nuances and communication differences across diverse societies.

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Part I: Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.

Write your answers (A, B,


C, or D) ON THE ANSWER SHEET. (2pts)
1. How is the concept of ‘tatemae’ different from ‘honne’ in Japanese communication?
A. Tatemae is one’s true feelings, while honne is a façade.
B. Tatemae is a public façade, while honne is one’s true feelings.
C. Both terms refer to the same concept.
D. Tatemae is related to body language, while honne is verbal communication.
2. Which of the following provinces in Canada uses French as their official language?
A. Alberta B. Nova Scotia C. Ontario D. Quebec
3. How is time perceived in Indian intercultural communication?
A. Punctuality is highly valued.
B. Strict adherence to schedules is seen as rude.
C. Time is not a consideration in communication.
D. Flexibility in timing is common.
4. Which of the following is NOT considered a traditional dress?
A. Kimono B. Cheongsam C. Sari D. Diwali
5. Australians often use humour, including self-deprecating humour, to _____
A. Show respect and deference
B. Create social distance
C. Build rapport and lighten the mood
D. Assert dominance and authority
6. Which of the following groups is at the lowest position (the fifth caste) in the Indian caste
system?
A. Brahmins B. Dalits C. Kshatriyas D. Vaishyas
7. What is the word in Nguni Bantu which broadly means “human kindness”?
A. Ubuntu B. Laksa C. Apartheid D. Safari
8. Which of the following groups is mostly respected in Korean culture?
A. Women B. Elders C. Teachers D. Businesspeople
9. Which of the following countries has eleven official languages?
A. Australia B. South Korea C. South Africa D. India
10. Which of the following religions focuses on the worship of kami and prioritizes harmony
with nature?
A. Shinto B. Buddhism C. Confucianism D. Taoism
Part II: Decide whether each following statement is true (T) or false (F). Write your
answers (T or F) ON THE ANSWER SHEET. (2pts)
1. The "Platinum Rule" suggests treating others according to one’s own cultural standards.
2. Intercultural adaptation requires complete assimilation into the host culture, abandoning one’s
original cultural practices.
3. Communication styles in intercultural settings can vary widely among members of a culture.
4. High-context cultures prefer formal and direct communication styles to convey messages
clearly.
5. Transpection is an advanced form of empathy that involves trying to think and feel as someone
from another culture does.
6. People with internal locus of control believe in fatalism.
7. In universalist cultures, the distinction between in-group and out-group people is quite clear in
treatment.
8. In concrete communication style, messages are conveyed mainly through actual cases and real
situations.
9. People who have abstract communication style prefer to communicate by using stories,
metaphors and examples.
10. At a meeting, agreeing with a suggestion you think is wrong is a behavior driven by the value
of informality.
PART IV: Open questions. Write your answers ON THE ANSWER SHEET. (4pts)
1. Describe the concept of Ubuntu in South Africa.
2. How do Canadians differentiate their multicultural, immigrant society from the American one?
3. When Japanese people tell you “It’s a bit difficult”, or “I’ll consider it”, how should you
interpret these phrases? Why?
4. Situation:
An Indian engineer and an Australian engineer are working together on a project. The Australian
engineer expects decisions to be made collaboratively and informally, treating each person’s input
equally.
However, the Indian engineer looks for guidance from the Australian engineer, whom they
assume is the team leader. This assumption creates frustration as the Indian engineer hesitates to
speak up, and the Australian engineer interprets this as a lack of initiative.
Question: Why does the conflict take place? Your explanations should be based on cultural
differences

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