Question

In the context of communication, which of the following is a difference between encoding and decoding?

a. The process of encoding is affected by noise, whereas the process of decoding is not affected by noise.
b. Encoding does not require a communication channel, whereas decoding requires a communication channel.
c. Unlike decoding, the process of encoding is immediately followed by the process of providing feedback to the sender of a message.
d. Unlike encoding, decoding is the process by which the receiver translates the verbal or symbolic form of a message into an understood message.

Answer 1

Answer:

d. Unlike encoding, decoding is the process by which the receiver translates the verbal or symbolic form of a message into an understood message.

Explanation:

There are 5 steps in the communication process

1. Sender

2. Encoding

3. Channel for Message

4. Receiver decodes the message

6 . feedback

The encoding could be done on behalf of the sender while on the other hand the decoding could be done on behalf of the receiver

So as per the given options, the option d is correct

And, the same is to be considered