Question

Which is the correct sequence of the process of communication?
• [(a)] Receiver
• [(b)] Encoder
• [(c)] Channel
• [(d)] Source

• A. (a), (c), (b), (d)
• B. (b), (d), (a), (c)
• C. (c), (a), (b), (d)
• D. (d), (b), (c), (a)

Hint:

Communication Process: Source \[ \downarrow \] Encoder \[ \downarrow \] Channel \[ \downarrow \] Receiver

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Communication is the process through which information is transmitted from one person to another. The basic communication model consists of: \[ \text{Source} \rightarrow \text{Encoder} \rightarrow \text{Channel} \rightarrow \text{Receiver} \]

Step 1: Identify the Source.
Communication begins with the sender or source who creates the message. \[ \boxed{(d) \text{ Source}} \]

Step 2: Identify the Encoder.
The message is converted into symbols, words, gestures or signals by the encoder. \[ \boxed{(b) \text{ Encoder}} \]

Step 3: Identify the Channel.
The encoded message travels through a medium called the channel. Examples:
• Telephone
• Email
• Letter
• Speech \[ \boxed{(c) \text{ Channel}} \]

Step 4: Identify the Receiver.
The final destination of the message is the receiver. \[ \boxed{(a) \text{ Receiver}} \]

Step 5: Arrange the complete sequence.
\[ (d) \rightarrow (b) \rightarrow (c) \rightarrow (a) \] Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{Option (D)}} \]