Paul Is Stranded on a Highway Because His Car Has

question 82

Multiple Choice

Paul is stranded on a highway because his car has run out of gas. He calls his friend Steven for help, but before he can give Steven directions to reach him, the battery in Paul's cell phone runs out and the call gets disconnected. Which of the following barriers affected Paul's communication with Steven that could not be completed because of his cell phone's battery failure?

• A)Medium barrier
• B)Decoding
• C)Receiver barrier
• D)Sender barrier
• E)Feedback barrier

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Definitions:

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