What Effect Does 'Noise' Have in the Communication Model

question 99

Multiple Choice

What effect does 'noise' have in the communication model?

• A) It distorts and obscures the sender's intended message.
• B) It prevents the sender from forming a message.
• C) It helps the sender to select a more appropriate medium to transmit the message.
• D) It helps the receiver to decode the message more carefully.
• E) The concept of 'noise' does not apply to the communication model.

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