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Public Relations And Corporate Communication — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations

Practice high-yield Mass Communication & Journalism MCQs on Public Relations And Corporate Communication — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC.

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CSS, PMS, PPSC...
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Exam-Level CSS PMS PPSC FPSC
Verified for Commission Syllabus • Oct 14, 2026
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Question 1 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which of these is a component of corporate communication?

Question 2 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Supporting marketing efforts related to product launch, special campaigns, brand awareness, image and positioning is part of

Question 3 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which of the following is not correct for guidelines of effective corporate communication?

Question 4 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

What are PR professionals often labelled as?

Question 5 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

According to Coombs and Holladay, which type of crisis is one in which external agent causes damage to the organisation?

Question 6 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

What, according to the critics of globalisation, is central to globalisation?

Question 7 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

What are crisis communication specialists expected to learn to avert any crisis situation?

Question 8 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

A few guidelines for a member of PRSA are given below 1. Preserve the integrity of the process of communication. 2. Preserve intellectual property rights in the market place. 3. Avoid deceptive practices. 4. Disclose financial interest in a client's organisation. Which of these guidelines is/are for PRSA code provisions of conduct i.e. Disclosure of information?

Question 9 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

What has very important role to play in the corporate world?

Question 10 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Match the following books with their authors: List-I (Books) List-II (Authors) a. Crystallising Public Opinion 1. Sandra Oliver b. The Power of Corporate Communication 2. Edward L Bernays c. Effective Public Relations 3. Scott M Cutlip d. Public Relations Strategy 4. Paul A Argenti

Question 11 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

How are management actions that put stake holders at risk and/or violate the law, termed as?

Question 12 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

What plays a critical role in the crisis response by helping to develop the messages that are sent to public?

Question 13 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which of the four PR models set out below (Grunig and Hunt) is used most by practitioners?

Question 14 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

What is not an essential trait of an efficient spokesperson?

Question 15 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

The closed systems approach is reflected in public . . . . . . . . relations.

Question 16 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Whose grasp of the interaction between ethics, issues management and far reaching effects of corporate policy made him one of the most successful practitioner?

Question 17 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

What is the fastest means of notification sytem in today's world?

Question 18 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

People within a reference group who, because of their special skills, knowledge, presonality or other characteristics; exerts social influence on others are called as

Question 19 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

The short-term, instrumental use of PR has been labelled

Question 20 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

. . . . . . . . is the basis of public relations, advocated by the English philosopher, Jeremy Bentham.

Question 21 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

What can have a negative effecton brand image?

Question 22 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which of foIlowing is/are one/some golden rules of PR crisis management?

Question 23 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Who is termed as the so called Father of Public Relations?

Question 24 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

What should be avoided while presenting information in front of the media?

Question 25 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which communication is used for closer and internal communication?

Question 26 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

'Managing Print Media' is the main task of

Question 27 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which of the following is not true for threats related to crisis in an organisation?

Question 28 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Match the following key terms of functions of International Public Relations with their appropriate description. List-I (Key terms of functions of IPR) List-II (Description) a. Communications 1. It requires impeccable writing skills, cross-cultural knowledge and strong sense of company's mission and desired perception. b. Managing Media 2. He/She has the ability to tailor strong universal messages and specially cater to an international market's needs at the same time. c. Gather opinions 3. It is necessary for the specialist to conduct surveys and interpret data regarding the company. d. Events 4. International public relations specialist has to set-up and co-ordinate company programs.

Question 29 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

. . . . . . . . is the first crisis communications step, one can't take in advance.

Question 30 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

How can crisis management be defined?

Question 31 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

What is considered to be the primary concern during a crisis?

Question 32 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

What does 'crisis communication' refer to?

Question 33 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Match the following terms or statements of crisis communications with their phases. List-I (Terms or Statements) List-II (Crisis phase) a. Make sure information is kept confidential 1. Pre-crisis phase b. Reputation repair and Behavioural intentions 2. Crisis response phase c. Be quick, accurate and consistent 3. Post crisis phase d. Crisis management plan 4. Crisis communication Process

Question 34 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

. . . . . . . . is absolutely essential pre-crisis requirement to be established to allow one to reach one's stake holders rapidly using multiple modalities.

Question 35 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

. . . . . . . . is a theory assessed by Gregory Ulmer, Timothy Sellnon and Matthew Seeger as a framework that emphasises learning from the crisis and ethical communication.

Question 36 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Compared to other marketing communications tools, PR is the

Question 37 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Corporate communication functions include

Question 38 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Who remarked that communication works as a lubricant to increase the efficiency of management?

Question 39 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Match the following guidelines with appropriate PRSA code provisions of conduct. List-I (Guidelines) List-II (PRSA code Provisions of Conduct) a. Reveal the sponsors for causes and interests represented 1. Conflicts of interest b. Protect privileged, confidential or insider information gained from a client or organisation. 2. Disclorure of information c. Encourage clients and customers to determine if a conflict exists after notifying all affected parties. 3. Enhancing the profession d. Decline representation of clients and organisations that urge or require actions contrary to this code. 4. Safeguarding confidence

Question 40 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Who, in 1990, argued that there is no such thing as international public relations?

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