What component of the communication process is the source encoder?
1. The context of the message
2. The message sender
3. The receiver of the message
4. The channel
Correct Answer: 2
The source encoder is the sender of the message or the person who wants to transmit a message to another. The context of the message is a portion of the message sent. The receiver of the message is the message decoder. The channel is the method selected to convey the message.
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