Masked communication is described as:

• A. Information is conveyed in a vague somewhat confusing manner
• B. The message is direct and explicit
• C. The tone is formal
• D. Content is highly technical

Answer: (A)

Masked communication centers on hiding the real message behind indirect, ambiguous wording rather than stating it plainly. The description of information being conveyed in a vague, somewhat confusing manner fits this idea, capturing how the message is obscured or softened. The other options miss that masking aspect: a direct and explicit message is the opposite of masked, a formal tone speaks to style rather than clarity, and highly technical content concerns subject matter, not how clearly the message is delivered.