Punjab Technical University 2005 B.E Computer Science WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION (New) CS 209 - Question Paper

WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION (New) CS 209 third Sem May 2k5

Max Marks 60

Note: part A is compulsory. Attempt any 4 ques. from part B and two from part C.

part A Marks two every

1.
(a) What is the effect of sentence length on emphasis? (3)
(b) What are the main disadvantages of e-mail? (4)
(c) Which are the parts that should be included in a Resume? (3)
(d) What are the various ways of classifying a tech. proposal? (4)

change the phrases of the subsequent phrases without loss of meaning:

(e) In the event that payment is not made by January, operations will cease. (1)
(f) In spite of the fact that they received help, they failed to exceed the quota. (1)
(g) In the period ranging from April and June, we detected the issue. (1)
(h) Are there any rules to follow in preparing slides? explain. (3)

part B Marks five every

2. Identify and discuss the steps in the writing process.

3. (a) explain reasons for e-mail’s phenomenal growth.
(b) Is this growth likely to continue?

4. Discuss this comment:
“Long, involved phrases tend to be difficult to understand. Therefore, the shorter the sentence, the better.”

5. Explain the logical approach to effective speaking.

6. What is a resume? What is its main function? What points would you bear in mid while writing the covering letter?

part C Marks 10 every

7. write an essay on anyone of the subsequent topics:
(a) “The impact of electronic media on Indian Youth.”
(b) Advantages and disadvantages of New Technology
(c) If I were the education-Minister, then………

8. You are working in a company where the management is debating as to whether they should go in for centralized air-conditioning or air condition specific rooms. You have been asked to current a feasibility report on this. current a report of whichever course of action you think is viable.

Or

A social organization seeks donation from your company for their hospital extension. Write a letter, which is brief, clear, courteous and considerate, to the organization in your capacity as secretary of the company, refusing donation.

Earning:   Approval pending.