Punjab Technical University 2010-1st Year B.Tech Communication Skills, B Tech , - exam paper

Time Allowed: three Hours
Max. Marks: 60

Instruction to Candidates:
1) part - A is Compulsory.
2) Attempt any 5 ques. from part - B & C.
3) choose at lowest 2 ques. from part - B & C.

Section- A [Marks 2*10=20]

a) elaborate the semantic barriers to effective communication?

b) discuss SQ3R technique of studying.

c) What is the importance of clarity of thought in writing skills?

d) What is evaluative listening?

e) "Effective writing is always unified." what are.

f) Differentiate ranging from bibliography and list of references.

g) Write short note on grapevine.

h) What do the subsequent abbreviations stand for:

(i) ATM (ii) MFG

i) Transcribe the subsequent words :

(i) Align (ii) Charge

j) How to deal with wrong numbers in telephonic conversations?

Q2) "Communication is a 2 way process. discuss. define its relevance in current times.
[Marks 8]

Q3) discuss the basic objectives of studying. How do Eye movements and eye fixation affect reading? [Marks 8]

Q4) What is a paragraph? elaborate the essentials of effective snippet writing? [Marks 8]

Q5) Do as directed : [Marks 8]

(a)Use the subsequent words as Nouns and Verbs :

(i) Attach

(ii) Imagine

(b) accurate the subsequent

(i) Please provide me a chalk.

(ii) My issue is the identical as yours.

(c) provide 1 word substitution for the subsequent :

(i) A book of accounts showing debits and credits.

(ii) A speech made without preparation.

(d) change the narration:

(i) Nehru said," lts fate full day for us in India".

(ii) "Are you going to see him off at the station"? I asked her.

part - C

Q6) Professor N.R. Gupta has asked you whether you would be interested in post of an engineer with Lalvani Sugar Mills, Mathura road, Faridabad. Write an application for the post of an engineer enclosing your resume. [Marks 8]

Q7) elaborate the obstacles to good listening? How can these obstacles be
overcome? [Marks 8]

Q8) (a) The non verbal Communication of the speaker is as important as the verbal communication.
Explain. [Marks 4]

(b) How do oral visual aids supplement over oral presentations?[Marks 4]

Q9) How can you.as a chairman ensure the success of a meeting? [Marks 8]

Earning:   Approval pending.