Download AKTU B-Tech 1st Sem 2016-2017 RAS 104 Professional Communication Question Paper

Download AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), formerly Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU)) B-Tech 1st Semester (First Semester) 2016-2017 RAS 104 Professional Communication Question Paper

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B.TECH.
Regular Theory Examination (Odd Sem-I), 2016-17
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
Time : 3 Hours Total Marks : 70
Note : Attempt all Sections. If require any missing data;
then choose suitably.
SECTION -A
'1. Attempt all questions in brief. (7X2=14)
a) With a speci?c example, illustrate how clarity can
be introduced in technical writing?
b) De?ne in briefpitch and syllable.
c) Correct the wrongly used underlined words in the
following sentences.
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i) Her sufferings have been caused by her
negligible attitude to her work.
ii) We afe expected to discharge our sociable
responsibilities with sincerity.
iii) _ If we dessert our friends, we will lose all self
-esteem. '
iv) The journey by car was Quiet comertable.
d), De?ne Deductive and Inductive methods of
paragraph wn'ting.
e) Transform the following sentences as directed-
i). He is too fast to be caught by the police.
(Remove too)
ii) No other king of India was as great as Akbar.
(Comparative) '
D What is a proposal ? How solicited proposal is
different from unsolicited proposal.
g) How is literature helpful in bringing about sdcial
welfare?
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SECTION - B
2. Attempt any three of the following : (3x7=21)
a) Technical Communication arid general
communication are poles apart as they differ in all
aspects. Elucidate. I
b) Write any four rules of word' formation and give
four examples of each.
c) How many types of reports are there? Describe all
in detail.
d) What suggestion will you give to your friend to,
improve his listening skills.
e) 'How is questiOn of A machine or a self, crucial to
an enquiry into the identity of man? Pin point brie?y
apropos of J . Bronowski?s views.
SECTION - C (5X7=35)
3. Attempt any One part of the following :'
a) ?A free flow?of information ensures the success of
an organization.? Elaborate this statement in the
light of the flow of? communication in an '
organization.
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b) Discuss any three kinds of barriers to . - .
communication and Substantiate your answer with iii) Add p re?x to the followmg words-
one example for each.
' 1) F old
4. Attempt any one part of the following :
V . 2) F rost
a) What is a paragraph? What are the components of a
good paragraph? Write in detail. ~ 3 ) Mature
b) i) Give antonym of the following words- 4) Clinic
1) Tentative ? , , iv) Use the following in your own sentences to
? , bring about meaning-
2) Reward
Prescribe
3) Capricious
Proscribe
4) Exhu'me
? 5. Attempt any one part of the following :
ii) Give Synonym of the following words-
a) You are working in a manufacturing company. Write
1) . Curtall a proposal to replace an outdated machine that is
2) Derogatory L no more useful for production. Be imaginative and
3 ) I Lethargy invent details. Your proposal vshould include all the
sections of proposal as-
4) F onitude
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0 Technical Section
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o Management'Section 7. Attempt any one part of the following :
a) How does literature share with Science the capacity -
to formulate concepts as propounded by M.E. Prior
in his essay? Elucidate.
0 Cost Section
0 Conclusion
b) Summarize Moody .e. Prior?s Views on the
b) ?Res?ume is the stepping stone to enter in the . . .
I ? difference and sameness of Scrence and humanitles.
professional world. Make your own resume
including all the necessary details of your
achievements.
6. Attempt any one part of the following: I I g l
a) ?Success of a presentation depends on proper
audience and locale analysis and proper use of audio
Visual aids.? Comment.
b) It is not just the body language but other
paralinguistic features also which determine the
effectiveness of a professional speech or
presentation. Comment on this statement and
support your Views with proper examples.
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