Download AKTU B-Tech 2nd Sem 2014-15 NAS 204 Professional Communication Question Paper

Download AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), formerly Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU)) B-Tech 2nd Semester (Second Semester) 2014-15 NAS 204 Professional Communication Question Paper

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B. Tech.
(SEM. ll) THEORY EXAMINATION, 2014-15
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
Time : 3 Hours] [Total Marks : 100
Note: Do as Directed. Missing data if any may be
suitably assumed and mentioned. Symbols have
their usual meaning.
SECTION - A
Attempt all ten parts : 2x10=20
What do you mean by Technical Communication?
Describe Vertical ?ow of Communication.
Define the role of topic sentence in the paragraph.
Differentiate between Deductive and Inductive order.
Explain analytical and informative report.
What is 'You Attitude' in writing letters?
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Distinguish between listening and hearing.
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8 What do you understand by Negotiation Skill?
9 Why did according to the men of pre scientific era,
earthquakes occur?
10 What is Bronowski's argument throughout the essay
Man and Nature?
SECTION - B
Attempt any three parts : 3x10=30
1 Discuss language as a tool of communication.
2 What are the requisites of good sentence construction?
3 De?ne technical report. Discuss various parts of report
in its,_structure.
4 Explain importance of Kinesics in verbal as well as
in non- verbal communication.
5 Differentiate between language of literature and that
of science as described by Aldous Huxley in his essay
'The Language of Literature and Science'.
SECTION - C
Attempt any two parts of all questions : 5x10=50
1 a) Enumerate the most common reasons for
interpersonal and organizational barriers to
communication. Discuss in great detail.
b) How is technical writing different from general
writing? Explain with at least two examples in
which the former is different from the later.
0) How information flows at various levels in an
organization? Explain in detail.
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Describe the basic requirements of paragraph
construction.
"Man's treatment of man has not always been
human". Using the sentence as your topic
sentence, write a paragraph using the deductive
method.
Read the following sentence and remove the
ambiguity:
- The policeman noticed the thief when he
went by super bazaar.
- He tried to complete the assignment, but
failing.
- If one's mouth is dry, you should eat a lump
of sugar.
. I forbid you not to enter the room.
- He was a jolly old fellow and he loves to
eat.
You have recently joined a company as a technical
expert. Write a report to the Managing Director
regarding the need for improvement "'of the
communication system in the company.
Write a letter of complaint to the police for the
worsening of law and order situation in your
locality. '
Write a resume for the post of a software
engineer in a reputed firm. Invent necessary
details.
How you can define the role of paralinguistic
features in business presentation.
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Write short notes on any Two of the following:
i) Chronemics
ii) Proxemics
iii) Nuances of speech delivery
What are the reasons of poor listening skill? How
can we improve it?
Elucidate the -fol|owing statement of Barry
Commoner in his essay 'Science & Survival': "the
new hazards are neither local nor brief".
In at least three ways, philosophy functions as a
comprehensive sciences, synthesizes the
sciences, and it is mother of the sciences. Give
a proper explanation of the given line.
"Nature does what it does, not what we should
wish nor yet what we should fear but something
bland by unconscious of our existence." Discuss
in detail.