B.Tech. / B.Tech. (Working Professional) III Semester
Examination, June 2025
Grading System (GS) / Working Professional
Max Marks:
70 | Time: 3 Hours
Note:
i) Attempt any five questions.
ii) All questions carry equal marks.
a) Explain the importance of understanding the audience in technical communication. Provide two examples. (Unit 1)
b) How do advancements in technology enhance communication in a globalized environment? (Unit 1)
a) How can a communicator balance honesty and sensitivity when conveying a difficult message? (Unit 2)
b) What is interpersonal communication? Provide a detailed explanation. (Unit 2)
a) Why is it important to adapt vocabulary and paralanguage according to the audience and context? Provide a specific example. (Unit 3)
b) What do you understand by a mock presentation? Explain its significance. (Unit 3)
a) What are the key elements of a professional presentation? Provide examples of how each element contributes to its effectiveness. (Unit 4)
b) What strategies can you use to assess your performance after an interview and how can this reflection help you improve in future interviews? (Unit 4)
a) How can strong communication skills enhance your professional personality and improve workplace relationships? (Unit 5)
b) What is the difference between rising tone and falling tone in speech and how does each affect the meaning of a sentence? (Unit 5)
a) What are some common barriers to effective interpersonal communication and how can they be overcome? (Unit 2)
b) What do you understand by a group discussion? Discuss its objectives and significance. (Unit 4)
a) Why is clarity considered essential in technical communication and what strategies can be used to achieve it? Explain. (Unit 1)
b) You are interested in pursuing a course in Computer Hardware. Write a letter seeking information about the same. (Unit 3)
Explain the following. (any two)
a) Listening persuasion (Unit 2)
b) Delivery and Content of presentation (Unit 4)
c) Combating Nervousness (Unit 3)
d) Handling turbulence during interviews (Unit 4)