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Previous Year Question Paper

AD/AL/CD/CY/IO/IS-301 (GS) – Technical Communication

December 2023AIMLSEMESTER-3
December 2023
Max Marks: 70
Duration: 3 Hours
Instructions:

Attempt any five questions.

All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1
a)Unit 1

Discuss the process and scope of communication.

b)Unit 1

How clarity can be achieved in technical communication? Describe.

Q.2
a)Unit 2

How can soft skills contribute to success in one's professional life? Explain.

b)Unit 2

What is the difference between verbal and non-verbal Communication? Explain with examples.

Q.3
a)Unit 3

What is technical research paper? What is the structure of technical research paper?

b)Unit 3

Enlist the features, types and structure and format of Technical reports.

Q.4
a)Unit 3

What benefits does audience analysis provide you as the speaker? Give answer.

b)Unit 4

What does decorum mean? What are the different forms of decorum? Explain.

Q.5
a)Unit 5

Write a short note on:

i) Pronunciation Etiquette

ii) Tone

b)Unit 5

What is syllable in technical communication? What are the different types of syllables? What are the rules of syllables? Discuss.

Q.6
a)Unit 1

Classify importance of communication in globalized world.

b)Unit 2

What are the barriers to effective communication? How can we overcome language barriers?

Q.7
a)Unit 3

What are the styles of writing in technical communication? Explain.

b)Unit 3

What is Memo? For what purpose are Memo used? You are the managing Director of ABC limited. Draft a memo to the customer relations officer for not attending to a customer complaint.

Q.8
Unit 5/4/3

Answer the following (any two): a) Professional personality Attributes b) Speech and personality c) Delivery and Content of presentation d) Combating Nervousness