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Previous Year Question Paper

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

June 2025AIMLSEMESTER-3
June 2025
Max Marks: 70
Duration: 3 Hours
Instructions:

Attempt any five questions.

All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1
a)Unit 1

Explain the importance of understanding the audience in technical communication. Provide two examples.

b)Unit 1

How do advancements in technology enhance communication in a globalized environment?

Q.2
a)Unit 2

How can a communicator balance honesty and sensitivity when conveying a difficult message?

b)Unit 2

What is interpersonal communication? Provide a detailed explanation.

Q.3
a)Unit 3

Why is it important to adapt vocabulary and paralanguage according to the audience and context? Provide a specific example.

b)Unit 3

What do you understand by a mock presentation? Explain its significance.

Q.4
a)Unit 4

What are the key elements of a professional presentation? Provide examples of how each element contributes to its effectiveness.

b)Unit 4

What strategies can you use to assess your performance after an interview and how can this reflection help you improve in future interviews?

Q.5
a)Unit 5

How can strong communication skills enhance your professional personality and improve workplace relationships?

b)Unit 5

What is the difference between rising tone and falling tone in speech and how does each affect the meaning of a sentence?

Q.6
a)Unit 2

What are some common barriers to effective interpersonal communication and how can they be overcome?

b)Unit 4

What do you understand by a group discussion? Discuss its objectives and significance.

Q.7
a)Unit 1

Why is clarity considered essential in technical communication and what strategies can be used to achieve it? Explain.

b)Unit 3

You are interested in pursuing a course in Computer Hardware. Write a letter seeking information about the same.

Q.8
Unit 2/4/3/4

Explain the following (any two): a) Listening persuasion b) Delivery and Content of presentation c) Combating Nervousness d) Handling turbulence during interviews