(SEM II) THEORY EXAMINATION 2021-22 SOFT SKILL II

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SOFT SKILLS / COMMUNICATION SKILLS – THEORY EXAMINATION

B.Tech (Semester II) – Total Marks: 100 | Time: 3 Hours

This document contains the complete and authentic Soft Skills / Communication Skills Theory Examination Question Paper for B.Tech (Semester II). The paper evaluates a student’s understanding of essential professional skills, interpersonal communication, personal development, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking—key areas required for academic excellence as well as real corporate environments.

The question paper is divided into three structured sections, each designed to measure a different dimension of soft skills: conceptual clarity, descriptive understanding, and analytical ability.

SECTION A — Short Conceptual Questions (2 × 10 = 20 Marks)

This section contains ten brief questions testing the fundamentals of communication and personality development.

Topics include:

Meaning of creativity

Definition and significance of credibility analysis

Understanding stress and its impact

Principles of teamwork

Definition of motivation

Characteristics of an ideal performance state

Features of socialization

Differences between speech vs. conversation

Meaning of scanning in reading comprehension

Difference between hearing vs. listening

These questions assess basic conceptual understanding and the ability to recall key definitions with clarity.

SECTION B — Descriptive & Analytical Questions (Any 3 × 10 = 30 Marks)

This section requires elaboration, evaluation, and explanation of soft skills concepts. Students are expected to write detailed answers.

Key areas covered:

Active listening — three As and five detailed steps

Importance of conversation in personal & professional life

Why motivation is essential for productivity and growth

The complete communication process

Complex nature of critical thinking and its combination of skills

This section tests the student's depth of understanding, ability to analyze behaviors, and clarity in presenting ideas.

SECTION C — Long Answer / Application-Based Questions (4 × 10 = 40 Marks)

Each sub-section contains two questions; the student attempts one.
These questions require explanations, comparisons, definitions, and reasoning.

Major areas covered:

Self-Development & Credibility

Difference between a fact and a claim and its relevance in speaking/writing

Methods of credibility analysis and evaluating trustworthiness

Teamwork & Self-Belief

Meaning of self-belief and self-esteem with methods to improve both

Definition and importance of teamwork

Learning & Motivation

Various stages of learning

Types & sources of motivation

Social & Listening Skills

Attributes of social skills

Purpose of listening in conversation and techniques for sustaining interest

Reading & Writing

Meaning and techniques of reading comprehension

Methods of paragraph writing

This section evaluates application-based knowledge and the ability to relate soft skills to real-life situations.

Sample Questions (1–2 from the actual paper)

As requested, here are sample questions from the paper that reflect the exam’s depth:

Sample Question from Section A:

“State the difference between Hearing and Listening.”
— Checks understanding of basic communication principles.

Sample Question from Section C:

“Explain self-belief and self-esteem. Write methods to improve them.”
— Measures ability to connect psychological concepts to personal development.

Overall Coverage of the Question Paper

The paper broadly covers the syllabus and essential areas such as: