(SEM III) THEORY EXAMINATION 2021-22 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION

This is the B.Tech Semester III examination paper for Technical Communication (KAS301).
The exam carries 100 marks and focuses on students’ understanding of communication principles, writing skills, presentation skills, interpersonal communication, group discussion, critical thinking, resume/report writing, professional speaking, and communication flow in organizations.

It is divided into three structured sections – A, B, and C, covering conceptual, descriptive, and application-based questions.

SECTION A – Short Answer Questions (20 Marks)

This section contains 10 compulsory questions (2 marks each) that test fundamental concepts of communication, such as:

Achieving clarity in technical communication

Devices for coherence in writing

Difference between investigative and feasibility reports

Theme clarity in technical lectures

Interpersonal communication

Essentials of effective public speaking

Main objectives of a group discussion

Meaning and importance of critical thinking

Importance of pronunciation etiquette

Definition of syllable with examples

These questions assess the basics of written, oral, and professional communication.

SECTION B – Descriptive Questions (30 Marks)

Students must attempt any three of the five 10-mark questions.
This section includes:

Difference between general communication & technical communication

Focus on accuracy, clarity, conciseness, purpose, audience, and format.

Structure of a Technical Research Paper

Abstract → Introduction → Literature Review → Methodology → Results → Conclusion → References.

Audience Analysis

Factors involved and strategies to retain listeners/readers.

Personality Traits in Group Discussion

Confidence, teamwork, argument handling, leadership, communication style, etc.

Importance of Professional Personality Attributes

Appearance, attitude, behavior, ethics, body language, etc.

This section tests analysis, explanation skills, and conceptual depth.

SECTION C – Long / Application-Based Questions (50 Marks)

Each question (Q3 to Q7) has two options, and students must answer one part from each.

Q3 – Language & Communication Flow

Features of language as a tool of expression
OR

Directions of communication flow (downward, upward, lateral, diagonal, external)

Q4 – Resume & Report Writing

Types of resumes + Draft a resume for Infosys Executive Engineer role
OR

Types of reports + Style and format of a professional report

Q5 – Public Speaking / Argumentation

Factors for effective public speaking + techniques to make speeches impactful
OR

Devices used in argumentation (logic, evidence, rebuttal, persuasion techniques)

Q6 – Interview Preparation / Business Communication

Factors to consider while preparing for an interview
OR

Types of effective business communication competencies

Q7 – Paralinguistics / Communication Process

Paralinguistic features: tone, pitch, voice modulation, pauses, volume, speed
OR

Steps in the communication process: sender → encoding → channel → decoding → feedback → noise

This section evaluates the student’s ability to apply communication principles to real professional scenarios.

OVERALL SUMMARY

The Technical Communication (KAS301) question paper comprehensively assesses skills required for professional success:

Written communication

Reports, resumes, coherence, clarity

Oral communication

Public speaking, pronunciation, paralinguistics

Professional communication

Group discussions, interviews, business communication

Cognitive skills

Critical thinking, argumentation, communication flow

Personality development

Professional attributes, interpersonal communication

It blends theory, practical application, and skill-based questions, offering a complete evaluation of communication competence in technical and workplace environments.