(SEM III) THEORY EXAMINATION 2020-21 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION

This document is the B.Tech Semester III Theory Examination (2020–21) question paper for the subject Technical Communication (KAS301) under Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU).
The exam is 3 hours long, carries 100 marks, and the uploaded file contains one page, clearly showing all three sections — Section A, Section B, and Section C.

The paper evaluates the student’s understanding of communication skills, business writing, presentation skills, professional behavior, speech delivery, interviews, and discourse competence.

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

Section A includes ten brief and direct questions, each worth 2 marks, designed to test foundational knowledge of communication concepts.

Topics include:

Characteristics of technical writing

Deductive order

Types of reports

Meaning of seminar

Classroom presentation

Essentials of good public speaking

Objective of interviews

Discourse competence

Dimensions of speeches

Meaning of content

These questions check basic understanding and quick recall of communication theory.

SECTION B — Long Descriptive Questions (Attempt Any 3 × 10 = 30 Marks)

Section B contains five descriptive questions, from which students must attempt any three.
Each question carries 10 marks.

Topics include:

Basic requirements of paragraph development

The 7 C’s or principles of business writing

Four modes of speech delivery in presentations

Types of group discussion

Professional personality attributes

This section requires explanation, structure, clarity, and application of communication skills.

SECTION C — Advanced / Applied Questions (Q3–Q7, One Option from Each)

Section C contains five groups (Q3 to Q7), and each group has two alternatives (a or b). The student must attempt one from each group.
Each question carries 10 marks.

Q3 — Technical vs General Communication / Information Flow

How technical and general communication differ
OR

How information flows at various organizational levels

Q4 — Resume & Synopsis

Salient features of a resume + writing a sample resume
OR

Meaning and structure of a synopsis

Q5 — Presentation Skills & Audience Analysis

Tips to overcome stage fright
OR

Audience analysis and its factors

Q6 — Seminar / Interview Preparation

Techniques to improve seminar or conference skills
OR

How to prepare for interviews

Q7 — Speech & Communication Process

Rising and falling tones
OR

Process of communication

These questions test advanced communication concepts, practical skills, and professional readiness.

OVERALL SUMMARY OF THE DOCUMENT

The uploaded Technical Communication (KAS301) question paper examines a student's ability to:

Understand and explain principles of communication

Apply business writing techniques

Identify and analyze presentation methods

Demonstrate group discussion and interview preparation skills

Write resumes and synopsis

Understand speech tones and communication processes

Differentiate between technical and general communication

The question paper is presented in a single page, cleanly formatted, and aligned with AKTU’s standard exam pattern.
It combines short-answer, descriptive, and application-based questions, ensuring a full evaluation of both theoretical knowledge and practical communication skills.