(SEM III) THEORY EXAMINATION 2019-20 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION

This document is the B.Tech Semester–III Theory Examination 2019–20 question paper for Technical Communication (Sub Code: KAS301) under Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU).
The uploaded file contains two pages, each clearly divided into SECTION A, SECTION B, and SECTION C.
The exam duration is 3 hours, and the total marks are 100.

The paper evaluates knowledge of technical communication principles, presentation techniques, thesis writing, public speaking, group discussions, flow in speech, audience analysis, and professional personality traits.

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

(Visible on Page 1)

Section A contains ten 2-mark questions, arranged in a table.
Topics include:

Definition of Technical Communication

Meaning of Thesis / Project Writing

Structure of a Technical Proposal

Views on Presentation as a tool to inform & persuade

Meaning of Public Speaking

Methods to overcome Stage Fear

Argumentation in communication

Socio-linguistic competence

Meaning of Code

Examples of falling tone

All questions appear clearly in the Section A table on Page 1.
 

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

(Also on Page 1 and partly Page 2)

Section B requires attempting any three long answer questions.

Questions include:

Methods of Public Speaking and the role of clarity & humor

Importance of Audience Analysis and retention for effective presentation

Role of Group Discussion in job selection & admissions

How Focus, Content & Style strengthen seminar/conference presentation skills

Evaluation of Flow in Speaking and speaking with purpose

How a professional’s personality is evaluated using Considerateness & Empathy

These questions require explanations with examples.

SECTION C — Attempt ONE from Each Question (Q5, Q6, Q7)

(Shown on Page 2)

SECTION C includes three main questions (5, 6, 7); each has two alternatives (a or b).
Each question carries 10 marks.

Q5 — Public Speaking / Audience Analysis

(a) Describe Public Speaking methods and explain why clarity & humor are important.

(b) Why audience analysis and audience interest are essential for effective presentations?

Q6 — Group Discussion / Presentation Skills

(a) Importance of Group Discussion in professional courses.

(b) How Focus, Content & Style improve seminar or conference presentation?

Q7 — Flow in Speaking / Personality Evaluation

(a) Evaluate Flow in Speaking and “Speaking with a Purpose.”

(b) How to evaluate a professional’s personality based on Considerateness and Empathy?

All items match the questions shown in the table on Page 2.

OVERALL SUMMARY OF THE DOCUMENT

The Technical Communication (KAS301) question paper covers:

Technical communication concepts

Thesis and proposal writing

Presentation skills

Public speaking techniques

Stage fear reduction

Argumentation

Socio-linguistic competence

Group discussions

Seminar/conference presentation methods

Flow in speech

Audience analysis

Professional behavioral traits (empathy, considerateness)

The uploaded paper spans 2 pages, has clean tables, and follows the AKTU exam pattern of Section A (short answer), Section B (long answer), Section C (choice-based long answer).