Communication Skills - May 2012

First Year Engineering (Set B) (Semester 2)

TOTAL MARKS: 100
TOTAL TIME: 3 HOURS (1) Question 1 is compulsory.
(2) Attempt any four from the remaining questions.
(3) Assume data wherever required.
(4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Solve the any one question from Q1(a) Q1(b) & Q1(c) (1)(d)

1 (a) Elaborate the objectives of communication.(4 marks) 1 (b) Identify the communication barriers and describe the ways to overcome them.(10 marks) 1 (c) Write sentense to show the difference in meaning
(i) affect, effect
(ii) principal, principle(4 marks) 1 (d) Describe the process of communication with the help of a schematic diagram.(10 marks) 2 (a) Define any two of the following:
(i) Electrolysis
(ii) Motor
(iii) Velocity
(iv) Welding(4 marks) 2 (b) Write notes on any one of the following topics (100-150 words):
(i) Knowledge is power
(ii) Internet
(iii) Noise pollution
(iv) Corruption(10 marks)

Solve the any one question from Q3(a) Q3(b) & Q3(c) Q3(d)

3 (a) Why is it important to adopt a 'you attitude' when you are preparing a resume?(4 marks) 3 (b) Write a letter to M/s Rajiv Electronics Ltd. New Delhi, calling for quotations of electronics goods required for your college laboratory. Invent details.(10 marks) 3 (c) Write down the differences between a tender and a quotation.(4 marks) 3 (d) There is a vacancy for the post of lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at National Engineering College, Delhi, Imagine that you are Manuraj Singh, a Mechanical Engineering graduate, and apply for the post.(10 marks)

Solve the any one question from Q4(a) Q4(b) & Q4(c) Q4(d)

4 (a) How is note-taking from a written text different from note-taking from a lecture?(4 marks) 4 (b) Write the technical description of a mobile phone or a personal computer.(10 marks) 4 (c) Write a slogan on 'save energy'.(4 marks) 4 (d) Write short notes on any two of the following :
(i) Precise writing
(ii) Speech
(iii) Debates(10 marks)

Solve the any one question from Q5(a) Q5(b) & Q5(c) Q5(d)

5 (a) What is the role of eye-contact in speaking?(4 marks) 5 (b) What is an oral presentation? What are the points you would keep in mind while giving an oral presentation?(10 marks) 5 (c) What are the skills required for receiving telephone calls? Explain.(4 marks) 5 (d) Assuming yourself to be the head of electrical department of an institution, write a report of trouble on fire caused in the laboratory of your department. Invent details.(10 marks)