AD-301 Technical Communication - Dec 2025 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aExplain the process, scope and importance of communication in a globalized world.
   How to answer

   • Define communication and its process elements (sender, encoding, channel, decoding, feedback)
   • Explain scope in globalized world (cross-cultural, business, technology)
   • Discuss importance (organizational efficiency, global collaboration, career growth)
2. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss the role of unity, brevity and clarity in effective technical communication.
   How to answer

   • Define unity, brevity and clarity as principles of effective writing
   • Explain role of each with examples
   • Discuss impact on technical communication effectiveness
3. 7 Marks
   aDifferentiate between verbal and non-verbal communication.
   How to answer

   • Define verbal and non-verbal communication
   • Compare on basis of medium, words, body language, examples
   • Summarize differences in tabular form
4. 7 Marks
   bExplain barriers to communication and methods to overcome them.
   How to answer

   • List types of barriers (physical, semantic, psychological, organizational)
   • Explain each barrier briefly
   • Suggest methods to overcome each barrier
5. 7 Marks
   aDescribe the traits and principles of effective technical and business writing.
   How to answer

   • Define technical and business writing
   • Describe traits (clarity, conciseness, accuracy, audience orientation)
   • Explain principles (7 Cs and structure, tone, ethics)
6. 7 Marks
   bExplain the structure and characteristics of technical reports.
   How to answer

   • Define technical report and its purpose
   • Explain structure (title, abstract, introduction, body, conclusion, references)
   • Discuss characteristics (objectivity, clarity, completeness, accuracy)
7. 7 Marks
   aExplain audience awareness and paralanguage in effective speaking.
   How to answer

   • Define audience awareness and paralanguage
   • Explain importance in effective speaking
   • Give examples of pitch, tone, pace, audience analysis
8. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss group discussion techniques and ways to overcome nervousness.
   How to answer

   • Define group discussion and its objectives
   • Describe techniques (initiation, turn-taking, listening, summarizing)
   • Suggest ways to overcome nervousness (preparation, practice, positive thinking)
9. 7 Marks
   aDescribe the preparation process for job interviews.
   How to answer

   • Outline pre-interview preparation (research, documents, dress)
   • Describe during-interview process (communication, body language, answering)
   • Mention post-interview follow-up
10. 7 Marks
    bExplain techniques for drafting an effective resume.
    How to answer

    • Define resume and its purpose
    • Explain structure (objective, education, skills, experience)
    • Discuss drafting techniques (tailoring, action verbs, formatting, proofreading)
11. 7 Marks
    aExplain objectives and evaluation criteria of group discussions.
    How to answer

    • Define group discussion objectives (assess knowledge, leadership, teamwork)
    • Explain evaluation criteria (content, communication, behaviour)
    • Discuss scoring aspects with examples
12. 7 Marks
    bDiscuss professional presentation skills with emphasis on delivery and body language.
    How to answer

    • Define professional presentation skills
    • Explain delivery aspects (voice, pace, visual aids)
    • Discuss role of body language (eye contact, posture, gestures)
13. 7 Marks
    aExplain common grammatical errors in professional communication.
    How to answer

    • List common errors (subject-verb agreement, articles, tenses, punctuation)
    • Explain each with examples
    • Suggest proofreading and correction strategies
14. 7 Marks
    bDiscuss importance of vocabulary and pronunciation etiquette.
    How to answer

    • Define vocabulary and pronunciation etiquette
    • Explain importance for clarity and professionalism
    • Discuss ways to improve (reading, listening, practice)
15. 7 Marks
    aExplain tone, flow and purpose in professional speaking.
    How to answer

    • Define tone, flow and purpose in speaking
    • Explain types of tone and maintaining logical flow
    • Discuss aligning speech with purpose and audience
16. 7 Marks
    bDiscuss professional personality attributes and their role in career success.
    How to answer

    • Define professional personality attributes (confidence, integrity, adaptability)
    • Explain key attributes with examples
    • Discuss their role in career success and growth