CY-301 Technical Communication - Dec 2025 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aExplain the scope and importance of technical communication in a globalized professional environment.
   How to answer

   • Define technical communication and its scope areas
   • Discuss importance in globalized workplace: collaboration, clarity across cultures
   • Role in employability, knowledge sharing, innovation
   • Conclude with professional relevance
2. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss the role of unity, brevity, and clarity in effective technical communication.
   How to answer

   • Define unity, brevity and clarity
   • Explain role of each with examples
   • Link to effectiveness, readability and precision
   • Conclude on impact on technical documents
3. 7 Marks
   aDifferentiate between verbal and non-verbal communication with suitable examples.
   How to answer

   • Define verbal and non-verbal communication
   • Differentiate on basis of medium, expression, feedback
   • Give suitable examples for each
   • Summarize with comparison table
4. 7 Marks
   bExplain major barriers to communication and suggest remedies to overcome them.
   How to answer

   • List major barriers: physical, semantic, psychological, organizational
   • Explain each barrier briefly
   • Suggest remedies for each
   • Conclude on achieving effective communication
5. 7 Marks
   aDescribe the key traits and principles of effective technical and business writing.
   How to answer

   • Define technical and business writing
   • Describe traits: clarity, conciseness, correctness, completeness
   • Explain principles: audience adaptation, organization, style
   • Give examples of application
6. 7 Marks
   bExplain the structure and characteristics of a technical report.
   How to answer

   • Define technical report
   • Explain structure: title, abstract, introduction, body, conclusion
   • Describe characteristics: objectivity, accuracy, format
   • Note importance in decision making
7. 7 Marks
   aWhat is audience awareness? Explain its importance in professional speaking.
   How to answer

   • Define audience awareness
   • Explain types of audience and analysis
   • Discuss importance in professional speaking
   • Give strategies to adapt speech to audience
8. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss techniques for effective group discussion participation.
   How to answer

   • Define group discussion and its objectives
   • Discuss techniques: active listening, turn-taking, clarity
   • Role of body language and leadership
   • Tips for effective participation
9. 7 Marks
   aExplain the process of preparing for job interviews.
   How to answer

   • Outline pre-interview preparation: research, resume, documents
   • Explain during-interview process and follow-up
   • Importance of practice and self-assessment
   • Conclude with checklist
10. 7 Marks
    bDiscuss the role of non-verbal communication during interviews.
    How to answer

    • Define non-verbal communication in interview context
    • Discuss eye contact, posture, gestures, attire
    • Impact on impression and confidence
    • Tips to use positive body language
11. 7 Marks
    aWrite a note on drafting an effective resume.
    How to answer

    • Define resume and its purpose
    • Explain sections: objective, education, skills, experience
    • Tips for formatting, length and customization
    • Common mistakes to avoid
12. 7 Marks
    bExplain methods to handle stress and turbulence during interviews.
    How to answer

    • Identify causes of stress in interviews
    • Explain methods: preparation, breathing, positive thinking
    • Handling difficult questions and turbulence
    • Conclude with confidence building
13. 7 Marks
    aDiscuss the importance of grammar and vocabulary in professional communication.
    How to answer

    • Define role of grammar and vocabulary
    • Discuss impact on clarity, credibility and professionalism
    • Examples of errors affecting meaning
    • Ways to improve language skills
14. 7 Marks
    bExplain common errors in writing and speaking with examples.
    How to answer

    • List common writing errors: spelling, punctuation, tense
    • List common speaking errors: pronunciation, filler words
    • Give examples for each error type
    • Suggest corrective measures
15. 7 Marks
    aExplain tone and flow in professional speaking.
    How to answer

    • Define tone and flow in speaking
    • Explain types of tone and maintaining flow
    • Importance for engagement and professionalism
    • Tips with examples
16. 7 Marks
    bDiscuss the attributes of a professional personality.
    How to answer

    • Define professional personality
    • Discuss attributes: confidence, ethics, grooming, attitude
    • Role in workplace success
    • Ways to develop professional traits