About this previous year paper
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.