ADVANCE TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION

ADVANCE TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION
SEM-II, 2012
B TECH QUESTION PAPER
UTTARAKHAND TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
(UTU)

time :- 3 hrs}
Note all question are compulsory.

Q1:- Attempt any 2 parts of the following :

1. Discuss the process of Technical document. Explain each stage briefly.
2. What is technical writing ? Express your views on the origin and development of Technical communication.
3. Explain the distinction between General and Technical communication with the help of examples of day to day life.

Q2:- Attempt any 1 of the following :

1. Elements of Scientific Article ?
2. Difference between Dissertation and Thesis ?

Q3:- Attempt any two of the following :-

1. you have recently purchase a music system from a local Dealer. You are dissatisfied with the performance of the set. Write a letter of complaint to the Dealer asking for replacement.
2. Easter Trading Corporation, Chennai requires a Business Development Manager, The person they are looking for must be able to plan for and produce tangible results in business growth having good command over spoken and written English. Draft a suitable application for appointment incorporating your resume.
3. Why are business letter important ? Discuss briefly the principles of writing an effective letter.

Q4:- Attempt any one of the following :

1. Difference between Quotation and Order letter.
2. Difference between Resume and CV.

Q5 :- Attempt any two of the following :-

1. You are the General Secretary of the college students Union. Submit a report to the Principal of your college about the need to improve the facilities for sports in your college, including the condition of the college gymnasium.
2. You have just graduated from an Engineering college and wish to open your own manufacturing unit. Write a proposal seeking loan from the State Industrial Development Financial Corporation, "your state name.."?
3. What aspects of a report are dealt with in the "front matter" and back matter" of a business report ? Discuss in detail.

Q6 :- Attempt any one of the following :-

1. Report and its significance to Engineers ?
2. Important elements of the structure of a proposal ?

Q7 :- Attempt any two of the following :- 

1. Identify three ways that Napoleon tries to solidify his leadership position on the farm? How does the process of decision making on the farm change under Napoleon leadership ?
2. Write the historical and political background of Animal Farm.
3. Which is the most admirable animal character in the novel, Animal Farm? Discuss.

Q8 :- Attempt any of the following :-

1. Seven commandments of Animalism.
2. Animal Farm as a political satire.

Q9 :- Attempt any two of the following :-

1. What are the para-linguistic features of presentation strategies ? How could articulation be improved by voice-modulation?
2. What are interpersonal skills? Explain their importance in daily life with the help of examples.
3. What do you mean by etiquette? what is the significance of business and social etiquettes in professional life?

Q10 :- Attempt any one of the following :-

1. Do's and don't of Group Discussion.
2. Tips for conduction and facing an Interview

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