2005 Punjab Technical University B.Tech Computer Science WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION (New) CS 209 Question paper

Course: B.Tech Computer Science

University: Punjab Technical University

WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION (New) CS 209 3rd Sem May 2k5

Max Marks 60

Note: Section A is compulsory. Attempt any Four questions from Section B and 2 from Section C.

Section A Marks 2 each

1.
(a) What is the effect of sentence length on emphasis? (3)
(b) What are the main disadvantages of e-mail? (4)
(c) Which are the parts that should be included in a Resume? (3)
(d) What are the different ways of classifying a technical proposal? (4)

Replace the phrases of the following sentences without loss of meaning:

(e) In the event that payment is not made by January, operations will cease. (1)
(f) In spite of the fact that they received help, they failed to exceed the quota. (1)
(g) In the period between April and June, we detected the problem. (1)
(h) Are there any rules to follow in preparing slides? Discuss. (3)

Section B Marks 5 each

2. Identify and explain the steps in the writing process.

3. (a) Discuss reasons for e-mail’s phenomenal growth.
(b) Is this growth likely to continue?

4. Discuss this comment:
“Long, involved sentences tend to be difficult to understand. Therefore, the shorter the sentence, the better.”

5. Explain the logical approach to effective speaking.

6. What is a resume? What is its main function? What points would you bear in mid while writing the covering letter?

Section C Marks 10 each

7. write an essay on anyone of the following topics:
(a) “The impact of electronic media on Indian Youth.”
(b) Advantages and disadvantages of New Technology
(c) If I were the education-Minister, then………

8. You are working in a company where the management is debating as to whether they should go in for centralized air-conditioning or air condition specific rooms. You have been asked to present a feasibility report on this. Present a report of whichever course of action you think is viable.

Or

A social organization seeks donation from your company for their hospital extension. Write a letter, which is brief, clear, courteous and considerate, to the organization in your capacity as secretary of the company, refusing donation.

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