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KIIT Deemed to be University


Online Mid Semester Examination (Spring Semester-2021)

Professional Communication (HS-1005)


1st Year B.Tech.

Full Marks=20 Time:1 Hour

SECTION-A
(Answer All Questions. All questions carry 2 Marks)

Time:20 Minutes (5×2=10 Marks)

Question Question CO
Mapping
No
Q.No:1(a) Read the following sentences and choose the best definition for the CO6
italicized word by searching for context clues in the sentence.

As soon as the details of the election were released to the media, the
newspaper was inundated with calls—far too many to be handled
effectively.
i. Provided
ii. Bothered
iii. Rewarded
iv. Flooded

“In most multinational companies, it is okay to address one’s senior CO2


with his/her first name. It is an American tradition, and does not show
disrespect or over-familiarity like we think it does.”- This is an example
of __________ in cross-cultural communication. Mention one more
element of cross-cultural communication.
Leaning backward posture indicates ________, while descriptive CO2
gesture indicates ___________.
While deciding the medium for communication in an organization, CO1
name two factors that should be taken into consideration.
Q.No:1(b) You put up a notice asking the members of your student council to CO1
attend a meeting on a specified date, at a particular time, at the
location mentioned. However, on the day of the meeting, you find that
some of them have come while the others have not turned up.

Do you think the communication process is complete and has been


effective? Support your opinion with a reason.

Read the following sentences and choose the best definition for the CO6
italicized word by searching for context clues in the sentence.
When people heard that timid Bob had taken up skydiving, they were
incredulous.
i. Fearful
ii. Outraged
iii. Disbelieving
iv. Convinced

Define pitch. Is it true that if we run out of air we cannot control the CO2
pitch of voice?
Mention two consequences that may crop up if the information from CO2
grapevine is blindly accepted.
Q.No:1(c) A ________ is a short silence flanked by words. In speaking, it helps CO2
the listener to reflect on the ________ and digest it accordingly.
State TRUE/FALSE: CO1
 Eyes are not a rich source of feedback.
 One should prefer the wheel and all channel networks if the speed
of communication is a priority.
Read the following sentences and choose the best definition for the CO6
italicized word by searching for context clues in the sentence.

Since the townspeople were so dissatisfied,various methods to


alleviate the situation were debated.
i. Ease
ii. Tolerate
iii. Clarify
iv. Intensify

No organization can survive without __________ that serves as an CO1


instrument to measure its growth and success. Most of it is
__________ that helps in the organizing information and assist in
quick decision making.
Q.No:1(d) “Extreme anger creates an emotionally charged environment where a CO1
rational discussion becomes impossible.” The situation hints at
___________. In such a situation, messages are ___________ by
people displaying such behaviour.
An employee may not be pleased with the way his/her boss extracts CO1
work from him/ her but is unable to put his/her point across because
of fear of losing the boss’s goodwill. Name the type of barrier indicated.
What step should the boss take in this regard?
In the written communication, ambiguous sentence structure, faulty CO1
grammar, incorrect punctuation are examples of _________, while
illegible handwriting is an example of _________.
Read the passage and answer the question that follows. CO6
Daffodil bulbs require well-drained soil and a sunny planting location.
They should be planted in holes that are 3–6 inches deep and there
should be 2–4 inches between bulbs. The bulb should be placed in the
hole, pointed side up, root side down. Once the bulb is planted,water
the area thoroughly.

According to the above directions, which of the following is true?


i. Daffodils do best in sandy soil.
ii. Daffodil bulbs should be planted in autumn for spring blooming.
iii. It is possible to plant daffodil bulbs upside down.
iv. Daffodil bulbs require daily watering.
Q.No:1(e) While describing a fuel-injection system, you bring a diagram to CO1
explain the system properly. Here, you are making use of ______.
Why do we use it?
Read the passage and answer the question that follows. CO6

Ratatouille is a dish that has grown in popularity over the last few
years. It features eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, and garlic;
chopped,mixed, sautéed, and finally, cooked slowly over low heat. As
the vegetables cook slowly, they make their own broth, which may be
extended with a little tomato paste. The name ratatouille comes from
the French word touiller, meaning to stir or mix together.

Which of the following is the correct order of steps for making


ratatouille?
i. chop vegetables, add tomato paste, stir or mix together.
ii. mix the vegetables together, sauté them, and add tomato paste.
iii. cook the vegetables slowly, mix them together, add tomato pasted.
iv. add tomato paste to extend the broth and cook slowly over low
heat
“The more links in a communication chain, the greater are the CO1
chances of miscommunication.” Do you agree or not? It indicate
which barrier?
While reading any document, if one reads only the parts they consider CO1
useful, they are imposing ___________. In such situation, who do
you think breaks the flow of communication- sender or receiver?
SECTION-B
(Answer Any One Question. Each Question carries 10 Marks)

Time: 30 Minutes (1×10=10 Marks)

Question Question CO
No Mapping
Q.No:2 i. Explain how does ‘wrong assumption’ and ‘differing CO1
background’ add to the intrapersonal barrier.
ii. Develop a paragraph (200 words) that begins with CO5
“Cooking requires a number of different skills.”
Q.No:3 i. Now as you no longer carry your ‘school uniform,’ share CO5
your pleasant/unpleasant thoughts or any past incident
related to it in a paragraph (200 words).
ii. “Priya is talking with her dog, Oreo” -Identify the level of CO1
communication and explain its characteristics.
Q.No:4 i. Define ‘Ideation’ with reference to communication process. CO1
Name all the steps involved in the communication process.
ii. “File-sharing websites are another great example that CO5
modern technology creates new types of crimes.” Develop a
paragraph (200 words).
Q.No:5 i. “Parents should put their children in music classes at an CO5
early age.” Write your opinion in a paragraph (200 words)
ii. Why is appearance important for a professional? Explain CO1
with examples.
Q.No:6 i. Discuss different reading techniques. CO6

ii. “Should people be judged by their social media posting.” CO5


Write a paragraph (200 words).

Controller of Examinations

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