Technical Communication Questions Chapterwise

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Technical Communication

Technical Communication: Features & Distinction
• 20-21(1.a): Describe various characteristics of technical writing
• 21-22(1.a): Describe how clarity can be achieved in technical
communication.
• 21-22(2.a): List differences 10 between general and technical
communication.
• 22-23(3.b): Point out the important differences between Technical
Communication and General Communication.
• 22-23(7.a): Explore the different stages of communication process
• 20-21(3.a): Technical communication and general communication are poles
apart as they differ in all aspects. Elucidate.
Language as a tool of Communication
• 21-22(3.a): "Language is the expression of ideas by means of speech-sounds
combined into words." Elucidate different features of language establishing
as a tool.
• 22-23(2.a): “Language is a tool of communication but there are exceptions
too.” Explain with your original comments.
Dimensions of Communication
• 20-21(1.i): What are the dimensions of speeches?
Technical Writing: Sentences, Paragraph, Technical Style
• 20-21(1.b): Explain deductive order.
• 22-23(1.b): What do you mean by deductive method of paragraph writing?
• 20-21(2.a): Describe the basic requirements of paragraph development.
 • 21-22(1.b): Explain devices to obtain coherence in writing
• 23-24(1.a): State four essential purpose of communication in life.
• 23-24(1.b): Recall the importance of clarity in expert technical lectures.
The flow of Communication
• 20-21(3.b): How information flows at various levels in an organization?
Explain in detail.
• 21-22(3.b): Explain in detail the various directions in which communication
flows.
• 22-23(1.e): What is lateral flow of communication?
• 23-24(2.a): Analyze various directions in which communication flows in an
organization to function it successfully.
Barriers to Communication
• 22-23(3.a): List and elucidate the barriers to communication. How can we
overcome those barriers?
• 23-24(3.a): Classify the barriers that make communication ineffective.
Analyze the reason due to which problem arises.
Unit 2: Forms of Technical Communication
Technical Report
• 20-21(1.c): How many types of reports are there?
• 21-22(1.c): How will you differentiate between investigative and feasibility
report?
• 21-22(4.b): Describe different types of reports. Discuss the style of a report.
• 23-24(1.e): Express two differences between the report and the proposal.
Thesis/Project writing
• 23-24(5.b): Discuss the structure of a project report.
Synopsis writing
• 20-21(4.b): Describe synopsis with its structure.
Technical research Paper writing
• 20-21(2.b): Explain 7 C's or principle of business writing.
• 21-22(2.b): Explain the structure of Technical research paper.
• 22-23(1.h): What is the use of Appendices in a technical research paper?
• 23-24(2.b): Discuss the structural elements of a research paper to be
presented in a conference.
Seminar & Conference paper writing
• 20-21(1.d): What do you mean by seminar?
• 22-23(1.c): What difference did you find between seminar and conference?
• 20-21(6.a): What are the techniques to improve seminar/conference skills?
Expert Technical Lecture
• 21-22(1.d): What do you understand by theme clarity in expert technical
lecture?
• 22-23(1.i): How theme clarity is important in expert technical lecture?
7 Cs of effective business writing
• 22-23(4.b): Discuss the 7Cs of effective business writing.
C.V./Resume writing
• 20-21(4.a): What are salient features of resume? Write a short resume for
the post of technical executive in HCL at Lucknow. Invent necessary details.
• 21-22(4.a): State different types of resume? Infosys invites application for
the position of executive engineer, draft a resume to submit for the same
with necessary details.
 • 22-23(2.e): What is the difference between CV and Resume? Prepare a
handsome resume for the post of a software engineer in MNC. Add the
necessary details by yourself.
Technical Proposal
• 22-23(4.a): Write a technical proposal to the head of you organization for
building a gymnasium hall in the premises. Invent necessary details along
with cost estimate.
• 23-24(5.a): Prepare a proposal for tree plantation drive in your nearby area
for safeguarding the environment. Invent necessary details by your own.
Unit 3: Technical Presentation: Strategies & Techniques
Presentation: Forms
• 20-21(1.e): Define classroom presentation.
• 22-23(1.f): What is extemporaneous method of presentation?
Interpersonal Communication
• 21-22(1.e): Define interpersonal communication.
Public Speaking
• 20-21(1.f): Describe the essentials of good public speaking.
• 21-22(1.f): Determine the essentials of good public speaking.
• 20-21(2.c): What are the four modes of speech delivery which can be used
for making a presentation?
• 22-23(2.c): What are the methods of Public speaking? How does humour
contribute to liveliness in speech?
• 21-22(5.a): Analyze factors responsible for effective Public Speaking?
Discuss the essentials techniques to make it influential.
Overcoming Stage Fear
• 20-21(5.a): What are the tips to overcome stage fear or stage fright?
Audience Analysis & retention of audience interest
• 20-21(5.b): Explain audience analysis with different factors.
• 21-22(2.c): Explore various factors of audience analysis. State some of the
ways to retain audiences.
• 22-23(5.b): Write a note on audience analysis or audience participation in
reference to quizzes & interjection.
Unit 4: Technical Communication Skills
Interview skills
• 20-21(6.b): How to prepare for interviews? Discuss briefly.
• 21-22(6.a): Enumerate the factors to be emphasized upon while preparing
for an interview?
• 22-23(2.b): List the various skills / traits which an interview panel looks for
while selecting a candidate.
• 23-24(1.c): Articulate importance of body language during an interview.
Group Discussion
• 20-21(1.g): What is the objective of interviews?
• 21-22(1.g): Figure out the objective of group discussion.
• 20-21(2.d): What are different types of group discussion? Discuss briefly.
• 21-22(2.d): What personality traits are exhibited during group discussion?
Discuss briefly.
• 23-24(1.d): Give reason why group discussion is part of reccruitment
activity.
• 22-23(6.a): What are the objectives and methods of group discussion?
Argumentation skills
• 20-21(1.h): Define discourse competence.
 • 21-22(1.h): Define critical thinking with its importance.
• 22-23(1.d): How critical thinking plays an important role in the success of
any argument?
• 21-22(5.b): Discover the devices used during argumentation skills.
Critical thinking
• 23-24(6.a): Explore thinking and its tools. Illustrate five types of thinking
utilized in everyday life.
Effective business communication competence
• 21-22(6.b): Discuss different types of effective business communication
competencies.
• 22-23(6.b): What is meant by effective business communication
competence?
• 23-24(6.b): Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to perceive,
understand, and manage one's own emotions and relationships. Examine
four essential components of Emotional Intelligence.
Socio-linguistic competence
• 23-24(2.d): List the cognitions, emotions and behavioral skills required for
social competence. State the impact of communication on social
competence.
Unit 5: Dimensions of Oral Communication & Voice Dynamics
Code and Content
• 20-21(1.j): What is content?
Stimulus & Response
• 20-21(7.b): Discuss the process of communication in details.
• 21-22(7.b): Evaluate the steps involved in carrying out the process of
communication.
 • 23-24(3.b): Describe diagrammatically cyclic nature of Communication
process.
• 21-22(1.i): Assess the importance of pronunciation etiquette during
speaking.
• 22-23(2.d): Describe key attributes for pronunciation etiquette.
Syllables
• 21-22(1.j),22-23(1.a): Define syllable with the help of examples.
Vowel sounds & Consonant sounds
• 22-23(1.j): Differentiate between vowel sound and consonant sound.
Tone
• 20-21(7.a): Explain rising tone and falling tone in details.
Flow in Speaking
• 23-24(7.b): Explore Maslow's five-tier model theory of the hierarchy of
needs with respect to personality.
Speech & personality
• 20-21(2.e): Explain professional personality attributes.
• 21-22(2.e): Classify importance of various professional personality
Attributes.
• 23-24(2.e): Explain Swami Vivekanand 5-self theory of personality
development.
• 22-23(7.b): Discuss the importance of various professional personality
attributes..
Professional Personality Attributes
• 21-22(7.a): Explain paralinguistic features of speech.
 • 22-23(5.a): How the voice dynamics (Paralinguistic): can be fine tuned to
breathe life in presentation?
• 23-24(1.g): Differentiate between webinar, webcast and podcast.
• 23-24(4.b): Main function of a communication network is to facilitate the
transmission of message. Identify different types of formal networks.
• 23-24(7.a): Express strategies to write effective email. Customize an email
on behalf of your head of the institution inviting the people to participate
in a blood donation camp organized in your campus. Invent necessary
details on your own and stick to appropriate email format.
• 23-24(2.c): Demonstrate difference between elevator and business pitch.
Show eight-step process for pitching an idea.

Missing Questions

• 23-24(4.a): Statement of Purpose is an essay that highlights your intentions of applying

for admission. Explore the basic elements used in writing SOP.
• 23-24(1.f): Identify essential traits of a leader
• 22-23(1.g): Give any two examples of technical noise