Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2024 examination

GTU 3130004 Effective Technical Communication (ETC) Winter 2024 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Computer Engineering · Semester 3 · Subject code 3130004
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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8 of 25 questions on this paper were also asked in other years. Each is marked below with the years it appeared.See all 41 repeated 3130004 questions, most asked first

Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Briefly explain technical description.
(b)
4 marks
Define the terms: 1) Kinesics, 2) Paralinguistic
(c)
7 marks
How would you structure a presentation so as to make it most effective?

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Briefly explain technical proposal.
(b)
4 marks
Explain the role of language in intercultural communication at work place.
(c)
7 marks
Explain the barriers in effective communication. How can they be removed?
(c)
7 marksAsked in 7 of 7 papers
Define communication and its process with a diagram.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q1c, Winter 2025 Q2c OR, Summer 2025 Q3c, Summer 2024 Q1c, Winter 2023 Q1a, Summer 2023 Q1c

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Point out the importance of Creative Thinking in work life.
(b)
4 marks
Define any two terms: 1) Change, 2) Persist, 3) Grow
(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers

You have been offered a job as copy editor in a publishing firm. Write a formal letter of acceptance to the Head of the firm.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4c OR

(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
What is the role of Gatekeeper in Mass Communication?

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q1a

(b)
4 marks
Briefly Explain the Flows of Communication.
(c)
7 marks

What are the various types of speech events? Support your answer with example of each type.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What is a letter of transmittal in report writing?
(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
Share your ideas about Learning to say NO in professional life.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3b OR, Summer 2024 Q5b

(c)
7 marks
Write a note on ‘Group Discussion as a part of selection process in interview’.
(a)
3 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
List any three telephonic etiquettes.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5c OR, Summer 2025 Q4a

(b)
4 marks
‘Can ethics be taught?’ share your thoughts about this concept.
(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers

Draft a technical proposal seeking loan to establish a manufacturing unit in your village to be sent to the State Industrial Development Corporation, Jaipur. (Invent the necessary details)

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3c

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What do you mean by Making moral choices?
(b)
4 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers

What tips would you give to your friend on how to successfully crack the job interview?

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3b OR, Winter 2023 Q3b, Summer 2023 Q3a

(c)
7 marks

Write a letter to your Institute seeking Five days leaves for participating in an inter- state Tech Festival to be held in Maharashtra. (Invent the necessary details)

(a)
3 marks
What do you mean by Time management?
(b)
4 marks
Define any two terms: 1) Read, 2) Record, 3) Remember
(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
What is meant by Negotiation? Explain the qualities of a good Negotiator

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3b

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Effective Technical Communication (ETC) (Winter 2024, B.E. · Computer Engineering, Sem 3). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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