Welcome to our latest blog post, where we dive into the B.Tech 5th Semester Professional Skill Development exam papers from Bihar Engineering University, Patna. Today, we’ll focus on Question No. 1, the compulsory section from the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 exams. This question tests foundational skills like communication, leadership, and ethics; key areas for any professional. Let’s break it down year by year and explore the questions and answers.
2020: Professional Skill Development (Code: 100508)
Q1. Answer any seven of the following questions (2 × 7 = 14)
- (a) List four skills which are important for group discussion.
- Answer:
- Communication: Clear articulation of ideas.
- Listening: Understanding others’ viewpoints.
- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively.
- Critical Thinking: Analyzing and solving problems.
- Explanation: These skills ensure effective participation and evaluation in group discussions.
- (b) Define group.
- Answer: A group is a collection of individuals who interact, share common goals, and work together to achieve those objectives.
- Explanation: Groups are foundational for collaboration in professional settings.
- (c) What is a schedule?
- Answer: A schedule is a plan that outlines tasks, activities, or events with specific timelines to ensure timely completion.
- Explanation: It aids in time management and task prioritization.
- (d) Explain what is a resume.
- Answer: A resume is a concise document summarizing an individual’s education, work experience, skills, and achievements, used to apply for jobs.
- Explanation: It serves as a key tool for job applications to highlight qualifications.
- (e) List any four qualities of a leader.
- Answer:
- Visionary: Setting clear goals.
- Empathy: Understanding team needs.
- Decision-Making: Resolving issues effectively.
- Integrity: Maintaining honesty and trust.
- Explanation: These qualities are essential for effective leadership.
- (f) What is walk-in-interview?
- Answer: A walk-in interview is a job interview where candidates can attend without a prior appointment, conducted on a specified date and time.
- Explanation: It allows immediate evaluation but requires preparation.
- (g) What do you understand by ethics?
- Answer: Ethics refers to moral principles that guide an individual’s or organization’s behavior, ensuring fairness and integrity.
- Explanation: Ethics underpin professional conduct and decision-making.
- (h) What are the outcomes of a positive attitude?
- Answer:
- Improved morale and productivity.
- Better teamwork and collaboration.
- Enhanced problem-solving ability.
- Increased resilience to challenges.
- Explanation: A positive attitude fosters a constructive work environment.
- (i) What, according to you, is the role of independent directors in the board?
- Answer: Independent directors provide unbiased oversight, ensure corporate governance, and protect stakeholder interests.
- Explanation: They bring objectivity to board decisions, enhancing transparency.
- (j) Define kinesics.
- Answer: Kinesics is the study of body movements, gestures, and facial expressions as a form of non-verbal communication.
- Explanation: It plays a key role in interpreting and conveying messages.
2021: Professional Skill Development (Code: 100508)
Q1. Answer any seven of the following questions (2 × 7 = 14)
- (a) What is the name given to the study of body gestures and body language?
- Answer: Kinesics
- Explanation: Kinesics analyzes non-verbal cues like gestures and expressions in communication.
- (b) Define negotiation.
- Answer: Negotiation is a process of discussion between parties to reach a mutually acceptable agreement or resolve a conflict.
- Explanation: It involves compromise and communication for effective outcomes.
- (c) List any two professional ethics.
- Answer:
- Integrity: Acting honestly.
- Confidentiality: Protecting sensitive information.
- Explanation: These ensure trust and professionalism.
- (d) What do you understand by project management?
- Answer: Project management is the process of planning, organizing, and overseeing resources to achieve project goals within constraints.
- Explanation: It uses tools like PERT and CPM for efficiency.
- (e) Explain the term self-motivation.
- Answer: Self-motivation is the internal drive to pursue goals and persist without external encouragement.
- Explanation: It fuels personal and professional success.
- (f) What are people’s skills?
- Answer: People’s skills (interpersonal skills) are abilities that enhance communication and relationship-building.
- Explanation: They are vital for teamwork and collaboration.
- (g) Name four essential components of a technical presentation.
- Answer:
- Clear Objective
- Visual Aids
- Structured Content
- Audience Engagement
- Explanation: These ensure an effective and engaging presentation.
- (h) What is stress interview?
- Answer: A stress interview assesses a candidate’s ability to handle pressure through challenging scenarios.
- Explanation: It tests resilience and problem-solving under stress.
- (i) What is the significance of referees in a resume?
- Answer: Referees provide credibility by validating a candidate’s skills and character to employers.
- Explanation: They enhance the resume’s reliability.
2022: Professional Skill Development (Code: 106508)
Q1. Answer any seven of the following (2 × 7 = 14)
- (a) Define group.
- Answer: A group is a collection of individuals who interact, share common goals, and work together.
- Explanation: Groups facilitate collaboration in professional contexts.
- (b) What is a schedule?
- Answer: A schedule is a plan with specific timelines for tasks or events to ensure timely completion.
- Explanation: It supports effective time management.
- (c) Explain what is the resume?
- Answer: A resume is a document summarizing education, experience, and skills for job applications.
- Explanation: It’s a critical tool for job seeking.
- (d) What is walk-in-interview?
- Answer: A walk-in interview is an interview open to candidates without prior appointment on a specified date.
- Explanation: It allows quick hiring but requires readiness.
- (e) What do you understand by ethics?
- Answer: Ethics are moral principles guiding behavior and decision-making.
- Explanation: They ensure integrity in professional life.
- (f) What is occullies?
- Answer: Likely “oculesics,” the study of eye movement and gaze in non-verbal communication.
- Explanation: A typo assumed to relate to eye behavior analysis.
- (g) What is Jargon?
- Answer: Jargon is specialized language used within a profession or group, often unclear to outsiders.
- Explanation: It aids precision but can confuse lay audiences.
- (h) What does group discussion evaluate?
- Answer: Group discussion evaluates communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Explanation: It’s a recruitment tool for assessing candidates.
- (i) What is the purpose of communication?
- Answer: The purpose of communication is to exchange information or ideas for understanding and action.
- Explanation: It drives effective interaction.
- (j) Why PowerPoint is used?
- Answer: PowerPoint is used to create visual presentations for organizing and enhancing communication.
- Explanation: It simplifies complex information.
- (k) What is the role of body language in communication?
- Answer: Body language conveys emotions and intentions, reinforcing verbal messages.
- Explanation: It enhances non-verbal communication.
2023: Professional Skill Development (Code: 160508)
Q1. Choose the correct option (answer any seven questions only) (2 × 7 = 14)
- (a) Which of the following is not an employability skill?
- Options: (i) Good Speaker (ii) Quick Learner (iii) Good Runner (iv) Good Listener
- Answer: (iii) Good Runner
- Explanation: Running is not a professional skill, unlike communication and learning abilities.
- (b) Which of the basic skills needed for good career growth?
- Options: (i) Singing (ii) Dancing (iii) Technical & Employability Skills (iv) Working long hours
- Answer: (iii) Technical & Employability Skills
- Explanation: These skills drive career advancement, unlike the others.
- (c) Which of the following is not a part of one’s personality?
- Options: (i) Strength (ii) Beliefs (iii) Skin Colour (iv) Weaknesses
- Answer: (iii) Skin Colour
- Explanation: Skin color is physical, not a personality trait.
- (d) Which among these is not a type of communication?
- Options: (i) Non-verbal (ii) Verbal (iii) Incomplete [Incomplete]
- Answer: [Likely “emotions” or “appearance” if provided]
- Explanation: Verbal and non-verbal are types; others are not without full options.
- (e) Verbal communication is the use of
- Options: (i) Images (ii) Sign (iii) Incomplete Words
- Answer: (iv) Words
- Explanation: Verbal communication uses spoken or written words.
- (f) Group discussion helps us:
- Options: (i) Solving Problems (ii) Learn More (iii) Both i & ii (iv) [Incomplete]
- Answer: (iii) Both i & ii
- Explanation: It supports problem-solving and learning.
- (g) Which of the following are good manners in an interview?
- Options: (i) Speaking too fast (ii) Good Eye Contact (iii) Staring (iv) Impatient
- Answer: (ii) Good Eye Contact
- Explanation: It shows confidence, unlike the others.
- (h) Interpersonal skills help us in
- Options: (i) Maintaining Good Relations (ii) Quarrelling (iii) Removing Conflicts (iv) Both i & iii
- Answer: (iv) Both i & iii
- Explanation: They foster relations and resolve conflicts.
- (i) A leader should be
- Options: (i) Very Stubborn (ii) Soft (iii) Visionary (iv) Both i & ii
- Answer: (iii) Visionary
- Explanation: Visionary leadership inspires, unlike stubbornness or softness alone.
- (j) What do you understand by ethics?
- Answer: Ethics are moral principles governing behavior for fairness and integrity.
- Explanation: They guide professional conduct.
- (k) How Time Management helps in effective planning & completing the work as per schedule. Explain?
- Answer: Time management prioritizes tasks and allocates time to meet deadlines, enhancing productivity.
- Explanation: It ensures systematic work completion.