Semester
Subject
Year
Tribhuwan University
Institute of Science and Technology
Model
Bachelor Level / Third Year / Fifth Semester / Science
Bachelors in Information Technology (ENG305)
(Technical Writing)
Full Marks: 60
Pass Marks: 24
Time: 3 Hours
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as for as practicable.
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Section A
Long Answers Questions
Attempt any TWO questions.
[2*10=20]
1.
What is technical writing? Discuss its attributes. [10]
2.
What are the characteristics of technical paragraphs? Briefly write about the guidelines for constructing effective paragraphs. [10]
3.
What is intercultural communication? How can you overcome intercultural miscommunication? [10]
Section B
Short Answers Questions
Attempt any Eight questions.
[8*5=40]
4.
What is a report? List the parts of a formal report. [5]
5.
Write a short trip report on the Installation of Internet Service at a client's office. [5]
6.
Write instructions for a trainee to turn on the computer, write an email and send it to the manager of a bank. [5]
7.
Write a letter to the Mayor of your municipality, asking for some funds to organize an awareness raising program on collecting biodegradable and non-biodegradable. [5]
8.
Write a memo informing the decisions of a board meeting of your company. [5]
9.
Write a functional resume highlighting your skills for a job in your field. [5]
10.
Revise the following email so that it is grammatically and logically parallel. If some items don't fit logically, take them out of the list and find a new place for them. 
[5]
11.
Edit the sentences in the following exercises to make them as clear and concise as possible, without changing their meaning. 1.)In many instances the lead engineer failed to submit the personnel evaluations in a timely manner. 2.)A decreasing number of students are studying the sciences, while an increasing number of students are studying business and economics. [5]
12.
Write short notes on: a.) Netiquette b.) Ethics in the Professions [5]