Coms 120: Communication Skills Ii Y1s2 Question Paper
Coms 120: Communication Skills Ii Y1s2
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2009/2010 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, BACHELOR OF COMMERCE & BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
COURSE CODE: COMS 120
COURSE TITLE: COMMUNICATION SKILLS II
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer BOTH questions from SECTION A and any TWO from SECTION B
SECTION A: (COMPULSORY) 40 MARKS
1. Your friend is going to present a speech to university students. He is so fearful and
nervous. Explain to him FIVE techniques that will help him cope with the fear.
(20mks)
2. a) Gesturers are very useful in a speaking situation. Identify and explain the functions
of any five types of gestures. (15mks)
b) Explain the following functions of non-verbal communication. Give examples.
(i) Complementing
(ii) Contradicting (4mks)
c) Define non-verbal communication. (1mk)
SECTION B: (Answer only TWO questions from this section) 30 MARKS
3. A good public speaker is someone who should posses certain qualities. Discuss.
(15mks)
4. a) Explain FOUR qualities of research as a scientific process. (8mks)
b) You are writing a research proposal before going to the field to collect data:
(i) Write a topic for your research (2mks)
(ii) State the problem of your study. (2mks)
(iii)State the objectives. (2mks)
(iv) State one limitation. (1mk)
5. a) What is the importance of the following sections of a book to a reader who is
looking for certain pieces of information?
(i) Title page
(ii) Table of contents
(iii)Introduction, preface
(iv) Chapter headings
(8mks)
b) Explain how you would use the following to enhance your voice while giving a
public speech.
(i) Volume
(ii) Pitch
(iii)Rate
(6mks)
c) What is a conversation? (1mk)
6. a) Explain the following types of introduction.
(i) Identifying with the audience
(ii) Stating the purpose
(iii)Asking rhetorical questions
(iv) Stating the importance of your topic
(12mks)
b) Name any three types of visual aids (3mks)
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