Communication Skills Ii 2009 Y1s2 Question Paper
Communication Skills Ii 2009 Y1s2
Course:Bachelor Of Theology
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2009
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE, BACHELOR OF COMMERCE &
BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY
COURSE CODE: COMS 120
COURSE TITLE: COMMUNICATION SKILLS II
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer BOTH questions from SECTION A and any TWO from SECTION B.
2. Use illustrations as much as possible.
SECTION A: (COMPULSORY) 40 MARKS
1. (a) What is a visual aid? (1 mark)
(b) You are designing a visual aid you are going to use during an oral presentation. Discuss
five features that your visual aid should posses for it to be effective. (15 mks)
(c) Give four importances of research findings. (4 mks)
2. (a) Using clear illustrations discuss five functions of non-verbal communication. (15 mks)
(b) What is a sample? (2 mks)
(c) Outline three qualities of a good research report. (3 mks)
SECTION B: (Answer only TWO questions in this section) 30 MARKS
3. Giving examples, explain the five types of gestures. (15 mks)
4. (a) Your friend is planning to take public speaking courses. Give four reasons why you
would encourage him to do so. Give examples. (12 mks)
(b) Explain why it is important for a scholar to consult an experienced researcher when
selecting and defining a research problem. (3 mks)
5. (a) You are planning to go to the field to collect data during research.
Explain three ethical issues that you should bear in mind. (9 mks)
(b) Explain the following verbal aspects of delivery. (9 mks)
(i) Rate
(ii) Volume
(iii) Pitch
6. Your classmate has been invited for a job interview by one of the leading companies
in the country. Explain to him why it is important to be:
(i) Prompt
(ii) Poised
(iii) Flexible
(iv) Honest
(v) To display good communication skills (15 mks)
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