Coms 120: Communication Skills Ii Question Paper
Coms 120: Communication Skills Ii
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KABARAK
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
COMS 120: COMMUNICATION SKILLS II
DAY: WEDNESDAY
DATE: 11/04/2012
TIME: 3.00 – 5.00 P.M.
STREAM: Y1S2
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question ONE and ANY other TWO questions
SECTION A: COMPULSORY (30 marks)
1. (a) Using the topic below, formulate:
(i)
A statement of the problem
(4 marks)
(ii)
Two objectives
(2 marks)
(iii) Two hypothesis
(2 marks)
“The influence of drug abuse in academic performance; A case study of high
schools in Nakuru County”
(b) Discuss any 4 functions of non-verbal communication. Illustration your answer
(10 marks)
(c) Explain any six importance of literature review.
(12 marks)
2. (a) What is the importance of research?
(8 marks)
(b) Explain the meaning of the following terms as used in research
(i) Hypothesis
(ii) Research questions
(iii) Limitation and delimitation
(iv) Research design
(v) Instrumentation
3. (a) An oral presentation must be carefully planned if it is to succeed. Discuss any 6
aspects to be considered while planning and their importance.
(12 marks)
(b) What are the similarities and differences between a public speech and a
conversation?
(8 marks)
4. (a) Distinguish between the following;
(i) Opinion a fact and a judgement
(6 marks)
(ii) Qualitative and quantitative research
(4 marks)
(b) Explain how you can prepare for an interview and how to conduct yourself
during the interview.
(10 marks)
5. When critically analysing a text, one needs to consider several factors. Discuss any
5 of these.
(20 marks)
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