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BSIT-31 Page No... 1Third Semester B.Sc., (I.T) Degree ExaminationsNovember /December 2011(C.B.C Scheme)PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME II

Time: 3 hrs] [Max. Marks: 100Note :1. Part -A compulsory2. Ansiver anyFIVEfull questions from PART B

PART-A1. If you arc un - married, prepare a word - portrait of yourself as well as yourprospective life partner that you look forward to! 3 Marks2. List out the typical questions that could be expected in interview. 5 Marks3. List ten tips which may help to handle stress due to job interviews. 5 Marks4. Mention few hints to tap your hidden potential. 3 Marks5. Identity your weaknesses on lime management and put in a plan to overcome ii. 4 Marks6. Discuss basic aspects of personality development. 5 Marks

PART-B

1. a) Write about your short term and long term professional goals. 7 Marksb) List out your strengths and weaknesses. 8 Marks2. a) What arc common short comings of interview. 7 Marksb) Briefly write out a preparation plan for an interview for the job applied. 8 Marks3. a) Mention six basic strategies which have helped successful people in their carreers.7 Marksb) What are writing skills? What are the importance of writing skills? I low to learnto write. 8 Marks4. a) Discuss Marlows and Herzberg's theories. 7 Marksb) What are the principles of Human Management. 8 MarksContd2

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5. a) Which are the nine ways to change people without giving offence or arousingresentment. 7 Marksb) What arc the characteristics of successful people. 8 Marks6. a) Mention certain Do's to improve communication skills. 7 Marksb) Read the text below and answer the questions below 3 Marks" Someone with a great desire to learn is said to be highly motivated.Motivation is very important in what one learns and how quickly one learns it. Amotivated person will generally learn faster and more efficiently than anunmotivated one. To Searn efficiently, a person must intend to learn (intentional learning).However, incidental learning - learning lhal is not intended but which results simply fromexposure to material - some times does occur. The degree of incidental learning, docs notapproach that of intentional learning in real life situations.

1) The passage implies that if a student studies for an exam, he is practicinga) incidental learning b) intentional learningc) residual learning d) motivational learning2) In the passage, "Motivation" meansa) dread b) repulsionc) neglect d) impulsion3) According to the passage, in order to learn by intentional learning, one must beza) highly motivated b) unmotivatedc) tired of learning d) in need of learning


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c) Given below are sentences with common errors. Identity the error and correct thesame. 5 Marks(i) He has not given his final exams set(ii) He discusses about politics(iii) My sister is getting her ears bored this evening(iv) She sings well. Isn't it?

(v) Me couldn't cope up with the class.7. a) What is a Paragraph? How is coherence achieved in a paragraph? Why iscohesion important in a paragraph. . . 7 Marksb) Write formal thanks letter from a candidate to the manager of company after theinterview for a post. 8 Marks8. a) What are the steps to be taken to make a successful presentation?

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BSIT 31III Semester B.Sc. (I.T.) Examination, May/June 2011(Directorate of Distance Education)PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME IITime : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100Instruct ions :1) Part - A : Answerall questions.2) Part - B: Answerany FIVEfull questions.

PART A

1. Prepare a brief self-portrait of yourself for a professional career. 52. List out your short term and long term goals in your professional life. 53. What is the difference between language skill and communication skills ? 54. Name any four reasons why English is importent for us ? Is spoken Englishdifficult. Why ? 55. What are paragraphs ? Why do we need paragraphs ? 5

PART B1. a) Explain the participation in the interview. 7b) What are the common shortcomings of interviewer ? 82. a) What are twelve tips for time management ? 7b) What are the principles of human management ? 8

3. a) Mention certain DO'S to improve communication skills. 7b) Write the check list for revising drafts. 8P.T.O.

BSIT - 31 -2-4. a) Write a formal letter to the subinspector of police to complaint against theftof motor cycle.7b) Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.


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8One day Mohandas met Sheik Mehtab, a friend of his elder brother. Sheik had a badreputation.Mohandas knew this, yet hewas much impressed by Sheik because he was tall and strong.

Sheik was a meat-eater and he often told Mohandas that if he ate meat he would alsogrow tall andstrong.There was also at that time a reform movement for a change in the orthodox ways oflife. Mohandashimself had heard that many well-to-do people had started eating meat, So he triedmeat. He did notlike the taste of meat but as time went on he started to like meat currier. WheneverMohandas had ameat meal outside, he had to give his mother some excuse for not eating his dinner. Heknew that

his parents would not forgive him if they knew he had eaten meat. He was not againsteating meatthen, but he was against telling a lie to his mother. This feeling was gnawing at his heartand finallyhe decided not to touch meat again.Mohandas had also taken to smoking with Sheik, his brother and another relative. Hehad to pilfersmall amounts of money here and there with which to buy cigarettes.i) 'Sheik had a bad reputation..... yet he was much impressed by Sheik. Why wasMohandasimpressed by Sheik ?ii) What did Sheik advice Mohandas ?iii) He was not against eating meat. What was Mohandas against ?iv) Why did Mohandas had to steal money '?5. a) What are writing skills ? What are the importance of acquiring writing skills ?7b) Rearrange the following jumbled sentences in the right order observing theprinciples of coherence and cohesion.8i) Not only does this increase their tolerance of violent behaviour in other, but mostauthoritiesnowconcede that under certain condition, some children will imitate anti - social acts thattheywitness on television.ii) For one thing, recent studies tend to show that TV slifler creative imagination.iii) Some teachers feel that television has taken away the child's ability to form mentalpicture in hisown mind, resulting in children who cannot understand a simple story without visualillustrations.


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-3- BSIT 31iv) Many people are worried about what television has done to the generation of

American childrenwho have grown up watching it.

v) The third area for concern is the serious complain frequently made by elementaryschool teacherthat children exhibit low tolerance for the frustrations of learning.vi) Because they have been conditioned to see all problems resolved in 30 or 60minutes on TV,they are quickly discouraged by any activity that promises less than instant gratification.vii) Secondly, too much TV too early tenders to cause Children to withdrawfrom real life experiences.viii) But perhaps the most serious result is the impact of television violence on children,who havecome to regard it as an everyday thing.

ix) Thus, they grow up to be passive spectators who can only respond to action, but notinitiate it.6. a) Change the following sentences from direct to indirect speech. 8i) He said, " I do not like apples".ii) She said to Ram, "Why did you break the glass" ?iii) The student told the teacher, " will you please help me to learn mathematicsthis evening".iv) The tourist said, "what a lovely river this is!"b) Write the dialogue between the following pairs of people. 7i) Two friends meeting after a long time,ii) A teacher meeting the head of the department of English.

7. a) In order to make a successful presentation what are the steps to be followed. 7b) Explain the use of visuals in presentation. 88. Write short notes on :a) Dos and don'ts of body language. 5b) Different kinds of reading. 5c) Characteristics of successful people. 5

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Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100Inst ruct ions :1) Part - A : Answeral lthe questions.2) PartB: Answerany FIVEfull questions.PART A1. What are the common short-comings of Interviewer ? 32. Briefly write out a preparation plan for an interview for the job applied. 33. Prepare an action plan to achieve your goals. 34. Explain Maslows hierarchy f needs theory. 35. What are nine ways to change people without giving offence or arousingresentment ? 46. Explain Herzhergs motivation hygiene theory. 37. Write the checklist for revising drafts. 38. What are paragraphs ? Why do we need paragraphs ? 3PART B

1. a) If you are un-married, prepare a word-portrait of yourself as well asyourprospective life partner that you look forward to. 7b) What are the suggestions and tips that are useful for most job interviews? 82. a) What are the tips for stress management of job interviews ? 10b) How do you propose to overcome your deficient potentials ? 53. a) Identify your weakness on time management and put in a plan toovercome it. 7b) What are the principles of human management ? 8P.T.O

BSIT - 314. a) What are the characteristics of successful people ? 7b) What are communication skills ? Mention certain DOS to improvecommunication skills. 85. a) What are writing skills ? Give the importance of acquiring writing skills.7b) Why do many of us find it difficult to speak English ? Name any fourreason why English is important for us. 8

6. a) What are the parts of a formal letter ? Explain with example. 7b) Write a paragraph on the topic Email and posts are similar in somerespectbut differ in others by using information given below: 8Feature Email PostTransmission Speed Moderate LowQuality of Information Large Large


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Data Management Very easy Not so easyTransmission to one or many Very easy EasySecurity Low HighFormality Moderate VariesAccountability Moderate High7. a) What is reading ? What are the different kinds of reading ? Why isreadingimportant ? 7b) What are the features of presentation and public speaking 88. Write short notes on :a) Dos and Donts about body language in presentations. 5b) Use of visuals 5c) Vocabulary building 5

BTC-31/BSIT-31Third Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, Nov./Dec. 2009(Directorate of Distance Education)PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - IITime: 3 hrs.] [Max.Marks: 100

Inst ruct ions: 1. PART - A is com pulsory .2. Answer any FIVE quest ions from PART B.

PART - A1. Prepare a brief self-portrait of yourself for a professional career. 2

202. Mention two important strengths in you. 23. In what areas do you need to improve? 14. How would you describe your standards of performance ? 15. Mention the two most important people to you. 26. List out any five important things on which you seriously prepare before aninterview. 27. Aside from money, what do you want most in a job. 18. List out the things you would carry to a job interview. 29. List two qualities in you that need improvement from the point view of

man management skills in human engineering. 210. Mention any four important etiquette of cell phone usage. 211. Mention atleast four important principles of Human Engineering. 212. Mention any two traits to be successful as an IT professional. 213. Name any four qualities for a good personality. 214. List five tips for time management. 2PART - B


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1. a) List out your short term and long term professional goals. 6b) Prepare a self improvement plan for yourself. Give action plan. 92. a) Explain the responsibilities and the qualities needed for job. 5b) Write the preparation strategy for success in the interview. 5c) List the reasons for rejection in interviews. 5

3. a) What are the strategy to make a good impression on your first job ? 5b) List the tips for stress management of job interviews. 104. a) What are the hints to tap your hidden potential so that you bring outyour full capability on any task that you undertake ? 5b) List and explain any ten tips for time management. 105. a) List and explain the qualities that are required for a good personality. 8b) List out your good qualities pertaining to Human, Engineering. 76. a) What are the ways to change people without giving offence or arousingresentment. 8b) Write a paragraph on the influence of television on children. Write the second

and third drafts of the same pointing out the changes made on each occasion. 7217. a) What qualities in you need improvement to be a team person ? How do youpropose to modify them ? 10b) List some of the important dos and donots in dining etiquette to be followedwith guests. 58. a) What are the differences between the language of speech and the languageofwriting? 5b) What is reading ? Explain the different kinds of reading . 5

c) What is the role played by body gestures in communication? 5

BTC - 31/BSIT - 31III Semester B.Sc.(IT) Examination, May/June 2009Directorate of Distance Education SchemePERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - IITime: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

I nstructions: 1) Part - A is compulsory.2) Answer any 5 questions from Part - B.

PART - AAnswer all the questions:1. What is an assertive behaviour ? 2

2. What is career planning ? How it is useful ? 2

3. How can we improve communication skills ? 2


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4. Why is it necessary to set you priorities clearly ? 2

5. List out how the principles of psychology work. 3

6. What are the skills needed for your professional work and personal life that

enhances ones personality ? 2

7. Differentiate appreciation from flattery. 2

8. List the factors that influences success. 29. Suggest steps to improve writing. 2

10. What is a topic sentence? Why is it important? 2

11. Why is loud reading not a reading ? 2

1812. What are different methods of presentation? 2

PART - B

1. a) Explain the characteristics profiles of interviews. 7

b) List out typical questions in interviews. 8

2. a) Prepare a good Bio-data of yourself. 8

b) What are the qualities that are generally assessed in interviews? 73. a) Plan out a strategy to make a good impression on your first job. 7

b) What are twelve (12) tips for time management? 8

4. a) What are the nine qualities to develop good personality? 8

b) Discuss principles of human management. 7

5. a) What are paragraphs? How to write a paragraph ? 8

b) Read the following Passage and answer the questions.

Two thousand years ago a rich man named Diogenes lived in Greece. He owned

so many things that he was always busy; but he was never happy. One day

Diogenes invited his friends to a party. Afterwards he gave them everything he

owned, even his clothes. Then he told them Friends, Im going away tomorrow.We wont be seeing each other for quite some time. Where are you going ?

asked his friends. I dont know, said Diogenes. Ill be going round places,

looking for a little happiness. How will you live? Who can be happy without

money? asked his friends. Diogenes suddenly got down on all fours and began to

bark. One man asked, what does that mean

That means, Ill be living a simple life, just like a dog. A dog doesnt have money,

but hes still happy.

Diogenes went to the city of Corinth. The people of Corinth had heard about

Diogenes. They leaned out of their windows in order to have a good look at him.

A man cant live without a roof over his head, said one man. A man does notneed a house in orderto live, said Diogenes, and he went to sleep on some

temple steps. One day Alexander the Great went to Corinth in order to meet this

strange man. He found Diogenes asleep on the temple steps. Wake up, he said,

I am Alexander. Diogenes opened his eyes to the great king. Then he shut them

again. Is there any thing I can do to make you a happier person? asked Alexander

19. Yes, said Diogenes. You can step aside so as not to block the warming sun Is


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that all ? said Alexander, amazed without another word, he went away.

1) Whether Diogenes was happy person? 1

2) Why did he Diogenes invited his friends to party? 1

3) What was the answer given by Diogenes when he was asked, Who can be

happy without money ? 2

4) To which city did Diogenes go ? 15) Who is Alexander ? What did he wanted to do for Diogenes ? 2

6. a) Discuss various subskills of writing. 8

b) Differentiate between personal and official letters. 7

7. a) Write a formal thanks letter from a candidate to manager of a company

after the interview for a post. 7

b) What are benefits of good reading ability ? 8

8. a) Discuss, statements and questions and Tags. 7

b) What are dos and donts about body language in a presentation? 8

BTC - 31/BSIT - 31Third Semester B.Sc.(IT) Examination, November 2008(Scheme : CBCS)(Directorate of Distance Education Course)PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - IITime: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: Part A : Answer all questions.

Par t B : Answer F IVE ful l questions,

PART - AAnswer all questions:1. What is career Planning? How it is useful ? 2

2. How do you introduce yourself so, that you give a comprehensive information

about yourself within two minutes. 2

3. List out your short-term goals in your professional life. 2

4. Identify any two short comings in your personality and prepare within a

reasonable time frame. 2

5. Identity a role model who has been successful and list out two or three qualities. 2

6. Mention the different Sub Skills of writing. 2

7. Why are punctuation necessary in writing? Mention any five punctuation marks

that you would use frequently. 2

8. What are coherence and cohesion? 2

9. What is reading? What are the different kinds of reading? Why reading is

important? 3

10. Writing is reverse process of reading. Discuss. 2

11. Prepare a self-improvement plan for the next 5 years. 2


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12. What are common short-earnings of Interviewees? 2

PART - B

Answer any FIVE full questions:I. a) Briefly explain the preparation for the interview. 7

18b) What are the reasons for rejections in interviews. 82. a) What are common short-comings of interviewees. 7

b) Prepare a good Bio-data of yourself. 8

3. a) Write down tips for a Fast Start on your new job. 7

b) What are the twelve tips for time management. 8

4. a) Write nine ways to change people without giving offence or arousing

Resentment. 7

b) What are the characteristics of successful people ? 8

5. a) Read the following passage and answer the questions.

The story told here happened more than ago. India was not a free country at that

time. The British were ruling the Country and the Indian people were fightingfor freedom. People followed great men like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharal

Nehru in the fight against the British. In 1923 the congress was holding its

meeting at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. A Khadi Exhibition was also being held

there.

A little girl was standing at the gate of the exhibition. She was about fourteen

years old. She was told not to let anyone into the exhibition hall without a ticket.

Jawaharlal Nehru came to the exhibition grounds and wanted to go in. He had

neither a ticket nor the money to buy on.

The girl at the gate stopped him. You cant go in unless you have a ticket Sir,

she told the great man. People who had put up the exhibition came running to thegate. Do you know who you are stopping ? asked one of them.

Yes, I do, said the girl. It is Jawaharal Nehru. But Im only following the rules

Then they bought a ticket for Nehru, and he went into the exhibition hall. The

country needs girls like her who can do their duty with courage. said Nehru as

he went in.

The little girls name was Durgabai. When she grew up, she worked hard and

helped many people. She did many things for the women of India all her life.

1) Who was the little girl in the story ? 1

2) Against whom were the Indians fighting? For what? 2

193) What did the congress do in Kakinada in 1923 ? 14) Why did Durgabai not let Jawaharlal Nehru in the Exhibition hall ? 1

5) Who bought a ticket for Nehru ? 1

6) What did Jawaharalal Nehru say about the girl ? 1

b) What are communication Skills ? How to learn to communicate? 8

6. a) Write a note on how to learn to write. 7

b) Write a paragraph on telephone communication is entirely different from


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that of a post. 8

7. a) What are paragraphs ? Why do we need paragraphs ? How to write a paragraphs ? 7

b) Write a letter to the commissioner of your corporation complaining against

the lack of proper hygienic conditions in your residential area. 8

8. a) Write dialogue between the following pairs of people.

i) Two friends meeting after a long time. 7b) What are the features of presentation and public speaking? 8* * * * * * *

BTC - 31/BSIT - 31Third Semester B.Sc.(IT) Examination, May/June 2008Distance EducationPERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - IITime: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

I nstructions: 1) Answer all questions in Part - A.

2) Answer any fi ve questions from Part - B.

PART - AAnswer all questions: (25x1=25)1 How would you describe your standards of performance ?

2. What makes you a good investment for an employer ?

3. What constructive criticism have you had from others?

4. Why do you think people succeed ? Fail ?

5. If you could imagine the ideal job for you, what could it be ?

6. Give any two tips for Job interviews.

7. List any two characteristic profiles of the interviewer.8. List out any two tips for surviving an interview.

9. List out two tips for time management.

10. What is the basic aspect of personality develop?

11. List out any two principles of human management.

12. Give any two characteristics of successful people.

13. What are communication skills?

14. How can communication skills be improved?

2515. Name any four reasons why English is important for us.

16. Is spoken English difficult? Why ?17. What are the different features of spoken English?

18. What are writing skills ?

19. What is paragraph ?

20. What is a topic sentence? Why is it important ?

21. What are linking devices ? Why are they important?

22. Why reading is important ?


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23. Mention any two important etiquette of cell phone usage.

24. Mention any two traits to be successful as an IT professional.

25. What is your real aim in life ?

PART - BAnswer any five questions : (5x15=75)

1. a) Prepare a concise and comprehensive Bio-data of yourself for a job. 8b) Plan out a strategy to make a good impression on your job. 7

2. a) List out important strengths and weaknesses in you. 8

b) List and explain your short term and long term professional goals. 7

3. a) Prepare a brief self portrait of yourself for a professional career. 8

b) Prepare a time commitment plan for the semester (8 + 8 = 16 weeks) to

achieve your goal of accessing knowledge and good success in your studies. 7

4. a) Write in detail the preparation strategy for success in the interview. 8

b) Explain the responsibilities and qualities needed for job. 7

5. a) Explain the tips for stress management of job interviews. 8

b) Explain the hints to tap your hidden potentials. 76. a) Explain the qualities of good personality development. 8

b) Explain the Herzbergs motivation hygiene theory. 7

267. a) Read the following passage and answer the following questions: 5

The story told here happened more than seventy years ago. India was not a free country

at that time. The British were ruling the country and the Indian people were fighting

for freedom. People followed great men like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru

in the fight against the British. In 1923 the congress was holding its meeting at

Kakinada, Andra Pradesh. A khadi exhibition was also being held there.

A little girl was standing at the gate of the exhibition. She was about fourteen yearsold. She was told not to let anyone into the exhibition hall without a ticket, Jawaharlal

Nehru came to the exhibition grounds and wanted to go in. He had neither a ticket nor

the money to buy on.

The girl at the gate stopped him, you cant go in unless you have a ticket Sir. She

told the great man People who had put up the exhibition came running to the gate. Do

you know who you are stopping ? asked one of them.

Yes, I do, said the girlIt is Jawaharlal Nehru. But Im only following the rules.

Then they bought a ticket for Nehru and he went into the exhibition hall. The country

needed girls like her who can do their duty with courage, said Nehru as he went in.

The little girls name and Durgabai. When she grew up, she worked hard and helpedmay people. She did many things for the women of India all her life.

1) Who was the girl in the story ?

2) Against whom were the Indians fighting ? For what ?

3) What did the congress do in Kakinada in 1923 ?

4) Why did Durgabai not let Jawaharlal Nehru in the exhibition hall ?

5) Who bought a ticket for Nehru ?

b) Give the difference between language of speech and language of writing. 5


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c) Explain the main features of good paragraphs. 5

8. a) With example for each, explain different parts of formal and informal letter writing.

8

b) List out some of the important dos and donots in dining etiquette to be

followed with guests. 7

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BSIT-31Third Semester B.Sc., (IT) ExaminationsNovember/December 2007Distance EducationPERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - IITime: 3 hrs.] [Max.Marks: 100

Notes: 1. Part A - Answer to all questions.

2. Part B- Answer to F IVE fu ll questions.

PART - A

Answer the following questions. 10 X 2=20 Marks

1. List out any five important things on which you seriously prepare before an interview.2. Name any four qualities for a good personality.

3. Mention at least four important principals of Human Engineering.

4. List out two important strengths in you.

5. Mention two important weaknesses in you.6. What is the benefit of self assessment?

217. How do you plan career based on your self assessment?8. How you evaluate yourself after the interview?

9. What are the different kinds of reading ?

10. List out four important qualities needed to be a good team player?

Answer the following questions: 5 X 1=5 Marks1. What is communication?

2. Is language enough to be good in communication why?3. Why do we need paragraphs?

4. Why do you think people succeed? Fail?

5. Who is your favorite writer? Why?

PART - B

Answer the following questions

Choose any FIVE questions. 5 X 15=75 Marks

1. a) Prepare a brief self-portrait of yourself for a professional career. 7 Marks

b) Prepare a self improvement plan for one of your goals. Plan for one of your goals givingdetails of

an action plan with time frame for achievement. 8

Marks2. a) Write down a brief but comprehensive Bio-data of yourself for a job interview. 7 Marks

b) Write in detail the preparation strategy for success in the interview. 5 Marks


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3. a) List out any two principles of Human Management and briefly elaborate on each point.

7 Marks

b) How do you motivate and change people to your view point and activity without anyresentment.

Lest and elaborate on at least five points. 8 Marks

4. a) Briefly write about the importance of team building in any organization. 7 Marksb) What qualities in you need improvement to be a team person? How do you propose to modifythem? 8 Marks

5. a) Read the passage, understand the contents, thoroughly and answer the following questions.

5 MarksPassage:

The major debilitating symptoms of Alzheimers disease include serious forgetfulness

particularly

about recent events and confusion. At first, the individual experiences only minor and almostirreperceptible symptoms that the often attributed to emotional upsets or other physical illnesses.

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Gradually, however, the person may neglect to turn off the oven, may misplace things, mayrecheck

to see if a task was done, may take longer to complete a chore that was previously routine, ormay

repeat already answered questions. As the disease progresses, memory loss and such changes in

personality, moods, and behavior as confusion, irritability, restlessness, and agitation, are likely

toappear. Judgment, concentration, orientation, writing, reading, speech, motor behaviour and

naming

of objects may also be affected. Even when a having and caring family is available to givesupport,

the victim of Alzheimers disease is most likely to spend his or her last days in a nursing home orlong

term care institution. At this time, there is no cure.

I. This passage implies that victims of Alzheimers disease may

A) not remember childhood events

B) suffer a gradual worsening of cognitive functionsC) incur personality and behavioral changes

D) spend their last days in a long term core facility

II. Symptoms of Alzheimers disease include

A) enhanced motor skillsB) loss of appetite

C) forgetfulness and confusionD) laziness

III. In the passage, debilitating meansA) to make feeble

B) capability

C) strengthenD) stamina

IV. The cure for Alzheimers disease is


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A) bed rest

B) hospitalization

C) there is no cureD) long term care

V. According to the passage, a person with Alzheimers disease might not be able to

A)WalkB) remember the answer to a question which was already askedC) remain awake

D) drive a car

23b) Write down any five commonly asked questions in an interview and briefly explain.

5 Marks

c) What are the different features of spoken english. 5 Marks6. a) List out your responses to ten typical questions in job interviews. 10 Marks

b) What are the advantages of non-verbal communication when do we use them? 5 Marks

7. a) What is the role played by body gestures in communication? Discuss a few undesirable

bodygestures. 7 Marks

b) Explain the tips of stress management. 8 Marks8. a) What are the different method of presentation? What is their advantages and disadvantages.

7 Marks

b) Write a dialogue between a candidate and an interviewer. Imagine it is an interview for the

postof a computer programmer. 8 Marks

BSIT-31Third Semester B.Sc., (IT) Examinations,October 2006Distance EducationPERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - IITime: 3 hrs.] [Max.Marks: 100

Notes: 1. Answer to all questions fr om Part-A.

2. Answer to F IVE f ul l questions from Part-B.

PART - A

Answer the following questions. 25 Marks1. Prepare a brief self portrait of yourself for a professional career. 2 Marks

2. What are your special abilities? 1 Mark

3. How would you describe your standards of performance. 1 Mark

194. In what areas do you need to improve? 1 Mark5. List out the things you would carry to a job interview. 2 Marks

6. Aside from money, what do you want most in a job? 1 Mark


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7. What further training do you need? 1 Mark

8. Name the title and author publication of any book that you have read during the

last one - month. 1 Mark9. List out any two good deeds that you have done during this week. 1 Mark

10. Who are the most important people to you? Why? 2 Marks

11. Prepare a TO DO LIST for tomorrow. 1 Mark12. List out four qualities for a good personality. 2 Marks13. List out two qualities in you that need improvement from the point view of man

management skills in human engineering. 2 Marks

14. What is communication skill ? 1 Mark15. What are writing skills ? 1 Mark

16. Mention any two traits to be successful as an IT professional. 2 Marks

17. Mention any four important etiquette of cell phone usage. 2 Marks

18. What is your REAL AIM in life. 1 Mark

PART - B

Answer any FIVE questions out of the following. 5X15=75 Marks

1. a) List out important- strengths in you. 4 Marksb) .List out your short term and long term professional goals. 6 Marks

c) Prepare a self improvement plan for yourself. 5 Marks

2. a) Introduce yourself with comprehensive information. 4 Marks

b) List out the reasons for rejection in interviews. 6 Marksc) Explain the responsibilities and the qualities needed for job. 5 Marks

3. a) List out tips for stress management of job interviews. 5 Marks

b) Explain the basic strategies for a fast start on your new job. 5 Marksc) Explain the hints to tap your hidden potentials. 5 Marks

4. a) List out and explain any EIGHT tips for time management. 8 Marks

b) Identify your weaknesses on time management put in a plan to overcome it. 7 Marks

5. a) List out and explain qualities that are required for a good personality. 8 Marks

20b) Explain Maslows hierarchy of needs theory and Herzborgs categories ofgoal pertaining to Human Engineering. 7 Marks

6. a) Read the passage, understand the contents thoroughly and answer the following questions.

5 MarksPassage:

Each child has his individual pattern of social, as well as physical development. Some of it

depends

on his home life and his relationships with the, people who love him. Children in large familieslearn how to get along with others through normal brother-sister- play and tussles. An only child,

on the other hand, may have to learn his lessons in social living through hard experiences on theplayground or in the Class room. Twins who always have one another to learn on may be slow in

responding to others because they do not need anyone else.A child who is constantly scolded and made to feet he does everything wrong may love a

difficult

time developing specially. He may be so afraid of displeasing the adults around him that hekeeps

to himself (whether he cant get into trouble), or he may take the opposite route and go out of his


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way to create trouble like the isolated child, he too may return to infantile pleasures, developing

habits that will safety him. But create barriers towards social contact.

1. The main idea in this passage is that(a) Twins are slower in developing than single children

(b) Only children take longer to develop

(c) Children develop socially, physically and developmentally according toan individual pattern;(d) Secure children take longer to develop.

2. The social development of a child can be affected by

(a) habits(b) infantile pleasures

(c) patterns

(d) the number of siblings

3. One inference that can be drawn from this passage is that(a) Continual scolding is not harmful to the child.

(b) Continual scolding inhibits healthy social development.

(c) Continual scolding does not affect physical development(d) Continual scolding has adverse effects on the disciplination

4. Where does the passage say the only child learns his social lessons ?

(a) Home and school

21(b) Play ground and classroom

(c) Play ground and home(d) All of the above.

5. Home life and people who live with the child affect his development

(a) Partially(b) at no time

(c) totally(d) in no noticeable ways

6. b) Explain different subskills of writing. 5 Marksc) Give the difference between language of speech and language of writing. 5 Marks

7. a) Write a letter to the controller of examination of your university informing that you

have received the wrong set of certificates and also ask for the correct ones. 8 Marksb) List out some of the important dos and donots in dining etiquette to be followed

with guests. 7 Marks

8. a) What is reading? Explain the different kinds of reading. 7 Marks

b) Explain the main features of good paragraphs. 8 Marks

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PART - AAnswer all questions. 25 MarksAnswer all questions 25 Marks1. Mention two important strengths in you. 2 Marks2. In what areas do you need to improve? 1 Mark3. What further training do you need? 1 Mark

4. Who are the most important people to you? Why? 2 Marks5. What kind of health problem have you had? 1 Mark6. What is your real aim in life? 1 Mark7. What type of preparation is needed for attending the job interview? 2 Marks8. List out reasons for rejection in interviews. 2 Marks9. Identify an appropriate career goal for your self by matching your qualities to the job.

2 Marks10. Introduce yourself so that you give a comprehensive information about yourself within 2 minutes.

1 Mark11. Identify the short comings in your personality and prepare an action plan for improvement within a

reasonable time frame. 2 Marks12. List out two qualities in you that need improvement from the point of view of man management

skills in human engineering. 2 Marks13. What are communication skills? 1 Mark14. What are writing skills? 1 Mark

15. What are paragraphs? 1 Mark16. What are the different kinds of reading? 1 Mark17. Prepare a TO DO LIST for tomorrow. 1 Mark

18. Mention any two important etiquette of cellphone usage. 1 Mark

23PART B

Answer any FIVE questions, each question carries 15 marks.

1. a) List out your weaknesses. 4 Marksb) Write about your short term & long term professional goals. 6 Marks

c) Prepare a self-improvement plan for the next one year. 5 Marks2. a) Prepare a good Bio-data of yourself. 5 Marks

b) Explain the responsibilities and the qualities needed for job. 5 Marks

c) Write down any five commonly asked questions in an interview and briefly indicate your responsesto the samc. 5 Marks

3. a) List out and explain the tips for stress management of job interviews. 8 Marksb) List and explain the six basic strategies which have helped successful people in their careers.7 Marks

4. a) List and explain the tips for time management. 8 Marksb) Prepare a time commitment plan for the semester allocating time for studies in two modules of

(12+4=16) weeks of time in a semester.7 Marks

5. a) Explain the qualities for a good personality development. 8 Marksb) List and explain your good qualities pertaining to human engineering. 7 Marks6. a) Explain the characteristics of successful people. 7 Marks

b) List out and explain the TEN successful traits for an IT - TyRO. 8 Marks7. a) You should read the passage, understand the contents thoroughly and answer the followingquestions.

8 MarksPassage: The sea is blue for the same reason that the sky is blue. The blue of the sea is caused by


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the scattering of sunlight by tiny particles suspended in the water. Blue light, being of short wavelength, is scattered more efficiently than light of longer wave lengths.

Although waters of the ocean are commonly some shade of blue, especially in tropical or subtropicalregions, green water is commonly seen near coasts. This is caused by yellow pigments beingmixed with blue water; Microscopic floating plants (Phytoplankton) are one source of the yellow

pigment. Other microscopic plants may wlor the water brown or brownish - red. Near the shore

silt of sediment in suspension can give waters a brownish hue; outflow of large rivers can often beobserved many offshore by the coloration of suspended soil particles.i) All ocean water is the same shade of bluea) in all places

24b) at all timesc) hardly ever

d) because all light waves are the same lengthii) Blue light isa) a short wave length

b) a long wave lengthc) about equal to all other wave lengthsd) not scatterable.iii) Green water near coastlines is almost always caused bya) sand color

b) red pigments in coastal watersc) blue pigmentsd) reflected light and yellow pigment from plant lifeiv) Phytoplankton are

a) short light raysb) suspended soil particlesc) microscopic floating plants

d) long light raysv) The main idea of this passage is

a) light causes sea colorb) sea coloration is varied because of a combination of length of light waves and microscopicplant life and silt.

c) microscopic plantlife causes sea colord) water composition causes sea color

b) Explain the features of good paragraphs. 7 Marks8. a) Write a letter to sub inspector of pollee regarding complaint against theft of motor cycle.7 Marks

b) List out important dos and donts in using of body language. 8 Marks* * * * * * *

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Notes: 1. Answer any FI VE questions.

2. Al l questions carry equal marks.

PART - A

Answer to all questions. 25 Marks1. Prepare a brief self-portrait of yourself for a Professional career. 2 Marks

2. Mention two important weaknesses in you. 2 Marks3. What are your special abilities? 1 Marks4. State your long term professional goal. 2 Marks

5. List out the things you would carry to a job interview. 2 Marks

6. How do you manage your time off the college work? 1 Marks7. List out any five important things on which you seriously prepare before an interview.

2 Marks

8. Name the title and author and publication of any book that you have read during the

last one-month. 1 Marks9. List out any two good deeds that you have done during this week. 1 Marks

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10. Name anyone person who has impressed you recently. Why? 1 Marks11. Prepare a To Do List for tomorrow. 1 Marks

12. List out five tips for time management. 1 Marks13. Name any four qualities for a good personality. 1 Marks

14. Mention at least four important principals of Human Engineering. 1 Marks

15. Mention two qualities that you need to improve on your Man Management skills.

1 Marks16 Mention any four important etiquette of cell phone usage. 1 Marks

17. List out any four qualities to be a good team player. 1 Marks

18. Mention any two traits to be successful as an IT-Professional. 1 Marks19. What is the difference between Man Management and Woman Management?

2 Marks20. What is your main aim in your life. 1 Marks

PART - B

Answer any FIVE questions out of the following. 75 Marks1. a) List the important strength in you. 4 Marks

b) List out your short term professional goals. 3 Marksc) Prepare a self-improvement plan for yourself. Give action plan. 8 Marks

2. a) Give example. 5 Marks

b) Write in detail the preparation strategy for success in the interview. 5 Marks

c) Write down any five commonly asked questions in an interview and briefly indicateyour responses to the same. 5 Marks

3. a) Prepare a time log of how you are utilizing your time for a week. Summarize yourreflections for the same. 8 Marks

b) Prepare a time commitment plan for the next semester period in two modules of 16weeks of time in a semester. 7 Marks

4. a) List out the qualities that are required for a good personality 8 Marks

b) List out tips for Stress Management during job interviews. 7 Marks5. a) Human Management and briefly elaborate on each point. 10 Marks

b) How do you motivate and change people to your view point and activity without any


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resentment. 5 Marks

236. a) Briefly write about the importance of team building in any organization. 5 Marks

b) What qualities in you need improvement to be a team person? How do you propose to

modify them? 10 Marks

7. a) Identify five things, which you are using at home or office. Mention why you need it.5 Marks

b) List out some of the important dos and donts in dining etiquette to be followed with

guests. 5 Marksc) Write a dialogue between you and your friend regarding a class picnic. 5 Marks

8. a) What is the role played by body gestures in communication? Discuss a few undesirable

body gestures. 10 Marks

b) What is reading? What are the different kinds of reading? 5 Marks* * * * * * *

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