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Bmit 110: Communication And Study Skills Y1s1 2009 Question Paper

Bmit 110: Communication And Study Skills Y1s1 2009

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

COURSE CODE: BMIT 110
COURSE TITLE: COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS

INSTRUCTIONS
1. There are four sections in this question paper (A, B, C & C)
2. Answer questions from ALL the sections.
3. Read and follow instructions given at the beginning of each section

SECTION A: (COMPULSORY) – 40 MARKS

Answer all the questions from this section.
1. Poor listeners have certain distinct characteristics. Discuss (20mks)

2. (a) Briefly explain what the following parts of a proposal entail
(i) Significance of the study
(ii) Research hypothesis
(iii) Sampling procedures
(6mks)

(b) What is referencing? (2mks)

(c) While giving examples of your own, explain FOUR situations when a scholar needs
to acknowledge the sources of his work. (12mks)

SECTION B: (Answer only ONE question from this section) 20 marks
3. (a) You have been invited for an interview in Kenya Commercial Bank. Explain why you
would ensure that you are:
i) Honest
ii) Prompt
iii) Flexible
iv) Poised
v) You display good communication skills
(20mks)

4. (a) Good public speaking skills are very necessary in life. Expound. (12mks)

(b) Give FOUR reasons why a speaker should have the following in his/her speech
i) A good introduction
ii) A conclusion
(8mks)
SECTION C: (Answer only ONE question from this section) 20 marks
5. (a) Explain the following which are associated with reading. Give clear examples
(i) Reading for general information
(ii) Survey
(iii) Intensive reading
(iv) Extensive reading
(16mks)
(b) Give three reasons why university students should improve their reading skills
(3mks)
(c) Give one definition of reading skills (1mk)
6. (a) Briefly explain three do’s and don’ts of an academic writing. Give clear examples.
(12mks) 3
(b) Imagine that you have been given the following topic to write on “THE EFFECTS OF
DEFORESTATION” write one paragraph discussing only one effect of deforestation.
Your paragraph should have six paragraphs. It should illustrate a paragraph with unity
and coherence. (8mks)

SECTION D: (Answer only ONE question from this section) 20 Marks
7. (a) You are reading a journal on the internet. Discuss any three barriers of communication
that are likely to occur. (12mks)

(b) Justify the definition of communication as ‘the process of creating a shared
understanding’. (4mks)

(c) (i) Name one situation in society when communication skills are required.
(1mk)
(ii) Justify why you think communication skills are required in the situation above.
(3mks)

8. a) Every Public Speaker should use non-verbal communication because they play a very
importance role. Justify this statement. Use clear examples. (12mks)

(b) Explain four things that a student should do while revising for exams (8mks)

Bmit 110: Communication And Study Skills Y1s1 2009 Question Paper

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