Engineering Exam: Computer Apps & Admin for Electrical Eng. Students, Exams of Computer Applications

Download Engineering Exam: Computer Apps & Admin for Electrical Eng. Students and more Exams Computer Applications in PDF only on Docsity! Cork Institute of Technology Higher Certificate in Engineering Electrical Engineering Stage 1 (National Certificate in Engineering in Electrical Engineering Stage 1) (NFQ – Level 6) Autumn 2005 Computer Applications and Engineering Administration (Time: 3 Hours) Instructions Answer FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks Examiners: Mr. J. J. O Connor Mr. M. Ahern Mr. K O Connell Q1. (a) With the aid of a diagram, describe the steps involved in the “communication process”. (10 Marks) (b) Discuss the reasons why the communication process sometimes breaks down. (10 Marks) Q2. (a) List six parts of a business letter and write an informative note on each part. (15 Marks) (b) Explain the purposes of a letter of adjustment. (5 Marks) Q3. (a) Write notes on the following elements of paralanguage: (i) pace (ii) pitch (iii) stress (iv) accent (v) tone. (15 Marks) (b) Outline ways in which the “language” of writing differs from the “language” of speech. (5 Marks)