ARUL ANANDAR COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), KARUMATHUR - 625 514, MADURAI DT.

CLASS : II B.A. B.Sc. III-SEM (Shift-II) DATE : 15-11-2017

TITLE : SOFT SKILLS (NME) CODE : 15UPCN13
TIME : 3 HOURS MAX. : 100 MARKS

SECTION – A

Answer ALL the questions: (15x1=15)

1. SWOT stands for

(a) Strength Wakefulness Opportunity Threat
(b) Strength Weakness Opportunity Threat
(c) Strength Weakness Opportunity Truthfulness
2. Personal grooming does not include
(a) Cutting nails properly
(b) Wearing neat cloths
(c) Eating healthy food
3. Tease or Stress questions are intended to judge
(a) The candidate’s stress level
(b) The candidate’s intelligence quotient
(c) How the candidate handles them
4. A proper eye contact shows your
(a)Self Confidence
(b) Superiority
(c) Creativity
5. The best way to apply for a job is to submit a resume that is
(a) Self-recommending
(b) Full of personal information
(c) Specifically written for that particular job
State the True or False:
6. Brittle or discontinued nails are indications of healthy body condition.
7. Self-Awareness is directly related to both emotional intelligence and success.
8. During class hours, put your mobile phones in vibration mode.
9. In group discussion, always wait for others to initiate the discussion.
10. Start each new lecture on a new page.
Match the Following:
11. Split Page Method Lateral Thinking
12. Creativity Spend time with nature
13. Empathy Hobby
14. Solving Puzzles Understanding others
15. Stress Notes Taking
SECTION - B
Answer any TEN questions: (10x2=20)
16. What is self-awareness?
17. Give the importance of goal setting.
18. Mention the ways to build your self-esteem.
19. Compare factual topics with controversial topics.
20. What do you mean by acrostics? Give example.
21. Mention the need for personal grooming.
22. List the different elimination rounds carried out in an interview.
23. Differentiate between verbal language and non-verbal language.
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24. Who is a leader?

25. What do you mean by compassionate empathy?
26. How can you justify that you have problem solving skills during an interview?
27. Write your career objective for about four lines.

SECTION - C
Answer any SEVEN questions: (7x5=35)

28. What is self-esteem? List some outward signs of positive self-esteem.

29. List any five concentration tips to eliminate distraction while studying.
30. Describe the Cornell method of notes taking with a neat diagram.
31. Describe any five tips for memory techniques.
32. “Empathy is the state of awareness of feelings and emotions of other people”.
Explain.
33. What is creative thinking? Give examples.
34. Describe any three key elements of body language.
35. Give short notes on the stages in decision making process?
36. Explain the importance of team building.

SECTION - D
Answer any THREE questions: (3x10=30)

37. Explain the different techniques utilized to make our study more effective.
38. How critical thinking make you different from others? List the skills involved in
critical thinking.
39. What is stress? Explain the different ways to handle stress.
40. Explain the different types of handshaking.
41. Describe any five methods to develop positive attitude.

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 ARUL ANANDAR COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), KARUMATHUR - 625 514, MADURAI DT.

CLASS : II B.A. B.Sc. III-SEM (Shift-I) DATE : 15-11-2017

TITLE : SOFT SKILLS (NME) CODE : 15UPCN13
TIME : 3 HOURS MAX. : 100 MARKS

SECTION – A
Answer ALL the questions: (15x1=15)

1. A person with high self esteem has high........................

(a) Self Confidence
(b) Fear
(c) Trust
2. We are able to concentrate in our studies when we
(a) Sit in the same place and study
(b) Walk and study
(c) Discuss with friends
3. In the classroom, we should
(a) Ask questions
(b) Talk to friends
(c) Keep quiet
4. People waste time because of
(a) Success
(b) Indecision
(c) Planning
5. An example of a good team work is
(a) Problem solving
(b) No leader
(c) Poor communication

State the true or false:

6. One should prepare a resume according to the job that he/she applies for.
7. To successfully manage time one should set goals.
8. Listening is not a very important aspect of communication.
9. Awareness on current issues is not important for our personality development.
10. Leadership is an important skill that employers look for in us.

Match the Following:

11. Low Self Esteem - Remember in Pictures
12. Self Awareness - Shared Leadership
13. Team Work - Face to Face Assessment
14. Interview - SWOT
15. Memory - Negative Attitude

SECTION - B
Answer any TEN questions: (10x2=20)
16. Explain the importance of Soft Skills?
17. What do you understand by “Team Work"?
18. Why should we have Goals in life? Explain
19. Mention any five Life Skills.
20. What are the etiquettes that one should follow in a classroom?
21. What do you understand by the term” Body Language”?
22. What are the benefits of career planning?
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23. Explain the importance of listening in communication?

24. Is dress code important for an interview? How should one go dressed for an
interview?
25. What is stress? Differentiate between Positive and Negative Stress?
26. What is Lateral Thinking?
27. Explain “SMART” in Goal Setting.

SECTION - C

Answer any SEVEN questions: (7x5=35)

28. Explain the importance of note taking. What are the two common methods of note
taking?
29. Why is Memory important in study? Briefly explain memory techniques?
30. What is SQ3R method of learning?
31. What are the important skills that an employer looks for in a candidate?
32. Prepare Model Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
33. Explain the etiquettes that has to be followed when using a Mobile Phone.
34. What are the common time waters? Describe the importance of Time Management.
35. What are the skills that an employer sees in you during a Group Discussion?
36. What are the steps to be followed to make a “Presentation” attractive?
37. What are the skills that will make you an ideal/best candidate in an interview?

SECTION - D
Answer any THREE questions: (3x10=30)

38. What is Self Awareness? Explain the importance of knowing oneself? Explain SWOT
Analysis.
39. How was the NME class on Soft Skills useful? What are the positive aspects that you
learnt in this NME class?
40. What is Self esteem? Differentiate between positive and negative self esteem. What
are the steps to build a positive self esteem?
41. Who is a leader? What are the characteristics of a good leader? What are the traits
you admire in the leader you like most?
42. What is an Interview? What are the different types of Interview that you know? How
should one go prepared for an interview?

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