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Professional Skill Development 2025

2 sections, 9 questions

Code: 100608
Sem: VI
Marks: 70
Duration: 03 Hours

MCQ Section

1 questions
Q1. Choose the correct option / answer the following (Any seven question only) [2 × 7 = 14]

(a) Which skill is essential for effective public speaking?

  1. Body Language & Knowledge
  2. Mathematics
  3. Coding
  4. Knowledge

(b) Negotiation skills help in:

  1. Communication
  2. Control mechanism
  3. Conflict resolution
  4. None of them

(c) Time management involves:

  1. Multitasking without planning
  2. Ignoring deadlines
  3. Prioritizing tasks
  4. Waiting until the last minute

(d) Which is an example of business etiquette?

  1. Punctuality
  2. Interrupting speaker
  3. Unprofessional dress
  4. Ignoring emails

(e) Which document is crucial for job applications?

  1. Shopping list
  2. Resume
  3. Travel itinerary
  4. Experience Letter

(f) Emotional intelligence includes:

  1. Managing emotions
  2. Multitasking too much
  3. Ignoring problems
  4. Forgetting deadlines

(g) Professional ethics refer to:

  1. Following moral principles
  2. Ignoring colleagues
  3. Being late repeatedly
  4. Breaking rules

(h) Which of the following is NOT an effective gesture to use during public speaking?

  1. Open palms
  2. Eye contact
  3. Crossed arms
  4. Upright posture

(i) Emotional intelligence primarily helps a leader to:

  1. Increase technical skills
  2. Negotiate better salaries
  3. Manage their own and others' emotions
  4. Create project plans

(j) Which time management technique involves breaking work into intervals separated by short breaks?

  1. SWOT analysis
  2. Brainstorming
  3. Pomodoro technique
  4. Mind mapping

Long Answer Questions

8 questions
Q2. [7 + 7 = 14]

(a) Explain the importance of gestures and body language in communication.

(b) Discuss the key elements of group dynamics.

Q3. [7 + 7 = 14]

(a) Describe the techniques for stress management in the workplace.

(b) What are the characteristics of effective teamwork?

Q4. [7 + 7 = 14]

(a) What are the components of a professional resume?

(b) Explain the importance of interview skills.

Q5. [7 + 7 = 14]

(a) Define professional ethics and its significance in the corporate world.

(b) What is entrepreneurship, and its role in professional development?

Q6. [7 + 7 = 14]

(a) Explain how teamwork and people skills contribute to the development of leadership qualities. Use an example from a project setting.

(b) Describe a real-life scenario where emotional intelligence can improve leadership effectiveness. How would you apply emotional intelligence in that situation?

Q7. [7 + 7 = 14]

(a) Describe key elements of business etiquette that help create a positive impression during corporate meetings.

(b) Explain how time management and stress management techniques can work together to improve productivity in a corporate environment.

Q8. [7 + 7 = 14]

(a) Discuss the importance of entrepreneurship skills for a professional today and how project management principles can support entrepreneurial success.

(b) Describe a real-life scenario where emotional intelligence can improve leadership effectiveness. How would you apply emotional intelligence in that situation?

Q9. [7 + 7 = 14]

(a) Discuss the role of negotiation skills in balancing boardroom discussions. What approaches help achieve win-win outcomes?

(b) In a group discussion, what strategies can you use to ensure your points are heard while maintaining group harmony?


Last updated: 2026-10-31